# SambaSync: SMB Background Sync

> Automatically sync photos and files to your SMB/NAS server on schedule.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nectar Mobile Development
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 17
- **Version:** 1.2.43
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2025-11-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync)
- **Website:** [https://www.nectarmobile.dev/sambasync/index.html](https://www.nectarmobile.dev/sambasync/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nectarmobile.dev/sambasync/privacy.html](https://www.nectarmobile.dev/sambasync/privacy.html)

## Description

SambaSync is a simple, reliable file synchronization app that automatically uploads your photos and files to your SMB server or NAS device in the background.<br>Set it up once and forget about it. SambaSync runs scheduled uploads based on your preferences, ensuring your files are safely backed up to your network storage without any manual intervention.<br>Key Features:<br>Upload files to any SMB server or NAS device on your local network<br>Schedule automatic uploads at your preferred time and frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly)<br>Choose between sync mode (keep local files) or move mode (upload and delete from device)<br>Control when uploads happen with smart conditions:<br><br>Require WiFi connection<br>Require specific WiFi network by SSID<br>Only upload when charging<br>Set minimum battery level requirement<br><br>Simple, clean interface with light and dark mode support<br>No cloud services, no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Your files go directly from your device to your server.<br>Perfect for backing up photos to your home NAS, syncing documents to a network share, or maintaining automated file transfers to any SMB compatible storage device.<br>One time purchase. No ads. No data collection. Complete privacy.

## Rankings

- #2,639,558 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nectarmobiledevelopment.sambasync)