RABEX Browser changelog

Changelog

Every update.

A plain-language history of RABEX Browser for Android: what each release changed, how it works, and what is still being tested. RABEX is a public beta, so every entry says what has and has not been checked on a real phone.

1. v1.0.361-beta · Latest · 2026-10-22

   Four reported fixes and screenshot policy, host-checked only

   A public beta build with builder-reported corrections to Files grid batch selection, the equalizer row, popup WebView, media notifications, and a narrower screenshot policy.

   Changes

   Builder reports four reported corrections sharing one source across owner and public flavors: Files grid batch selection, equalizer row selection, a fresh popup WebView, and the media-notification path now starting the existing media service from active foreground playback, retaining the same engine and session through Home and reclaim. Builder reports: normal app screens are now capturable for screenshots, while explicit private and sensitive surfaces keep their secure flags; private playback does not create a session or notification target; no forced channel enable or permission-cause claim is made.

   License and source

   Distributed under GNU GPL v3 or later (FFmpeg 6.1.2 under LGPL2.1-or-later). The corresponding source is published next to the APK download on rabex.in.

   Known limitations

   Builder reports: checks for this candidate are host-side only; there is no Android device end-to-end acquisition, crash runtime, OEM notification delivery, hardware screenshot behavior, or download/save/Open verification, and host checks are not a runtime success claim. Not a full normal-feature parity closeout: owner-only backup/import/export, devices, sync and plugins remain pending scope review. The observed video is consistent with the prewarmed popup history invariant; the exact original Java exception was not recovered. Limitations listed for earlier builds may still apply; they have not been re-verified for this build. Install from this site is manual for this build.

2. v1.0.359-beta · 2026-10-22

   Public build, not phone-tested

   A new public beta build with builder-reported changes to download handling and a cleaned public flavor.

   Changes

   Builder reports: finite metadata/byte selection contracts replace the arbitrary 1800-second limit; the isolated metadata service and guarded format processing are retained. The public flavor hides owner/developer/test tools; all ordinary features, approved contact and Instagram/Follow are retained, with no theme, layout or resource change.

   License and source

   Distributed under GNU GPL v3 or later (FFmpeg 6.1.2 under LGPL2.1-or-later). The corresponding source is published next to the APK download on rabex.in.

   Known limitations

   Builder reports: this candidate has no Android device end-to-end acquisition, same-page preview, download/save or Open verification; host compilation and package checks are not a runtime success claim. Limitations listed for earlier builds may still apply; they have not been re-verified for this build. Install from this site is manual for this build.

   Good to know

   This exact public APK has not been installed or run on a device in this release review. Host compilation and package checks are not device acceptance.

3. v1.0.349-beta · 2026-10-20

   Public build, not phone-tested

   A new public beta build. A list of individual changes has not been published for this build.

   Changes

   Not listed. This entry does not claim any new feature or fix.

   Known limitations

   Limitations listed for earlier builds may still apply; they have not been re-verified for this build. Install from this site is manual for this build.

   Good to know

   This exact public APK has not been installed or run on a device in this release review, and popups were not tested. Only static file checks were done; they are not device acceptance.

4. v1.0.336-beta · 2026-10-18

   Signed public build, not phone-tested

   A new public beta build with a few builder-reported interface changes.

   Changes

   Builder reports: the What's New list in the app was cleaned up, a Settings stability fix is included, and the (i) and X buttons were removed from the Settings/About header.

   Known limitations

   Limitations listed for 1.0.284-beta may still apply; they have not been re-verified for this build.

   Good to know

   This exact public APK has not been installed or run on a device in this release review. Source and binary checks are not device acceptance.

5. v1.0.319-beta · 2026-10-17

   Signed public build, not phone-tested

   A new public beta build. A list of individual changes has not been published for this build.

   Changes

   Not listed. This entry does not claim any new feature or fix.

   Known limitations

   Limitations listed for 1.0.284-beta may still apply; they have not been re-verified for this build.

   Good to know

   This exact public APK has not been installed or run on a device in this release review. Source and binary checks are not device acceptance.

6. v1.0.284-beta · 2026-10-15

   Media player changes, with beta limitations

   A new public beta with player layout changes and internal fixes. Some browsing and interface issues remain.

   Changes

   Media player Listen layout refresh, scrolling track titles, Favorite beside Speed/Equalizer, and History sheet changes. Mini-player scrolling track title and internal fixes. Builder reports that personal contact strings were removed, in-app Feedback shows a notice without sending, social links are not shown, and owner/developer tools are hidden.

   Known limitations

   Google result taps can fail on some result layouts. Some pages may use a desktop layout; Page options > Desktop site can be toggled. Scrolling can stutter on some pages. Video Downloader: YouTube/Instagram source tiles are marked Coming Soon; floating-button behavior still needs work. Some screens still use image headers; conversion to native headers is in progress. System-rendered dialog titles remain in Downloads manager, Command Center, Passwords, beta-update, crash-restore, basic video-player error and confirmation dialogs. The floating download button keeps a flat drawn background. Private-mode protections, lifecycle behavior and clipboard-history exclusion have not been verified on a device for this public APK. The legacy Speed Test tool is not fully verified.

   Good to know

   This exact public APK has not been installed or run on a device in this release review. Source/binary checks are not device acceptance.

7. v1.0.237-beta · 2026-10-12

   A calmer, more consistent interface

   This release polishes the everyday feel of RABEX, mainly the music player controls and navigation. It also includes everything from 1.0.236, which came out earlier the same day.

   Softer popups everywhere

   Popup panels across the app now appear with a soft fade, so menus and dialogs feel like part of the same design instead of snapping onto the screen.

   Equalizer and Sleep Timer in the 3-dot menu

   The Equalizer and the Sleep Timer now sit in the 3-dot menu, so the playback tools you reach for are in one place.

   Quick Next and Quick Last for the queue

   Pick a track and send it to play next, or to the end of the queue, without rebuilding the whole queue.

   Back button that goes back one step

   Back now returns you one page at a time. Before, it could jump straight to the home screen and skip the pages in between.

   Clearer folders

   Folders use new file-style icons that are easier to recognise at a glance.

   Fewer crashes, better colours

   We also fixed crashes and colour problems found while testing.

   Why there are two version numbers

   1.0.237 has the same app content as 1.0.236. Only the version number changed, so phones that installed 1.0.236 see this as an update.

   Good to know

   This is still a beta. Phone testing by the developer is pending, so this release has not been fully tested on a real device yet.

8. v1.0.228-beta · 2026-10-11 (includes 1.0.227)

   Search inside Settings, and update notices on your terms

   Two changes that make everyday use easier: finding a setting faster, and deciding when to hear about an update.

   Settings search

   Tap the search bar inside Settings and a compact search page opens in the app theme. Voice search brings you back to it. Your main Settings screen is unchanged. The search page is an extra popup, not a replacement.

   A refreshed music player

   The music player has a refreshed look.

   Update notices you can postpone

   You can choose Later on the update notice and see it again afterwards. A saved copy of the release details is used for that later notice only while it is no more than 12 hours old. If you choose Later or dismiss the notice, the app asks for that saved copy to be removed. Turning off update checks clears it the next time the checker runs.

   Good to know

   Beta build. Device testing continues after release.

9. v1.0.225-beta · 2026-10-11

   A startup fix

   A small, targeted release.

   Startup with no open tab

   We fixed a startup problem that could happen when the browser had no current tab open. Same package and signing key, so updating keeps your settings and data. Nothing is reset or migrated.

   Good to know

   Basic browsing, closing and reopening, and clean-install checks are not verified yet. The installer handoff problem and the timing of automatic update notices are not fixed in this build. Android still asks for your consent to install. Nothing installs silently.

10. v1.0.224-beta · 2026-10-11

    Smarter downloads, speed tools and clearer private mode

    The largest feature release so far. A startup crash was reported for this version and is addressed in 1.0.225.

    Download names that make sense

    Downloads now take their filename and type from the server response and a bounded check of the file's final bytes, when the old generic name is compatible. If the type is unknown we do not guess. Completed old .bin files are not renamed automatically.

    Speed & Data

    A manually started download test gives a sustained speed estimate using Cloudflare, and readable counters show how much data the app has used. The test has no fixed data cap and can use hundreds of MB, so mobile data charges may apply.

    Clearer private mode

    The private-mode indicator and status are clearer, and Private Space now has an explanation of what it does.

    More player and search tools

    Newer player controls (without extra codecs) and local Settings Search and History helpers are included. FFmpeg codecs are not included.

    Optional update checks

    While the app is open, it can check for new release details, normally at most once every 12 hours, and offer Update or Later. Downloading and installing always stay manual.

    Limited crash records

    Crash records stay on your phone: at most five records, 4 KiB each and 16 KiB in total, pruned after 30 days at startup or the next write. They are left out of owner backups and restore.

    Good to know

    Install and upgrade, native screens, file naming, player playback, permissions, Play Protect behaviour and network resume were not verified on a real device. The speed test targets about 9 seconds but is not a strict time or byte limit, and Cloudflare receives the connecting IP and the test requests. Crash retention depends on the clock and the next startup or write, and no secure erasure is promised. Not implemented: whole-device VPN, FFmpeg codecs, OCR, a RABEX-owned passkey system and full cloud sync.

11. v1.0.207-beta · 2026-10-09 (includes 1.0.204 to 1.0.206)

    A new look, in-app updates and stronger privacy controls

    Three releases over one day: a new visual identity, the first in-app update checker, and several privacy and safety additions.

    A new RABEX look

    New RABEX branding on the home screen, splash, About, URL bar and lock and PIN screens. The launcher has a new navy icon with adaptive and monochrome versions, and logos get a brighter glossy sheen that stays still when animations are reduced or off. Home has the curved wordmark, and search and speed-dial spacing is tighter.

    Check for updates inside the app

    Check for beta updates contacts rabex.in only when you tap Check. Nothing downloads or installs on its own. Update files are stored privately, and if a download is paused or interrupted the saved bytes are kept so it can resume. Before installing, the app checks the file's size, SHA-256 and compatibility, then opens Android's install prompt. Your installed app is not uninstalled. You can discard a saved update, after confirming.

    Separate Incognito storage

    Incognito tabs use a separate WebView profile for cookies and site storage on supported Android System WebView versions.

    Control over typing suggestions

    A new setting controls online typing suggestions in normal tabs. They stay on by default. Turning them off stops new requests, though a query already sent may still finish. Incognito suggestions stay off.

    Safer backups and reports

    Preference backups leave out the app-lock and Private Space PIN verifiers, and restoring a backup keeps your existing PIN. Report attachments use temporary private cache rather than the public gallery where reporting is enabled.

    Vault password generator

    In the unlocked vault editor you can generate a random 20-character password and see a local strength hint and a count of reused logins. This does not change passwords on sites and does not check for breaches. Passkeys and portable encrypted backup are not included.

    Connection safety labels

    The current tab shows certificate and redirect evidence and URL signals with explained labels: SAFE, CAUTION, DANGEROUS or UNKNOWN. SAFE means basic HTTPS evidence only. It is not a reputation or malware verdict.

    Browser shortcuts

    You can rename entries in the app list and request launcher shortcuts. These are browser shortcuts, not native web apps. Capturing a shortcut from a private tab is blocked.

    Good to know

    None of this has been verified on a real Android device yet. Private-session isolation was checked in source only, older WebView versions may not support it (Incognito pages are blocked there), and cleanup can finish later. There is no anonymity or instant disk-wipe guarantee. The password tools, connection labels and shortcuts have not had an independent code audit. Installing and resuming a newer update still needs a real-device test. In-app feedback is not set up in this beta.

12. v1.0.190-beta · 2026-10-08 (includes 1.0.188)

    Site settings redesign and a better Desktop site

    1.0.188 was the first public beta build. 1.0.190 followed with two improvements.

    Site settings, redesigned

    Site settings has a new header, grouped controls, icons and switches. All existing actions are kept.

    Desktop site

    Desktop site now asks websites for a 980 px wide layout and sends supported desktop browser hints. Turning it off restores the mobile layout.

    Good to know

    Results vary by site and Android WebView version, and some sites ignore the request. Not yet checked on a real device, so expect rough edges. Feedback is unavailable in these builds.

13. v1.0.153 and earlier

    Earlier builds

    Before the public beta, with limited notes.

    1.0.149

    Video view modes (List, Grid, Compact) with your choice saved. Downloads gain a Total Speed strip and compact progress rows. New focus style on the search field and a fix for the video back button.

    1.0.150

    Page options (Desktop site, Read aloud, Auto-scroll) show ON or OFF. New incognito hat-and-glasses icon across controls.

    1.0.153

    No release notes were published for this version.

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