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Download bitchat for Android (github version) APK 1.2.3 Universal · Android 26+

By Verse Communication PBC • Updated May 09, 2026
Communication Universal Native (Java/Kotlin) 58.46 MB
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This is the universal build of bitchat for Android (github version) 1.2.3. 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: 58.5 MB   •   Min Android: 26   •   Target Android: 34   •   Version code: 19   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 14

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File Information

Package Namecom.bitchat.droid
Version Name1.2.3
Version Code19
ArchitectureUniversal
Min Android VersionAndroid 26 (API 34)
Main Activitycom.bitchat.android.MainActivity
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size58.46 MB
Signature (SHA1)6DDBFAE0BCA0530B4C9CFF18D2D96DB4A69720A0
File Hash (SHA256)aee735e17db7888ec924d5da1141124544a1804c53ad56681ce6ba788a72dcd0

What's New

- geohash location picker
- nostr private message bug fixes
- screen layout for onboarding screen fixed
- improved tor stability

App Description

A decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required, no servers, no phone numbers.

APK Permissions 14

  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • com.bitchat.droid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way.

Developer

Name: Verse Communication PBC

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Frequently Asked Questions about bitchat for Android (github version) 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.