Simple local file sharing via a built-in HTTP server.
About this app
LocalShare is a lightweight utility to share files from your Android device with any other device in the same local network (Wi-Fi or Hotspot). It starts a local HTTP server, allowing other devices to download files using a simple web browser—no additional software required on the receiving end.
Features:
• Share files within your local network easily.
• Add files directly in the app or via the Android share sheet.
• Integrated QR code generator for quick access by other devices.
• Compatible with any web browser.
• Supports media streaming and seeking (ideal for video/audio).
• Multiple files can be downloaded as a ZIP archive or browsed via a web interface.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, by defname.
What's New in v0.2.9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - New experimental feature: File upload to the app (can be activated in the settings)
- - UI improvements
- - Service stops when the notification is closed
Version history
May 29, 2026 · 5.8 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 14
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - New experimental feature: File upload to the app (can be activated in the settings)
- - UI improvements
- - Service stops when the notification is closed
SHA-256 0714e4ff381dd7636fb45fc918f1a5bfa79afccc20d8829c69f5caaa0e7e31e2
May 17, 2026 · 5.7 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- ## Fixes
- - Fix a bug in the response header in the file route
SHA-256 78d2870d778dd45b90c71bb4cf05011cb2ddc3281982b1bbf1d71c99470e7df1
May 10, 2026 · 5.7 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- ## Improvements
- - app UI improvements
- - support IPv6
- - IP address for QR code can be chosen from available addresses.
- ## Fixes
- - Fix onboarding message
SHA-256 9b9364cb1a406abf55b4bf087da3d84dca278cdce7ba38ec9ef52f587afa1247
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.
What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be com.defname.localshare is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 0.2.8 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall LocalShare first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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F-Droid listing
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
0714e4ff381dd7636fb45fc918f1a5bfa79afccc20d8829c69f5caaa0e7e31e2
Signing certificate
27c0a62196708ec70b3c9b7699d421a06f24cf6aa1fa37016872a63f5293d603
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