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NekoVideo

Open-source local video player with folders, private content and DLNA cast
New in version 1.3.4
Updated to NekoVideo 1.3.4.
New playback speed control built into the player.
Redesigned track and subtitle selection with a cleaner look.
Video now pauses while you pick audio, subtitles, or speed.
Frame preview when dragging the seek bar for precise navigation.
Improved swipe gestures to avoid accidental seeks.
NekoVideo is an open-source local video player for Android focused on privacy and folder-based organization.

Features:

* Browse videos by folders and subfolders
* Support for common formats like MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, M4V, 3GP and FLV
* Private folders with password protection and biometric unlock support
* Background playback, media notification and mini player
* Double-tap seek, subtitle selection and audio track selection
* Folder shuffle playback and "Open with" support
* Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
* DLNA/UPnP casting on the local network
* MP4 metadata repair by remuxing without re-encoding
* No ads and no tracking

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.3.4 (26) suggested Added on Jun 14, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nkls.nekovideo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.3.3
    Updated to NekoVideo 1.3.3.
    Continue Watching now keeps your selected audio and subtitles when resuming.
    Paused videos now stay available in the mini player after minimizing the overlay.
    Improved bulk deletion feedback with clearer visual progress.
  • Version 1.3.3 (25) - Added on Jun 03, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nkls.nekovideo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.3.2
    Updated to NekoVideo 1.3.2.
    Fixes the startup issue present in the previous F-Droid build.
  • Version 1.3.2 (24) - Added on May 29, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read video files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.nkls.nekovideo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log