LocalShare

Simple local file sharing via a built-in HTTP server.

New in version 0.2.9

- New experimental feature: File upload to the app (can be activated in the settings)
- UI improvements
- Service stops when the notification is closed

LocalShare is a lightweight utility to share files from your Android device with any other device in the same local network (Wi-Fi or Hotspot). It starts a local HTTP server, allowing other devices to download files using a simple web browser—no additional software required on the receiving end.

Features:

Share files within your local network easily.

Add files directly in the app or via the Android share sheet.

Integrated QR code generator for quick access by other devices.

Compatible with any web browser.

Supports media streaming and seeking (ideal for video/audio).

Multiple files can be downloaded as a ZIP archive or browsed via a web interface.

Author: defname
License: GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
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Version 0.2.9 (14) suggested Added on May 29, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- com.defname.localshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 5.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

New in version 0.2.8

## Fixes

- Fix a bug in the response header in the file route

Version 0.2.8 (13) - Added on May 17, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- com.defname.localshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 5.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

New in version 0.2.6

## Improvements

- app UI improvements
- support IPv6
- IP address for QR code can be chosen from available addresses.

## Fixes

- Fix onboarding message

Version 0.2.6 (9) - Added on May 10, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- com.defname.localshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 5.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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