# Syncthing for Android

> Sync your files securely in real time with Syncthing for Android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.benedek.syncthingandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.benedek.syncthingandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.benedek.syncthingandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SzBenedek
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,401
- **Version:** 2.1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-20
- **First published:** 2026-07-31
- **Publisher country:** HU
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.benedek.syncthingandroid)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://syncthing.net/android-privacy-policy/](https://syncthing.net/android-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Syncthing for Android packages Syncthing to be easy to use on and integrate well with Android. It provides an Android-native UI over the web-based interface Syncthing has by default. <br><br>What is Syncthing?<br>Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized.<br>It&#39;s an open-source, free, and privacy-respecting real-time file synchronization program for almost every platform including Linux, macOS and Windows.<br><br>Syncthing for Android bundles this program optimized for your device.<br><br>KEY HIGHLIGHTS<br>• 🎨 Material Design 3 UI. (Work in progress).<br>• 📱 Broad Compatibility: Supports Android 6 through Android 17.<br>•  📊 System resource usage graphs.<br>• 🔋 Customizable run conditions to reduce data and battery usage.<br>• 🔒 Private &amp; Decentralized: Your data syncs directly between your devices in encrypted channels, and isn&#39;t stored in the cloud.<br><br>SUPPORT &amp; ISSUES<br>If you find an issue, bug, or have a problem, you can open an issue on GitHub.<br>(https://github.com/SzBenedek2006/syncthing-android)<br>Do not open issues in the upstream project unless I redirect you there with a specific issue.<br><br>IMPORTANT NOTICES<br><br>Storage Permissions<br>This is a Backup, Restore, and File Management app.<br>It requires All Files Access (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) to perform automated, non-interactive background file synchronization and directory backups.<br><br>Project Status &amp; Affiliation<br>I am not affiliated with or part of the Syncthing organization.<br>This app is a fork of the archived project (https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing-android), revived as an independent project that I continue developing.

## Rankings

- #1,063,331 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `dev.benedek.syncthingandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.benedek.syncthingandroid)