Brave Nightly v1.42.49
APK · 146.7 MB · version code 414204910 · Android 6.0+ · uploaded Jul 2, 2022
- Same certificate as v1.99.13, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v1.99.13, uploaded Oct 6, 2026 — about 4 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 146.7 MB; the latest is 281.1 MB (134.4 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 6.0+; the latest needs Android 12L+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 16 more permissions: Access hid, Access local network, Capture keyboard, Credential manager query candidate credentials, Credential manager set allowed providers, Credential manager set origin, Foreground service data sync, Foreground service media playback….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Read shared storage, Read sync settings, Modify shared storage.
File information
- Version
- v1.42.49 (414204910)
- Uploaded
- Jul 2, 2022
- Size
- 146.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- a68bc4686ef2fa13426d8f6fc4c97e99
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 4B:5D:09:14:B1:18:F5:1F:30:63:4A:15:23:F9:6E:02:0A:B2:4F:D2
- Signed by
- CN=Chris Lacy, OU=Digital Ashes, O=Digital Ashes, L=Brisbane, ST=Qld, C=AU
- File name
- com-brave-browser-nightly-414204910-62733181-a68bc4686ef2fa13426d8f6fc4c97e99.apk
- Package
- com.brave.browser_nightly
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
Permissions (25)
This version requests 25 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- 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
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Browser nightly read write bookmark folders (custom) com.brave.browser_nightly.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS
- Chrome device extras (custom) com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.brave.browser_nightly.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Tos acked (custom) com.brave.browser_nightly.TOS_ACKED
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Digital Ashes” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v1.99.13, which matches Google Play v1.99.13 · v1.99.3 · v1.98.37 · v1.82.79
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Jul 2, 2022
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Uploaded by “matta621” Bronze tier · 517 followers · uploading since 2022
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How to install Brave Nightly on Android 6.0+
You'll need about 293.5 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (146.7 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 com-brave-browser-nightly-414204910-62733181-a68bc4686ef2fa13426d8f6fc4c97e99.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 a68bc4686ef2fa13426d8f6fc4c97e99. 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 Brave Nightly — 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 6.0+). 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.