DS file

DS file allows to access files on a Synology NAS with Android devices.

Synology Inc. · com.synology.DSfile

3.7 out of 5 (3 ratings) 1M+ downloads v4.17.2 34.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.17.2 (609)
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 34.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Permissions: 30 (10 sensitive)
Website: myds.synology.com/support/support_form.php?lang=enu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

DS file is an app by Synology Inc. in the Productivity category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.13.1, the APK grew from 18.8 MB to 34.9 MB. Since version 4.3.1, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3 to 8.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and access all files. Compared with version 4.17.1, it adds 5 new permissions: “Approximate location”, “Precise location”, “Read media visual user selected” and 2 more.

What's new in v4.17.2

**Fixed Issues** 1. Fixed an issue where the notification permission request message was displayed incorrectly. 2. Fixed an issue where uploading RAW files on Google Pixel devices could result in duplicate photos. 3. Fixed an issue where sharing files via Samsung Contacts could cause errors. 4. Minor bug fixes and overall stability enhancement.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running DSM 6.2 on your Synology NAS to get the complete set of features* DS file is ideal to manage files stored on your NAS, upload or download between the NAS and the Android device, or do basic editing tasks. And always securely with HTTPS support. Besides file management, DS file is also a useful tool to do anything from browsing pictures, watching videos or checking work documents when you are on the go. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: https://www.synology.com/dsm/6.2/software_spec/mobile#DSfile

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v4.3.1. Since v4.17.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.17.2 LATEST Aug 28, 2025 34.9 MB TRUSTED v4.17.1 Aug 3, 2026 34.4 MB TRUSTED v4.17.0 Nov 16, 2025 34.4 MB TRUSTED v4.13.1 Nov 10, 2025 18.8 MB TRUSTED v4.11.3 Apr 29, 2019 11.8 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 28, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Synology” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 28, 2025
Validated against Google Play Aug 28, 2025
Signed byCN=Synology, OU=Synology, O=Synology, L=Taipei, ST=Taiwan, C=TW
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:69:F2:6A:12:00:46:7F:DB:60:B8:F4:F2:AE:6C:7F:E4:33:F5:53
File MD5c72d47021b2df58898d5f23c3edbcabd
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

DS file requests 30 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Email read attachment (custom) com.android.email.permission.READ_ATTACHMENT
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.synology.DSfile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Permission access share certificate data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_ACCESS_SHARE_CERTIFICATE_DATA
Permission history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

DS file APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of DS file for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.13.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 4.13.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the DS file APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c72d47021b2df58898d5f23c3edbcabd.