Getting started
FolderSync is as the name suggest a folder syncing application. It is not a traditional backup application, although it can be used to backup files if you configure it correctly. Its primary purpose is to sync folders between your devices and remote cloud provider or a server.
Desktop version
Technical requirements
- Windows: 64-bit Windows 10 or newer
- macOS: macOS 10.15 or newer (Apple Silicon/Intel)
- Linux: 64-bit x86, glibc 2.17 (Ubuntu 18.04 or newer)
The following packages may be needed: libfuse2 libxi6 libxrender1 libxtst6 mesa-utils libfontconfig libgtk-3-bin tar
Installation
Installation file for desktop version can be downloaded here. FolderSync Desktop will auto-update to newest version upon start of application (except if using zip/gz version).
FolderSync Desktop requires a license key which can be purchased. You can try out the app for free for a limited time without a license.
Android version
Technical requirements
- Requires Android 6.0 or newer.
- Tested to work on phones and tablets with Android OS.
- Android TV, Android Auto, Chromebook etc. are not officially supported (but might work).
- Does not require Google Play services to function.
- Does not require internet connection to function (if you want to sync on internal network).
How to install APK on Android
See this guide for help with installing an APK file on Android.
Installation
FolderSync can be installed from Google Play or by installing purchased APK manually.
FolderSync requires Android 6.0 or newer.
How to install APK on Android
See this guide for help with installing an APK file on Android.
FolderSync versions
There are two FolderSync apps available on Google Play:
- FolderSync Pro - paid app, must be purchased for download (identical to APK from website)
- FolderSync - free app, has in-app purchase named "Premium" that unlocks it to remove ads and be identical in function to "FolderSync Pro"
Upgrading the free app using in-app purchase does not enable download of the Pro version. Likewise, the purchase of the Pro version doesn't unlock premium in the free version. Technically they are different apps on Google Play and your purchase is tied to the app that was purchased either as a paid app or in-app purchase.
Differences
Pro/premium version contains no ads and supports webhooks for folderPairs.
Re-installing on other devices etc.
In general your purchase will be tied to your Google account, so remember to use the same account when reinstalling or installing on a new device. As for family sharing in countries that support it, this will probably only work for the "FolderSync Pro" version.
Problems downloading or unlocking premium upgrade
If you can not download the pro app or the free version doesn't remove ads when premium upgrade has been purchased, and when using the Google account previously used for purchase, this issue can sometimes be solved by force closing Google Play or restarting the device. If that doesn't work I suggest contacting Google Play support here.