Warpinator for Android (unofficial)

Warpinator for Android (unofficial)

Share files across local network

File Transfer Internet

Screenshots

Screenshot of Warpinator for Android (unofficial) Screenshot of Warpinator for Android (unofficial)

Description

Warpinator for Android is an unofficial port of Linux Mint's file sharing tool of the same name. It is fully compatible with the original protocol and allows for easy transfer of files between Android and Linux devices.

Features:

- Automatic discovery of compatible services on local network
- Works on WiFi or hotspot, no internet connection needed
- Transfer any type of files quickly and easily
- Receive entire directories
- Run multiple transfers in parallel
- Share files from other applications
- Limit who can connect using a group code
- Option to start on boot
- Does not require your location or any other unnecessary permissions

This application is free software licensed under GNU General Public License v3.
You can obtain the source code at https://github.com/slowscript/warpinator-android

What’s new (1.9)

- Ability to send and receive text messages
- Send non-file shared content from other apps as text
- Option to connect manually, rescan and reannounce also from Share activity
- Use a temp file for safer overwriting
- Updated legacy launcher icon bitmaps
- Fixed missing spacing between remote cards

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.9 current
0554b69a01dd3251…
2025-12-28 8.6 MB API 21
1.8.5
f426488b2ededbad…
2025-10-20 8.5 MB API 21
1.8.4
962a5e4d540f7bce…
2025-10-10 8.4 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
Show 4 more permissions
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • warpinator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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