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:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/file-share-android.git
cd file-share-android

2. Configure MySQL database in dbconfig.py:

DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'USER': 'root',
        'PASSWORD': '1234',
        'HOST': 'localhost',
        'PORT': '3306',
        'database'; 'file_share_app'
    }
}

3. Start the Django server:

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:

// In res/values/strings.xml file
<string name="server_url">your_server_ip:8000</string>

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

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📞 Support

For support, email prottoyvhattacharyya@gmail.com or open an issue in the repository.