Release v1.3.0 Active · ARM64 Native
Nextcloud Server for Android
Deploy a private cloud server directly on ARM64 Android devices without root. Includes native Nginx, PHP-FPM, SQLite, WebDAV, Phone Storage auto-mount, and zero-click hot-plug storage.
Quick Setup Guide
Follow these four steps to run Nextcloud on your device.
1
Install the Standalone APK
Download nextcloud-server-v1.3.0-arm64-v8a.apk to your Android device and tap to install. When launched for the first time, allow notification and storage permissions.
2
Start the Server
Tap Start Server on the Dashboard. The application unpacks the native Linux stack (Nginx 1.25, PHP-FPM 8.5, SQLite database, and Nextcloud Core) and starts background services within seconds. Ensure battery optimization is disabled for 24/7 background operation.
3
Access Nextcloud & Connect Clients
Open the displayed local address in any browser (e.g.,
http://192.168.1.150:8080) or connect the official Nextcloud mobile/desktop app to sync files and photos.
Default Admin:
admin
Password:
NextcloudAdmin123!
4
Hot-Plug Storage & Phone Storage
Internal and external storage are supported out of the box across Android 8 through 15+. Phone internal storage is automatically mounted as "Phone Storage", and any connected MicroSD card, USB flash drive, external SSD, or HDD is mounted with full read and write access without requiring manual SAF folder pickers or popups.
Release SHA-256 Checksum (nextcloud-server-v1.3.0-arm64-v8a.apk):
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Stack & Specifications
Architecture details of the embedded server runtime.
Target Architecture
ARM64-v8a (aarch64)
Native 64-bit ELF binaries via linker64
Android Compatibility
Android 8.0 – 15+
API 26 (Oreo) up to API 35+
Web Server
Nginx 1.25.x
Configured for WebDAV, FastCGI & chunked uploads
PHP Runtime
PHP-FPM 8.5.1 + PHP CLI
512M memory limit · OPcache & Cron worker enabled
Database
SQLite (pdo_sqlite)
Zero-configuration, embedded and crash-safe
Protocols & API
HTTP / WebDAV / OCS
Full Nextcloud mobile and desktop sync compatibility
Application Interface
Material 3 dashboard, storage monitor, and system settings.
Server Dashboard
Storage & Hot-Plug
Network Access
System Settings