PHApp Overview
FairEmail is a privacy-oriented, open-source email client for Android 5.0+. It is designed for users who prioritize privacy and standard email protocols. The application requires an existing email account, as it functions solely as an email client and does not include calendar, contact, task, or note management features.| Specification | Details |
| Requirements | Android 5.0+ |
| Protocols | IMAP, POP3, SMTP |
| Unsupported | Microsoft Exchange Web Services, Microsoft ActiveSync |
| Storage | Offline storage and operations; no third-party server storage |
| Privacy | No ads, no analytics, no tracking, no Firebase Cloud Messaging |
Core Features
- Account Management: Unlimited accounts and email addresses; unified inbox (optional per account or folder).
- Sync & Notifications: Two-way synchronization, IMAP IDLE (push) support, and foreground service with low-priority status bar notifications.
- Privacy & Security: Support for OpenPGP and S/MIME encryption/decryption; message reformatting to prevent phishing; image and link tracking protection; authentication warnings; safe message view (strips scripts and unsafe HTML).
- Performance: Battery-friendly; low data usage; small footprint (<30 MB).
- Interface: Material design; dark/black theme; minimalistic, text-focused UI.
Pro Features
The following advanced and convenience features are available:- Customization: Account/identity/folder colors and avatars; colored stars.
- Notifications: Per-account/folder/sender notification settings (Android 8+); configurable notification actions.
- Workflow: Snooze messages; send messages at a scheduled time; synchronization scheduling; reply templates.
- Integration: Accept/decline calendar invitations; add messages to calendar; automatically generate vCard attachments.
- Advanced Tools: Filter rules; automatic message classification; search indexing; S/MIME signing/encryption; biometric/PIN authentication; message list widget; export settings.
Version Information
Version: 1.2313 b2313 [Pro]Changelog:
- Fixed all reported bugs.
- Implemented minor improvements and bug fixes.
- Updated translations.
- Updated Public Suffix List.