Exchange free software apps locally, device-to-device, even without internet!
About this app
F-Droid Nearby is a simple app for exchanging free software apps locally, device-to-device, even when internet is not available or too expensive. It is compatible with the built-in Nearby feature of the F-Droid client app.
This is an early alpha version! It might work really badly.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, by F-Droid.
What's New in v0.1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Added "Enable Timeout" preference to let it run forever.
- * Included translations in many languages.
- * Improved navigation.
- * Fixed crashes.
Version history
Sep 22, 2021 · 7 MB · Android API 23–29 · code 2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Added "Enable Timeout" preference to let it run forever.
- * Included translations in many languages.
- * Improved navigation.
- * Fixed crashes.
SHA-256 e559520c5cb4d3cf92a5c729b4166b805ce06f960439c85c231bf6056b079836
Jul 12, 2021 · 6.6 MB · Android API 23–29 · code 1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 b1a4b66223520f1f69f03bb1e5a9e3f9a4f19c7a5e0df5029ce955ad79c1db06
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, 0.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall F-Droid Nearby 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
The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of F-Droid Nearby, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.
Get F-Droid Nearby
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Other sources
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
e559520c5cb4d3cf92a5c729b4166b805ce06f960439c85c231bf6056b079836
Signing certificate
2ce2d4edd22a664c7ac95814fcdbe7347973873130f62efb143a570dd47c5bfe
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