This is the universal build of Waterfox: Private Web Browser 1.1.0. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 176.4 MB • Min Android: 21 • Target Android: 35 • Version code: 2025291660 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 31
File Information
| Package Name | net.waterfox.android.release |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 1.1.0 |
| Version Code | 2025291660 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 21 (API 35) |
| Main Activity | net.waterfox.android.release.App |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 176.44 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | A2F6D8119053FC3A61E08DCF3C35B4D9485BC85F |
| File Hash (SHA256) | 82fd8d701248f39cbb034e4966694d29d2f324e44bc7b8b239f4a5ab790212c3 |
What's New
We've completely rebuilt Waterfox for Android from the ground up. Instead of using Mozilla's pre-built Android Components, we now compile everything from scratch - Android Components, Gecko, SpiderMonkey, the lot. This gives us way more control over performance, privacy, and what features we can actually implement.
See the full release notes in the app.
See the full release notes in the app.
App Description
Waterfox for Android is the privacy focused mobile browser that puts you in control. Created fully open source, Waterfox strips out analytics, telemetry, and unnecessary closed source integrations, instead giving you a clean private browsing experience.
Unlike other Android web browsers, Waterfox does not have any analytics or telemetry that track your usage. It also does not use closed source SDKs or have sponsored shortcuts enabled by default. Integrations like the closed source Pocket read-it-later service have been removed. Additionally, all code related to Chinese censorship has been stripped out.
Waterfox puts privacy first. It blocks online trackers, stopping companies from profiling your browsing habits. It comes with encrypted DNS support using DNS over Oblivious HTTP to prevent censorship. With this unique feature, your DNS queries are hidden to avoid network manipulation and is the ONLY web browser to offer a premium feature for free!
In terms of customization, Waterfox will support add-ons so you can enhance your mobile browsing experience. It also has customizable settings for history, cookies, zoom level, and much more. You are in full control.
Under the hood, Waterfox uses the same lightning fast Gecko engine that powers the largest open source web browser. Pages will load quickly and websites will perform smoothly. Waterfox also supports modern web standards and technologies for the best browsing experience.
Waterfox is independently developed with a focus on user privacy and choice. There are no metrics or data collection happening behind the scenes. Waterfox for Android brings desktop class privacy to mobile.
Give Waterfox a try to take control of your mobile browsing, you can browse the web privately.
Unlike other Android web browsers, Waterfox does not have any analytics or telemetry that track your usage. It also does not use closed source SDKs or have sponsored shortcuts enabled by default. Integrations like the closed source Pocket read-it-later service have been removed. Additionally, all code related to Chinese censorship has been stripped out.
Waterfox puts privacy first. It blocks online trackers, stopping companies from profiling your browsing habits. It comes with encrypted DNS support using DNS over Oblivious HTTP to prevent censorship. With this unique feature, your DNS queries are hidden to avoid network manipulation and is the ONLY web browser to offer a premium feature for free!
In terms of customization, Waterfox will support add-ons so you can enhance your mobile browsing experience. It also has customizable settings for history, cookies, zoom level, and much more. You are in full control.
Under the hood, Waterfox uses the same lightning fast Gecko engine that powers the largest open source web browser. Pages will load quickly and websites will perform smoothly. Waterfox also supports modern web standards and technologies for the best browsing experience.
Waterfox is independently developed with a focus on user privacy and choice. There are no metrics or data collection happening behind the scenes. Waterfox for Android brings desktop class privacy to mobile.
Give Waterfox a try to take control of your mobile browsing, you can browse the web privately.
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APK Permissions 31
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS
- android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
- android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
- android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- android.permission.VIBRATE
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.adjust.preinstall.READ_PERMISSION
- com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- net.waterfox.android.release.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- net.waterfox.android.release.permission.RECEIVE_DOWNLOAD_BROADCAST
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfox: Private Web Browser APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 21 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.