Briar
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v1.5.15 by Briar Project
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An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.About Briar
Briar (Package Name: org.briarproject.briar.android) is developed by Briar Project and the latest version of Briar 1.5.15 was updated on December 11, 2025. Briar is in the category of Communication with the feature Group chat and Works Offline, etc. You can check all apps from the developer of Briar and find 200 alternative apps to Briar on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 5.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
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
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
Briar 1.5.15 Update
* Update list of Tor bridges* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.19 and lyrebird to 0.6.2
* Fix Bluetooth connectivity on Android 16
* Support line breaks and links in blog posts (thanks Katelyn Dickey)
* Allow forums to be removed without opening them
* Keep foreground service running until DB compaction completes
* Target Android 15
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Arch
Version
DPI
10515
December 10, 2025
Briar
1.5.15
(10515)
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 7be5655a22fffd0afe66407da2b79be25d9edaa2
Size: 46.65 MB
What's New:
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.19 and lyrebird to 0.6.2
* Fix Bluetooth connectivity on Android 16
* Support line breaks and links in blog posts (thanks Katelyn Dickey)
* Allow forums to be removed without opening them
* Keep foreground service running until DB compaction completes
* Target Android 15
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.19 and lyrebird to 0.6.2
* Fix Bluetooth connectivity on Android 16
* Support line breaks and links in blog posts (thanks Katelyn Dickey)
* Allow forums to be removed without opening them
* Keep foreground service running until DB compaction completes
* Target Android 15
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.0+
nodpi
10515
December 11, 2025
Briar
1.5.15
(10515)
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 2912f0bee1e1df787b2e51ee57edad62c7a6c9f4
Size: 46.65 MB
What's New:
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.19 and lyrebird to 0.6.2
* Fix Bluetooth connectivity on Android 16
* Support line breaks and links in blog posts (thanks Katelyn Dickey)
* Allow forums to be removed without opening them
* Keep foreground service running until DB compaction completes
* Target Android 15
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.19 and lyrebird to 0.6.2
* Fix Bluetooth connectivity on Android 16
* Support line breaks and links in blog posts (thanks Katelyn Dickey)
* Allow forums to be removed without opening them
* Keep foreground service running until DB compaction completes
* Target Android 15
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.0+
nodpi
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
10514
February 17, 2025
Briar
1.5.14
(10514)
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 64d0c7713119f4745d5a116415cdaf361343def4
Size: 46.76 MB
What's New:
* Update translations, add Bengali
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.14
* Replace obfs4proxy and snowflake with lyrebird
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.14
* Replace obfs4proxy and snowflake with lyrebird
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.0+
nodpi
10514
March 7, 2025
Briar
1.5.14
(10514)
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: e7753942690f3210dcc773596a0db4031cd5e771
Size: 46.76 MB
What's New:
* Update translations, add Bengali
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.14
* Replace obfs4proxy and snowflake with lyrebird
* Update list of Tor bridges
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.14
* Replace obfs4proxy and snowflake with lyrebird
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Android 5.0+
nodpi
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 158e93ea770e91eac2448a9ca516cccbbdb3e302
Size: 56.69 MB
What's New:
* Update translations
* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen
* Add themed icon
* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen
* Add themed icon
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: bb34d688a00c153aebd63eaaa36588d8ea171830
Size: 56.68 MB
What's New:
* Update translations, add Spanish (Cuba)
* Update the list of Tor bridges
* Redesign account setup and login screens
* Upgrade to Material Design 3
* Follow system's light or dark theme by default
* Update the list of Tor bridges
* Redesign account setup and login screens
* Upgrade to Material Design 3
* Follow system's light or dark theme by default
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Update Date:
2025-12-11
Latest Version:
1.5.15
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Requirements:
Android 5.0+
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