FolderSync + AWS S3: Private Android Photo Backup
What FolderSync is an Android app that syncs local folders to S3-compatible storage. This guide sets up a private S3 bucket with a scoped IAM user and maps it to your device’s camera folder for automatic, private photo backup. You need an AWS account to start. Why Own your data: No Big Tech gallery lock-in. Reliability: S3 durability + Intelligent-Tiering for cost control. Simplicity: No self-hosted NAS, static IP, RAID, or server maintenance. How Step 1: Create S3 bucket (Region: us-east-1 recommended) Name: your choice (e.g., mobile-device-bkp). Region: us-east-1 (often lowest cost; change if you need locality). Block Public Access: ON (keep the bucket private). Versioning: optional but recommended for safety. Storage class: add a lifecycle rule to transition objects to Intelligent-Tiering immediately. Step 2: Create IAM policy (access only this bucket) ...