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Briar

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Application information

Added: Denis Rubinov

Version: 1.5.9

Size: 47.7 MB

Updated: 02.02.2024

Developer: Briar Project

Age Limitations: Everyone

Authorizations: 13

Downloaded on Google Play: 1375026

Category: Contact

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Description

Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy, and robust way to communicate. It doesn't rely on a central server, ensuring secure and private messaging.

Features

  • Private messages
  • Groups and forums
  • Blogs
  • Tor network support

Secure Communication

Briar ensures secure communication by synchronizing messages directly between users' devices. This eliminates the need for a central server, reducing the risk of surveillance and data breaches. In case of internet downtime, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, ensuring uninterrupted communication during a crisis.

Tor Network Integration

Briar integrates with the Tor network, providing an additional layer of privacy and anonymity. Users can sync their messages via the Tor network when the internet is available, further protecting their relationships and information from surveillance.

Privacy and Security

  • No advertisements
  • No tracking
  • Data stored only on user devices
  • Open-source code for transparency
  • Professionally audited source code
  • Reproducible releases for verification

Development

Briar is developed by a small non-profit team dedicated to providing a secure and reliable messaging app. The app's source code is open for inspection, allowing users to verify its security. It has already undergone professional auditing to ensure its integrity.

Application Briar was checked by VirusTotal antivirus. As a result of the scan, no file infections were detected by all the latest signatures.

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How to install Briar

  1. Download APK file apps from apkshki.com.
  2. Locate the downloaded file. You can find it in the system tray or in the 'Download' folder using any file manager.
  3. If the file downloaded in .bin extension (WebView bug on Android 11), rename it to .apk using any file manager or try downloading the file with another browser like Chrome.
  4. Start the installation. Click on the downloaded file to start the installation
  5. Allow installation from unknown sources. If you are installing for the first time Briar not from Google Play, go to your device's security settings and allow installation from unknown sources.
  6. Bypass Google Play protection. If Google Play protection blocks installation of the file, tap 'More Info' → 'Install anyway' → 'OK' to continue..
  7. Complete the installation: Follow the installer's instructions to complete the installation process.

How to update Briar

  1. Download the new version apps from apkshki.com.
  2. Locate the downloaded file and click on it to start the installation.
  3. Install over the old version. There is no need to uninstall the previous version.
  4. Avoid signature conflicts. If the previous version was not downloaded from apkshki.com, the message 'Application not installed' may appear. In this case uninstall the old version and install the new one.
  5. Restart annex Briar after the update.

Version History

Briar 1.5.6
19.10.23 47.6 MB Download
Briar 1.5.7
19.10.23 47.6 MB Download
Briar 1.5.8
19.10.23 47.6 MB Download
Briar 1.5.1
16.08.23 48.6 MB Download
Briar 1.5.3
16.08.23 49 MB Download

Reviews for Briar

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4.5
10 grades

Better then other apps it doesn't require internet at all, not even for activation. It is also better since it not only supports, internet and Bluetooth, but also local wifi hotspots. The only thing missing is file transfers and voice calls (and maybe iphones)

The most lit app

Works great. Almost exactly what I wished. This software is clean of ads and easy to use.

This app is very amazing it make connected without Phone number. so this is my best app. But if possible disappeared message is 7 days plan please.make it any time disappeared message. with in second, minutes, hours etc. based on customers interst. thank you.

Briar is a 👍 app.I am happy 😊 for being with this bets app which is Free in chatting with people nearby. But I wish they a walkie-talkie , video chat and send videos thanks 🙏🙏🙏

Good

Always a Disappointment. Requires log-in after EVERY phone restart. Adding a Contact is complicated. Uninstalled & NOT recommended

i no use this app my other friend not downloading so i giving star for remember me this app my phone memory full of games by my kids hope they again i need to download

Briar is best app because it do without sim cards. but disappeare message not delet with in the customers time need. so Please make it the disappeare message in any time. example in 1 second, 5 second 30 second , 1 minute , 5m.... etc. thank you.

The best offline chat app.

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