New in version 1.5
Layout improvements
Add option for metered networks
Improved handling of intents
Bugfixes
"FREE Browser" is a web browser for optimal privacy
• fully open source
• no ads, no trackers
• no unnecessary permissions
This app depends on the built-in Android WebView. Make sure to keep it up to date.
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FEATURES
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• AdBlocker using StevenBlack host list
• Measures against browser fingerprinting
• Advanced settings for javascript, cookies and DOM-storage (domain/bookmark based)
• Third party cookies are not supported in general.
• Support for Greasemonkey style scripts (supported: @match, @name, @run-at)
• Optimized for one hand handling (toolbar at bottom)
• TAB control (switch, open, close, unlimited tabs)
• Fast toggle for most important settings
• Zoom in/out
• Search current website
• Web search (from marked text via context menu)
• Save as PDF
• Open links in other apps (for example YouTube)
• Backup
• etc
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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This version requires Android 10 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO
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change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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org.woheller69.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
12 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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This version requires Android 10 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO
-
change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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org.woheller69.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
11 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
