Closet NAS Server APK
Runs natively on Google Pixel 1 through Pixel 5. Serves Samba SMB2/SMB3 file shares, WebDAV, FTP (:2121), and a browser Web UI on port 8080.
Android · Python · Samba · MIT
Unlimited photo backups, powered by your Pixel.
Turn any Google Pixel 1 through Pixel 5 into a 24/7 home Wi-Fi Photo & Video NAS. Serves native Samba file shares, automatically downsamples media to Google's free storage tier, and includes a dedicated household Android app for seamless family sync.
Native Samba SharesAccess
\\<nas>\PixelNAS directly over Wi-Fi on port 4445 or 445100% EXIF & GPSCompresses to ≤16MP and 1080p while preserving complete metadata
Household Android AppOne-tap Wi-Fi discovery, auto-sync, and home-screen upload widget
Automated Home Cloud
Repurpose old hardware into a modern NAS.
Never pay for Google One cloud storage again. Keep your original files safely while uploading optimized versions through your Pixel's grandfathered unlimited backup perk.
Automated Storage Saver
Automatically downsamples >16.0 MP photos to ≤16.0 MP and 4K videos to 1080p, preserving complete EXIF dates and coordinates before notifying Android MediaStore.
Household Client App
Lightweight APK for every family member's Android phone with 1-tap Wi-Fi discovery, automatic camera-roll sync, system share sheet, and desktop upload widget.
Google Photos Unlimited
Trigger Google Photos' free grandfathered tier directly from the Pixel's local folder. Eliminates subscription fees while keeping photos accessible worldwide.
Installation & Setup
Setup Pixel Photo NAS in 3 steps.
Deploy the Server APK on your closet Pixel, and install the Household Client APK on family phones.
Installation Steps
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1. Install Server APK on your closet Pixel
Download and install
PixelPhotoNAS-v1.0.0-Pixel1to5-Signed.apkon a Pixel 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. -
2. Install Household Client APK on family phones
Install
PixelPhotoNAS-Household-v1.0.0-SambaClient-Signed.apkon each family member's daily Android device. -
3. Standalone Python Server (Optional for Linux / Termux)
git clone https://github.com/mob5824m-wq/Photo-Convert-Aindroid.git && cd Photo-Convert-Aindroid && pip install -r requirements.txt && python3 -m server.main
How to Use
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1. Start NAS daemon on the Pixel
Grant "All Files Access" and turn on the daemon. It exposes
\\<pixel-ip>\PixelNASon port 4445 plus the web manager on:8080. -
2. Configure Google Photos on the Pixel
In Google Photos → Collections → On this device, enable Backup for the
PixelNASfolder. -
3. Connect from Household Client App
Open the app, tap Scan Wi-Fi for Samba NAS, choose your member name (Mom, Dad, Alex), and pin the upload widget to your home screen!
Device Compatibility
Recommended hardware.
Any Google Pixel from 1 through 5 offers free unlimited Google Photos cloud storage.
Pixel 1 / Pixel XL (2016)
Unlimited Original Quality. Best for pure raw backup without any downsampling.
Pixel 2 / 3 / 4 / 4a
Unlimited Storage Saver (≤16MP, 1080p). Highly responsive and power efficient.
Pixel 5 / Pixel 4a 5G
Snapdragon 765G with 6–8 GB RAM and 128 GB UFS. Ideal 24/7 cool-running closet NAS hardware.