> ## 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.
# Patch List
> Complete list of patches applied to Chromium
Cromite applies **332 patches** to Chromium to enhance privacy, security, and functionality. This page lists all patches organized by category.
For detailed information about each patch, including the full code changes, visit the [Cromite patches directory](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/tree/master/build/patches) on GitHub.
## Build System Patches
* **Do-not-link-with-libatomic.patch** - Compiler has built-in support thus libatomic linking is no more needed
* **Force-use-vpython3-for-all-scripts.patch** - Forces the use of python in the virtual environment
* **bromite-build-utils.patch** - Build utilities for Cromite
* **Add-cromite-flags-support.patch** - Adds SET\_CROMITE\_FEATURE\_ENABLED/DISABLED macros
* **Permit-PGO-for-debug-builds.patch** - Allows PGO optimization for debug builds
* **Fix-chromium-vanilla.patch** - Fixes some crashes in start-up (only chromium vanilla)
* **Final-patch-for-chromium-vanilla.patch** - Final build fixes
## Privacy & Security Patches
* **Remove-EV-certificates.patch** - Let EV certificates appear just like normal certificates
* **Disable-privacy-sandbox.patch** - Permanently removes FLoC support and Privacy Sandbox
* **Disable-fetching-of-all-field-trials.patch** - Disable seed-based field trials
* **Disable-various-metrics.patch** - Disable metrics on all I/O threads
* **Disable-crash-reporting.patch** - Log and crash upload are disabled
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-webRTC-log-uploader.patch** - Disable WebRTC logging uploads
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-untraceable-URLs.patch** - Remove untraceable URL endpoints
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-translate-integration.patch** - Remove translate integration
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-profile-avatar.patch** - Disable profile avatar features
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-intranet-detector.patch** - Disable intranet detection
* **ungoogled-chromium-no-special-hosts-domains.patch** - Remove all code that uses pointers to Google servers
* **ungoogled-chromium-Disable-Network-Time-Tracker.patch** - Never use network time
* **Disable-all-promo-dialogs.patch** - Disable all promotional dialogs
* **Disable-update-scheduler.patch** - Disable automatic update scheduling
* **Internal-firewall.patch** - Introduces a firewall on http calls with selective blocking
* **Remove-binary-blob-integrations.patch** - Remove Play Store binary integrations
* **Remove-SMS-integration.patch** - Remove SMS integration
* **Remove-voice-recognition-integration.patch** - Remove voice recognition
* **Do-not-compile-QR-code-sharing.patch** - Remove QR code sharing feature
* **Disable-conversion-measurement-api.patch** - Disable Conversion Measurement API
* **Disable-idle-detection.patch** - Disable idle detection API
* **Disable-FedCm.patch** - Disable Federated Credential Management
* **Disable-integration-with-Gemini.patch** - Disable Gemini AI integration
* **Disable-Compose-feature.patch** - Disable Compose AI writing feature
* **Disable-Read-Aloud-by-default.patch** - Disable Read Aloud feature
* **Multiple-fingerprinting-mitigations.patch** - Canvas noise, measureText randomization
* **Fonts-fingerprinting-mitigation.patch** - Disables use of non-standard fonts
* **Android-fonts-fingerprinting-mitigation.patch** - Replaces system fonts with predefined set
* **AudioBuffer-AnalyserNode-fp-mitigations.patch** - Truncate base latency precision
* **Battery-API-return-nothing.patch** - Return dummy battery information
* **disable-battery-status-updater.patch** - Disable battery status API
* **Media-fingerprinting-mitigations.patch** - Removes video card capability detection
* **PublicKeyCredential-fingerprinting-mitigations.patch** - Remove Windows Hello detection
* **Keyboard-protection-flag.patch** - Hides user keyboard preference
* **Disable-support-for-pointer-device-id.patch** - Disable pointer device identification
* **Disable-speechSynthesis-getVoices-API.patch** - Disable voice enumeration
* **Remove-support-for-device-memory-and-cpu-recovery.patch** - Hide device capabilities
* **Disable-plugins-enumeration.patch** - Disable plugin detection
* **Prevent-mouse-wheel-fingerprinting-on-Windows.patch** - Normalize mouse wheel behavior
* **High-Resolution-Timing-Mitigation.patch** - Decreases high timer resolution
* **webRTC-do-not-expose-local-IP-addresses.patch** - Prevent WebRTC IP leaks
* **Block-gateway-attacks-via-websockets.patch** - Prevent websocket-based attacks
* **Disable-requests-for-single-word-Omnibar-searches.patch** - No DNS lookups for single words
* **Disable-references-to-fonts.googleapis.com.patch** - Remove Google Fonts connections
* **Never-fetch-popular-sites.patch** - Disable popular sites fetching
* **DoH-improvements.patch** - Enable secure DNS mode by default
* **Replace-DoH-probe-domain-with-RIPE-domain.patch** - Use RIPE for connectivity checks
* **Reduce-HTTP-headers-in-DoH-requests-to-bare-minimum.patch** - Minimize DoH headers
* **dns-send-IPv6-connectivity-probes-to-RIPE-DNS.patch** - Use RIPE for IPv6 probes
* **Add-flag-to-disable-IPv6-probes.patch** - Allow disabling IPv6 connectivity checks
* **Disable-AsyncDNS-by-default.patch** - Disable async DNS for privacy
* **Never-use-HTTP-probes-for-connection-detection.patch** - No HTTP probes
* **Disable-TLS-resumption.patch** - Disable TLS session resumption to prevent tracking
* **Close-Sessions-On-Ip-Change.patch** - Close QUIC connections on IP change
* **Ask-for-restart-on-connection-change.patch** - Warn user on network change
* **Enable-ClientHello-Segmentation.patch** - Segment ClientHello to bypass censorship
* **Disable-remote-altsvc-for-h3-connections.patch** - Disable remote alt-svc
* **Disable-device-bound-session.patch** - Disable DBSC for privacy
* **Remove-detection-of-captive-portals.patch** - Remove captive portal detection
* **Disable-csp-reports.patch** - Disable CSP reporting
## Storage & Partitioning Patches
* **Partitioning-all-cookies-by-top-frame-domain.patch** - Partition cookies by top frame
* **Enable-third-party-storage-partitioning.patch** - Enable storage partitioning
* **Partition-Blink-memory-cache.patch** - Partition Blink's in-memory cache
* **Partition-blobs-by-top-frame-URL.patch** - Partition blob storage
* **Partition-HSTS-cache-by-NAK.patch** - Partition HSTS cache
* **Partition-MediaDeviceId-by-default.patch** - Partition media device IDs
* **Enable-network-isolation-features.patch** - Enable various isolation features
* **Enable-StrictOriginIsolation-and-SitePerProcess.patch** - Enable strict origin isolation
* **Clear-CORS-Preflight-Cache-on-clearing-data.patch** - Clear CORS cache
* **Remove-window-name-on-cross-origin-navigation.patch** - Clear window name on navigation
## User Interface & Customization
* **Restore-classic-new-tab-page.patch** - Restore classic NTP
* **Always-use-new-tab-page-for-default-home-page.patch** - Use NTP as home page
* **Add-option-to-use-home-page-as-NTP.patch** - Allow custom NTP
* **Show-NTP-at-startup.patch** - Show NTP on startup
* **Restore-Simplified-NTP-launch.patch** - Simplified NTP interface
* **Add-exit-menu-item.patch** - Add exit option to menu
* **Remove-help-menu-item.patch** - Remove help menu
* **Add-menu-item-to-view-source.patch** - Add view source menu item
* **Add-menu-item-to-bookmark-all-tabs.patch** - Bookmark all tabs feature
* **Enable-menu-on-reload-button.patch** - Add reload button menu
* **Move-navigation-bar-to-bottom.patch** - Bottom navigation bar option
* **Add-option-to-force-tablet-UI.patch** - Force tablet interface
* **Android-Toolbar-Scroll-Ablation-setting.patch** - Prevent toolbar hiding
* **Enable-darken-websites-checkbox-in-themes.patch** - Dark mode option
* **Cromite-Branding.patch** - Cromite branding
* **Cromite-Branding--improve-settings-ui.patch** - Enhanced settings UI
* **Welcome-screen.patch** - Custom welcome screen
* **Customize-selection-popup.patch** - Customizable text selection menu
* **Enable-snackbar-swipe.patch** - Swipe to dismiss notifications
* **Use-list-mode-for-tab-switcher.patch** - List view for tabs
* **Bubble-Locking-on-UI-DevTools.patch** - UI DevTools improvements
* **Modify-default-preferences.patch** - Privacy-friendly default settings
* **Do-not-store-passwords-by-default.patch** - Passwords not saved by default
* **Disable-NTP-remote-suggestions-by-default.patch** - No remote NTP suggestions
* **Add-option-to-not-persist-tabs-across-sessions.patch** - Don't save tabs
* **Add-option-to-disable-snapshots.patch** - Disable tab screenshots
* **Add-setting-to-clear-data-on-exit.patch** - Clear data on exit
* **Add-setting-to-invert-tap-and-long-tap.patch** - Accessibility option
* **History-number-of-days-privacy-setting.patch** - Configure history retention
* **Move-some-account-settings-back-to-privacy-settings.patch** - Reorganize settings
* **Add-an-always-incognito-mode.patch** - Always use incognito
* **Keep-flag-to-allow-screenshots-in-Incognito-mode.patch** - Allow incognito screenshots
* **Add-custom-tab-intents-privacy-option.patch** - Custom tabs privacy
* **Add-a-proxy-configuration-page.patch** - Built-in proxy settings
* **User-agent-customization.patch** - Customize user agent
* **Client-hints-overrides.patch** - Override client hints
* **Override-Navigator-Language.patch** - Language override
* **Timezone-customization.patch** - Timezone customization
* **Guard-for-user-agent-reduction.patch** - Prevent UA reduction
* **Enable-Do-Not-Track-by-default.patch** - DNT enabled by default
* **Enable-Global-Privacy-Control.patch** - GPC enabled by default
## Content Settings & Site Permissions
* **Content-settings-infrastructure.patch** - Infrastructure for custom site settings
* **Add-lifetime-options-for-permissions.patch** - Temporary permissions
* **Add-autoplay-site-setting.patch** - Control autoplay per site
* **Site-setting-for-images.patch** - Control images per site
* **JIT-site-settings.patch** - Control JavaScript JIT per site
* **Add-webGL-site-setting.patch** - Control WebGL per site
* **Add-webRTC-site-settings.patch** - Control WebRTC per site
* **Show-site-settings-for-cookies-javascript-and-ads.patch** - Enhanced site settings UI
* **Change-popup-site-setting.patch** - Block all popups per site
* **Private-network-access-content-settings.patch** - Control local network access
* **Add-site-engagement-flag.patch** - Disable site engagement tracking
* **Viewport-Protection-flag.patch** - Protect viewport information
* **Add-a-flag-to-disable-GamePad-API.patch** - Disable GamePad API
* **Disallowing-MIDI-permission-by-default.patch** - Block MIDI by default
* **Disable-WebGPU.patch** - Disable WebGPU API
## Browsing Features
* **Allow-playing-audio-in-background.patch** - Background audio playback
* **Add-flag-to-control-video-playback-resume-feature.patch** - Video resume control
* **Disable-BackForwardCache.patch** - Disable BFCache
* **Disable-text-fragments-by-default.patch** - Disable text fragments
* **Enable-share-intent.patch** - Share via Android intents
* **Add-flag-to-disable-external-intent-requests.patch** - Block external app launches
* **Block-Intents-While-Locked.patch** - Security for locked device
* **Disallow-Android-App-Scheme-as-referrer.patch** - Remove app referrers
* **Remove-HTTP-referrals-in-cross-origin-navigation.patch** - Remove cross-origin referrers
* **Remove-auth-header-upon-cross-origin-redirect.patch** - Remove auth on redirects
* **Disable-Sticky-User-Activation-Across-Same-Origin-Navigation.patch** - Reset activation
* **Disable-BackForwardCache.patch** - Disable page caching
* **Disable-offline-pages-in-CCT.patch** - No offline pages in custom tabs
* **Enable-Document-Open-Inheritance-Removal.patch** - Security enhancement
* **Revert-Permit-blocking-of-view-source.patch** - Allow view source
* **Do-not-ignore-download-location-prompt-setting.patch** - Always ask download location
* **prefs-always-prompt-for-download-directory.patch** - Download prompts
* **Add-support-for-writing-URIs.patch** - URI file writing support
* **Restore-BookmarkToolbar-setCurrentFolder.patch** - Bookmark toolbar enhancement
* **Add-bookmark-import-export-actions.patch** - Import/export bookmarks
* **Bookmarks-select-all-menu-entry.patch** - Select all bookmarks
* **Remove-blocklisted-URLs-upon-bookmark-creation.patch** - Clean bookmark URLs
* **Enable-ImprovedBookmarks-by-default.patch** - Enhanced bookmarks UI
## Search & Omnibox
* **Add-search-engine.patch** - Add privacy-respecting search engines
* **Restore-Search-Ready-Omnibox-flag.patch** - Search ready omnibox
* **Add-flag-for-omnibox-autocomplete-filtering.patch** - Filter autocomplete sources
* **Increase-number-of-autocomplete-matches-to-10.patch** - More suggestions
* **Disable-requests-for-single-word-Omnibar-searches.patch** - No single word searches
* **Dictionary-suggestions-for-the-Omnibox.patch** - Dictionary suggestions
* **OpenSearch-miscellaneous.patch** - OpenSearch fixes
* **Disable-Real-Box.patch** - Disable NTP search box
* **Enable-search-engine-settings-desktop-ui.patch** - Desktop search settings
* **Add-Alt-D-hotkey-to-focus-address-bar.patch** - Alt+D hotkey
## AdBlock & Content Filtering
* **Bromite-subresource-adblocker.patch** - Core adblock functionality
* **eyeo-133.0.6943.49-base.patch** - Eyeo AdBlock base
* **eyeo-133.0.6943.49-chrome\_integration.patch** - Chrome integration
* **eyeo-133.0.6943.49-android\_api.patch** - Android API
* **eyeo-133.0.6943.49-android\_settings.patch** - Android settings
* **eyeo-133.0.6943.49-extension\_api.patch** - Extension API
* **Eyeo-Adblock-for-Cromite.patch** - Cromite-specific adblock changes
* **disable-AdsBlockedInfoBar.patch** - Hide ads blocked notifications
## Performance & Stability
* **Switch-to-fstack-protector-strong.patch** - Enhanced stack protection
* **Enable-fwrapv-in-Clang-for-non-UBSan-builds.patch** - Safer integer handling
* **Add-flag-to-configure-maximum-connections-per-host.patch** - Connection limits
* **Use-64-bit-WebView-processes.patch** - 64-bit processes
* **Enable-HighEfficiencyMode-by-default.patch** - Background tab freezing
* **Add-PartialLowEndModeOnMidRangeDevices-flag.patch** - Low-end device mode
* **Revert-flags-remove-num-raster-threads.patch** - Raster threads control
* **Enable-Android-Dynamic-Performance-Framework.patch** - Performance framework
* **enable-ftrivial-auto-var-init-zero.patch** - Variable initialization
* **Disable-Service-and-Shared-workers-on-3P-iframe.patch** - Block 3P workers
* **Immediately-destroy-shared-workers-when-closing-the-page.patch** - Worker cleanup
* **Enable-Socket-Pool-Limit-Randomization.patch** - Socket pool randomization
## Security Enhancements
* **Improve-the-browser-sandbox.patch** - Enhanced sandboxing
* **Enable-StrictOriginIsolation-and-SitePerProcess.patch** - Process isolation
* **Enable-Certificate-Transparency.patch** - Certificate transparency
* **Invalidate-components-public-key.patch** - Prevent component usage
* **Enable-Cert-Management-UI.patch** - Certificate management
* **Add-AllowUserCertificates-flag.patch** - User certificate control
* **Add-IsCleartextPermitted-flag.patch** - Cleartext traffic control
* **Disable-some-signed-exchange-features.patch** - Disable SXG
* **Enable-Certificate-Transparency.patch** - CT enforcement
* **Lock-Profile-Cookie-Database.patch** - Cookie DB protection
* **Disable-devtools-remote-and-custom-protocols.patch** - Secure DevTools
* **Remove-ChromiumNetworkAdapter.patch** - Remove Java network access
* **Warning-message-for-unsupported-hardware-aes.patch** - AES warnings
* **enable-gwp-asan-on-Android.patch** - Memory safety
* **Supporting-Dangling-Ptr-Detection-via-BackupRefPtr.patch** - Pointer safety
* **Log-dangling-attributes-in-some-html-elements.patch** - Security logging
## Extension Support
* **Experimental-support-for-extensions-on-Android.patch** - Android extension support
* **Enable-extension-in-incognito.patch** - Extensions in incognito
* **Chrome-web-store-protection.patch** - Privacy-enhanced extension install
* **Override-the-MV2-deprecation.patch** - Keep Manifest V2 support
* **Allow-building-without-enable\_reporting.patch** - Build without reporting
## Platform-Specific Patches
* **WIN-enable-pdf-plugin.patch** - PDF viewer support
* **WIN-disable-annotate-downloads.patch** - Disable download annotation
* **WIN-Disable-TabHoverCard-images.patch** - Disable tab hover previews
* **WIN-Fix-log-to-file.patch** - Logging fixes
* **WIN-Disable-updater.patch** - Disable auto-updater
* **WIN-Disable-first-run.patch** - Skip first run
* **WIN-Add-some-prefs-to-secure-preferences.patch** - Secure preferences
* **WIN-Disable-search-for-image.patch** - Disable image search
* **Do-not-use-Windows-ClearType-Text-Tuner-setting.patch** - Font rendering
* **Prevent-mouse-wheel-fingerprinting-on-Windows.patch** - Mouse wheel privacy
* **Enable-Cert-Management-UI.patch** - Certificate UI
* **Disable-Web-Bluetooth-by-default-in-desktop-platforms.patch** - Bluetooth control
* **Bromite-package-name.patch** - Cromite package naming
* **Enable-native-Android-autofill.patch** - Native autofill support
* **Logcat-crash-reports-UI.patch** - Crash reporting UI
* **Enable-share-intent.patch** - Share functionality
* **Disable-Android-AppRestrictions.patch** - Remove app restrictions
* **Disable-Android-Tab-Declutter.patch** - Disable tab declutter
* **Enable-platform-aac-audio-and-h264-video.patch** - Native media codecs
* **Android-fonts-fingerprinting-mitigation.patch** - Font privacy
* **Android-Pixel-Perfect-Mode.patch** - Display geometry protection (WIP)
* **Add-cromite-test-support.patch** - Testing support
## Developer Features
* **Add-cromite-test-support.patch** - Test automation support
* **Add-support-for-ISupportHelpAndFeedback.patch** - Feedback support
* **Bubble-Locking-on-UI-DevTools.patch** - UI DevTools enhancements
* **Always-allow-inspect-fallback.patch** - Remote debugging
* **Enables-deactivation-of-the-js-debugger-statement.patch** - Debugger control
* **Experimental-user-scripts-support.patch** - User scripts functionality
* **Add-kill-switch-for-unsupported-clangd-flags.patch** - Build compatibility
* **Add-a-GN-flag-to-disable-trybot-verification.patch** - Build system
## Miscellaneous Features
* **Bromite-auto-updater.patch** - Built-in update checker
* **Enable-component-updater.patch** - Component updates
* **autofill-miscellaneous.patch** - Autofill improvements
* **translate-disable-fetching-of-languages-from-server.patch** - Offline translate
* **profile-resetter-disable-send-settings.patch** - Profile reset privacy
* **Disable-feeds-support-by-default.patch** - Disable news feeds
* **Disable-smart-selection-by-default.patch** - Smart selection control
* **Disable-the-DIAL-repeating-discovery.patch** - Disable DIAL
* **Hardening-against-incognito-mode-detection.patch** - Incognito protection
* **Restore-offline-indicator-v2-flag.patch** - Offline indicator
* **Restore-LastTabStandingTracker.patch** - Last tab tracker
* **Keep-empty-tabs-between-sessions.patch** - Empty tab persistence
* **Restore-adaptive-button-in-top-toolbar-customization.patch** - Adaptive button
* **Add-flag-to-disable-vibration.patch** - Vibration control
* **mime\_util-force-text-x-suse-ymp-to-be-downloaded.patch** - MIME handling
## Temporary & WIP Patches
* **Temp-disable-predictive-back-gesture.patch** - Predictive back gesture fix
* **TEMP-Add-a-log-to-track-strange-behavior.patch** - Debug logging
* **Temp-guard-FileSystemAccessPersistentPermissions.patch** - File system access
* **Never-treat-Proguard-warnings-as-errors.patch** - Build fix
* **Temp-disable-experimental-web-platform-features.patch** - Platform features
* **Block-leakage-of-urls-in-sandbox-iframes.patch** - Sandbox iframe protection (WIP)
* **Fix-chromium-build-bugs.patch** - Build bug fixes
* **Try-to-fix-2082.patch** - Issue fix
* **Temp-use-PREVIEW-for-IDCompositionDevice5.patch** - Windows fix
* **Temp-disable-UseContextSnapshot.patch** - Context snapshot fix
* **Android-Pixel-Perfect-Mode.patch** - Display protection (WIP - contains visual glitches)
* **Allow-the-download-of-clang-for-windows-crossbuild.patch** - Cross-compilation support
## Disabled Features
* **Disable-privacy-sandbox.patch** - FLoC, Topics, Fledge
* **Disable-FedCm.patch** - Federated Credential Management
* **Disable-WebGPU.patch** - WebGPU API
* **Disable-GetInstalledRelatedApps-API.patch** - Related apps API
* **Disable-GSA-by-default.patch** - Google Search App integration
* **Disable-idle-detection.patch** - Idle Detection API
* **Disable-Compression-Dictionary-Transport.patch** - Compression dictionary
* **Disable-DRM-media-origin-IDs-preprovisioning.patch** - DRM provisioning
* **Disable-Device-Attributes-API.patch** - Device attributes
* **Disable-Posture-API.patch** - Device posture
* **Disable-CSSDynamicRangeLimit.patch** - HDR brightness control
* **Disable-prefers-reduced-motion.patch** - Reduced motion query
* **Disable-css-preferred-text-scale.patch** - Font scale query
* **Disable-Viewport-Segments.patch** - Foldable device API
* **Disable-visited-pseudo-class.patch** - :visited CSS selector
* **Disable-CSS-blink-feature-support.patch** - Internal CSS selectors
* **Keep-ComputePressure-disabled.patch** - Compute Pressure API
* **Keep-disabled-CpuPerformance.patch** - CPU Performance API
* **Keep-disabled-FetchLaterAPI.patch** - FetchLater API
* **Keep-disabled-WebViewMediaIntegrityApi.patch** - Media integrity
* **Keep-disabled-cache-sharing-for-pervasive-scripts.patch** - Cache sharing
* **Keep-Side-Panel-Companion-disabled.patch** - Side panel
* **Keep-Manta-Service-Disabled.patch** - Manta service
* **Disable-PrivacyGuide.patch** - Privacy guide
* **Disable-minidump-upload-scheduling.patch** - Crash uploads
***
**Patch Documentation**
For the most up-to-date list of patches and detailed descriptions, see:
* [PATCHES.md](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/blob/master/docs/PATCHES.md) - Detailed patch table
* [Patches directory](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/tree/master/build/patches) - Full patch files