Imagine having a powerful AI that runs entirely offline, ensuring complete privacy and lightning-fast performance—all on your mobile phone! Here is how you can get started with PocketPal, the open-source mobile AI-powered app that brings AI directly to your fingertips.
In my previous blogpost , I elaborately demonstrated on “How to Create a Private Chatbot on Your Computer”
Step-by-Step Guide on How Chat Offline Using Open Source AI Mobile App
Step 1: Download PocketPal
1️⃣ Search for PocketPal on the App Store or Play Store.
2️⃣ Hit Download—the app is completely free and open source!
Step 2: Get the Qwen Model
📥 Visit Hugging Face and download the Qwen 2.5 0.5B model:
👉 Choose between:
- q4_0 (lighter version, faster on smaller devices).
- q8_0 (fuller version, more detailed responses).
💡 This model is tiny yet mighty, perfect for local use!
Step 3: Load the Model
3️⃣ Open PocketPal, and go to the “Models” tab.
4️⃣ Tap on “+ Local Model” and locate the Qwen model you just downloaded.
Step 4: Start Chatting Offline!
5️⃣ With the Qwen model loaded, PocketPal is ready to chat—all without an internet connection. It is completely private.
💬 Ask questions, get answers, and enjoy the surprisingly powerful AI, even with its small size.
Final Thought : Open Source AI Mobile App—Chat Offline Today!
Whether you’re curious about AI or need a personal assistant that respects your privacy, PocketPal + Qwen is your perfect choice. Try it today and experience the future of local AI!
