Briar
v1.5.17 · 48.2 MB · code 10517
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File information
UpdatedMar 13, 2026
PublishedFeb 28, 2021
Packageorg.briarproject.briar.android
Versionv1.5.17 (10517)
Size48.2 MB
MD5d60b7bb008f481ee9a9c796d5203f657
Min SDK21
ABIsx86, x86-64, armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA184:71:5A:43:00:3B:4E:10:9A:D5:31:DA:5F:99:DA:C0:AB:5B:F8:8F
SignerO=briarproject.org
Total downloads1,000,000
This version1,000,000
DeveloperBriar Project
Age ratingEveryone
What's new in v1.5.17
* Update translations
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.22
* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.22
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2026-03-13
- Signature SHA1 84:71:5A:43:00:3B:4E:10:9A:D5:31:DA:5F:99:DA:C0:AB:5B:F8:8F
- File MD5 d60b7bb008f481ee9a9c796d5203f657
How to install Briar v1.5.17 on Android 5.0 Lollipop+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 48.2 MB of free storage.
- Grab org.briarproject.briar.android_10517.apk — hit the Download button above (48.2 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches d60b7bb008f481ee…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find org.briarproject.briar.android_10517.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read O=briarproject.org. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open Briar — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Briar icon in your app drawer (this build targets x86/x86-64/armeabi-v7a/arm64-v8a devices).
Common install errors for Briar
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android 5.0 Lollipop or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.
- Works on one phone but not another — this build ships x86/x86-64/armeabi-v7a/arm64-v8a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.