PocketCraft has officially transitioned to its permanent brand name: PocketHost!
Along with the new high-contrast emerald logo and refined visual identity, we've updated our official hardware recommendations to help you get the best possible performance out of your mobile server.
Realistic Android Hardware Guidelines
PocketHost is engineered to be lightweight, but running a real Java Edition PaperMC server requires capable mobile hardware. Here are our verified recommendations:
Minimum Requirements:
- Operating System: Android 8.0 (Oreo) or newer
- Architecture: 64-bit ARM (ARM64 / aarch64)
- Total Device RAM: 3 GB
- Allocated Server RAM: 1.5 GB
- Player Capacity: 2 to 5 players smoothly on vanilla gameplay
Recommended Specifications:
- Operating System: Android 11 or newer
- Processor: Snapdragon 7xx / 8xx series, Dimensity 800+, or equivalent
- Total Device RAM: 6 GB or 8 GB
- Allocated Server RAM: 3 GB to 4 GB
- Player Capacity: 10 to 20+ concurrent players with plugins and Bedrock crossplay
No Root Required
PocketHost runs as a completely standalone, sandboxed user application. You do not need root access, unlocked bootloaders, or custom ROMs. Just install the APK, configure your RAM slider, and press start!