Session F-Droid

Session F-Droid

Encrypted private messenger

Oxen unofficial Internet Messaging Phone & SMS Voice & Video Chat

Description

This is an <b>unofficial</b> rebrand of Session without Firebase push service so the <a href="https://getsession.org/faq#push-notifications">"fast mode"<a> can't be enabled. If you want to use the "fast mode" please use the official Session client from <a href="https://fdroid.getsession.org/">their own repo</a>.

Session is a new breed of encrypted private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can't leak or sell your data. You don't need a phone number or email to sign up — your Session ID can stay completely anonymous. And Session's private routing protocols keep your messages secret and secure. No one ever knows who you're talking to, what you're saying, or even your IP address.

• Fully anonymous account creation, no phone number or email required

• Decentralised server network: No data breaches and no central point of failure

• No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata

• IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data

• Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people

• Encrypted attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's security and privacy protections

• Free and fully open-source: Don't take our word for it — check Session's code yourself

Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is built and maintained by the Loki Foundation, Australia's first privacy tech not-for-profit organisation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-android

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.33.5 current
504b10dd1ae60666…
2026-07-15 146 MB API 26
1.33.4
63baad0d9f08d037…
2026-04-10 146 MB API 26
1.33.2
3659e36116912db2…
2026-04-08 146 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • BROADCAST_STICKY
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • DISABLE_KEYGUARD
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
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  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  • launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • role.DIALER
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • MusicRead audio files from the media library.
  • PhotosRead images from the media library.
  • VideosRead videos from the media library.
  • READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
  • Sync settingsRead synchronisation settings.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Change syncTurn synchronisation on and off.
  • messenger.ACCESS_SESSION_SECRETS
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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