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Compatibility

Built for the Android
you already have

NexGuard is an Android-first app. If your phone runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) or newer, you’re ready — no root, no special hardware, and a small download that runs on everyday devices.

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Android 8.0+ (API 26) · Targets Android 16 · No root required

Your device is readyAndroid 8.0 (Oreo) and newer
Android versionOK
StorageOK
Root neededNo

What you need

Requirements, in plain terms

No checklist of exotic hardware. If it’s a reasonably recent Android phone, it works.

Android 8.0 and newer

Supported from Android 8.0 Oreo (API 26) up to the latest release. The app targets Android 16, so permissions and privacy behave as the OS expects.

A small footprint

A modest download and storage footprint. NexGuard is built to run smoothly on everyday phones, not just flagships.

No root, no special hardware

Everything runs through standard Android APIs. Biometrics are used if your device has them, with a PIN or pattern as the fallback.

Under the hood

What each capability relies on

NexGuard leans on Android’s own security building blocks — here’s what powers each part.

CapabilityWhat it usesNotes
VaultAndroid Keystore + AES-256-GCMHardware-backed key where the device supports it; never leaves the phone.
App LockAndroid BiometricPrompt / device credentialUses your existing unlock method — fingerprint, face or PIN.
Security ScoreOn-device signal readsLock, encryption, OS patch level and app-permission state.
Privacy ReportPackage & permission APIsReads which apps hold which permissions — deep-links you to settings.
Breach alertsNetwork lookupNeeds a connection to check monitored addresses against breach data.

Being straight with you

What isn’t supported — yet

We’d rather tell you plainly than over-promise. Here’s where NexGuard doesn’t reach today.

iPhone & iPad
No iOS app today — NexGuard is built on Android’s security model.
Desktop & web app
There’s no Windows, macOS or browser version; the product lives on your phone.
Android below 8.0
Older releases lack the security APIs NexGuard depends on.
Platformstatus
Android 8.0 – 14
SUPPORTED
Android tablets
RUNS
iPhone / iPad
NOT YET
Desktop / web
NOT YET

Compatibility FAQ

Will it run on my phone?

The questions we get most about devices and platforms.

Does NexGuard work on iPhone?
Not yet. NexGuard is Android-first — it’s built around Android’s own security facilities like the Keystore and biometric prompts. An iOS version isn’t available today.
Which Android versions are supported?
Android 8.0 (Oreo) and newer — that’s API level 26 and up. The app targets Android 16, so it behaves correctly with the latest privacy and permission changes.
Do I need to root my phone?
No. NexGuard never needs root and never asks for it. Everything runs through standard Android APIs — rooting your device would actually weaken the security it measures.
Will it slow my phone down?
It shouldn’t. Scans run when you start them, there’s no constant background monitoring, and the app has a small footprint designed for everyday phones.
Does it work offline?
Core features like your device score and the vault work on-device. Checks that look something up — link and breach lookups — need a connection to return a result.
Does it run on Android tablets?
It installs and runs on Android tablets, but NexGuard is designed and laid out for phones. The phone experience is the one we build and test for first.

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