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Description

In challenging environments with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression Tella makes it easier and safer to document events, whether that’s violence, human rights violations, corruption, or electoral fraud.
ENCRYPTION: All of the content and data stored in Tella are encrypted. This means that unless the app is unlocked, all the data within Tella will remain inaccessible.
FILE MANAGEMENT: Take photos, videos, or audio recordings directly in Tella, or import documents from your phone, and easily organize your files in folders.
CAMOUFLAGE: Change the app icon and name to a seemingly harmless one, such as a calculator or a camera.
QUICK DELETE: In just a few seconds, delete all the sensitive data and files stored in Tella.
DATA-COLLECTION: Groups and organizations can collect data through forms and surveys, and received the data directly on their server.

What’s new (3.2.0)

• Implemented mTLS and enforced certificate pinning for both the sender and receiver in Nearby Sharing. This is a mitigation for man-in-the-middle attacks detected in our most recent security audit: https://tella-app.org/security-and-privacy
• Bug fixes and minor improvements:
• Simplified the Nearby Sharing manual connection flow: pre-filled the port field and added automatic dot insertion after each octet while typing the IP address.
• Full notes: https://tella-app.org/releases

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
3.2.0 current
cfa046d27bd04d59…
2026-07-19 33 MB API 21
3.1.0
18d1c857755cf7b9…
2026-06-11 33 MB API 21
3.0.0
fe1aeeceff710d1c…
2026-05-23 33 MB API 21

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.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Change Wi-FiTurn Wi-Fi on and off or switch networks.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
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  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • Accounts on the deviceRead the list of configured accounts.
  • MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • USE_CREDENTIALS
  • tellaFOSS.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • NFCExchange data via near field communication.

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