Open in Browser

Allows to open HTML file or image from a filemanager in a browser

Denis Nelubin · ru.gelin.android.browser.open

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v0.0.8 103.5 KB Android 2.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as the other version checked Details

At a glance

Latest version: v0.0.8 (10)
Updated: Dec 6, 2019 (6 years ago)
APK size: 103.5 KB
Requires: Android 2.3+ (API 9)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Nov 2, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 2
Website: bitbucket.org/gelin/open-in-browser
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Open in Browser is an app by Denis Nelubin in the Tools category, listed since at least November 2014. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 0.0.7, the APK grew from 88.2 KB to 103.5 KB. It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 0.0.7. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v0.0.8

* ability to create shortcuts on desktop

Description

From the listing uploaded by “busteddice”.

This application adds ability to open HTML/text/image files saved to SD card from a file manager directly in the browser. Just tap the file in the file manager and choose "Browser". COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: Verified with ES file manager, IO file manager, Astro file manager, ASUS file manager (built into Eee Pad Transformer), built-in Android browser, Chrome, Tint Browser. It's known that on some devices it's not possible to open files stored on external SD card in a browser. However, it's reported it works with Opera browser. See https://goo.gl/KublVU.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v0.0.7.

v0.0.8 LATEST Dec 6, 2019 103.5 KB TRUSTED v0.0.7 Jun 14, 2015 88.2 KB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “android-open-in-browser” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Oct 27, 2020
Signed byCN=android-open-in-browser, DC=android, DC=lendamage, DC=com
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E5:7D:9E:74:ED:11:C7:A0:1F:29:CC:2A:1C:06:76:14:06:16:22:81
File MD5d6e127cc4fc93a51cc7f795c0cb2821a
Uploaded by “busteddice” Bronze tier · 6,381 followers · uploading since 2013

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Permissions (2)

Open in Browser requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Open in Browser APK: questions and answers

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Open in Browser free?

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

Is the Open in Browser APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d6e127cc4fc93a51cc7f795c0cb2821a.