How to Install AWebServer (Apache, PHP, SQL) on Android Phone

Step-by-step guide to install and configure AWebServer on your Android device. Learn how to set up Apache, PHP, and MariaDB for mobile web development.

To install and configure AWebServer (a mobile app that includes Apache, PHP, and SQL support) on your Android phone, follow this step-by-step guide:

✅ Requirements

• Android phone (with decent storage and RAM)
• Internet connection
• Basic knowledge of file management

🔧 Step-by-Step Installation and Configuration

Step 1: Install AWebServer

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for: AWebServer: PHP, MySQL, FTP
3. Tap Install and wait for the app to download.

Step 2: Launch the App

1. Open the AWebServer app.
2. Grant required permissions (especially storage access).

Step 3: Setup Root Directory

1. On first run, the app will prompt you to set a root directory.
   • This is where your PHP and HTML files will go.
   • Choose a folder (e.g., /storage/emulated/0/www) or accept the default.
2. You can copy your project files (.php, .html, etc.) into this folder using a file manager.

Step 4: Configure the Server

• Open the app menu → Tap on Settings.
• You will find options for:
  • Apache port (default: 8080)
  • PHP version (select the default or available one)
  • Index file (e.g., index.php)

Optional: You can change the port from 8080 to 80 if no other app is using it.

Step 5: Start the Server

1. Go back to the main screen of the app.
2. Tap Start Server.
3. You will see a message like:
   Server running at http://127.0.0.1:8080

Step 6: Test with a PHP File

1. In your root folder (e.g., www), create a file named info.php with this content:

   <?php
   phpinfo();
   ?>
   

2. Open a browser on your phone and go to:
   http://127.0.0.1:8080/info.php

3. You should see the PHP info page — this confirms PHP is working.

Step 7: Using SQL (MariaDB)

1. AWebServer uses MariaDB (a MySQL-compatible DB).
2. By default, the database runs with:
   • Host: 127.0.0.1
   • Port: 3306
   • User: root
   • Password: (may be blank or configured in settings)
3. You can connect using:
   • phpMyAdmin (included in some versions of AWebServer)
   • Or use PHP scripts like:

   <?php
   $conn = new mysqli("127.0.0.1", "root", "", "test");
   if ($conn->connect_error) {
       die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
   }
   echo "Connected successfully";
   ?>
   

⚙️ Optional: Add phpMyAdmin

1. Download phpMyAdmin from https://www.phpmyadmin.net/
2. Extract it and place it in your root folder under /phpmyadmin
3. Access it in the browser:
   http://127.0.0.1:8080/phpmyadmin

📌 Tips

• Don’t forget to stop the server when not in use to save battery.
• To use it on another device (same Wi-Fi), find your local IP (e.g., 192.168.x.x) and access it like:
  http://192.168.x.x:8080