Børge1d ago

When I come home and my phone connects to the wifi that my Linux (Gnome) PC is also connected to, I would like all my new photos to be automatically sent from my phone to my PC.

I would like this to happen without:
- sending the photos via any third party on the internet
- using any proprietary apps
- having to set up Syncthing or anything similarly difficult

Is this even possible? If not, what's the second best alternative?

Thank you!

#foss #linux #LinuxApps #syncing #askfedi #gnome

Show threadAdhidarma Hadiwinoto 1d ago
@forteller I think using #syncthing is the most simple solution for your needs. I have no idea what thing make you feel it's difficult.
Show threadSanskritFritz1d ago
@adhisimon @forteller
Or you can always ask for help, the first steps might seem intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, you'll love it. Promise. #Syncthing #BasicSync
Show threadBørge1d ago
@SanskritFritz @adhisimon I have set it up before. It was a hassle I would prefer not to have to go trough again. Then it worked fine for a long time, and suddenly it stopped, for no apparent reason. When that happened there was no indication of why or how to fix it, and I was unable to.
Show threadSanskritFritz1d ago
@forteller @adhisimon
Bugs and problems are completely normal in the IT world (sadly). I honestly don't think you'll find anything that will fulfill your expectations, software today is still at the stage of maturing. Just ask for help when stuck, many people are willing to help and you're even making friends in the process.
Show threadBørge1d ago
@SanskritFritz Ok, I guess I'll give it another shot. Thank you for your kind words! :) @adhisimon
Show threadAdhidarma Hadiwinoto 

@forteller yeah, there are many more advance and complex solutions. But I think syncthing is the simplest for your needs. No need for centralized server. For Android client, I can recommend "syncthing fork".

@SanskritFritz

Mar 21 at 6:03pmWeb
Show threadSanskritFritz1d ago
@adhisimon @forteller
There was some turmoil regarding the original developer stepping down and the trustworthiness of the new dev. Hence the new contender #BasicSync was born, I highly recommend it, the developer is a well known Android developer with very good reputation. The biggest drawback there is that it is only available on Github https://github.com/chenxiaolong/BasicSync
not even on Fdroid. Using #Obtainium solves that problem.
GitHub - chenxiaolong/BasicSync: A simple app for running Syncthing on Android

A simple app for running Syncthing on Android. Contribute to chenxiaolong/BasicSync development by creating an account on GitHub.

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