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FolderSync Pro

Communication • Tacit Dynamics • ⭐ 4.60 • 100,000+

Version 4.8.5 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 14 permissions requested View details

This app requests 14 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Allow Wi Fi Multicast Reception allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Connect And Disconnect From Wi Fi connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Install Shortcuts install shortcuts	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify/delete Internal Media Storage Contents modify/delete internal media storage contents	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About FolderSync Pro

FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide range of different cloud providers and file protocols, and support for more platforms are added continuously. Root file access supported on rooted devices. Effortlessly sync your files. Backup your music, pictures and other important files from the phone to your cloud storage or the other way around. It has never been easier. Automation support using Tasker and similar programs enables fine grained control of your syncs. FolderSync contains a full file manager, that enables you to manage your files locally and in the cloud. Copy, move and delete your files in your cloud/remote accounts. Support for creation/deletion of buckets in Amazon S3. Upload and download files from the phone. It's all supported. Supported cloud providers - Amazon S3 Simple Storage Service - Box - CloudMe - Dropbox - Google Cloud Storage - Google Drive - HiDrive - Kolab Now - Koofr - Livedrive Premium - luckycloud - MEGA - MinIO - MyDrive.ch - NetDocuments - NextCloud - OneDrive - OneDrive for Business - OwnCloud - pCloud - Storegate - SugarSync - WEB.DE - Yandex Disk Supported protocols - FTP - FTPS (SSL/TLS implicit) - FTPES (SSL/TLS explicit) - SFTP (SSH File Transfer) - SMB1/Samba/CIFS/Windows Share - SMB2 - SMB3 - WebDAV (HTTPS) Change log https://foldersync.io/changelog Support https://foldersync.io/support FAQ https://foldersync.io/docs/faq Permissions ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Optional permission that can be granted if Foldersync should detect SSID name on Android 9 or newer. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Needed to determine current network state ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Needed to access info about the current WiFi state (SSID etc.) CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE/CHANGE_WIFI_STATE These two are needed to be allowed to turn WiFi on and off CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Needed to autodiscover WebDAV, SMB, FTP and SFTP servers using Bonjour/UPNP protocol INTERNET Needed to access the internet connection to send and retrieve files READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Needed to read and write files from and to SD card RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Needed to automatically start after reboot of device, so scheduled syncs will still run WAKE_LOCK Needed to keep the device running during a sync, so it doesn't enter sleep mode

What FolderSync Pro Is Used For

FolderSync Pro appears to be a file synchronization and backup app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to move files between local storage on the device and cloud accounts such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and other storage services. It may also be used for syncing folders in both directions, which can help users keep photos, music, documents, and other files aligned across devices and online storage.

The app also seems geared toward users who want more control over file handling than a basic upload tool. Its metadata mentions a built-in file manager, support for copying, moving, deleting, and uploading/downloading files, plus automation with Tasker-style tools. Because it includes network and Wi‑Fi related permissions, it may be designed to monitor connection state and support scheduled or network-aware sync tasks. Root file access is also mentioned for rooted devices, which suggests it can work with deeper storage locations when those device conditions are present.

Common uses

Sync folders between phone storage and cloud accounts
Back up photos, music, and documents to remote storage
Manage files in supported cloud and network locations
Move, copy, delete, upload, and download files
Set up automated sync routines with compatible automation tools
Use network-aware sync options based on Wi‑Fi or connection state
Access additional storage paths on rooted devices

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App Details

Package:
dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Tacit Dynamics

Version:
4.8.5

Updated:
Feb 12, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full
Age rating: Everyone

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