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monocles chat 2.3.1 APK download

Version
2.3.1
Released
Nov 9, 2026
Minimum Android
Android 6
Target Android
Android 17
Package
de.monocles.chat

Download

Download 64-bit ARM Most phones from 2017 on 44.9 MB
SHA-256: d42cabfd645856e4713457a4cc82cf58f4862a230cd3dcceeb2c254faacf11e3
Download x86 64-bit Emulators, Chromebooks, PCs 48.1 MB
SHA-256: afc13a355b1de5db3f65faf98fd28682b84d5f227d9fb7f28bd97188bb87e41a
Download x86 32-bit Old emulators and tablets 46.8 MB
SHA-256: 1b82355bb1f860e93192a82af19e5f6527d6b8c43bb2483583c73b7fb0bb677a
Download 32-bit ARM Older or low-end phones 37.1 MB
SHA-256: 10cfe08dbb3f13d4ec04e4e43df683d06f65f2ccd479cd88d124baa1d5cbebd8

This build will not install over a Google Play version of the same app. Uninstall the existing app first (back up your data).

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Screenshots

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What's new

• PQ OMEMO2 (optional), legacy OMEMO stays default
• QR codes carry both OMEMO keys
• Beta: Group calls
• New global search
• Multi-file messages and file captions
• New floating, edge-to-edge design
• Voice messages: background playback, two-tap sending
• Improved stories and blogs
• DNS over TLS setting and DANE fixes
• Fix lost attachments after updating from 2.1.x
• Many security hardening fixes
• Updated translations
• Fixes

Permissions

New permissions compared to the previous version

  • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
All permissions (56)
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BIND_TELECOM_CONNECTION_SERVICE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
  • android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
  • android.permission.READ_PROFILE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
  • android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
  • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
  • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
  • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
  • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
  • de.monocles.chat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
  • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

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