Syphon

A privacy focused matrix chat client

Taylor Ereio · org.tether.tether

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v0.2.14 40.7 MB Android 4.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.2.14 (2141)
Updated: Jun 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 40.7 MB
Requires: Android 4.3+ (API 18)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Oct 25, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (2 sensitive)
Website: syphon.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Syphon is an app by Taylor Ereio in the Communication category, listed since at least October 2022. 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.

It asks for 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage.

What's new in v0.2.14

🔮 New Features - Share Functionality - Device rename and randomizer - User sent emoji indicator - Spec Compliant Private Read Receipts - Action Ring Labeling - Many copy to clipboard helpers - Change directory for key session backups - Read Receipt Improvements - Better Photo Permissions Handling ### 🐛 Bug Fixes - Issue navigating to DM from profile preview - Share improvements and fixes - Quote Reply from AppBar 💡 Improvements - New Translations and Updates

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Syphon is privacy focused end-to-end encrypted capable matrix client aiming to feel comfortable and easy to use. That means: - end-to-end encryption for all available chats - no analytics, tracking, or telemetry - no third party APIs (Firebase, Facebook SDK, etc) - opt-in only for all signs of presence (typing bubbles, read receipts, etc) - and much more E2EE is working for direct chats and group chats, but until we have a third party security audit, we cannot recommend using Syphon where proven and independently verified security is required. We know there's always more work to be done on user experience, performance, and feature parity with everything in the Matrix ecosystem. We're constantly improving! We’re hoping that you can see the vision of the app! Want to help out or send us feedback? Feel free to email us at [email protected]

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 12, 2024.
Certificate issued to “Tether” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 12, 2024
Validated against Google Play Jun 12, 2024
Signed byCN=Taylor Ereio, OU=Engineer, O=Tether, L=Atlanta, ST=Georgia, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3B:F3:46:70:31:1F:B2:2D:14:9C:79:52:A9:81:80:9A:37:18:28:A5
File MD5b8d0579b4cad6499f796c8a2c0f2cab8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

Syphon requests 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Syphon APK: questions and answers

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 the Syphon 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b8d0579b4cad6499f796c8a2c0f2cab8.