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Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend

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On 07/04/2025 10:19, Marion wrote:
> Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend.
> 
>    LocalSend is a free, open-source application for all common OS platforms.
>    LocalSend uses HTTPS to transfer files between the OS platforms.
>    LocalSend does not need to use the Internet to transfer files.
>    LocalSend uses only the local Wi-Fi (LAN) network.
>    LocalSend must be installed on both the sending and receiving devices.
>    Both sending & receiving devices must be on the same network.
>    LocalSend does not require creating any online accounts or logins.
>    LocalSend bypasses Apple's arbitrary file-transfer restrictions.
>    There is no need for iTunes, iCloud, Apple Mobile Devices, etc.
>   
> A. Install LocalSend on all devices you wish to transfer files between.
>     <https://localsend.org/download>
>     For the LocalSend Windows portable zip archive:
>     <https://localsend.org/download?os=windows>
>     <https://github.com/localsend/localsend/releases/download/v1.17.0/LocalSend-1.17.0-windows-x86-64.zip>
>      Name: LocalSend-1.17.0-windows-x86-64.zip
>      Size: 18766124 bytes (17 MiB)
>      SHA256: A4FFB41FCBC3BD0F2F0CBD30B62A58D9A478EAF1DA63EB410886886064ABE70C
>     This extracts to "LocalSend-1.17.0-windows-x86-64" which contains:
>      Name: localsend_app.exe
>      Size: 161280 bytes (157 KiB)
>      SHA256: 9AA728853377643FBB13368E2A52ED816A448E0B5F28404AFB2154D2068F007A
>     For the LocalSend iOS IPA:
>     <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>
>     For the LocalSend Android APK:
>     <https://github.com/localsend/localsend/releases/download/v1.17.0/LocalSend-1.17.0-android-arm64v8.apk>
>     Name: LocalSend-1.17.0-android-arm64v8.apk
>     Size: 17491108 bytes (16 MiB)
>     SHA256: 2C7F5FD4872DA25115BB8E5E62F92DE94DDA47B0F249FF387AC667B13871DC3E
> 
> Step by step tutorial that I tested so that you can use it with confidence.
> 1. Both the PC & iOS device need to be on the same local network
>     To find what IP address the iOS device is, go to "Settings".
>     Then click on the Wi-Fi connection in the left top pane.
>     Press the circled (i) for information about that connection.
>     Scroll down to the "IPV4 Address" section & note the "IP Address".
>     To ping that IP address from the Windows PC, use "Win+R > cmd"
>     C:\> ping 192.168.1.3
> 2. LocalSend must be open & running on Windows & iOS
>     On Windows, you'll get a firewall message when you first run LocalSend.
>     On iOS, you'll get a popup when you first run LocalSend saying...
>      "LocalSend" would like to find and connect to devices
>       on your local network. The app uses the local network
>       to find and connect to nearby devices."
>           [Don't Allow] [Allow]
>     Windows Firewall has to allow LocalSend on Private Networks (at least).
>     a. Windows Defender Firewall: Win+R > firewall.cpl
>        or Windows Firewall with Advanced Security: Win+R > wf.msc
>     b. Tap "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall"
>        A new window will open, titled "Allowed apps and features"
>     c. Scroll through the list to find "LocalSend" & set it to
>        LocalSend [x]Private [_]Public
> 3. On Windows LocalSend, press the "Send" button.
> 4. On Windows LocalSend, select the "File" selection.
> 5. On Windows, browser to the file you want to send to iOS.
> 6. On Windows LocalSend, in the "Nearby devices" section select the iPad.
> 7. The Windows LocalSend will say "Waiting for response..."
> 8. On the iPad LocalSend, it says Windows wants to send you a file.
>     [Options][Decline][Accept]
> 9. Pressing "Options" gives you three choices:
>      a. Save to folder = LocalSend folder
>      b. Save media to gallery = on/off (default is "on")
>      c. Files
> 10. Leaving it at the default, I pressed the "Accept" button.
> 11. The iOS LocalSend said "LocalSend would like to add to your photos.
>      The app saves received media to the photo library.
>      [Don't Allow][OK]
> 12. The iOS LocalSend will say "Saved in Photos".
> 
> Note that it works both ways, as Paul said it should. :)
> By default, from iOS to Windows is saved in "C:\Users\you\Downloads".
> 
> As always, please improve so that billions of people benefit from
> every post you make, which is why we all should learn from each other.
> 

Does Localsend bypass the need to have to sign in to an MS account?


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wasbit

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Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-07 09:19 +0000
  Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend wasbit <wasbit@REMOVEhotmail.com> - 2025-04-07 10:43 +0100
    Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-07 10:29 +0000
      Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-07 11:20 +0000
        Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Graham J <nobody@nowhere.co.uk> - 2025-04-07 13:29 +0100
          Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-07 12:57 +0000
            Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-04-07 14:49 -0400
              Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-07 21:25 +0000
          Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2025-04-07 20:18 +0000
  Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend wasbit <wasbit@REMOVEhotmail.com> - 2025-04-08 16:46 +0100
    Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-08 21:24 +0000
  Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-13 05:24 +0000
    Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> - 2025-04-12 23:15 -0700
      Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend david <this@is.invalid> - 2025-04-13 01:00 -0600
        Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2025-04-13 07:19 +0000
        Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> - 2025-04-13 00:43 -0700
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      Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Marion <marion@facts.com> - 2025-04-15 17:21 +0000
        Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> - 2025-04-15 10:34 -0700
        Re: Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> - 2025-04-17 16:11 -0700

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