This repository provides an ARM64/AArch64 NixOS RootFS designed to run the NixOS userspace through DroidSpaces on compatible Android devices.
It is intended for users who want a portable NixOS environment on Android without replacing the device's Android kernel. The RootFS uses the LXC format and includes the Nix package manager together with NixOS's declarative configuration approach.
Note: This project provides a userspace environment. Hardware compatibility depends on the Android device, kernel, DroidSpaces configuration, and available system resources.
- NixOS userspace for Android ARM64 devices
- AArch64/ARM64 support
- LXC RootFS format
- Designed for DroidSpaces
- Nix package manager
- Declarative NixOS configuration
- Portable development and experimentation environment
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating system | NixOS 26.11 |
| Architecture | ARM64 / AArch64 |
| RootFS format | LXC |
| Target platform | DroidSpaces on Android |
| Tested CPU | Qualcomm SM7435 |
| Tested kernel | Linux 5.10.269-FleurX |
Before using this RootFS, make sure you have:
- An Android device with an ARM64/AArch64 processor
- A compatible Android kernel
- DroidSpaces installed and configured
- Enough storage for the RootFS and installed packages
- Enough RAM for the applications you plan to run
After starting the environment, run these commands to verify the architecture and installed versions:
uname -m
nixos-version
nix --versionThe architecture should report aarch64 or an equivalent ARM64 value.
Check the repository's Releases page for available RootFS images. A release may include:
- An ARM64 RootFS archive
- A SHA256 checksum
- Build information
- Release notes
Verify a downloaded RootFS before using it:
sha256sum <rootfs-file>Compare the resulting hash with the checksum published for the same release.
NixOs-RootFs-images/
├── configuration.nix # NixOS configuration
├── rootfs/ # RootFS-related files
├── scripts/ # Build and helper scripts
├── docs/ # Documentation assets
│ └── Banner.gif
├── releases/ # Release-related files
└── README.md
The following configuration is the primary target of this project:
| Component | Target |
|---|---|
| Architecture | AArch64 / ARM64 |
| CPU | Qualcomm SM7435 |
| Kernel | Linux 5.10.269-FleurX |
| Environment | DroidSpaces |
| RootFS | LXC |
Other devices may work, but they have not necessarily been tested. Results can vary depending on kernel features, device hardware, available memory, and DroidSpaces configuration.
The main NixOS configuration is stored in configuration.nix. Build and helper scripts are located in scripts/.
Because device compatibility and build requirements can vary, always review the configuration and release notes before building or deploying a RootFS.
This project is made possible by the following technologies and projects:
Built and maintained by Arkael-Dev.
This is an independent community project. It is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by NixOS, LXC, or DroidSpaces. Use it at your own risk and always keep backups of important data.