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Proton Mail: Encrypted Email

Communication Proton AG ⭐ 4.30 10,000,000+

A trusted email app that uses end-to-end encryption and offers advanced security

Version 7.8.0 97.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 13 permissions requested View details

This app requests 13 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Use Biometric android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Use Fingerprint android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Ch Protonmail Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission ch.protonmail.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Proton Mail: Encrypted Email

Proton Mail's all-new encrypted email app protects your communications and has everything you need to easily manage your inbox. The Wall Street Journal says: “Proton Mail offers encrypted email, which makes it virtually impossible for anyone to read it except the sender and the recipient.” With the all-new Proton Mail app, you can: • Create a @proton.me or @protonmail.com email address • Send and receive encrypted emails and attachments with ease • Switch between multiple Proton Mail accounts • Keep your inbox tidy and clean with folders, labels and simple swipe-gestures • Receive new email notifications • Send Password-protected Emails to anyone • Enjoy your inbox in dark mode Why use Proton Mail? • Proton Mail is free — We believe everyone deserves privacy. Upgrade to a paid plan to get more done and support our mission. • Easy to use — Our all-new app has been redesigned to make it easier to read, organize, and write your emails. • Your inbox is yours — We don’t spy on your communications to show you targeted ads. Your inbox, your rules. • Rigorous encryption — Your inbox is secured on all your devices. No one can read your emails but you. Proton is privacy, guaranteed by end-to-end and zero-access encryption. • Unmatched protection — We offer strong phishing, spam, and spying/tracking protection. Industry Leading Security Features Messages are stored on Proton Mail servers using end-to-end encryption at all times and are transmitted securely between Proton servers and user devices. This largely eliminates the risk of message interception. Zero Access to Your Email Content Proton Mail's zero access architecture means that your data is encrypted in a way that makes it inaccessible to us. Data is encrypted on the client side using an encryption key that Proton does not have access to. This means we don't have the technical ability to decrypt your messages. Open-Source Cryptography Proton Mail's open-source software has been thoroughly vetted by security experts from around the world to ensure the highest levels of protection. Proton Mail only uses secure implementations of AES, RSA, along with OpenPGP, while all of the cryptographic libraries used are open source. By using open-source libraries, Proton Mail can guarantee that the encryption algorithms used do not have clandestinely built-in back doors. Proton Easy Switch Migrate from Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud Mail or AOL to Proton Mail in just a few taps. Your messages, calendars and contacts are transferred automatically, so you’re up‑and‑running in moments—without any manual exporting or importing. Gmail Auto‑forwarding Enable auto‑forwarding from any number of Gmail accounts and funnel all the emails that matter into your Proton Mail inbox. Preserve Gmail’s convenience while adding an extra layer of privacy protection. Proton Mail in the press: “Proton Mail is an email system which uses end-to-end encryption, making it impossible for outside parties to monitor.” Forbes “A new email…

What Proton Mail: Encrypted Email Is Used For

Proton Mail: Encrypted Email is a phone-based email app for sending, receiving, and organizing messages with a focus on encrypted communication. Based on the metadata, it appears intended for people who want a standard inbox experience while using privacy-oriented features such as end-to-end encryption, password-protected emails, and account protection options like biometric or fingerprint sign-in.

The app may be used as a primary email client for a Proton Mail address, or for managing multiple Proton Mail accounts from one device. Common use cases include reading messages, writing replies, organizing mail with folders and labels, and getting notifications when new mail arrives. The storage permissions suggest it can also work with attachments, while network and push notification permissions support normal online email use and message alerts. Since it is categorized as Communication, it fits the everyday email workflow on Android phones rather than a specialized desktop-style tool.

Common uses

  • Send and receive encrypted email messages
  • Manage one or more Proton Mail accounts
  • Organize inboxes with folders and labels
  • Use password-protected emails for extra control
  • Open and send attachments from the phone app
  • Receive new mail notifications on Android
  • Use biometric or fingerprint sign-in when available
Best for:
privacy-focused email phone email app secure messaging inbox management multi-account email

App Details

Package:
ch.protonmail.android
Category:
Communication
Developer:
Proton AG
Version:
7.8.0
Updated:
Mar 26, 2026
Min Android:
10
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: ch.protonmail.android
  • Age rating: Everyone

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