Chromium 147.0.7727.56 for Android 10 and up (arm64). Install from Google Play Early Access, or sideload the APK if you prefer a direct package. Adblock Plus with updatable filter lists, the shared trusted-sites allowlist, and no Google telemetry. Package: org.snipesearch.snipebrowser.
Desktop Snipe ships Chromium 140. Android Snipe ships Chromium 147.0.7727.56 and requires Android 10 or later (arm64). Treat them as separate products for updates — do not expect the desktop release number to match the APK.
Snipe for Android is available as an open Early Access listing on Google Play. You no longer need to sideload unless you want to. Play installs receive updates through Play; the APK path does not auto-update the app binary.
If you install from the APK, Snipe does not check for package updates automatically. Check the new-tab footer or Settings → About, or switch to the Play listing. Filter lists for Adblock Plus still update automatically — see the adblocking policy.
Desktop builds compile uBlock Origin into the core. Android uses Adblock Plus (Settings → Adblock Plus settings), with EasyList and other lists hosted via cromite.org mirrors, plus the shared trusted-sites allowlist. A separate Legacy Adblock settings entry also appears in Settings.
On first open, Snipe explains automatic ad-block filter updates and that app updates are your responsibility. Then you pick a default search engine: SnipeSearch, Google, or Microsoft Bing.
Needs Android 10 or later on a 64-bit ARM device. Prefer Google Play Early Access for the simplest install and Play-managed updates. Use the APK if you cannot join Early Access or want a direct package.
Open the listing on Google Play, join Early Access / open testing if Play asks, then Install. Updates arrive through Play afterward.
Get on Google Playhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.snipesearch.snipebrowser
Package file: arm64_SnipeBrowser.apk (~176 MB). Fetch it from Archive.org on your phone (or transfer it from a PC).
https://archive.org/download/arm64_SnipeBrowser/arm64_SnipeBrowser.apk
Open the downloaded APK. If Android blocks it, enable “Install unknown apps” / “Allow from this source” for your browser or Files app, then try again.
Tap Install on the system dialog. Wait for “Installing…” to finish. On some OEMs (e.g. MIUI) a security scan follows — Snipe should report no risks, then tap Open.
Read the Welcome screen (ad-block filter updates vs app updates), tap Continue, choose your search engine, and tap Set as default. The new tab opens at chrome://snipe-newtab.
Open the ⋮ menu → Settings → Adblock Plus settings. Adblock Plus is on by default. Manage filter lists, allowlist entries, and “Check for updates now” there. Policy details: /adblocking.
Built-in ABP with EasyList and more — not uBlock Origin.
Same trusted-sites list as desktop. Editable in ABP settings.
Ad-block lists refresh automatically. Play updates the app; the APK path does not.
Default search option on first run — Google and Bing available.
Ahead of the desktop 140 track — arm64 APK only for now.
Enable Extensions under Developer options — requires relaunch.
Android fonts fingerprinting mitigation on by default in developer options.
De-Googled Chromium — no Play Services dependency for browsing.
Play or sideload install, first-run policy screens, the new-tab ecosystem, Adblock Plus settings, and browser check confirming 147.0.7727.56 on android / arm64.
Android 10 and up · arm64 · Google Play Early Access or sideload APK. Desktop users stay on the Chromium 140 builds. If you would like to try SnipeOffice, it is available as a separate download.
Install from the Early Access listing. Play handles updates. Same package: org.snipesearch.snipebrowser.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.snipesearch.snipebrowser
Download arm64_SnipeBrowser.apk, then follow the sideload steps above.
https://archive.org/download/arm64_SnipeBrowser/arm64_SnipeBrowser.apk
arm64_SnipeBrowser.apk · ~176 MB · Archive.orgNo. Snipe for Android is on Google Play as Early Access. Prefer that path for install and updates. The APK remains available if you cannot use Play or want a direct package.
Export them as a CSV from Google Password Manager or Brave, then import that file into Snipe’s local Password Manager (open chrome://password-manager/settings and use Import passwords). Full walkthrough with screenshots: Import Google / Brave passwords into Snipe.