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Brevent

Prevent apps from running in the background

PieBridge · me.piebridge.brevent

4.7 out of 5 (12 ratings) 10M+ downloads v4.2.31.1 3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v4.2.31.1 (539)
Updated
Jul 1, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size
3 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jan 14, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
13 (2 sensitive)
Website
jianyu.io/br
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Brevent is an app by PieBridge in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.2.1, the APK grew from 1.5 MB to 3 MB. Since version 3.8.4-beta1, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 13 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: see all installed apps and package usage stats. Compared with version 4.2.30, it adds 1 new permission: “Access local network”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.7out of 512 ratings
  • 5 ★75%
  • 4 ★17%
  • 3 ★8%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v4.2.31.1

v4.2.31.1 (2026/06/29) - try support Android 17 - try fix "Checking Brevent server" v4.2.29.1 (2026/01/24) - fix crashes on tablet introduced in 4.2.28 - remove some payment requirement v4.2.28.2 (2026/01/20) - fix some issues in android vitals

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Brevent, black prevent, can app-standby (since Android 6.0, not supported on some devices) or force-stop apps without root, prevent apps from running in long time. Brevent never brevent apps not in Bervent list. If apps are launched then quit (tapping Back or so), Brevent will app-standby them; if apps timed out in standby, or swiped from recents screen, Brevent will force-stop them. Whenever apps are running without activity, Brevent will force-stop them. Apps in Brevent list can be set "allow sync" to receive notifications or do sync jobs. Brevent won't standby "allow sync" apps, and Brevent won't force-stop "allow sync" apps with notifications or running in background. Brevent supports Android 6 to Android 17, requires "USB debugging" or "Wireless debugging" (since Android 11) in "developer options". In Android 8 - Android 10, Brevent won't work if debugging is off or USB option is changed. If debugging turns off when you unplug the cable, please change USB option. Normally, it's OK to keep USB option as default. For command, please visit https://brevent.sh

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.8.4-beta1. Since v4.2.29.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 1, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “piebridge.me” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 1, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 1, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Liu DongMiao, OU=piebridge.me, O=piebridge.me, L=TianJin, ST=TianJin, C=CN
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)D6:3B:55:48:32:50:82:06:5B:4F:88:62:F6:82:9C:E5:C9:1E:8D:1E
  • File MD5c2cf163c9ce3aba6cf480dcb0ab1eb86
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Brevent requests 13 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Brevent APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Brevent for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.8.4-beta1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.8.4-beta1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Brevent free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Brevent APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c2cf163c9ce3aba6cf480dcb0ab1eb86.

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