Overview
AppFlowy for Android brings your collaborative workspace to any Android device. Create documents, manage databases, and collaborate with your team from anywhere.AppFlowy for Android requires Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later. The app supports both phones and tablets.
Installation
Download from Google Play Store
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for “AppFlowy” or visit the AppFlowy Play Store page.
Sign in or create an account
Launch AppFlowy and sign in with your existing account or create a new one.Sign-in options include:
- Email and password
- Magic link
- One-Time Password (OTP)
First time syncing from desktop? Read this guide to ensure a smooth transition.
Android-Specific Features
Home Screen Widgets
AppFlowy for Android offers two powerful widgets (v0.9.9+):Recent Pages Widget
Access your recently viewed pages instantly from your Android home screen.
Favorites Widget
Pin your most important pages for quick access without opening the app.
Monochrome App Icon
AppFlowy supports Android’s themed icons feature (v0.6.8+), allowing the app icon to match your system theme. To enable:- Long-press the AppFlowy icon
- Select Icon style
- Choose Themed icons (if supported by your launcher)
Device Support
- 32-bit and 64-bit devices: Full support for both architectures (v0.5.3+)
- Android 6+: Compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and all newer versions (v0.5.4+)
- Tablets: Optimized layouts for larger screens
- Foldable devices: Adaptive UI for foldable phones
Mobile-Optimized Features
AppFlowy for Android includes touch-optimized interfaces for:- Document editing with gesture support
- Database views (Grid, Board, Calendar)
- Simple tables designed for mobile (v0.7.9+)
- Slash menu (/) for quick actions
- @ menu for mentions and page references
- + menu for adding content blocks
- Touch gestures for text selection and navigation
- Long-press actions for context menus
Workspace Management
Multiple Workspaces
Create and manage multiple workspaces for different projects (v0.5.6+).
User Profile
Customize your avatar, about me, and profile card banner (v0.9.9+).
Shared Pages
View and edit pages shared with you (v0.9.4+).
Page Publishing
Share links and publish pages on mobile (v0.7.2+).
Settings & Customization
Display Settings
- Scale factor: Adjust app display size for better readability (v0.8.2+)
- Font family: Customize the default font
- Font size: Choose small, medium, or large text (v0.5.0+)
- Text direction: Support for RTL (Right-to-Left) languages
- Dark mode: System-based dark theme support
Page Style
Customize individual pages through the Page Style menu (v0.5.6+):- Layout options
- Font selection
- Font size
- Emoji icons
- Cover images
Account Settings
Manage your account directly from Android:- Change password
- Invite members via links
- Manage workspace settings
- Delete account (v0.6.9+)
Media & Storage
- Camera capture: Take photos directly within AppFlowy (v0.7.6+)
- Image upload: Upload images from your gallery
- Photo permissions: AppFlowy requests photo permission before uploading (v0.5.6+)
- WebP and BMP support: Upload WebP and BMP images (v0.7.4+)
Performance & Sync
AppFlowy for Android uses an optimized syncing protocol (v0.9.4+) for faster, more reliable multi-device data synchronization.
- Real-time collaboration: See edits from other members instantly (v0.5.6+)
- Offline mode: Work without internet; changes sync when reconnected
- Network indicator: Visual indicator shows connection status (v0.9.5+)
- Auto-sync: All changes sync automatically across devices
- Sync indicator: In-document indicator shows sync status (v0.5.4+)
Content Features
Documents
- Full rich text editing with markdown support
- Code blocks with line numbers
- Images, videos, and file embeds
- Callouts, quotes, and toggle lists
- Simple tables optimized for mobile (v0.7.9+)
- Nested lists and multi-level organization
Databases
- Grid view: Spreadsheet-style data management
- Board view: Kanban boards for task management
- Calendar view: Schedule and plan with calendar layouts
- Filters and sorts: Organize data with advanced filtering (v0.7.1+)
- Multiple property types: Text, Number, Date, Select, Checkbox, Files & Media, and more
- Row detail pages: Open database records as full pages (v0.6.8+)
AI Features
- AI Chat: Ask questions and get AI-powered responses
- AI Search: Find content using natural language (v0.9.3+)
- AI Overviews: Get instant summaries with source links (v0.9.3+)
- Ask AI: Get help with writing and content
- Switch AI mode: Toggle between different AI capabilities (v0.8.4+)
Tips & Best Practices
Troubleshooting
App won’t sync
- Check your internet connection
- Look for the network indicator in the app
- Ensure AppFlowy isn’t restricted by battery optimization:
- Go to Settings > Apps > AppFlowy
- Select Battery
- Choose Unrestricted or Optimized (not Restricted)
- Try closing and reopening the app
- Sign out and sign back in
Keyboard won’t close
- Tap the back button
- Tap outside the text field
- Update to the latest version (this was fixed in v0.4.2)
Images not loading
- Check your internet connection
- Clear the image cache in Settings
- Try closing and reopening the app
- Ensure you have storage permission enabled
Small screen issues
- Login page overflow was fixed in v0.9.7
- Adjust the scale factor in Settings for better readability
- Use landscape mode for wider content like tables and databases
Performance Tips
- Keep the app updated for the latest performance improvements
- Clear cache periodically in Settings > Manage Data
- Close unused workspaces to reduce memory usage
- Use compact mode for databases to see more data on smaller screens
What’s Next?
Configure Widgets
Learn how to set up and customize Android home screen widgets
Sync Setup
Understand how sync works and troubleshoot issues
Collaboration
Share pages and collaborate with your team