Install Syncthing on Linux ARM Device

Syncthing

A sync manager that syncs folders to different devices no matter where you are!

To run: Menu -> Internet -> Syncthing
To run in a terminal: syncthing

Fortunately, Syncthing is very easy to install on your Linux ARM Device in just two steps.

  1. Install Pi-Apps - the best app installer for Linux ARM Device.
  2. Use Pi-Apps to install Syncthing.

Compatibility

For the best chance of this working, we recommend using the latest LTS of Ubuntu or Debian from your hardware manufacturer.
Syncthing will run on either an Ubuntu/Debian ARM32 OS or ARM64 OS.

Install Pi-Apps

Pi-Apps is a free tool that makes it incredibly easy to install the most useful programs on your Linux ARM Device with just a few clicks.

Open a terminal and run this command to install Pi-Apps:

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Botspot/pi-apps/master/install | bash

Feel free to check out the Pi-Apps source code here: https://github.com/Botspot/pi-apps

Install Syncthing

Now that you have Pi-Apps installed, it is time to install Syncthing.
First launch Pi-Apps from your start menu:

Then click on the System Management category.

Now scroll down to find Syncthing in the list.

Just click Install and Pi-Apps will install Syncthing for you!

Pi-Apps is a free and open source tool made by Botspot and other contributors. Find out more at https://pi-apps.io