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Nextcloud Photo Widget

Andreas Kirschner
Multimedia
Version
1.1
Size
406.7 KB
Requires
Android API 26+
3.9 / 5 · 19,391 ratings 131,614 downloads
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Updated Oct 24, 2026

Quick answer

Home screen widget showing random photos from your Nextcloud

Shows a random picture from a folder on your Nextcloud server as a home screen widget, without syncing your photo library to the phone. Only one downscaled preview is stored at a time. Features
  • Random photo from one or more Nextcloud folders, subfolders included
  • Picture changes automatically every 15 minutes to 24 hours, or only on tap
  • Configurable photo list refresh, with photo count, last sync time and sync duration
  • Tap the left edge for the previous picture, the right edge for the next one
  • Tap the center to open the picture in the official Nextcloud app
  • Light, dark or system theme
Privacy The app only talks to the Nextcloud server you configure. Login uses Nextcloud Login Flow v2, so a revocable app password is stored on the device and never your real password. There is no tracking and no analytics. Requires Android 8.0 or newer and a Nextcloud server reachable over HTTPS. This is an unofficial app and is not affiliated with Nextcloud GmbH.

Screenshots

Nextcloud Photo Widget screenshot 1
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Nextcloud Photo Widget screenshot 3

What’s new

Smaller app through code shrinking. The picture interval now starts at 15 minutes, and a new "Only manually" option changes the picture only on tap.

How to install

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  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nextcloud Photo Widget?
Home screen widget showing random photos from your Nextcloud
Who develops Nextcloud Photo Widget?
Nextcloud Photo Widget is developed by Andreas Kirschner.
Which Android version does Nextcloud Photo Widget require?
Nextcloud Photo Widget requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Nextcloud Photo Widget?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.1.
Which license does Nextcloud Photo Widget use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for Nextcloud Photo Widget?
https://github.com/an-dr-eas-k/nc-photo-widget

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