New in version 16.3.1
• Fixed: with the status bar hidden, the URL input bar kept jumping up and down above the keyboard on Android 10 and older devices
• By-paragraph translation starts almost immediately and stays responsive on sites that keep loading content
• Vertical toolbar mode now shows the tab bar beside the toolbar
EinkBro is a lightweight, fast browser designed for E-Ink devices such as e-readers and e-note tablets.
E-Ink optimized reading
* Tap screen edges or use physical volume keys to turn pages
* Reader mode with clean typography
* Vertical reading mode for CJK text
* Custom fonts, font size button, and bold toggle
* High-contrast icons and no animations
AI integration
* Chat with the current page, summarize it, or run multi-step agent workflows
* Read articles aloud with natural text-to-speech voices
* Translate pages by paragraph or side by side
* Works with OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, and custom servers
Userscripts
* Built-in Tampermonkey-style engine runs community scripts (e.g. from Greasy Fork)
* GM APIs, per-script menu commands, automatic URL matching and script updates
Save and export
* Export pages to EPUB with chapters and images
* Save as PDF with table-of-contents entries, or append pages to an existing PDF
* Archive as MHT, capture full-page screenshots, send to Instapaper
Customizable UI
* 40+ configurable toolbar actions with drag reordering
* Toolbar at top, bottom, or side; optimized for one-hand use
* Split-screen view, floating navigation button, advanced gesture control
* Unlimited tabs and fullscreen browsing
Privacy and browsing
* Built-in ad blocker
* JavaScript and cookie whitelists
* Tracking-parameter pruning, incognito mode, per-site desktop mode
Permissions that may be used
* INTERNET: it's a browser, so it's expected.
* READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for saving web pages as PDF or EPUB files, and for downloading files.
* INSTALL_SHORTCUT: to install web shortcuts on Home.
* ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: only used when a website requests location.
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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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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android.permission.AUDIO_CAPTURE
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run foreground service
Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
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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.
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change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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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.
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record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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install shortcuts
Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
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info.plateaukao.einkbro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
android.permission.AUDIO_CAPTURE
-
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.
-
change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
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.
-
record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
install shortcuts
Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
-
info.plateaukao.einkbro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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9 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access approximate location only in the foreground
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
android.permission.AUDIO_CAPTURE
-
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.
-
change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
-
show notifications
Allows the app to show notifications
-
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.
-
record audio
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
install shortcuts
Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
-
info.plateaukao.einkbro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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9 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
