The next-generation IRC client
About this app
Revolution IRC Client is the next-generation IRC client for Android, made with design and functionality in mind. Let's start this revolution!
This client features a modern Material design as well as many other awesome features:
* Stays in background properly, even on more recent Android versions * Store chat messages to be displayed after reconnecting to the server later * Nick/channel/command autocomplete * Ignore list * mIRC color formatting support * SSL certificate exception list * Command list to run after connecting * Customization: custom command aliases, notification rules, reconnection interval, chat font, message format, app colors
...and much more!
Please note that this client is not finished yet and may be missing some features - if you find something missing, feel free to open an issue on the project's GitHub page!
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only.
What's New in v0.5.5
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Apr 25, 2023 · 3.6 MB · Android API 17–30 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 f38b00937449f180d1fd6a0712df05b47320c53d087b554be25b526bac2ce8a5
Jan 9, 2021 · 2.7 MB · Android API 17–30 · code 12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 7ba98ce59943519f3165e33318b5ff4e8ed6953eaff1a3d0dfb0ef25499e2831
Dec 29, 2020 · 2.7 MB · Android API 17–30 · code 11
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 5d92b359dfd291e4fd41b5fa0dacedd79f257092f739a2ab263c4af4ae13db7a
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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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 0.5.4 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Revolution IRC 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
f38b00937449f180d1fd6a0712df05b47320c53d087b554be25b526bac2ce8a5
Signing certificate
adfa8420866d134e4b73528a166edddb4a3b46d32e343ee814e0c57cbd4e6dee
Permissions Required
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