This is the universal build of Hermit — Lite Apps Browser 29.3.4. 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: 4.3 MB • Min Android: 28 • Target Android: 36 • Version code: 290304 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 18
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File Information
| Package Name | com.chimbori.hermitcrab |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 29.3.4 |
| Version Code | 290304 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 28 (API 36) |
| Main Activity | com.chimbori.hermitcrab.AdminActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 4.33 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | 3A266945BD40FAFEA3376AABB2B3B069BAA332F3 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | a291d68f6e01f5f9e865b1ae8c154041213fa7119d36e8d3ba88d0376ad381e1 |
What's New
Material 3 Expressive redesign ✦ In every v29.* release, you’ll see more & more Material 3 Expressive elements in the app!
App Description
BETTER THAN NATIVE APPS
• Lite Apps take up almost no space, best for low storage devices
• They don’t run in the background, which saves battery
•
User Scripts
: Run your own custom extension scripts!
•
Content Blocker
: Block ads, malware, misinformation, & targeted propaganda. Built-in & customizable: You can pick what to block.
BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
COMPARE HERMIT WITH TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
hermit.chimbori.com/features/compare
• Each Lite App opens in its own permanent window, not a new browser tab each time
• Links clicked in other apps can be opened directly in Hermit Lite Apps
• Settings, permissions, themes & icons are saved separately for each Lite App
• Share links from other Android apps to your Lite Apps
SANDBOXES: MULTIPLE PROFILES / CONTAINERS
Hermit is the only Android browser with Sandboxes: Isolated Containers with Multiple Profiles.
• Sandboxes keep your Web browsing isolated in separate containers
• Use multiple accounts, all active at the same time, in the same browser
• Keep work accounts and personal accounts separate
• Ideal for privacy-invasive social sites
• Use permanent Incognito Mode for sites that offer free content to new users
ADVANCED BROWSER FOR POWER USERS
It takes a bit of learning & understanding to use Hermit effectively — We’re here to help!
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
hermit.chimbori.com/help/getting-started
HELP ARTICLES & FAQ
hermit.chimbori.com/help
PRIVACY + NO ADS = PAID PREMIUM
Thanks for supporting the active development of a privacy-friendly app designed for power users like you!
• To continue investing in new features for many years, we charge money for our apps.
• Unlike other browser makers, we are not in the business of selling ads or your personal information.
• No advertisements, no personal data collection, no behavior tracking, no shady SDKs in any of our apps.
• Most features can be used for free!
ADVANCED BROWSER FEATURES
•
USER SCRIPTS
: Run your own custom extension scripts!
•
READER MODE
: Article extraction is done on-device to protect your privacy
•
DARK MODE
: Great for late night reading!
•
FAST & PRIVATE
: Browse fast by blocking advertisements and other harmful content that slows down your phone.
•
MULTI WINDOW
: Use two Lite Apps at once on supported devices
•
DOUBLE BACK
: Ever got stuck because the back button takes you to the same page? Try Hermit’s Double Back feature!
•
BACKUP YOUR LITE APPS
: Custom backup solution when moving between devices
•
CUSTOM USER AGENT
: Mobile, Desktop, or any other custom user agent
•
ATOM/RSS FEED NOTIFICATIONS
: Get immediately notified when a web site publishes new content.
•
WEB MONITORS
: Feeds not supported? Hermit can monitor any specific part of any web page & notify you when it changes.
UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION
No other browser lets you customize so many settings!
•
CUSTOM ICONS
: Pick any icon for your Lite Apps, or create a custom monogram!
•
CUSTOM THEMES
: Create your own themes for any site
•
TEXT ZOOM CONTROLS
: Change and save text zoom settings individually for each Lite App
•
DESKTOP MODE
: Load desktop sites instead of mobile sites
•
FULL SCREEN MODE
: Focus on your content, no distractions
•
CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT BLOCKER
can block ads, malware, & misinformation. You pick what to block.
NEED HELP? SEEING AN ISSUE? CONTACT US FIRST.
We are here to help you! But we cannot help you through reviews, because they don’t include enough technical details.
Contact us through the app, and we’ll make sure you are happy!
• Lite Apps take up almost no space, best for low storage devices
• They don’t run in the background, which saves battery
•
User Scripts
: Run your own custom extension scripts!
•
Content Blocker
: Block ads, malware, misinformation, & targeted propaganda. Built-in & customizable: You can pick what to block.
BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
COMPARE HERMIT WITH TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
hermit.chimbori.com/features/compare
• Each Lite App opens in its own permanent window, not a new browser tab each time
• Links clicked in other apps can be opened directly in Hermit Lite Apps
• Settings, permissions, themes & icons are saved separately for each Lite App
• Share links from other Android apps to your Lite Apps
SANDBOXES: MULTIPLE PROFILES / CONTAINERS
Hermit is the only Android browser with Sandboxes: Isolated Containers with Multiple Profiles.
• Sandboxes keep your Web browsing isolated in separate containers
• Use multiple accounts, all active at the same time, in the same browser
• Keep work accounts and personal accounts separate
• Ideal for privacy-invasive social sites
• Use permanent Incognito Mode for sites that offer free content to new users
ADVANCED BROWSER FOR POWER USERS
It takes a bit of learning & understanding to use Hermit effectively — We’re here to help!
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
hermit.chimbori.com/help/getting-started
HELP ARTICLES & FAQ
hermit.chimbori.com/help
PRIVACY + NO ADS = PAID PREMIUM
Thanks for supporting the active development of a privacy-friendly app designed for power users like you!
• To continue investing in new features for many years, we charge money for our apps.
• Unlike other browser makers, we are not in the business of selling ads or your personal information.
• No advertisements, no personal data collection, no behavior tracking, no shady SDKs in any of our apps.
• Most features can be used for free!
ADVANCED BROWSER FEATURES
•
USER SCRIPTS
: Run your own custom extension scripts!
•
READER MODE
: Article extraction is done on-device to protect your privacy
•
DARK MODE
: Great for late night reading!
•
FAST & PRIVATE
: Browse fast by blocking advertisements and other harmful content that slows down your phone.
•
MULTI WINDOW
: Use two Lite Apps at once on supported devices
•
DOUBLE BACK
: Ever got stuck because the back button takes you to the same page? Try Hermit’s Double Back feature!
•
BACKUP YOUR LITE APPS
: Custom backup solution when moving between devices
•
CUSTOM USER AGENT
: Mobile, Desktop, or any other custom user agent
•
ATOM/RSS FEED NOTIFICATIONS
: Get immediately notified when a web site publishes new content.
•
WEB MONITORS
: Feeds not supported? Hermit can monitor any specific part of any web page & notify you when it changes.
UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION
No other browser lets you customize so many settings!
•
CUSTOM ICONS
: Pick any icon for your Lite Apps, or create a custom monogram!
•
CUSTOM THEMES
: Create your own themes for any site
•
TEXT ZOOM CONTROLS
: Change and save text zoom settings individually for each Lite App
•
DESKTOP MODE
: Load desktop sites instead of mobile sites
•
FULL SCREEN MODE
: Focus on your content, no distractions
•
CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT BLOCKER
can block ads, malware, & misinformation. You pick what to block.
NEED HELP? SEEING AN ISSUE? CONTACT US FIRST.
We are here to help you! But we cannot help you through reviews, because they don’t include enough technical details.
Contact us through the app, and we’ll make sure you are happy!
Download Hermit — Lite Apps Browser APK
Fast, free and safe download.
APK Permissions 18
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
- com.android.vending.BILLING
- com.chimbori.hermitcrab.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
APK Verified
The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hermit — Lite Apps 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 28 (API level 36) 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.