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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL THEORY (IJCSMT )

E-ISSN 2545-5699
P-ISSN 2695-1924
VOL. 11 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijcsmt.vol.11.no4.2025.pg.78.93

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An Enhanced Application for Securing File Transfer Over Android Devices

Bioku Idris, Dr. Musa Sule Argungu, and Dr. Muhammad Saidu Ailero

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Abstract

This study proposes the development of an Android application for secure file transfer. The application will utilize a user-friendly, easy-to-set-up, and open-source file-sharing technique. It aims to provide users with the ability to easily host, store, backup, and retrieve data with high performance, ensuring file accessibility at any time without limitations. The motivation stems from users' lack of control and difficulty in remembering file names, contents, and locations, increasing the risk of data loss. The study will employ the Structured System Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM). The resulting Android application is expected to enable users to share files via cloud networks conveniently. This application is intended to benefit various organizations, including enterprises, shopping malls, supermarkets, waste companies, and power holding companies.

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