Brave Private Web Browser, VPN v1.60.125
APK · 268 MB · version code 426012522 · Android 7.0+ · uploaded Dec 5, 2023
- Same certificate as v1.96.61, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v1.96.61, uploaded Oct 4, 2026 — about 2 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 268 MB; the latest is 279.1 MB (11.1 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 7.0+; the latest needs Android 12L+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 8 more permissions: Access hid, Capture keyboard, Foreground service microphone, Post promoted notifications, Query advanced protection mode, Reposition self windows, Use loopback interface, Use pinned windowing layer.
- The latest version no longer asks for: Read shared storage, Read sync settings, Modify shared storage.
File information
- Version
- v1.60.125 (426012522)
- Uploaded
- Dec 5, 2023
- Size
- 268 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- CPU support
- ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- a07ed61606f0427636161ea4916ea77a
- 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-426012522-66581197-a07ed61606f0427636161ea4916ea77a.apk
- Package
- com.brave.browser
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v1.60.125
In this release we:
- Added support for Widevine, a digital rights management (DRM) system that’s widely used by streaming services like Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and others. Adding Widevine support allows you to play content from more providers in Brave.
- Added the ability to enable additional Shields filter lists (which can be found in Settings >> Brave Shields & Privacy).
- Made some accessibility improvements.
- Upgraded to Chromium 119.
Permissions (31)
This version requests 31 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 read write bookmark folders (custom) com.brave.browser.permission.READ_WRITE_BOOKMARK_FOLDERS
- Chrome device extras (custom) com.chrome.permission.DEVICE_EXTRAS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Credential manager query candidate credentials android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS
- Credential manager set allowed providers android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS
- Credential manager set origin android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
- Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- 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.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
- Run user initiated jobs android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Tos acked (custom) com.brave.browser.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 v1.96.61, which matches Google Play v1.96.61 · v1.96.60 · v1.96.59 · v1.95.104
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Dec 5, 2023
- Uploaded by “actolov” 2 followers · uploading since 2023
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 Brave Private Web Browser, VPN on Android 7.0+
You'll need about 536 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (268 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-426012522-66581197-a07ed61606f0427636161ea4916ea77a.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 a07ed61606f0427636161ea4916ea77a. 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 Private Web Browser, VPN — 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 7.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 64-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.