• SatyrSack@quokk.auEnglish
      4 months

      Just yesterday, I was idly wondering if Termux could be used to run Syncthing instead of using questionable Android apps. Neat to see that it’s working, and setting it up just now was as simple as on any other Linux device.

    • coffelov@lemmy.mlEnglish
      4 months

      How does it work on the background, do i need to always have a termux session on?

  • non_burglar@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4 months

    Synching fork has been passed to a new maintainer for a couple months now. The new github is https://github.com/researchxxl/syncthing-android.

    If you were using the old catfriend1 version, update your fdroid version and the source will switch over.

    This is all out in the open and is resolved, there have been several app updates since then.

    • dimjim@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      4 months

      That’s what I currently use, it has a fantastic and easy to use UI. It also lets you migrate your desktop license between distros, which was super helpful while I was distro hopping a bunch in the beginning lol

      • bandwidthcrisis@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4 months

        Is there any way for it to sync from desktop to Android immediately when a file changes on the PC?

        • bandwidthcrisis@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4 months

          I should add that I do use it for backups, it’s a great program, but I’ve only ever used it for one-way scheduled syncs.

        • dimjim@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          4 months

          There is an option in the Folderpair for instant sync, I believe that is what you’re looking for. I’ve never used it, as I also just do scheduled syncs

          • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
            4 months

            Instant sync only works for local folders it can monitor. Since it doesnt have a client on the other end, there’s no way to make this happen (it would have to monitor the destination).

            This would require keeping a connection open between devices, which is a high cost from a network (and especially battery) perspective.

            Its a great app, I’ve used it for 10+ years, paid for it 2 or 3 times because it’s worth it.

            • dimjim@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              4 months

              Ah, that makes sense. A bit aggressive for my needs. Thanks for the info!

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
      4 months

      It’s a fantastic app, but doesn’t do sync like SyncThing or Resilio Sync.

      It can do things similarly if you work at configuring it, but it can never monitor a remote and sync based on file changes there. That’s not a criticism, it’s a function of the file system approach it takes - it can sync with many different file systems, but it doesn’t have a client at the other end - it simply interfaces with that file system. Fantastic actually.

      I’ve used it since about 2010, it was my solution for moving files back and forth for a long time. I still use it for specific things, but I’ve put more effort into ST and Resilio Sync config and management because they’re full-on sync suites.

  • WuxinGoat@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4 months

    I know this may be contentious but can someone give an update/summary on what’s going on with SyncthingFork on fdroid? And is it correct that SyncthingFork from GooglePlay is ok for now?

    I’ve yet to upgrade from version 1 because of all the noise, is it still at an impasse, or has it resolved?

    • jjfolken@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4 months

      The original maintainer of Syncthing Fork (Catfriend1) passed the code, keys and stuff to another user, not publicly but behind the scenes.

      This was not well received by the community and the majority jumped to the Google play version (published by nel0x but based on Catfriend1’s code before the handout).

      After some hiccups, nel0x and the new maintainer are joining forces to co-develop and publish the Fork on f-droid and gplay going forward.

      • WuxinGoat@lemmy.mlEnglish
        4 months

        Hey thanks, it was that last paragraph i hadn’t kept up with. But i was hoping for something like that.

  • wltr@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    4 months

    What is wrong with the fork from F-Droid? I use it. I see no difference with the original, I’d say it’s even better. If you don’t trust them for some reason, why discard Syncthing as a project? I assume it can be built then. But I have no idea how.

    By the way, I’m happy to use Sushi Train on iPhone. Works very well, and is lovingly polished. Now Syncthing is a centrepiece of my workflow to sync my files.

  • florge@feddit.ukEnglish
    4 months

    Maybe not quite what you need, but I use Syncopoli to push and pull files between my phone and server.

  • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
    4 months

    Build a Syncthing Android apk yourself. You don’t need to update to every release. I’m still using 1.30 with 2.x.

    • NullPointerException@programming.devEnglish
      4 months

      Its only a matter of time before they push a backwards incompatible change that causes older clients to stop syncing, Or a security bug is discovered in the older code.

      • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
        4 months

        And when they do, you take care of it. Also, if you use Tailscale or equiv, you can stop Syncthing’s exposure to the internet. Then you can stay on a fixed version across clients and limit unexpected breakage that comes with autotomatic updates.

        • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
          4 months

          Yep.

          I run Tailscale on every device that can run it, and have a TS router in one device at home for devices that can’t run it.

          Its my fallback if Syncthing ever has a Discovery server failure.

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    4 months

    I’ve been using Fork for years. Möbius on iOS has financial support from a 3rd party that uses Syncthing in their own processes, so I suspect it will stay around.

    That said, Resilio Sync is the other most-viable option I know (and use).

    It’s a little less kind to battery with larger folder pairs, and uses more memory since it stores the index in RAM. But it’s robust.

  • passenger@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    4 months

    What about kde connect? Never used it myself, or syncthing for android either, I use a USB cable and adb for backups

  • KeenFlame@feddit.nuEnglish
    4 months

    If u are using it for obsidian I can recommend self hosted livesync with couchdb