This is the universal build of SimpleX Chat 6.4.5. 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: 105.1 MB • Min Android: 26 • Target Android: 34 • Version code: 319 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 21
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File Information
| Package Name | chat.simplex.app |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 6.4.5 |
| Version Code | 319 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 26 (API 34) |
| Main Activity | chat.simplex.app.MainActivity_default |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 105.14 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | CB8D508579C9538A85A9AE87EA2547DFCF57D42F |
| File Hash (SHA256) | a2c3fc50c0b5754c7ab23af112edb3c8e1bedbb5ae14e11edd701b1ea26ede30 |
What's New
New in v6.4.5:
- fixes for chats with admins.
- better information about network errors.
New in v6.4-6.4.4:
- new UX to connect.
- review new group members.
- approve contact requests from group members.
- UI for bot commands.
- markdown hyperlinks.
- option to remove tracking from links.
- reduced battery usage.
- new languages: Catalan, Indonesian, Romanian and Vietnamese.
Read more:
simplex.chat/blog/20250729-simplex-chat-v6-4-1-welcome-contacts-protect-groups-app-security.html
- fixes for chats with admins.
- better information about network errors.
New in v6.4-6.4.4:
- new UX to connect.
- review new group members.
- approve contact requests from group members.
- UI for bot commands.
- markdown hyperlinks.
- option to remove tracking from links.
- reduced battery usage.
- new languages: Catalan, Indonesian, Romanian and Vietnamese.
Read more:
simplex.chat/blog/20250729-simplex-chat-v6-4-1-welcome-contacts-protect-groups-app-security.html
App Description
SimpleX - the first messaging platform that has no user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design!
Security assessment by Trail of Bits:
simplex.chat/blog/20221108-simplex-chat-v4.2-security-audit-new-website.html
SimpleX Chat features:
- end-to-end encrypted messages, with editing, replies and deletion.
- disappearing messages with opt-out per contact/group.
- NEW message reactions.
- NEW delivery receipts, with opt-out per contact.
- multiple chat profiles, with hidden profiles.
- app access and self-destruct passcodes.
- incognito mode - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- sending end-to-end encrypted images and files.
- voice messages up to 5 minutes – also end-to-end encrypted.
- "live" messages – they update for all recipients as you type them, every few seconds - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- single-use and long-term user addresses.
- secret chat groups - only group members know it exists and who is the member.
- end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls.
- connection security code verification, for contacts and group members – to protect from man-in-the-middle attacks (e.g. invitation link substitution).
- private instant notifications.
- encrypted portable chat database - you can transfer your chat contacts and history to another device.
- animated images and "stickers" (e.g., from GIF and PNG files and from 3rd party keyboards).
SimpleX Chat advantages:
- privacy of your identity, profile, contacts and metadata: unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX uses no phone numbers or any other identifiers assigned to the users - not even random numbers. This protects the privacy of who you are communicating with, hiding it from SimpleX platform servers and from any observers.
- complete protection against spam and abuse: as you have no identifier on SimpleX platform, you cannot be contacted unless you share a one-time invitation link or an optional temporary user address.
- full ownership, control and security of your data: SimpleX stores all user data on client devices, the messages are only held temporarily on SimpleX relay servers until they are received.
- decentralized proxied peer-to-peer network: you can use SimpleX Chat via your own relay servers and still communicate with people using pre-configured or any other SimpleX relay servers.
- fully open-source code.
You can connect to anybody you know via link or scan QR code (in the video call or in person) and start sending messages instantly - no emails, phone numbers or passwords needed.
Your profile and contacts are only stored in the app on your device - relay servers do not have access to this information.
All messages are end-to-end encrypted using open-source double-ratchet protocol; the messages are delivered via relay servers using open-source SimpleX Messaging Protocol.
Please send us any questions via the app (connect to the team via the app settings!), email
chat@simplex.chat
or submit issues on GitHub (
github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/issues
)
Read more about SimpleX Chat at
simplex.chat
Get source code in our GitHub repo:
github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat
Follow us on Reddit (r/SimpleXChat/), Twitter (@SimpleXChat) and Mastodon (
mastodon.social/@simplex
) for the latest updates.
Security assessment by Trail of Bits:
simplex.chat/blog/20221108-simplex-chat-v4.2-security-audit-new-website.html
SimpleX Chat features:
- end-to-end encrypted messages, with editing, replies and deletion.
- disappearing messages with opt-out per contact/group.
- NEW message reactions.
- NEW delivery receipts, with opt-out per contact.
- multiple chat profiles, with hidden profiles.
- app access and self-destruct passcodes.
- incognito mode - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- sending end-to-end encrypted images and files.
- voice messages up to 5 minutes – also end-to-end encrypted.
- "live" messages – they update for all recipients as you type them, every few seconds - unique to SimpleX Chat.
- single-use and long-term user addresses.
- secret chat groups - only group members know it exists and who is the member.
- end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls.
- connection security code verification, for contacts and group members – to protect from man-in-the-middle attacks (e.g. invitation link substitution).
- private instant notifications.
- encrypted portable chat database - you can transfer your chat contacts and history to another device.
- animated images and "stickers" (e.g., from GIF and PNG files and from 3rd party keyboards).
SimpleX Chat advantages:
- privacy of your identity, profile, contacts and metadata: unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX uses no phone numbers or any other identifiers assigned to the users - not even random numbers. This protects the privacy of who you are communicating with, hiding it from SimpleX platform servers and from any observers.
- complete protection against spam and abuse: as you have no identifier on SimpleX platform, you cannot be contacted unless you share a one-time invitation link or an optional temporary user address.
- full ownership, control and security of your data: SimpleX stores all user data on client devices, the messages are only held temporarily on SimpleX relay servers until they are received.
- decentralized proxied peer-to-peer network: you can use SimpleX Chat via your own relay servers and still communicate with people using pre-configured or any other SimpleX relay servers.
- fully open-source code.
You can connect to anybody you know via link or scan QR code (in the video call or in person) and start sending messages instantly - no emails, phone numbers or passwords needed.
Your profile and contacts are only stored in the app on your device - relay servers do not have access to this information.
All messages are end-to-end encrypted using open-source double-ratchet protocol; the messages are delivered via relay servers using open-source SimpleX Messaging Protocol.
Please send us any questions via the app (connect to the team via the app settings!), email
chat@simplex.chat
or submit issues on GitHub (
github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/issues
)
Read more about SimpleX Chat at
simplex.chat
Get source code in our GitHub repo:
github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat
Follow us on Reddit (r/SimpleXChat/), Twitter (@SimpleXChat) and Mastodon (
mastodon.social/@simplex
) for the latest updates.
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APK Permissions 21
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
- android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
- android.permission.VIBRATE
- android.permission.VIDEO_CAPTURE
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- chat.simplex.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Frequently Asked Questions about SimpleX Chat 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 26 (API level 34) 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.