Briar Apk
Latest version 1.5.13
12 Sep 2024
Apk Infos
| Version | 1.5.13 |
| Rating | 4.2/5, based on 2,835 votes |
| Size | 56.7 MB |
| Requires Android | Android 5.0+ (Lollipop) |
| Author's Notes | Secure messaging, anywhere. |
About Briar APK
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Description
Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or memory cards, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.The app features private messages, groups and forums as well as blogs. Support for the Tor network is built into the app. Everything you do in Briar is only stored on your device unless you decide to share it with other users.
There are no advertisements and no tracking. The source code of the app is completely open for anyone to inspect and has already been professionally audited. All releases of Briar are reproducible, making it possible to verify that the published source code exactly matches the app published here. Development is done by a small non-profit team.
Privacy policy: https://briarproject.org/privacy
User manual: https://briarproject.org/manual
Source code: https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar
Latest updates
What's new in version 1.5.13
* Update translations* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade snowflake to 2.9.1
* Fix Tor connectivity via snowflake
How to install Briar APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download Briar 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 (org.briarproject.briar.android-v1.5.13-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 1.5.13 (10513) | 56.7 MB |
| 1.5.10 (10510) | 56.3 MB |
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User's Reivew
3 ★I know its made privacy in mind but it is way too basic and lacking some essential features. Some kind of back up method is essential in my opinion. Cool concept but not very useful for average person.
5 ★Awesome app. Messaging and microblogging that can work even when internet/cell are unavailable. Secure. Very well done.
4 ★It's a while since I last had Briar installed, now appears to be a useful high security message app. On one device (Android 7.0.0), it uses a worrying amount of battery (17%) when only lightly used, on other devices (7.1.1 & 5.0) no appreciable battery drain - not sure if this is significant, might be due to different device setups. Would like to see the ability to delete messages, and to send encrypted attachments.
5 ★This is probably one of the best messaging apps ever. I didn't even know a messaging app ever existed without using data . I installed this app into two phones and turned off Wi-Fi off for both of them and only left Bluetooth on. The app worked perfectly and no delayed text messages. I never knew that text messaging apps existed without ever having to use data or a Wi-Fi connection. I'm glad this technology exists because this would be very good in an emergency situations. Love this technology.
5 ★Guys, great app, thank you from Belarus:) Few moments I've yet noticed: 1. You should rethink the messages times. I mean these "sent 2 minutes ago" under each message. I would do this like that: add a real time, when sender sent this message (f.e. on the left of message bubble) and a real time when receiver got this message (on the right) 2. Maybe it would be great if you add the way of connection to each user ( either bluetooth or wifi) 3. Please, remove the transition animations:D
2 ★Installed on a phone and a wifi tablet. Turned off wifi routers at home and disabled mobile data on the phone. Didn't work at all. Tried cycling bluetooth and wifi on both devices, still nothing. GalaxyS9 and ASUS Z500. Great idea, failed implementation in my case. Two stars because it at least works with internet connection, with man in the middle.
4 ★Generally good, little problems with optimization here and there. Major downside is that when someone sends a request, you don't receive a notification or something in the app telling you of its existence, although I can see why it was done this way.
5 ★Its very good and reliable app. Guys working behind this are doing very good job. Thanks for this great creation. ❤️ (NOTE - I recommend this app to talk to strangers and internet friends with whom you don't send pictures.)
4 ★The reason why Briar is so "inconvenient" is because it doesn't rely on central servers for sharing contacts and delivering messages, and has to think of workarounds of how 2 phones can communicate directly instead. This is a perfect app for truly privacy-concious people that want to get away from entitled companies from harvesting your personal data, and potentially even avoid censorship and mass surveillance.
4 ★A very good alternative app for privacy concerned people, it is fairly new and needs more improvement and features but it focuses on privacy and private network like family and close friends which is really what we want and what we need, hundreds and thousands of friends? let's be honest.
5 ★Love this app. enable bluetooth messaging by going to settings..whenever contacts are nearby (this should be default).This app could use bluetooth to bluetooth mesh hopping. Instead it uses forums to sync whenever you come into range . takes 1to3min to refind each other if you lose contact.hope it was just the devices.ill keep testing
2 ★No message hopping/forwarding like f*rechat? That is really a key feature of the mesh tech. Lacking this makes it pretty useless in a crowd or at any distance more than a few meters. Is this feature not there or did i miss it or misconfigure something?
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