Simple Gemini browser for Android
About this app
Buran is a simple Gemini protocol browser for Android which allows users to explore geminispace in style.
This application has no external dependencies and does not require any nonfree services, using only default system libraries. It has been fully localized in English and French, and supports an array of accessibility and quality-of-life features.
Buran is a fork of Ariane by ÖLAB allowed under the terms of the European Union Public Licence.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only.
What's New in vv1.12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changelog:
- - Fixed broken unproxied HTTP links
- - Un-bugged the back button
- - This is a really tiny release
- - Actual features coming at some point in the nebulous future
Version history
Nov 12, 2022 · 2 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changelog:
- - Fixed broken unproxied HTTP links
- - Un-bugged the back button
- - This is a really tiny release
- - Actual features coming at some point in the nebulous future
SHA-256 b3df5a28a57592c3541cf54fef3d08b100e9429a69e48d6e436f726cbbf3c914
Aug 2, 2022 · 2 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changelog:
- - HTTP proxy support
- - Previous scroll position is stored
- - Local links and redirects are fixed
- - Minor tweaks and bugfixes
SHA-256 911658895c6c6dd4c9699f77d4d1f37215aeb2f3dbefe82ad02d2548ad14eaf8
Jun 27, 2022 · 2 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 11
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changelog:
- - Default homepage is stored locally
- - Only the latest request is rendered
- - Back button cancels current request
- - Lots of bugfixes
SHA-256 d3118778b7cc79c5708600522057c59eeee9b3f5fc812a3e3e49b75375a0151a
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
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
How to verify the file you downloaded
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, v1.11 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Buran 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
b3df5a28a57592c3541cf54fef3d08b100e9429a69e48d6e436f726cbbf3c914
Signing certificate
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