DiggieDog: A Gopher Client Apk

Latest version 1.5.2

08 Feb 2023

Apk Infos

Version	1.5.2
Rating	4.4/5, based on 102 votes
Size‎	3.2 MB
Requires Android	Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean)
Author's Notes	A gopher client for Android.

About DiggieDog: A Gopher Client APK

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Application description
Latest updates
How to install DiggieDog: A Gopher Client APK?
Questions & Answers
Reviews from verified install users

DiggieDog: A Gopher Client APK Download for Android

Description

Gopher is a long-lasting technology that in its heyday was touted as a plausible alternative to the World Wide Web. Content is accessed using a simple, text-based protocol detailed in IETF RFC 1436.

Nowadays, a small group of servers are maintained by hobbyists and educational organisations. There's still a lot to see and experience! You just need to dig a bit :)

Thus, DiggieDog is a Gopher client for Android.

Latest updates

What's new in version 1.5.2

Updated app to target a more recent version of Android.

Removed Crashlytics, since the old Fabric Crashlytics is gone and I don't want to bring in Firebase.

How to install DiggieDog: A Gopher Client APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download DiggieDog: A Gopher Client APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

Go to your phone Settings page
Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
Check the Unknown Sources box
Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.afewroosloose.gopher-v1.5.2-ApkClean.apk)
Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

1.5.2 (16)

3.2 MB

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User's Reivew

4 ★works well

5 ★I love it!!! Recently I ditched css and went XHTML 1.0 strict because I was sick and tired of, well css, js and all that stuff. Now I am deeply interested in the Gopher protocol because of its simplicity. This app helps me tremendously to understand Gopher by just go to the sites and simply read data.. Perhaps the only thing I'd ask for is adding a dark mode to the app for the sheer reason that a white background when it is dark outside can be. Illuminating, if you catch my drift.

5 ★Excellent gopher:// client for Android

5 ★I still 💕 The Gopher Protocol.

4 ★quite a nice gopher browser, would be nice if it supported dark mode though

4 ★Nice. Search from the url bar would be cool, with customizable search provider. Also dark mode would be awesome. Otherwise, thanks for keeping gooher alive.

4 ★good idea, but poor implementation. it was really not needed to use floodgap services. it only makes the whole thing rely on their servers. edit(reply): i actually meant that this is a simple http browser relying on floodgap public proxy to visit gopherspaces (i assume), so if their servers went down, i wouldn't be able to visit anything, not even non-floodgap spaces. tho if i'm wrong, please correct me edit 2: glad i'm wrong, 4 stars! ^^

5 ★Great app for a great protocoll! Willing to pay a small sum if a dark mode was available together with a full screen mode. That would be great..

3 ★Sorely needs an update. -Can't enter paths when entering URLs. -Hamburger menu is hidden by back button -Home and bookmark buttons simply add or change bookmark or home gopher. The only way to access them is the hidden hamburger menu. -No dark mode. Bookmarks and home are great, but they're nearly rendered useless outside of the startup page.

3 ★Nice browser for gopher holes, but two problems. I can't select text to copy (so can't go to a URL mentioned in a plaintext goper page). And I can't edit the current address (say if I want to go to the root of the current gopher hole).

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