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PaperPhoneLite

Encrypted messaging through self-hosted Tor onion services
New in version 3.1.1
Removed obsolete proxy settings from Profile, including the settings screen and route. Old proxy URLs redirect to Profile. Networking remains managed by embedded Tor.
PaperPhoneLite is a private messaging client for self-hosted PaperPhoneLite onion services.

It bundles Tor and supports private and group chats, attachments, offline data, disappearing messages, signed messages and group keys, offline-password identity verification, safety numbers, optional text-appearance encryption with startup unlocking, and optional ntfy notifications.

A compatible self-hosted server is required. PaperPhoneLite contains no Google Play services, Firebase, advertising, or analytics.

If Tor has no circuit after 20 seconds, the app connects directly outside Tor to bridges.torproject.org to request WebTunnel bridges with the fixed country code cn. It also includes a recovery WebTunnel bridge at ame.neverfeltsogood.top for replacing a known stale cached bridge.

Version 3.1.0 requires compatible upgrades of both clients and the server. Group sends require verified member identities; changed identity keys require verification again. Message signing does not end-to-end encrypt uploaded attachment bytes.
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  • Version 3.1.1 (30101) suggested Added on Oct 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • com.fm619.paperphonelite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 38 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 3.0.24
    Remove unused Maven repository and permissions. Disable app backup and device transfer. Restrict attachment sharing to cache files. Disclose direct Tor bridge discovery and fallback.
  • Version 3.0.24 (30024) - Added on Oct 14, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • com.fm619.paperphonelite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 38 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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