monocles browser

A web browser that respects your privacy.

AppID:	de.monocles.browser.standard
Author:	Arne-Brün Vogelsang
License:	GPL-3.0-only
Donation:
InRepoSince:	2024-01-19
LastRepoUpdate:	2024-12-11
LastAppUpdate:	2024-12-11
LastVersion:	1.9.2
Categories:	Internet
APK source:	Codeberg/Forgejo/Gitea
Google Play:	Check if it's there

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.

WhatsNew:

• Expand the download provider options to be monocles browser, Android’s download manager, and an external app.
• Remove wasted space between the navigation drawer icon and the URL bar.
• Add a scroll to bottom/top entry in the navigation menu.
• Add an option to display under camera cutouts in full-screen browsing mode.
• Fix a crash caused by a tab sometimes being created without a corresponding page.
• Fix the updating of favorite icons when navigating history.

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 1.9.2 (2024-12-11)

Android Versions:

Target: 14.0
MinVer: 8.0

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Libraries:

Android Support v4 (Development Framework)
The Android Support Library is not actually a single library, but rather a collection of libraries that can roughly be divided into two groups: compatibility and component libraries. For details, please see Understanding the Android Support Library.
AppCompat (Utility)
support newer Android features on older Android versions.
Cardview (UI Component)
AndroidX library to implement the Material Design card pattern with round corners and drop shadows.
Constraint Layout Library (Utility)
library to reduce the number of nested views needed.
Coordinatorlayout (UI Component)
AndroidX library to position top-level application widgets, such as AppBarLayout and FloatingActionButton.
Androidx Core (Utility)
a static library that you can add to your Android application in order to use APIs that are either not available for older platform versions or utility APIs that aren't a part of the framework APIs.
Drawerlayout (UI Component)
AndroidX library to implement a Material Design drawer widget.
Android Emoji2 Compat (UI Component)
core library to enable emoji compatibility in Kitkat and newer devices to avoid the empty emoji characters.
AndroidX Fragment (UI Component)
AndroidX library to encapsulate part of the user interface or behavior into reusable components.
Lifecycle (Utility)
perform actions in response to a change in the lifecycle status of another component, such as activities and fragments.
Loader (Utility)
library to load data for your UI that survives configuration changes.
Preference (Utility)
a library to build interactive settings screens without needing to interact with device storage or manage the UI.
ProfileInstaller (Utility)
AndroidX library that enables libraries to prepopulate ahead of time compilation traces to be read by ART.
Recyclerview (Utility)
display large sets of data in your UI while minimizing memory usage.
Startup (Utility)
AndroidX library to implement a straightforward, performant way to initialize components at app startup.
Swiperefreshlayout (UI Component)
implemtation of the swipe-to-refresh UI pattern.
Android Jetpack VersionedParcelable (Utility)
Provides a stable but relatively compact binary serialization format that can be passed across processes or persisted safely.
AndroidX Widget ViewPager2 (UI Component)
replaces AndroidX ViewPager, addressing most of its predecessor’s pain-points, including right-to-left layout support, vertical orientation, modifiable Fragment collections, etc.
Google Material Design (Utility)
library to help with material design guidelines.
Webkit Boundary Interfaces (Utility)
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Version 1.9.1 (2024-01-19)

Android Versions:

Target: 14.0
MinVer: 7.0

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Permissions:

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24 Libraries detected:

Libraries:

Android Support v4 (Development Framework)
The Android Support Library is not actually a single library, but rather a collection of libraries that can roughly be divided into two groups: compatibility and component libraries. For details, please see Understanding the Android Support Library.
AndroidX Activity (Utility)
provides the base Activity subclass and the relevant hooks to build a composable structure on top.
Android Jetpack Annotations (Utility)
library that contains the annotations for Android Jetpack.
AppCompat (Utility)
support newer Android features on older Android versions.
Cardview (UI Component)
AndroidX library to implement the Material Design card pattern with round corners and drop shadows.
Constraint Layout Library (Utility)
library to reduce the number of nested views needed.
Coordinatorlayout (UI Component)
AndroidX library to position top-level application widgets, such as AppBarLayout and FloatingActionButton.
Androidx Core (Utility)
a static library that you can add to your Android application in order to use APIs that are either not available for older platform versions or utility APIs that aren't a part of the framework APIs.
Drawerlayout (UI Component)
AndroidX library to implement a Material Design drawer widget.
Android Emoji2 Compat (UI Component)
core library to enable emoji compatibility in Kitkat and newer devices to avoid the empty emoji characters.
AndroidX Fragment (UI Component)
AndroidX library to encapsulate part of the user interface or behavior into reusable components.
Lifecycle (Utility)
perform actions in response to a change in the lifecycle status of another component, such as activities and fragments.
Loader (Utility)
library to load data for your UI that survives configuration changes.
Preference (Utility)
a library to build interactive settings screens without needing to interact with device storage or manage the UI.
ProfileInstaller (Utility)
AndroidX library that enables libraries to prepopulate ahead of time compilation traces to be read by ART.
Recyclerview (Utility)
display large sets of data in your UI while minimizing memory usage.
Android Activity Saved State (Utility)
provides the base Activity subclass and the relevant hooks to build a composable structure on top.
Startup (Utility)
AndroidX library to implement a straightforward, performant way to initialize components at app startup.
Swiperefreshlayout (UI Component)
implemtation of the swipe-to-refresh UI pattern.
Android Jetpack VersionedParcelable (Utility)
Provides a stable but relatively compact binary serialization format that can be passed across processes or persisted safely.
AndroidX Widget ViewPager2 (UI Component)
replaces AndroidX ViewPager, addressing most of its predecessor’s pain-points, including right-to-left layout support, vertical orientation, modifiable Fragment collections, etc.
Google Material Design (Utility)
library to help with material design guidelines.
kotlinx.coroutines (Utility)
library support for Kotlin coroutines.
Webkit Boundary Interfaces (Utility)
Chromium WebView helpers

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