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I often need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found a variety of solutions, but this latest option -- called Packet -- makes transferring files between Linux and Android a breeze.
Packet works with Quick Share. The only requirement is that both desktop and mobile devices be on the same wireless network.
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Let me show you how to install and use Packet on Linux.
Installing Packet
What you'll need: Packet is available as a Flatpak app, so you'll need a Linux distribution with the universal package manager installed. For Packet to be able to discover devices, Bluetooth will need to be enabled.
You'll also need an Android phone or tablet that includes Nearby Share (most versions of Android since Marshmallow) and a user with sudo privileges.
1. Open a terminal window The first thing to do is open your default terminal window on your Linux machine. Show more
2. Install Packet The installation of Packet can be done with a single command: Show more
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