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monocles browser

A web browser that respects your privacy.
New in version 1.9.1
* Prevent the wrong page being displayed on restart
* Update to Android 14
* Update the URL syntax highlighter for `view-source:`
* Always close the drawers when opening a new intent.
* Display SSL information in View Headers.
* Add a scroll to top/bottom navigation view entry.
* A more elegant fix for spurious unencrypted website dialogs.
* Add options to copy, share, and save View Headers.
* Change monocles search instance
* Add options to copy, share, and save View Headers.
* Add share entri
This is the first release of the monocles browser.

When dealing with the browser with the correct settings (restricted to Javascript and cookies), it is very strong to protect your privacy and also safety!

Please use the current security updates of your Android version. In the defaults, the monocles browser uses the monocles webview, so it is important to have newer versions as Android 4.4.+.

In the default settings, Javascript and cookies are deactivated to ensure the greatest possible security. However, for better use of the monocles pages it is recommended to allow for this Javascript and cookies. Simply add to the trusted domains in the menu. The monocles metasearch machine does not store your IP or any other data.

Features:
• Integrated EasyList ad blocking.
• Tor Orbot proxy support.
• SSL certificate pinning.
• Import/export of settings and bookmarks.

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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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  • Version 1.9.1 (12) suggested Added on Jan 26, 2024

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • 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.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • de.monocles.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.9 (11) - Added on Sep 06, 2023

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • 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.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • de.monocles.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 13 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.7.1 (9) - Added on Feb 16, 2023

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • 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.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • de.monocles.browser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log