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# [How to Run LLM Models on Old Android Devices Locally](https://nkaushik.in/writing/how-to-run-llm-models-on-old-android-devices-locally?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to run local LLMs on Android in 2026. Use Termux and llama-server to run Gemma 4 & Turn your old phone into a private AI powerhouse.

Feb 13 · 5 min read · nkaushik.in  
Updated Apr 11  
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