Show HN: Helium Browser for Android with extensions support, based on Vanadium
6 months ago
- #Privacy
- #Chromium
- #Android
- Helium Browser for Android is a Chromium-based browser with extension support, derived from Helium and Vanadium.
- To install extensions, enable Desktop site in Chrome Web Store and add extensions as you would on desktop Chrome.
- Debug URLs like chrome://chrome-urls and chrome://flags are accessible for advanced settings and experiments.
- WebRTC IP handling policy can be adjusted in Settings under Privacy and security for compatibility with services like Discord.
- All builds are experimental; GrapheneOS with Vanadium is recommended for enhanced security on Android.
- The browser integrates patches from Helium and Vanadium, with additional patches in development for full feature compatibility.
- Build instructions are provided for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, including CI setup for GitHub Actions.
- Repository secrets are required for CI builds, including keystore.jks and local.properties with key details.
- The project acknowledges contributions from Helium, Vanadium, ungoogled-chromium, and other upstream projects.