With the official app no longer updated (i don’t trust the forks), i’m looking for alternatives for 2 way sync between my Android phone and my Linux server. I’ve tried nextcloud a long time ago and the experience was very bad. Are there any new tools that i can use?
Foldersync Pro is incredible
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.
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
Is there any way for it to sync from desktop to Android immediately when a file changes on the PC?
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
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.
Ah, that makes sense. A bit aggressive for my needs. Thanks for the info!
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.