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Best way to transfer files and messages between Android phone and linux laptop locally (no cloud)? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 days ago by Osm@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/55097116

Hi everyone,

I currently use Telegram to send photos, PDFs and text messages between my Android phone and my Debian laptop. It works, but everything goes through a third-party server, and I would like a fully local, privacy-friendly alternative.

What I need: Send photos, PDFs and other files in both directions (phone ↔ laptop) Send short text messages or clipboard content Works locally

Thanks for any advice and experience!

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[–] RodgeGrabTheCat@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

I use Syncthing but a USB-C thumb drive will do the trick.

Here are a couple of sources that should help.

https://www.howtogeek.com/keep-linux-pc-and-android-phone-synced-with-gsconnect/

https://linuxiac.com/how-to-set-up-and-use-syncthing-to-sync-files/