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Description
LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network.
The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS.
No Internet required. No tracking*. No ads.
Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage.
*The operating system may still gather usage data.
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Permissions
What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.
- Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
- Read storageRead files on the device storage.
- Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
- PhotosRead images from the media library.
- VideosRead videos from the media library.
- Photo locationRead location data stored in photos.
- Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
- Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
Show 11 more permissions
- BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE
- ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
- Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
- Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
- NotificationsShow notifications.
- Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
- Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
- MusicRead audio files from the media library.
- localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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