# Zorin Connect (open-source file manager)

> Zorin Connect is a free, open-source file manager for Android. Connect your Zorin OS computer with your device. It has 299 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Zorin Connect provides several features to integrate your phone and your computer: * Sync your phone notifications with your computer * Browse photos from your phone * Reply to SMS messages * Share files and links between devices * Use your phone as a remote control for your computer The app seamlessly connects your computer and your mobile device over your local network, securely with RSA encryption. Please note you will need to have Zorin OS 15 installed and have enabled Zorin Connect on your computer for this app to work.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ZorinOS/zorin-connect-android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 299 |
| License | GPL-2.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.zorinos.zorin_connect/ (package com.zorinos.zorin_connect) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zorinos.zorin_connect |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://zorinos.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | 1.35.13 (Aug 25, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 25, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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