Photon

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Cross-platform file transfer tool that sends files over local HTTP without internet or a Wi-Fi router — works via hotspot or LAN. Uses cryptographically secure session codes so only Photon clients can receive transfers. Version 2.0 adds raw text sharing, external intent handling, APK search, cache clearing, and full Apple Silicon support.

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About this app

Photon is a cross-platform file-transfer application. It uses http to transfer files between devices.You can transfer files between devices that run Photon. No wifi router is required, you can use hotspot.

Features include e.g.:

Cross-platform support: For instance you can transfer files between Android and Windows Transfer multiple files:You can pick any number of files. Pick files faster: Most of the apps use file_picker for picking the files. But for android it caches files before retrieving the paths. If the file size is large it will result in considerable amount of delay. So I have tweaked file_picker to avoid caching(android) unless it is required (some files need to be cached). No matter how many files are selected ,paths will be retrieved within no time. (Note:Caching issue is android specific) Smooth UI: Material You design. Works between the devices connected via mobile-hotspot / between the devices connected to same router (same local area network) Uses cryptographically secure secret code generation for authentication (internally): Even though the files are streamed at local area network,files cannot be downloaded/received without using Photon. No external client like browser can get the files using url,as secret code is associated with url. It will be regenerated for every session. Supports high-speed data transfer: Photon is capable of transferring files at a very high rate but it depends upon the wifi bandwidth. (No internet connection required)

What's new

v2.0.0Mar 7, 2024

arm64-v8a Ability to share / receive raw text Ability to handle external intents for text type (Android) Option to clear app cache (Android) Ability to search APKs (Android) Full support for mac ARM chip (Apple silicon) Option to open download location UI enhancements Performance improvements

About this version

Version
2.0.0 (2008)
Size
11.12 MB
Requires Android
5.0
Target SDK
21
Downloads
79
Updated
Mar 7, 2024
Package
dev.abhi.photon

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