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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by chasil on Tuesday April 28, 2026 @09:48AM (#47934561)
I am usually able to coerce a Localsend connection by using a WiFi hotspot on the target device.

Usually, but not always.

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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by eigenspace on Tuesday April 28, 2026 @09:50AM (#47934588)
I literally said that in my comment:

> The workaround I've found after switching to an Android device has been to teather my connection to my friend's device, which ends up creating a LAN that Localsend can work through, but this is not as nice an experience.

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