Version 1.7.4
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- Sep 05, 2026
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- 19.68 MB · XAPK
- Android
- Android 8.0+
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- Archived build
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- 19.68 MB
- File type
- XAPK
- Requirement
- Android 8.0+
- Uploaded on
- Sep 05, 2026
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- Uploaded on
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- Android
- Android 8.0+
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Current latest: bitchat 1.7.4
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bitchat 1.7.4 archive notes
bitchat 1.7.4 is a peer-to-peer messaging release for nearby conversations when internet access is unavailable or overloaded. Its Bluetooth mesh can discover participating phones and relay messages across hops, while channels organize local group discussion and private chats keep one-to-one exchanges separate. Location-based channels and the app's internet transport extend the model when a network path exists; privacy controls include channel passwords, message retention, and emergency wipe. The Android package is an XAPK with base and configuration splits and requires Android 8.0 or newer. Nearby messaging depends on Bluetooth and related Android access, and a sideloaded install may open a Google Play handoff before chat becomes available.
Hop-based local messaging
Bluetooth mesh lets participating phones discover nearby peers and relay messages across multiple hops. That gives small groups a local conversation path when cellular data or Wi-Fi is unavailable, provided enough nearby devices are participating.
Channels for nearby groups
Named channels, location-based rooms, and password controls help separate an event discussion from one-to-one messages. IRC-style commands make joining, listing, and managing channels practical for recurring local use.
Privacy-minded controls
Private chats, encryption, message clearing, retention choices, and emergency wipe give users several ways to manage conversation exposure. These controls support privacy-conscious use while the project's security warning remains important for sensitive decisions.
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com.bitchat.droid
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497f0685ac18ef13f14b053acb3b9bf507d9dea0a4e080a4236d1d21d6c74696
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Android test device · Installed; Google Play handoff shown
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What changed in bitchat 1.7.4?▾
The 1.7.4 release notes list one change: foreground service start eligibility was fixed. The note does not describe a new chat mode, transport, channel feature, or interface change, so the archive page should not imply any broader feature update. Users should still check the package name, version code, and file hashes when comparing this XAPK with another bitchat download.
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