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QRStream

Transfer files and text via successive QR codes
NOTE: This app is no longer maintained.

QRStream’s intent is to provide for communication with a device without using
the radios or USB port. This can be very useful in a handful of obscure
situations.

The first version of this app sent and received a text file or the clipboard by
calling out to zxing, without a container format or protocol. Content is split
into reasonable sizes and displayed as QR codes, or QR codes are read and
spliced together in order. This does allow for compatibility with other barcode
readers and generators.

As (and if) the app develops, some ideas are an optional stream protocol,
embedding the encoding and decoding for smoother use, ensuring binary data can
be transferred reliably, including a data review screen, or providing forwarding
for IP traffic.

If this is useful to you, improve something and send a pull request!

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.1.4 (9) suggested Added on 2015-11-02

    This version requires Android 2.3.3 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 287 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.1.2 (8) - Added on 2015-08-15

    This version requires Android 2.3.3 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 286 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.1.1 (7) - Added on 2015-07-25

    This version requires Android 2.3.3 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 285 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log