# Image Sync

> Enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ricohimaging.imagesync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ricohimaging.imagesync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ricohimaging.imagesync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 349,057
- **Rating:** 1.99 / 5 (2,857 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.32
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2015-03-05
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ricohimaging.imagesync)
- **Website:** [http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/](http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/#privacy-wrap](https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/#privacy-wrap)

## Description

Image Sync connects with Ricoh Imaging cameras to let your mobile device view, copy, and remotely shoot photos, while sending location data back to the camera.

- View and copy images on your phone
- Remote live shooting with EV compensation and shutter release from mobile
- Background location tagging to attach GPS data to photos

Supported cameras include PENTAX K-1, K-1 II, K-3 III family, KP, K-S2, K-70, KF, and Ricoh GR series. The app runs on Android OS 13–16. Note that operation may vary by device and details can change over time. For more information, visit the Ricoh Imaging site.

## Rankings

- #120,828 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ricohimaging.imagesync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Image Sync can work on some cameras and Android devices, offering live view and basic transfers. However, it is plagued by unreliable connections, crashes, and no background transfer support. Password/Wi‑Fi settings aren’t reliably saved, and compatibility varies by camera model and firmware. The user experience is often non-intuitive, making it unsuitable for professional use for many reviewers, despite occasional successes.

### Pros

- Live view and in-app camera controls when connected
- Bluetooth transfers can work smoothly on some devices
- Supports multiple cameras and Android devices (e.g., GR series, K-70, K3 iii) for some users
- Basic transfer functionality works for a portion of users

### Cons

- Unreliable and buggy connection experience with frequent failures to connect
- Background transfers are not supported; app must stay in foreground and screen must be on
- Wi‑Fi password/settings are not saved or persist reliably, requiring re-entry
- Compatibility and stability issues across camera models/firmware; some models/versions are not supported and app may crash
- Additional drawbacks include UI being non-intuitive and occasional JPEG compression during transfers

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