Automatic Save Sync on AYN Thor | Syncthing Android Tutorial

Tired of manually copying ROMs and save files between your PC and Android handheld? In this video, I show you how to use Syncthing to automatically sync save data to the AYN Thor, completely locally — no cloud services, no subscriptions, and no upload limits. This also works for your ROMs, media or anything else you might want to automatically sync across devices. This setup is ideal for emulation handhelds, allowing your games and saves to stay in sync across devices effortlessly. ⚠️ Important caveat: Due to Android’s scoped storage and permission restrictions, this method will not work with every emulator. I explain which scenarios work reliably and where Android limitations may cause issues. What this video covers: Installing and configuring Syncthing on PC & Android Best folder setup for ROMs and save files Common Android permission pitfalls Emulator compatibility considerations Why local sync beats cloud storage for emulation If you’re using an Android handheld for emulation and want a clean, automated workflow, this guide will save you a lot of time. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Welcome to my channel. Here you’ll find in-depth guides, setup tutorials, updates, and practical walkthroughs focused on handheld gaming, Android devices, emulation, and getting the most out of your hardware. No hype. No fluff. Just clear, usable information to help you build the setup you actually want. If the video helped you, consider supporting the channel: ☕ Support the channel: https://ko-fi.com/retropup84752 🌐 Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itsretropup.bsky.social 👍 Like the video if it helped (or if it didn't!) 🔔 Subscribe for more AYN Thor guides, OTA updates, emulation tips, and Android handheld content TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:39 Installation and Setup 00:12:40 Some extra tips