LocalSend is a free, open-source Android Internet app. The latest version is 1.18.2, it is 44.4 MB, requires Android 7.0+, and is published by Tien Do Nam.
- Size
- 44.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Last updated
- 20 days ago9 Sept 2026
- Safety
- Scanned9 Sept 2026what does this mean?
License: Apache-2.0 · Target SDK: 37 — what does target SDK mean?
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 sti
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Permissions19 requested · 2 worth reviewing
What version 1.18.2 is allowed to do once installed. Highlighted entries reach outside the app’s own sandbox and are worth a second look. Not sure what a permission actually means? Learn how to evaluate app permissions.
Query All PackagesReview
See the full list of apps installed on the device.
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write External StorageReview
Create and modify files on shared storage.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access Local Network
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
Access Media Location
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Bind Quick Settings Tile
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Data Sync
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Post Notifications
Show notifications.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Read External Storage
Read files you have stored on the device.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read Media Audio
Read audio files in your library.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read Media Images
Read photos and images in your library.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read Media Video
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Request Install Packages
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Version history1 published build
- v1.18.2Latestbuild 643Scanned
- Released
- 9 Sept 2026
- Size
- 44.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Target SDK
- 37
Download v1.18.219 permissions · 2 worth reviewing
Query All PackagesReview
See the full list of apps installed on the device.
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write External StorageReview
Create and modify files on shared storage.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access Local Network
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
Access Media Location
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Bind Quick Settings Tile
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Data Sync
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Post Notifications
Show notifications.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Read External Storage
Read files you have stored on the device.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read Media Audio
Read audio files in your library.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read Media Images
Read photos and images in your library.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read Media Video
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Request Install Packages
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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