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Backtalk

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Open source

Message yourself to stay organized.

Version
0.3.8
Size
5.2 MB
Updated
Jul 5, 2026
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About this app

A chat-based note-taking tool for messaging yourself.

Licensed under MIT, by kys0ff.

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What's New in v0.3.8

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - AMOLED Mode: New dark theme option for OLED screens to save battery.
  • - Status Banners: New global loading and error indicators.
  • - Message Interactions: Long-press context menu and onboarding swipe hints.
  • - Rich Content: Support for lists and checkboxes in messages.
  • - UI Refinement: Redesigned floating input bar and image attachment grid.
  • - Stability: Improved data wipe operations and message list auto-scrolling.

Version history

v0.3.8Latest
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Jul 5, 2026 · 5.2 MB · Android API 2337 · code 38

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - AMOLED Mode: New dark theme option for OLED screens to save battery.
  • - Status Banners: New global loading and error indicators.
  • - Message Interactions: Long-press context menu and onboarding swipe hints.
  • - Rich Content: Support for lists and checkboxes in messages.
  • - UI Refinement: Redesigned floating input bar and image attachment grid.
  • - Stability: Improved data wipe operations and message list auto-scrolling.
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SHA-256 3206c1918d1b34fb461031bd1ff0ac911153f040a830cd113d9f9e93fb596800

v0.3.2
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Jun 5, 2026 · 5 MB · Android API 2335 · code 32

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - Dedicated Changelog screen to track app updates.
  • - New "Lock on screen off" setting and customizable lock timeouts.
  • - Biometric verification for sensitive actions (exports, security settings).
  • - App usage heatmap and activity streaks in Statistics.
  • - Multi-image selection, caption support, and SVG support.
  • - Staggered image grid and immersive mode for media preview.
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SHA-256 20c5a6e2f7ab289065c1026204b87efc02670d073fce2782e703da5be0463cfe

v0.2.5
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May 24, 2026 · 4.8 MB · Android API 2335 · code 25

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - Support for attaching images from gallery or capturing directly via a new full-screen camera with flash and lens switching.
  • - Ability to pin important messages with a dedicated pinning bar for quick navigation.
  • - New management screen for creating and tracking message-based reminders.
  • - Support for clickable hashtags and filtering messages by tags.
  • - Enhanced statistics screen with media counts and dynamic pie chart slices.
  • - Added expressive scale animations to the send button and smooth tran
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SHA-256 9b3c2299528b16565ab30ef7b0a19496b0f54b73b1254605d8a66fa3158bb98c

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityVery likely to run

92%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
+0.2 MB
Added permissions
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Removed permissions
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

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

Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.

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How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 0.3.2 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Backtalk 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.

Why we list sources instead of hosting everything

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We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.

App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Productivity
Android
6.0+
Architectures
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Version
0.3.8 (code 38)
Size
5.2 MB
Updated
Jul 5, 2026
Package name
off.kys.backtalk

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Fingerprint on record
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SHA-256 Hash

3206c1918d1b34fb461031bd1ff0ac911153f040a830cd113d9f9e93fb596800

Signing certificate

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Permissions Required

INTERNET
VIBRATE
USE_BIOMETRIC
RECORD_AUDIO
CAMERA
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
USE_FINGERPRINT
WAKE_LOCK
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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