Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi.
About this app
LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network. The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS. No Internet required. No tracking*. No ads.
Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage.
*The operating system may still gather usage data.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by Tien Do Nam.
What's New in v1.17.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Feb 23, 2025 · 16.7 MB · Android API 21–34 · code 583
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 2c7f5fd4872da25115bb8e5e62f92de94dda47b0f249ff387ac667b13871dc3e
Mar 13, 2025 · 16.3 MB · Android API 21–34 · code 582
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 69559800fcbd27d85929725492cfe5dba3f9627dec196f53312bbb3a0691466c
Feb 23, 2025 · 16.9 MB · Android API 21–34 · code 581
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 265dbb699fe13796a8c341fabff4ad92cc1289f47b2025f16e27d7787e88222b
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
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 org.localsend.localsend_app 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, 1.17.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall LocalSend 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
The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of LocalSend, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.
Get LocalSend
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Other sources
F-Droid listing
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Source code
verified publisherThe upstream repository this build is compiled from.
We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.
App Information
Security Verification
We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.
SHA-256 Hash
2c7f5fd4872da25115bb8e5e62f92de94dda47b0f249ff387ac667b13871dc3e
Signing certificate
3220c353a73cfbd0c2f3052471c445324cf452bcba26de1c473a52fe5c44e1d6
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Previous Versions
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