Andy Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > On Sat, Jan 03, 2026 at 04:45:44PM -0500, hlyg wrote: > > pairdrop.net appears blocked > > > > it is clear by now that they don't like software that send data > > they can't filter and block > > I have not really followed this thread since I don't typically > transfer files using bluetooth. > > I just wanted to add that in ad-hoc situations where I haven't got SSH > set up on the mobile device (for sftp) then I tend to use the app > LocalSend for file transer over the (IP) network. > > It is an open source app which is available both in the Google Play > Store and also in the F-Droid app store, at no monetary cost. You can > of course also install it on regular computers in a variety of ways: > > https://github.com/localsend/localsend?tab=readme-ov-file#download > > Sadly not yet (?) packaged in Debian, but there is at least a .deb > package there, as well as a snap etc. > > The app discovers other devices on the same network that are also > running the app. You select the files to transfer and have to approve > it at the receiving side. The data is encrypted over the network and > it doesn't use any third-party service. I value the simplicity.
I think it's clear that the problems hylg experiences are due to technical restrictions on the Internet where they live. Such as the lack of Google and F-Droid. I don't think suggestions from outside that country are likely to be much help, and I would suggest they seek help from other people in that country. > Thanks, > Andy >
