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FairEmail

Fully featured email client. Neat, intuitive user interface. Privacy friendly
New in version 1.2249
Changelog

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Notices

Google requires FairEmail to undergo an annual CASA security audit,
which must be conducted by an authorized assessor (this year TAC Security.
Besides being time-consuming, this is no longer free as of this year.
This is one of the reasons why the app cannot be completely free.

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People keep asking me to add new, often exotic, features to the app, to whom I often say "no", and other people complain about too many features.
Both groups of people leave
FairEmail is easy to set up and works with virtually all email providers, including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo!

Note that OAuth was not approved by Google, etc for the F-Droid build. For this you'll need to use the Play store version or the GitHub release.

FairEmail might be for you if you value your privacy.

FairEmail is an email client only, so you need to bring your own email address.

FairEmail does not support non-standard protocols, like Microsoft Exchange Web Services and Microsoft ActiveSync.

Main features

* Fully featured
* 100 % open source
* Privacy oriented
* Unlimited accounts
* Unlimited email addresses
* Unified inbox (optionally accounts or folders)
* Conversation threading
* Two way synchronization
* Push notifications
* Offline storage and operations
* Common text style options (size, color, lists, etc)
* Battery friendly
* Low data usage
* Small (~30 MB)
* Material design (including dark/black theme)
* Maintained and supported

This app is deliberately minimalistic by design, so you can concentrate on reading and writing messages.

This app starts a foreground service with a low priority status bar notification to make sure you'll never miss new emails.

Privacy features

* Encryption/decryption supported (OpenPGP, S/MIME)
* Reformat messages to prevent phishing
* Confirm showing images to prevent tracking
* Confirm opening links to prevent tracking and phishing
* Attempt to recognize and disable tracking images
* Warning if messages could not be authenticated

Simple

* Quick setup
* Easy navigation
* No bells and whistles
* No distracting "eye candy"

Secure

* No data storage on third party servers
* Using open standards (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, OpenPGP, S/MIME, etc)
* Safe message view (styling, scripting and unsafe HTML removed)
* Confirm opening links, images and attachments
* No special permissions required
* No advertisements
* No analytics and no tracking (error reporting via Bugsnag is opt-in)
* No Google backup
* No Firebase Cloud Messaging
* FairEmail is an original work, not a fork or a clone

Efficient

* Fast and lightweight
* IMAP IDLE (push messages) supported
* Built with latest development tools and libraries

Pro features

All pro features are convenience or advanced features.

* Account/identity/folder colors
* Colored stars
* Notification settings (sounds) per account/folder/sender (requires Android 8 Oreo)
* Configurable notification actions
* Snooze messages
* Send messages after selected time
* Synchronization scheduling
* Reply templates
* Accept/decline calendar invitations
* Add message to calendar
* Filter rules
* Automatic message classification
* Search indexing
* S/MIME sign/encrypt
* Biometric/PIN authentication
* Message list widget
* Export settings

For more information, please see here: https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/README.md

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.2249 (2249) suggested Added on Nov 23, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid 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.
    • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • 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.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
      (5.1)
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
      This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners.
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.android.vending.BILLING
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON
    • eu.faircode.email.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

    Download APK 27 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.2248 (2248) - Added on Nov 19, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid 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.
    • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • 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.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
      (5.1)
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
      This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners.
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.android.vending.BILLING
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON
    • eu.faircode.email.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

    Download APK 27 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.2246 (2246) - Added on Nov 15, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid 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.
    • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • 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.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • Schedule precisely timed actions
      This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
      (5.1)
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
      This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners.
    • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
    • com.android.vending.BILLING
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
    • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
    • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
    • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
    • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
    • com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON
    • eu.faircode.email.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
    • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

    Download APK 27 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log