# PhotoSync Autotransfer Add-On

> Automatically backup your photos and videos to computer, NAS and Cloud services

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** touchbyte
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 14,829
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (307 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-21
- **First published:** 2016-08-10
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer)
- **Website:** [http://www.touchbyte.com](http://www.touchbyte.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.photosync-app.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy-for-photosync-for-android.html](https://www.photosync-app.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy-for-photosync-for-android.html)

## Description

The PhotoSync Autotransfer Add-On is a powerful activation license that enhances the free PhotoSync app by enabling automatic and wireless backup of photos and videos. Compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, it offers secure transfers to computers, NAS devices, and major cloud/photo services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Flickr.

Users can configure five different triggers for automatic transfers including WiFi connection, geolocation, time schedules, device charging, and new photo capture. The add-on removes ads and provides a customizable, seamless backup experience. With over 10,000 positive reviews and millions of successful transfers, PhotoSync stands as a trusted cross-platform photo backup solution continuously updated over the past 10 years.

## Rankings

- #486,484 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate PhotoSync Autotransfer Add-On for its ability to transfer photos reliably and customize backup organization, helping avoid cloud storage fees. However, many report inconsistent automatic transfer performance and frequent server crashes requiring restarts. Connectivity problems with detecting the target computer and limited instructions add setup challenges. While the manual transfer works well, users seek improvements in auto-transfer reliability and better support documentation for a more seamless experience.

### Pros

- Effectively transfers photos from Android device to computer, supporting various platforms like Windows and Mac.
- Offers a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor settings such as naming schemes and folder organization.
- Supports automatic transfer features, including triggers like charging and taking pictures.
- Functions well overall when working, providing reliable local backup of photos and videos.
- Enables avoidance of cloud storage costs by backing up full resolution photos locally.

### Cons

- Automatic transfer feature is unreliable or inconsistent, often failing to initiate without manual intervention.
- Server or service app may crash frequently, requiring scheduled restarts to maintain functionality.
- Connectivity issues occur frequently, including difficulty detecting the target computer, despite correct IP and settings.
- Lack of clear instructions or help documentation makes setup and troubleshooting challenging.
- App sometimes uploads all folders instead of user-selected ones, reducing control over what is backed up.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchbyte.photosync.autotransfer)