OpenWiDrop is a simple, lightweight HTTP file server for Android. It allows you to share files from your Android device over Wi‑Fi. Just select a folder, and any device on the same network can browse, download, or upload files using a web browser.
- Simple & Clean Web Interface – No complicated setup, just a familiar file browser.
- Browse Folders & Files – Navigate through your shared directory with ease.
- Upload Multiple Files – Select several files at once using the file picker or drag & drop them onto the upload area.
- Download with One Click – Click the download button next to any file.
- QR Code Access – The app automatically generates a QR code that points to the server URL – scan it with another device to connect instantly.
- Remembers Last Folder – Your selected folder is saved and restored the next time you open the app.
- Android 5.0+ Support – Works on Lollipop and newer versions.
- Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher
- Storage permission to read/write files in the selected folder
You can download the latest APK from the Releases page.
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/Toddo0/openwidrop.git
- Open the project in Android Studio.
- Build and run on your device (or generate a signed APK).
- Launch the app.
- Grant storage permission when prompted (this is required to access your files).
- Tap Select Folder to choose the directory you want to share.
If you skip this step, the app defaults to your Download folder. - The app will display a local URL (e.g.,
http://192.168.1.10:8080) and a QR code. - On another device connected to the same Wi‑Fi network, open that URL in a web browser, or scan the QR code.
- You will see the contents of the shared folder. From there you can:
- Click on folders to navigate inside them.
- Click the download button (📥) next to any file to save it.
- Upload files by clicking the upload area or dragging & dropping files onto it.
- To change the port, edit the port number in the app and click Update.
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READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE & WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 10 and below)
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 11+)
These permissions are required to read and write files in the selected folder.
On Android 11+, the app will guide you to the system settings where you can grant “All files access”. -
INTERNET
Needed to start the local HTTP server.
- Built with NanoHTTPD – a tiny embeddable HTTP server written in Java.
- QR codes are generated on‑the‑fly using
android.graphics.Bitmapand standard drawing APIs. - Folder selection uses the Storage Access Framework (
ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT_TREE) on newer Android versions, and falls back to a simple file chooser on older versions. - No heavy dependencies – the whole app is under 100 KB (excluding NanoHTTPD).
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Contributions are welcome!
If you find a bug or have an idea for an improvement, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
Enjoy sharing files effortlessly!