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Qetara

Share files and messages between nearby devices on your local network
New in version 1.4.4
Added English and Spanish translations for the interface, notifications and error messages.
Qetara follows the device language and supports Android's per-app language settings on Android 13 and later.
Qetara shares files and messages between Android devices and a computer on the same local network, without an account. Android devices can also connect through Wi-Fi Direct.

Available in English and Spanish. Qetara follows your device language; on Android 13 and later, you can choose its language in Android's app settings.


  • Select several files and track, cancel or retry transfers.

  • Open, share and find received files in your downloads.

  • Send files to Qetara from Android's share menu.

  • Use a session code and PIN for regular sharing and messages.

  • Enable Flash for nearby file sharing with a verification code and confirmation on both devices. Flash starts disabled and expires after 30 minutes.

  • Choose a light or dark appearance and adjust the reading size.



File contents and messages travel through an encrypted connection between devices. Compare the verification information with the intended recipient. Discovery depends on the local network; some networks isolate devices or block discovery.

Sharing with a computer requires the Qetara desktop application. Wi-Fi Direct is available between supported Android devices. Qetara does not provide cloud storage or transfers to devices outside your local connection.

Versions

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  • Version 1.4.4 (11) suggested Added on Oct 25, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • 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.
    • interact with nearby Wi-Fi devices
      Allows the app to advertise, connect, and determine the relative position of nearby Wi-Fi devices
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • io.github.intelognatanael.qetara.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 3.6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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