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FairEmail, privacy aware email

Communication • Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV • ⭐ 4.80 • 1,000,000+

Version 1.2312 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 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
ℹ️ Review	Find Accounts On The Device find accounts on the device	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	Read Your Contacts read your contacts	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	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	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	View Network Connections view network connections	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	Full Network Access full network access	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	Run At Startup run at startup	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	Use Accounts On The Device use accounts on the device	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	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	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.

About FairEmail, privacy aware email

FairEmail is easy to set up and works with virtually all email providers, including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo! FairEmail might be for you if you value your privacy. FairEmail is simple to use, but if you are looking for a very simple email app, FairEmail might not be the right choice. FairEmail is an email client only, so you need to bring your own email address. FairEmail is not a calendar/contact/task/note manager and cannot make you coffee. FairEmail does not support non-standard protocols, like Microsoft Exchange Web Services and Microsoft ActiveSync. Almost all features are free to use, but to maintain and support the app in the long term, not every feature can be for free. See below for a list of pro features. A lot of effort has gone into this mail app, which was developed to help you protect your privacy. If you have a question or problem, there is always support at [email protected]. Main features * Fully featured * 100% open source * Privacy oriented * Unlimited accounts * Unlimited email addresses * Unified inbox (optionally accounts or folders) * Conversation threading * Two way synchronization * Push notifications * Offline storage and operations * Common text style options (size, color, lists, etc.) * Battery friendly * Low data usage * Small (<30 MB) * Material design (including dark/black theme) * Maintained and supported This app is deliberately minimalistic by design, so you can concentrate on reading and writing messages. This app starts a foreground service with a low-priority status bar notification to make sure you'll never miss new emails. Privacy features * Encryption/decryption supported (OpenPGP, S/MIME) * Reformat messages to prevent phishing * Confirm showing images to prevent tracking * Confirm opening links to prevent tracking and phishing * Attempt to recognize and disable tracking images * Warning if messages could not be authenticated Simple * Quick setup * Easy navigation * No bells and whistles * No distracting "eye candy" Secure * No data storage on third-party servers * Using open standards (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, OpenPGP, S/MIME, etc.) * Safe message view (styling, scripting and unsafe HTML removed) * Confirm opening links, images and attachments * No special permissions required * No advertisements * No analytics and no tracking (error reporting via Bugsnag is opt-in) * Optional Android backup * No Firebase Cloud Messaging * FairEmail is an original work, not a fork or a clone Efficient * Fast and lightweight * IMAP IDLE (push messages) supported * Built with latest development tools and libraries Pro features All pro features are convenience or advanced features. * Account/identity/folder colors/avatars * Colored stars * Notification settings (sounds) per account/folder/sender (requires Android 8 Oreo) * Configurable notification actions * Snooze messages * Send messages after selected time * Synchronization scheduling * Reply templates * Accept/decline calendar invitations * Add message to calendar *…

What FairEmail, privacy aware email Is Used For

FairEmail is an email client for Android phones, based on the metadata, and it appears to be meant for people who want to read and send email while keeping more control over privacy and message handling. It works with common mail providers and supports multiple accounts, so it may be useful for users who manage personal and work inboxes from one app. Because it is an email client only, it is meant to connect to an existing email address rather than provide a new mail service.

The app’s features suggest common use cases such as checking a unified inbox, replying to conversations, organizing messages, and storing mail for offline access. The permission set also fits a mail app that syncs accounts, reads contacts for addressing, and runs at startup to help deliver notifications. Based on the metadata, it may also appeal to users who want extra controls around images, links, and message formatting to reduce tracking or phishing risks when viewing email. It is described as minimalistic, so it may suit people who prefer a focused email experience rather than a broad productivity suite.

Common uses

Check and send email from one Android phone app
Manage multiple email accounts in a unified inbox
Read messages offline and sync them later
Use privacy-focused controls for images and links
Handle common mail providers through standard email protocols
Receive new mail notifications with background startup support
View and reply to conversations in a streamlined interface

Best for:

privacy-minded users multi-account email everyday email use phone app focused inbox

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App Details

Package:
eu.faircode.email

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV

Version:
1.2312

Updated:
Feb 19, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: eu.faircode.email
Age rating: Everyone

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