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# [Why sharing files/folders across devices is still messy in 2020?](https://hkandala.dev/fileshare-mess-in-2020?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This article is going to be a long rant on the problems I faced when I wanted to transfer a large number of files between two devices. I bet many of you would have faced a similar issue at one time or another. I will also try to state the problem bet...

Nov 29, 2020 · 8 min read · hkandala.dev  
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## Written by

[Harish Kandala](https://hashnode.com/@hkandala)

@hkandala · Amsterdam, Netherlands

  
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## Responses 3

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[murali kodali](https://hashnode.com/@mmkodali)

[Nov 30, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/fileshare-mess-in-2020/5fc3a483f7e3bf712e11e8f7/comment/5fc47aba0a072175ef2ce732)

syncthing is very secure and data transfer rates are impressive. if you are a Linux guy, try kdeconnect. You can copy files with secured encryption. You can also sync clipboard items between your phone and system clipboard. Another option is using termux app (using rsync over ssh) , if your phone is android one. All the above solutions are open source and efficient, but with a bit of learning curve and flair for using Linux.

[Harish Kandala](https://hashnode.com/@hkandala)

[Nov 30, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/fileshare-mess-in-2020/5fc3a483f7e3bf712e11e8f7/comment/5fc47aba0a072175ef2ce732#reply-5fc47c440a072175ef2ce757)

Thanks, will try those apps and let know.

[KOUSHIK REDDY BUKKASAMUDRAM](https://hashnode.com/@koush)

[Nov 30, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/fileshare-mess-in-2020/5fc3a483f7e3bf712e11e8f7/comment/5fc43f940a072175ef2ce533)

Amazing Article! Problems faced are very well written

[Goutham Reddy Kotapalle](https://hashnode.com/@Gkr007)

[Nov 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/fileshare-mess-in-2020/5fc3a483f7e3bf712e11e8f7/comment/5fc3e799bc24037614df80b2)

This is great stuff!