Kontalk Messenger
Help us improve and fix bugs by reporting them on GitHub or discussing them on our forum!
* Dark theme
* Sharing to groups
* Support for Android 10
* Media is no longer saved to public storage automatically
* Improve audio recording quality
* Fix contact pictures in notifications for Android 9+
* Fix several crashes and other bugs
NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL ON SD CARD!
Follow @kontalknet on Twitter or identi.ca to keep up to date with the latest changes and on service status!
Kontalk is a secure instant messenger, allowing you to send and receive text, image and voice messages (other file types coming soon) to and from other Kontalk users completely free of charge (*).
• Your phone number is your ID. No usernames or passwords
• It automatically finds other Kontalk users by looking at your address book, making it even easier to start chatting on Kontalk with your friends
• End-to-end encryption ensures safe and private conversations, so that only you and the person you are talking to can read them
• Your and all phone numbers used on the network are irreversibly encrypted
• It supports multiple devices, making it very easy to start chatting on your phone and continue the conversation on your tablet
• Based on open standards: XMPP and OpenPGP
Kontalk is a completely Open Source community project, with all the source code hosted on GitHub (https://github.com/kontalk), allowing everyone to inspect its security and improve it.
The network relies on community donations to keep the infrastructure running, so if you can, please donate on http://kontalk.net/. Even small donations matter.
You can find all permissions used by the app explained at this page: https://github.com/kontalk/androidclient/wiki/Android-client-permissions
(*) Carrier fees for Internet traffic may apply
- Author: Kontalk
- License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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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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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
- (5.1)
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find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- (5.1)
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read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
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read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
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toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
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read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.(9.0)
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
Download APK 12 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
- (5.1)
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find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- (5.1)
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read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
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read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
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toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
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read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 10 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi
armeabi-v7a
mips
mips64
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
- (5.1)
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
- (5.1)
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 12 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
-
run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
-
org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 7.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
-
run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
-
org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
-
run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
-
org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
-
access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 8.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
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toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
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read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 8.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
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read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
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read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
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toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 8.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 7.6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.0.3 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network accessAllows 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.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
find accounts on the deviceAllows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read sync statisticsAllows an app to read the sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
-
read sync settingsAllows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
-
toggle sync on and offAllows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
modify your contactsAllows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
-
run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
directly call phone numbersAllows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
read phone status and identityAllows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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org.kontalk.permission.NOTIFICATION_ACTION
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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