Android browser (Foss browser source code)

FOSS Browser

Browse the web

Simple browser based on Android's WebView. The base is Ninja. The intention is to provide a simple and light wight but powerful browser with a nice looking user interface.

Download source code :- https://github.com/scoute-dich/browser/archive/master.zip

Visit git hub:- https://github.com/scoute-dich/browser

Some nice extra features:

full oreo support

search on site

open links in background

Websearch (from marked text context menu)

screenshots of the whole website

build in file browser (open, share, delete files)

open links in other apps (for example YouTube)

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Packages

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.

Version 6.6.1 (98) - Added on 2019-08-04

This version requires Android 5.0 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.

run foreground service

Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

access approximate location (network-based)

This app can get your location based on network sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi networks. These location services must be turned on and available on your phone for the app to be able to use them.

access precise location (GPS and network-based)

This app can get your location based on GPS or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi networks. These location services must be turned on and available on your phone for the app to be able to use them. This may increase battery consumption.

read the contents of your SD card

Allows the app to read the contents of your SD card.

modify or delete the contents of your SD card

Allows the app to write to the SD card.

install shortcuts

Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.

Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature

Version 6.5 (96) - Added on 2019-08-01

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

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

Permissions

Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature