Switching Android Syncthing apps risks losing folders
Moving an Android device from an old Syncthing app to a new one raises fear of losing folder settings or re-syncing deleted files.
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7 public reports · first reported 6 September 2026 · last reported 6 September 2026
What's going wrong
Users moving their Android Syncthing setup from an old app to a newer one fear losing folder settings, device pairings, or the data itself.
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