u/cliffr39

I got tired of emailing myself files and using cloud apps just to move a PDF from my phone to my computer. So I built FileApex, a local-first file manager and sharing hub for Android, macOS and Windows.

You pair your devices once. After that, files go straight between them over your own network.

What it does:

• Pair with a QR code. There are no IP addresses to type. You can also use a 6-digit code, and there's an optional PIN lock.
• Browse and move files between paired devices, or send to several devices at once.
• Share from anywhere. It adds a Finder and Share extension on macOS, Share and Send To on Windows, and Direct Share targets on Android.
• Bulletin Board. Send text or files to all your devices at once. Delete a message and it disappears everywhere.
• Phone notifications on your computer (opt-in). You pick which apps share notifications. You can reply to messages or dismiss them from your desktop. Nothing is stored, and verification codes stay on the phone by default.
• Clipboard and link sharing (opt-in). Copy on one device and open the link on another.
• Locate Phone. Make your phone ring from your computer.
• Device details. See battery, storage, RAM and network for every paired device.

For the power users:

• A desktop CLI and terminal dashboard for scripting and headless use
• Tailscale support to reach your devices across networks
• A Docker daemon you can run as an always-on node
• A browser extension that sends your current tab to the Bulletin Board
• A Simple theme if you only have one phone and one computer and want the minimum, with many others to customize your experience

Privacy: There are no ads, trackers or analytics. Anything that touches the internet is opt-in, and your files stay on your devices.

It's free for personal use. The project is new and updated often, so feedback and bug reports help a lot.

Download: GitHub releases (Android APK, macOS, Windows) | Google Play 

I'm happy to answer questions in the comments. What would you want it to do next?

I got tired of emailing myself files and using cloud apps just to move a PDF from my phone to my computer. So I built FileApex, a local-first file manager and sharing hub for Android, macOS and Windows.

You pair your devices once. After that, files go straight between them over your own network.

What it does:

• Pair with a QR code. There are no IP addresses to type. You can also use a 6-digit code, and there's an optional PIN lock.
• Browse and move files between paired devices, or send to several devices at once.
• Share from anywhere. It adds a Finder and Share extension on macOS, Share and Send To on Windows, and Direct Share targets on Android.
• Bulletin Board. Send text or files to all your devices at once. Delete a message and it disappears everywhere.
• Phone notifications on your computer (opt-in). You pick which apps share notifications. You can reply to messages or dismiss them from your desktop. Nothing is stored, and verification codes stay on the phone by default.
• Clipboard and link sharing (opt-in). Copy on one device and open the link on another.
• Locate Phone. Make your phone ring from your computer.
• Device details. See battery, storage, RAM and network for every paired device.

For the power users:

• A desktop CLI and terminal dashboard for scripting and headless use
• Tailscale support to reach your devices across networks
• A Docker daemon you can run as an always-on node
• A browser extension that sends your current tab to the Bulletin Board
• A Simple theme if you only have one phone and one computer and want the minimum, with many others to customize your experience

Privacy: There are no ads, trackers or analytics. Anything that touches the internet is opt-in, and your files stay on your devices.

It's free for personal use. The project is new and updated often, so feedback and bug reports help a lot.

Download: GitHub releases (Android APK, macOS, Windows) | Google Play 

I'm happy to answer questions in the comments. What would you want it to do next?

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I've made a few apps for personal use, but this is the first one I'm actually sharing, so be kind.

FileApex is a local-first peer-to-peer (P2P) app. Browse files on paired devices and send them on demand between Android, macOS, and Windows — without routing file contents through third-party cloud storage. (You can enable PIN requirement for file navigation as well.)

Use a QR code, or optionally link a Google Account (not required and is opt-in) and devices using that same account (if you used Google), on the same WiFi, with FileApex installed will automatically pair and appear in the device list.

Once devices are paired you can navigate the file system of any device and send files to any device(s). Files can be sent in any direction and to several at once.

You can also send the clipboard from one device to another instantly.

Comparisons: Blip is a great file transfer app and have used it for a very long time. Many people also use LocalSend. This is like the two coming together. You don’t have to worry about internet relay servers like Blip and completely P2P like LocalSend, with added features.

Permissions:
Storage / file access — Browse local folders, pick files to send, and save received files.
Boot completed (Android) — When enabled (opt-in) it will Auto launch on reboot.

Local network & Wi‑Fi — Discover peers and transfer over LAN (including multicast where the OS requires it).
Internet (opt-in) — Only for Google Account linking and GitHub update checks. File transfers do not use this path.

https://github.com/byhowiecreations/FileApex/releases

Has been tested on: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Signature, Honor Magic v5, Honor Magic8 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro so far.

I've made a few apps for personal use, but this is the first one I'm actually sharing, so be kind.

FileApex is a local-first peer-to-peer (P2P) app. Browse files on paired devices and send them on demand between Android, macOS, and Windows — without routing file contents through third-party cloud storage. (You can enable PIN requirement for file navigation as well.)

Use a QR code, or optionally link a Google Account (not required and is opt-in) and devices using that same account (if you used Google), on the same WiFi, with FileApex installed will automatically pair and appear in the device list.

Once devices are paired you can navigate the file system of any device and send files to any device(s). Files can be sent in any direction and to several at once.

You can also send the clipboard from one device to another instantly.

Comparisons: Blip is a great file transfer app and have used it for a very long time. Many people also use LocalSend. This is like the two coming together. You don’t have to worry about internet relay servers like Blip and completely P2P like LocalSend, with added features.

Permissions:
Storage / file access — Browse local folders, pick files to send, and save received files.
Boot completed (Android) — When enabled (opt-in) it will Auto launch on reboot.

Local network & Wi‑Fi — Discover peers and transfer over LAN (including multicast where the OS requires it).
Internet (opt-in) — Only for Google Account linking and GitHub update checks. File transfers do not use this path.

https://github.com/byhowiecreations/FileApex/releases

Has been tested on: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Signature, Honor Magic v5, Honor Magic8 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro so far.

I've made a few apps for personal use, but this is the first one I'm actually sharing, so be kind.

FileApex is a local-first peer-to-peer (P2P) app. Browse files on paired devices and send them on demand between Android, macOS, and Windows — without routing file contents through third-party cloud storage. (You can enable PIN requirement for file navigation as well.)

Use a QR code, or optionally link a Google Account (not required and is opt-in) and devices using that same account (if you used Google), on the same WiFi, with FileApex installed will automatically pair and appear in the device list.

Once devices are paired you can navigate the file system of any device and send files to any device(s). Files can be sent in any direction and to several at once.

You can also send the clipboard from one device to another instantly.

Comparisons: Blip is a great file transfer app and have used it for a very long time. Many people also use LocalSend. This is like the two coming together. You don’t have to worry about internet relay servers like Blip and completely P2P like LocalSend, with added features.

Permissions:
Storage / file access — Browse local folders, pick files to send, and save received files.
Boot completed (Android) — When enabled (opt-in) it will Auto launch on reboot.

Local network & Wi‑Fi — Discover peers and transfer over LAN (including multicast where the OS requires it).
Internet (opt-in) — Only for Google Account linking and GitHub update checks. File transfers do not use this path.

https://github.com/byhowiecreations/FileApex/releases

Has been tested on: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Signature, Honor Magic v5, Honor Magic8 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro so far.

I've made a few apps for personal use, but this is the first one I'm actually sharing, so be kind.

FileApex is a local-first peer-to-peer (P2P) app. Browse files on paired devices and send them on demand between Android, macOS, and Windows — without routing file contents through third-party cloud storage. (You can enable PIN requirement for file navigation as well.)

Use a QR code, or optionally link a Google Account (not required and is opt-in) and devices using that same account (if you used Google), on the same WiFi, with FileApex installed will automatically pair and appear in the device list.

Once devices are paired you can navigate the file system of any device and send files to any device(s). Files can be sent in any direction and to several at once.

You can also send the clipboard from one device to another instantly.

Comparisons: Blip is a great file transfer app and have used it for a very long time. Many people also use LocalSend. This is like the two coming together. You don’t have to worry about internet relay servers like Blip and completely P2P like LocalSend, with added features.

Permissions:
Storage / file access — Browse local folders, pick files to send, and save received files.
Boot completed (Android) — When enabled (opt-in) it will Auto launch on reboot.

Local network & Wi‑Fi — Discover peers and transfer over LAN (including multicast where the OS requires it).
Internet (opt-in) — Only for Google Account linking and GitHub update checks. File transfers do not use this path.

https://github.com/byhowiecreations/FileApex/releases

Has been tested on: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Signature, Honor Magic v5, Honor Magic8 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro so far.

I've made a few apps for personal use, but this is the first one I'm actually sharing, so be kind.

FileApex is a local-first peer-to-peer (P2P) app. Browse files on paired devices and send them on demand between Android, macOS, and Windows — without routing file contents through third-party cloud storage.

Use a QR code, or optionally link a Google Account (not required and is opt-in) and devices using that same account, on the same WiFi, with FileApex installed will automatically pair and appear in the device list.

Once devices are paired you can navigate the file system of any device and send files to any device(s).

Permissions:
Storage / file access — Browse local folders, pick files to send, and save received files.
Background execution (Android) — Keep the share device reachable for file transfers.
Boot completed (Android) — When enabled (opt-in) it will Auto launch on reboot.

Local network & Wi‑Fi — Discover peers and transfer over LAN (including multicast where the OS requires it).
Internet (opt-in) — Only for Google Account linking and GitHub update checks. File transfers do not use this path.

https://github.com/byhowiecreations/FileApex/releases

r/FileApex to follow progress or report issues.

Has been tested on: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Fold, Motorola Signature, Honor Magic v5, Honor Magic8 Pro, Oppo Find X9 Pro so far.

Used to work perfectly fine and stop spinning in about 5-6 seconds. Suddenly the next cut it felt like it had less power and it spun for over a minute unplugged. It sounded like it still had power for a while (about 20 seconds) not just momentum to spin. I tried tightening the arbor nut but it wasn't loose.

EDIT: Took it apart to clean inside (sawdust gunk) and reinstalled, seems to work properly now. Not sure if it wasn't seated properly and eventually became an issue even though tight or all the mess that was in there.

There is a new update to beta 2 for those on One UI 9 with S26 Ultra.

More information https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-one-ui-9-beta-2-3670967/

Here is a size comparison of the new Fitbit Air with the Amazfit Helio Strap and Whoop 4.0.