P2P Chat Application
About this app
Seers Lodge is a feature-rich chat application that runs on the Tox protocol. This app is designed to be a modern, decentralized alternative to mainstream chat apps without sacrificing the features "we all know and love".
"Features? What kind?" - Decentralized P2P calling and messaging - Peer-to-peer file sharing 👮🏿 - Role-based group chat - Custom avatars - Message reactions 👍 - Text effects and styles - Animated emojis and GIFs - Embedded URL previews - Voicemail!
And much more to come!
Licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later, by NAND.
What's New in v1.1.4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- v1.1.4 - Fresh coat of paint
- New Features:
- - Chatbot support
- - Voice messages
- - Audio embeds
- - Chat message search
Version history
Mar 1, 2025 · 25.1 MB · Android API 26–35 · code 7
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- v1.1.4 - Fresh coat of paint
- New Features:
- - Chatbot support
- - Voice messages
- - Audio embeds
- - Chat message search
SHA-256 2e096f8acc2673d95c236dbe7d67004beea795d182588126c037afc963f502b9
Nov 25, 2024 · 22.4 MB · Android API 26–34 · code 6
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- v1.1.3 - The best one yet!
- New Features:
- - "Join Group" dialog
- - Private DMs in Advanced Groups
- - Talk state and peer limit in group settings
- Improvements:
SHA-256 5eb958e6f516b4b58e94d58470afaae8e1351cbe15bd256825b78f9084e815cf
Nov 12, 2024 · 22.4 MB · Android API 26–34 · code 5
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- v1.1.2 - More features and fewer crashes
- New Features:
- - Tox nodes manager in Settings
- - System tray icon on desktop
- - In-app updater on desktop
- Improvements:
SHA-256 632bf68b7fbdf345096704820305987066407135002305286fa7bbcf1bfe4e2b
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.1.3 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Seers Lodge first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
2e096f8acc2673d95c236dbe7d67004beea795d182588126c037afc963f502b9
Signing certificate
f0385c2195240e01d0800399e734a0573b7f52204900f6d65245ac37754d2fb5
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