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BitBanana

Lightning Node Management for Android
New in version 0.8.7
- More flexible fiat currency setup.
⚡️ Superpowers for you and your bitcoin lightning node! Use and manage your node wherever you are. ⚡️

BitBanana is a native android app for node operators focused on user experience and ease of use.
While it is not a wallet on its own, BitBanana works like a remote control allowing you to use your node as a wallet wherever you go.
The app is designed with an educational approach, providing the user with guidance on every aspect of node operation.

BitBanana is open source and fully self-custodial which means you are in full control or your funds.

Features:
- Manage multiple nodes
- On-chain transactions and lightning payments
- Channel management
- Routing summary
- Contacts
- Sign/Verify
- NFC support
- Tor support
- 100% open source
... and many other features to explore!

The source code can be found at:
https://github.com/michaelWuensch/BitBanana

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 0.8.7 (64) suggested Added on Oct 30, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed 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.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • 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.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 40 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.8.6 (63) - Added on Sep 06, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed 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.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • 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.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 40 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.8.4 (61) - Added on Jul 30, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed 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.
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • 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.
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • app.michaelwuensch.bitbanana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • com.wireguard.android.permission.CONTROL_TUNNELS

    Download APK 41 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log