Sterna Mail

Sterna Mail

Private, modern Android email client for JMAP — with full IMAP/SMTP support.

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Description

Sterna Mail is a private, modern email client for Android, built for JMAP — the faster successor to IMAP — with full support for classic IMAP/SMTP too. You pick the protocol when you add an account, so Sterna Mail works with JMAP servers like Stalwart as well as any standard mail provider.

It is private by default, pleasant to use, and fully free software (GPLv3). No tracking, no ads, no analytics, and no Google services required.

Features:

* Built for JMAP — faster sync, less battery and data — plus full IMAP/SMTP
* Multiple accounts (JMAP and/or IMAP/SMTP) with a unified inbox
* Push notifications for new mail without Google services (JMAP push, IMAP IDLE)
* Read, organise, and search your mail — works offline with a local cache
* Conversation threading, configurable swipe actions, folders, flags, archive
* Write, reply, forward, and send — with attachments, drafts, and signatures
* Undo send (a brief hold-back window) and schedule send for later
* Folder management and report-spam
* Privacy by default: remote images and tracking pixels blocked
* Biometric app lock
* Material 3 interface that follows your system light/dark theme

Sterna Mail is open source. The code can be read, audited, and improved by anyone.

What’s new (1.3.7)

Sent and Drafts now show the recipients instead of yourself. The expanded notification shows the subject, never the message body. Search results react instantly to delete, undo, read and star, the Undo bar stays visible above the keyboard, and deleted results no longer linger. The drawer's "All inboxes" count always matches the folder badges, snoozed messages count consistently everywhere, and Fastmail users are steered to the API token sign-in with a clearer hint.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.3.7 current
d5d12e830598a6b2…
2026-07-26 3.7 MB API 26
1.3.4
dde85e3cceaec8a9…
2026-07-23 3.7 MB API 26
1.2.6
86fac7b4e8e4c436…
2026-07-21 3.7 MB API 26

Permissions

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

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Read contactsAccess the address book.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
Show 3 more permissions
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • sterna.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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