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Backing up photos and videos from an Android phone? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 months ago by ksynwa@lemmy.ml to c/opensource@lemmy.ml
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There are solutions like ente and immich but I think they both are pretty overkill for my use case. I almost never look through my old photos so I don't need an app and a web UI or whatever. The face detection thing does not entice me either. I don't need encryption either.

Is there a simpler solution for this? I am thinking of just writing a script that syncs the camera folder using adb or something like that. But before I create a jank monstrosity I thought it would be better to ask around.

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[-] tinsuke@lemmy.world 48 points 2 months ago

Syncthing.

Just configure it to only run while plugged to the wall, so you're not surprised by the rare bug of it randomly turning your phone into a pocket warmer.

[-] lemonuri@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 months ago

I use Syncthing-fork (fdroid). It lets you set you granular per folder settings like only sync on home WiFi.

[-] jet@hackertalks.com 13 points 2 months ago

You can also configure one way syncs. So even if the photos are deleted from your phone, they still exist on the other side

[-] anzo@programming.dev 8 points 2 months ago

iirc the syncthing Android app comes with DCIM camera preconfigured just like that.

[-] kurikai@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

This is important info

[-] snugglebutt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago

Oh, I think that literally happened to me like 20 minutes ago

[-] DevoidWisdom@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

This. Simplest solution. I've had mine setup this way for a few years.

[-] Klaymore@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Huh, I've had it run on battery for years, is there some serious bug with that? I don't have it run on cellular data or in battery saver mode though.

[-] tinsuke@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I had it initially setup to run on Wi-Fi too, battery or charging.

Then I had my battery drain to 30-40% during afternoons, when I'm used to reaching evenings above 60%. Check app usage on settings: Syncthing.

Since I use it mostly for backing up photos, I found it better to enable it only when charging.

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