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Nekogram X

The third-party Telegram android app.
New in version 9.1.6
For changelog, please check messages in the update channel @NekogramX.
NekoX is an third-party Telegram client, based on Telegram-FOSS with features added.

- Most of Nekogram's features
- Unlimited login accounts
- OpenCC Chinese Convert
- Built-in VMess, Shadowsocks, SSR, Trojan-GFW proxies support
- Built-in public proxy list / Proxy subscription support
- Ipv6 MTProxy support
- Able to parse all proxy subscription format: SIP008, ssr, v2rayN, vmess1, shit ios app formats, clash config and more
- Proxies import and export, remarks, speed measurement, sorting, delete unusable nodes, etc
- Scan the QR code (any link, can add a proxy)
- The ( vmess / vmess1 / ss / ssr / trojan ) proxy link in the message can be clicked
- Allow auto-disabling proxy when VPN is enabled
- Proxy automatic switcher
- Add stickers without sticker pack
- Allow disabling vibration
- Allow clicking on links in self profile
- Sticker set list backup / restore / share
- Full InstantView translation support
- Translation support for selected text on input and in messages
- Delete all messages in group
- Dialog sorting is optional "Unread and can be prioritized for reminding" etc
- Allow to skip "regret within five seconds"
- Unblock all users support
- Login via QR code
- Scan and confirm the login QR code directly
- Allow clearing app data
- Option to not send comment first when forwarding
- Option to use nekox chat input menu: replace record button with a menu which contains an switch to control link preview (enabled by default)
- Option to disable link preview by default: to prevent the server from knowing that the link is shared through Telegram.
- Option to ignore Android-only content restrictions (except for the Play Store version).
- OpenKeychain client (sign / verify / decrypt / import)
- Google Cloud Translate / Yandex.Translate support
- Custom cache directory (supports external storage)
- Custom app ID and Hash (optional NekoX / Android / Android X or Manual input)
- Custom server (official, test DC)
- Keep the original file name when downloading files
- View the data center you belong to when you don't have an avatar
- Proxies, groups, channels, sticker packs are able to shared as QR codes
- Force English emoji keywords to be loaded
- Add "@Name" when long-pressing @user option
- Enhanced notification service, optional version without Google Services
- Don't alert "Proxy unavailable" for non-current account
- Option to block others from starting a secret chat with you
- Allow creation of group without invite
- Option to upgrade group to supergroup
- Mark dialogs as read using tab menu
- Improved session dialog
- Improved link long click menu
- Improved hide messages from blocked users feature
- Text replacer
- Persian calendar support
- Option to disable trending
- Telegram X style menu for unpinning messages
- Built-in Material Design themes / Telegram X style icons
- Enabled set auto delete timer option for private chats and private groups
- Don't process cleanup draft events after opening chat
- Support saving multiple selected messages to Saved Messages
- Support unpinning multiple selected messages
- View stats option for messages
- And more :)

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The official source code of the app contains binary blobs, so this tracks a fork which builds those from source. Hence, versions might become available with a certain lag.

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  • Version 9.1.6 (680) suggested Added on 2023-01-22

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This 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 foreground
      This 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.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • 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.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • read your contacts
      Allows 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 contacts
      Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
    • toggle sync on and off
      Allows 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 sync settings
      Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows 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.
    • run at startup
      Allows 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.
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • uninstall shortcuts
      Allows the application to remove Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • route calls through the system
      Allows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
    • display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
      Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
    • com.android.vending.BILLING
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (10)
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.

    Download APK 74 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 8.7.4 (635) - Added on 2022-06-30

    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
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This 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 foreground
      This 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.
    • 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.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • read your contacts
      Allows 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 contacts
      Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
    • toggle sync on and off
      Allows 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 sync settings
      Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows 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.
    • run at startup
      Allows 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.
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • uninstall shortcuts
      Allows the application to remove Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • route calls through the system
      Allows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
    • display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
      Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.

    Download APK 69 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 8.6.2-rc01 (610) - Added on 2022-03-27

    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
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This 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 foreground
      This 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.
    • 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.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • change your audio settings
      Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • read your contacts
      Allows 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 contacts
      Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
    • toggle sync on and off
      Allows 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 sync settings
      Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows 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.
    • run at startup
      Allows 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.
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • uninstall shortcuts
      Allows the application to remove Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • route calls through the system
      Allows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
    • display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
      Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.

    Download APK 68 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log