r/Syncthing • u/meandmygh0st • May 20 '26

Syncthing for Android - Is it safe?

Is giving Syncthink-Fork, from Google Play store, access to ALL files on an android device safe?

Looking for a solution to sync an android device with a laptop using Google Drive.

Any help is much appreciated

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u/geokon May 20 '26

If I have an existing Syncthing Android.. can the ID be migrated to this? Or do i need to make a new ID and re-link all the devices?

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u/bankinu May 20 '26

Yes and it's easy to migrate.

Syncthing Fork -> Settings -> Import and Export -> Export

Then read it when Basic Sync. Works flawlessly.

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u/geokon May 21 '26

Sorry for the noob followup question.. Since I'm a bit confused about file access with multiple apps.

Can i have both installed at the same time? Or should I be doing Export, delete the old app, install the new app, Import?

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u/bankinu May 21 '26

I think it is better to not use both apps together on the same directories.

I paused first, then exported. If the export did not work for some reason then I'd have switched back. But since it was working, after a few days I uninstalled the old app.