Adblock Browser: Fast & Secure v1.4.0
APK · 39.4 MB · version code 2018051435 · Android 4.1+ · uploaded Jun 19, 2018
- Same certificate as v3.12.1, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v3.12.1, uploaded Jun 20, 2026 — about 8 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 39.4 MB; the latest is 240.1 MB (200.7 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 4.1+; the latest needs Android 12L+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 24 more permissions: Approximate location, Capture keyboard, Credential manager query candidate credentials, Credential manager set allowed providers, Credential manager set origin, Run foreground services, Foreground service camera, Foreground service data sync….
- The latest version no longer asks for: View Wi-Fi connections, Authenticate accounts, Change wifi state, Manage accounts, Read sync settings, Read sync stats, Display over other apps, Write settings….
File information
- Version
- v1.4.0 (2018051435)
- Uploaded
- Jun 19, 2018
- Size
- 39.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 997da378cd3ef657c5af1b85fb2b16b0
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 5F:8F:93:E7:13:52:01:45:5B:82:B5:43:34:73:8F:D4:6B:59:39:AC
- Signed by
- CN=Adblock Plus, OU=Adblock Plus Development, O=Adblock Plus, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
- File name
- org-adblockplus-browser-2018051435-38262380-997da378cd3ef657c5af1b85fb2b16b0.apk
- Package
- org.adblockplus.browser
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v1.4.0
- Adjusted how and how often filter lists are downloaded in case of flaky internet connections.
- Fixed issue: Ad blocking malfunction for some users.
After the previous version update, some users’ ad blocking settings ended up in a non-recoverable state. In order to get this working again, this fix will, when settings are non-recoverable, reset user preferences to default. For help with your ad blocking settings, don’t hesitate to write us at [email protected].
Permissions (28)
This version requests 28 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Browser fxaccount per account type (custom) org.adblockplus.browser_fxaccount.permission.PER_ACCOUNT_TYPE
- Browser read history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Nfc android.permission.NFC
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Adblock Plus” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v3.12.1, which matches Google Play v3.12.1 · v3.11.2 · v3.11.1 · v3.10.4
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Jun 19, 2018
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 10, 2020
- Tested by the source store's staff Jun 19, 2019
- Uploaded by “fotomira” Bronze tier · 1,108 followers · uploading since 2013
Scans come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (6 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself.
How to install Adblock Browser: Fast & Secure on Android 4.1+
You'll need about 78.8 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (39.4 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap org-adblockplus-browser-2018051435-38262380-997da378cd3ef657c5af1b85fb2b16b0.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 997da378cd3ef657c5af1b85fb2b16b0. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Adblock Browser: Fast & Secure — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.1+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.