https://github.com/prottoy-bhattacharyya/file-share-android
Upload and share your files with ohers
https://github.com/prottoy-bhattacharyya/file-share-android
android android-studio django-framework django-rest-framework gradel java mysql-database
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Upload and share your files with ohers
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/prottoy-bhattacharyya/file-share-android
- Owner: prottoy-bhattacharyya
- Created: 2025-10-06T13:27:17.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-12T18:01:32.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-12T23:46:46.760Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: android, android-studio, django-framework, django-rest-framework, gradel, java, mysql-database
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 44.8 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# File Share Android App
A file-sharing Android application that enables users to upload and share files through QR code scanning, built with Java and powered by Django REST API.
## Features
- **Multi-File Upload**: Upload single or multiple files simultaneously to the server
- **QR Code Sharing**: Generate QR codes for file sharing - receivers can download files by simply scanning
- **User Authentication**: Secure login and signup functionality
- **Transfer History**: Automatically saves and displays user's send and receive history
- **Local Storage**: Efficiently stores user information locally after authentication
## Future Works
- **⚡ Fast & Reliable**: Quick file transfers with real-time progress tracking
## Tech Stack
- **Frontend**: Java (Android Native)
- **Backend**: Django REST Framework
- **Database**: MySQL
## Prerequisites
Before running this project, ensure you have:
- Android Studio (latest version recommended)
- JDK 8 or higher
- Python 3.8+
- MySQL Server
- Android device or emulator (API level 21+)
## Installation
### Backend Setup
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/file-share-android.git
cd file-share-android
```
2. Configure MySQL database in `dbconfig.py`:
```python
DATABASES = {
'default': {
'USER': 'root',
'PASSWORD': '1234',
'HOST': 'localhost',
'PORT': '3306',
'database'; 'file_share_app'
}
}
```
3. Start the Django server:
```bash
python -m uv run manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000
```
### Android App Setup
1. Open the `android` folder in Android Studio
2. Update the API base URL in the app configuration:
```java
// In res/values/strings.xml file
your_server_ip:8000
```
3. Sync Gradle files and build the project
4. Run the app on your device or emulator
## Usage
### For Sender:
1. **Sign Up/Login**: Create an account or log in to existing one
2. **Upload Files**: Select single or multiple files from your device
3. **Generate QR Code**: After upload, a unique QR code is generated
4. **Share**: Show the QR code to the receiver
### For Receiver:
1. **Scan QR Code**: Open the app and use the QR scanner
2. **Download Files**: Files are automatically downloaded to your device
3. **View History**: Check your receive history anytime
## Screenshots
## API Endpoints
## Known Issues
- Large files download may failed
If you found this project helpful, please give it a star!
## 📞 Support
For support, email prottoyvhattacharyya@gmail.com or open an issue in the repository.