Synology Photos

Smart and flexible management of all your cherished shots.

Synology Inc. · com.synology.projectkailash

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.1.0 80.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.0 (170)
Updated: Jan 1, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 80.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Personalization (app)
Permissions: 20 (4 sensitive)
Website: synology.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Synology Photos is an app by Synology Inc. in the Personalization category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.0.0, the APK grew from 72.3 MB to 80.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, read shared storage and access media location. Compared with version 1.0.0, it adds 2 new permissions: “Precise location” and “Use biometric hardware”.

What's new in v1.1.0

Compatibility & Installation 1. For the complete features, please install Synology Photos 1.1 or above on your Synology NAS. The update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few weeks. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region. 2. This update is only available on Android 8.0 and above. What's New 1. Supports displaying photos in map view in the Places album. 2. Supports passcode lock. 3. Supports rating photos. 4. Supports sorting albums.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

**You must own a Synology NAS with DiskStation Manager 7.0 or above version to run this app, and be running the latest Synology Photos to get the complete set of features** A flexible and comprehensive management tool that allows photo backup and browsing by chronological order or folder structure. Explore photos of loved ones or favorite vacation spots through automatically created albums. Group photos by themes or topics of your choice. Enjoy cherished memories in the palm of your hand.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.0. Since v1.1.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v1.1.0 LATEST Jan 1, 2026 80.4 MB TRUSTED v1.0.0 Mar 9, 2021 72.3 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Synology” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Synology, OU=Synology, O=Synology, L=Taipei, ST=Taiwan, C=TW
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:69:F2:6A:12:00:46:7F:DB:60:B8:F4:F2:AE:6C:7F:E4:33:F5:53
File MD53f8cdbc935aee96e91e9a68eecc06ab5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Synology Photos requests 20 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Permission access share certificate data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_ACCESS_SHARE_CERTIFICATE_DATA
Permission history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Synology backup record (custom) com.synology.permission.BACKUP_RECORD
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Synology Photos APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Synology Photos for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.0.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.0.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Synology Photos APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3f8cdbc935aee96e91e9a68eecc06ab5.