Xender Original APK [18.5.0.prime] Jun 2026

Xender is an Android file transfer app that moves photos, videos, music, apps, and documents between phones over a direct WiFi link, no cable or mobile data needed. This page covers the latest APK release with screenshots, key features, installation steps, compatibility details, and what to check before installing.

What is Xender?

Xender is a peer-to-peer file sharing app for Android. It creates a direct WiFi connection between two devices and sends files across it, so you can move large videos or whole app folders without burning through data or waiting on Bluetooth. Open it, pick what you want to send, and the other phone receives it in seconds.

The official app shows ads and pushes a few extra prompts during use. This mod build removes the ads, clears the upsell banners that pop up at session start, and strips the analytics and tracking endpoints out of the binary.

File transfer, cross-platform sharing, and the rest of the app's core functions all work the same way they do on the official build. The mod changes the ad and tracking layer, not how the app actually moves your files.

What does Xender offer?

Xender's whole point is fast, cable-free transfers between devices. The mod build keeps that intact and clears out the ads and interruptions the free official version throws at you while you work.

Transfers run over a direct device-to-device WiFi link, so they stay fast even without an internet connection. Xender plugs into the Android share menu and file pickers the same way the official version does, so sending from your gallery or file manager feels native.

Ad banners and trial prompts are stripped, so the interface stays clean while you send. Analytics and tracking endpoints are removed from the binary, which means the app phones home less than the Play Store version.

Key features

Xender ships with the same feature set as the official client. Here is what people actually use the app for:

• Fast file transfer: Send photos, videos, music, and documents over a direct WiFi link, no data required.
• App sharing: Copy installed apps straight to another phone without redownloading them.
• Cross-platform sharing: Move files between Android, iOS, and PC on supported builds.
• No cables, no data: Transfers run device to device, so you do not touch your mobile plan.
• Light footprint: Modest install size, low memory use, no background drain.
• Material design: Clean Android-native interface.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest build of Xender (v18.5.0.prime) focuses on stability, compatibility, and minor interface fixes on top of the changes from the official client. The maintainer rebuilds against each new upstream release as it lands, so the modded build usually follows the official version by a few days.

• Improved stability across newer Android versions, including Android 14 and 15
• Faster transfers and a smaller memory footprint on lower-RAM devices
• Bug fixes for reported transfer, connection, or pairing issues
• Updated interface elements that match the official client's current design
• Better support for foldable and tablet form factors
• Patched mod modules rebuilt against the new base APK

Pros and cons

Good to know before installing

Modded APKs install by sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. That is normal. Only turn it on for sources you trust.

Check the package name, version, and requested permissions before you open the app. If the permissions do not match what a file transfer app should need, hold off on installing.

App information

How to install Xender APK on Android

Is Xender safe?

Xender is safest when you download it from Google Play or the official developer source. APK files from unknown mirrors can be outdated, modified, or unsafe. Before installing, check the package name, version, file size, and requested permissions. If anything looks different from the official listing, do not install the APK.

The Xender APK on this page is signed by the modder, not by the original developer. Google Play Protect will flag it on install because it did not come from Google Play. That warning shows up for any sideloaded APK; you can dismiss it and proceed at your own discretion. The bigger question is what is inside the file, which is why we publish the package name, version number, and file size up top.

FAQ

• Is Xender free?
  Yes. The modded APK is free to install and use, with the ads removed.
• Can I share files without an internet connection?
  Yes. Xender builds a direct WiFi link between the two phones, so no data or hotspot is needed.
• Can I install Xender without Google Play?
  Yes. Sideload it through your file manager after enabling 'Install unknown apps'.
• Does Xender update automatically?
  No. Grab a fresh build from this page when a new version drops.
• Does Xender need root?
  No. It installs as a normal user app through sideload.
• What Android version does it require?
  Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later for the latest builds.

Final verdict

Xender is worth installing if you move a lot of files between phones and want it done fast without cables, data, or ad interruptions. The mod keeps the full transfer feature set and clears out the ads. Check compatibility, permissions, and the download source before installing the APK, and update from this page when a new build drops.

For your main phone, the Play Store version is still the safer install path because of Google's pre-install scanning and the auto-update channel. Use the modded build where the slightly higher risk of a sideloaded app is acceptable to you. If you only run one device, weigh the convenience of an ad-free transfer tool against the small but real risk that comes with any patched client.