[LocalSend] Can send but not receive

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5 months ago In LocalSend
can send but not receive

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Hello! I see you're able to send files using LocalSend on your Linux device, but can't receive files. Let's work together to get that sorted out. To help me understand better, could you please tell me:

- What devices are you sending files from and trying to receive on? (e.g., phone to Linux PC or vice versa)
- Are both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network?
- Have you checked if any firewall or network settings on your Linux machine might be blocking incoming transfers?
- Also, do you notice any error messages or specific behavior when trying to receive?

This info will help me guide you through the right steps. Meanwhile, I'll share common causes and fixes for "send but no receive" problems in LocalSend on Linux.

Here are some step-by-step solutions to try:

1. Confirm Both Devices Are on the Same Network:
The devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for LocalSend to detect each other properly.

2. Check LocalSend App Port Settings:
Go to the advanced settings in the LocalSend app on both devices and check the port number used. Make sure both use the same port or leave it at default, so they can communicate. If custom ports are used, input those manually if needed.

3. Firewall Configuration:
Since Linux often has firewalls enabled, ensure that your firewall allows incoming connections on the port that LocalSend uses (usually UDP/TCP ports around 9273 or the port set in the app). You can temporarily disable the firewall to test if it's the cause. For example, if you use ufw on Linux, run:
bash <br> sudo ufw allow 9273 <br>
or replace 9273 with your LocalSend port.

4. Restart LocalSend and Network:
Restart the LocalSend app on your Linux machine and the device you're sending from. Also, restarting your router sometimes helps if there is any network isolation like AP Isolation enabled.

5. Disable AP Isolation (Router Setting):
This feature can prevent devices on Wi-Fi from communicating. Check your router's settings and ensure AP Isolation or client isolation is off.

6. Check File Save Location:
Sometimes received files might be saved in unexpected folders. Verify or set the download folder in LocalSend on your Linux device and check there.

If you've tried some of these or get any error messages, let me know, and we can dig deeper or look into logs for more clues. Does this sound doable to start with?

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