> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/uazo/cromite/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Download and install Cromite on Android, Windows, and Linux

Cromite is available for Android (arm64-v8a, arm32-v7a, and x86\_64), Windows x64, and Linux x64. All platforms support Android 10 and above.

## Quick Download

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Android" icon="android" href="/platform-guides/android">
    Download APK for ARM64, ARM32, or x86\_64 devices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Windows" icon="windows" href="/platform-guides/windows">
    Install with enhanced security on Windows x64
  </Card>

  <Card title="Linux" icon="linux" href="/platform-guides/linux">
    Deploy on Linux with AppArmor support
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Download Links

All releases are available on GitHub. Choose your platform:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Android">
    ### Browser APK Files

    Download the appropriate APK for your device architecture:

    * **ARM64** (most modern devices): [arm64\_ChromePublic.apk](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/arm64_ChromePublic.apk)
    * **ARM32** (older devices): [arm\_ChromePublic.apk](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/arm_ChromePublic.apk)
    * **x86\_64** (Intel/AMD devices): [x64\_ChromePublic.apk](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/x64_ChromePublic.apk)

    ### SystemWebView

    Advanced users can also install Cromite as a SystemWebView replacement:

    * [arm64\_SystemWebView.apk](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/arm64_SystemWebView.apk)
    * [x64\_SystemWebView.apk](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/x64_SystemWebView.apk)

    <Note>
      SystemWebView files are created by an additional build process and may not be immediately available after a new release.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows">
    ### Windows Package

    * **Windows x64**: [chrome-win.zip](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/chrome-win.zip)

    ### Auto-Update Tool

    * [updateurl.txt](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/updateurl.txt) (for chrlauncher)

    <Tip>
      Windows users should set up automatic updates using chrlauncher for the best experience.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    ### Linux Package

    * **Linux x64**: [chrome-lin64.tar.gz](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases/latest/download/chrome-lin64.tar.gz)

    <Warning>
      Ubuntu 24.04 and its derivatives require additional AppArmor configuration. See the [Linux installation guide](/platform-guides/linux) for details.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Installation Methods

### F-Droid Repository (Android)

For automatic updates on Android without Google Play, add Cromite's official F-Droid repository:

**Repository URL:**

```text theme={null}
https://www.cromite.org/fdroid/repo/?fingerprint=49F37E74DEE483DCA2B991334FB5A0200787430D0B5F9A783DD5F13695E9517B
```

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open F-Droid">
    Launch the F-Droid app on your Android device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Repository">
    Navigate to Settings → Repositories → Add Repository (+ icon).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste Repository URL">
    Paste the Cromite repository URL including the fingerprint parameter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update and Install">
    Update the repository list and search for Cromite to install.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Built-in Auto-Update (Android)

Cromite includes a built-in auto-update feature that checks for new releases every 3 days.

<Note>
  Auto-update is enabled by default since version 94.0.4606.109. You'll be asked whether to activate it during first startup.
</Note>

The updater:

* Checks [GitHub releases](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases) every 3 days
* Notifies you when updates are available
* Allows in-app installation of new versions
* Uses no cookies (subject to [GitHub Privacy Statement](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-privacy-statement))

You can enable or disable this feature in **Settings → About Cromite**.

## Platform-Specific Guides

Choose your platform for detailed installation instructions:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Android Setup" icon="mobile" href="/platform-guides/android">
    APK installation, F-Droid setup, permissions, and SystemWebView configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Windows Setup" icon="desktop" href="/platform-guides/windows">
    Network sandbox, RendererAppContainer, and automatic updates with chrlauncher
  </Card>

  <Card title="Linux Setup" icon="server" href="/platform-guides/linux">
    Ubuntu 24.04 AppArmor configuration and namespace restrictions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Release Page" icon="github" href="https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases">
    View all releases and additional build artifacts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Verification

<Warning>
  Always download Cromite from official sources:

  * GitHub releases: [https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/releases)
  * Official F-Droid repository: [https://www.cromite.org/fdroid/repo](https://www.cromite.org/fdroid/repo)
  * Official website: [https://www.cromite.org](https://www.cromite.org)
</Warning>

## Additional Files

Each release includes additional files for developers and advanced users:

* **Debugging symbols**: `arm64_symbols.zip`
* **ProGuard mapping files**: `*.apk.mapping` (for Java stacktrace deobfuscation)
* **Build analysis**: `arm64_ninja_log_trace.html`
* **Vanilla Chromium**: For testing and comparison purposes

## Need Help?

If you encounter issues during installation:

1. Check the [FAQ](/reference/faq) for common problems
2. Review platform-specific guides for detailed troubleshooting
3. Visit [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/discussions) for community support
4. Report bugs using the [issue tracker](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/issues)

<Note>
  GitHub does not display issue templates on mobile devices. Please use a desktop browser when submitting issues.
</Note>