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DeBurrow

DeBurrow

Felipe Debene  |  Browser

9 Downloads 19 Views v2.0 2.01 MB 4.1+
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Editor's Overview

DeBurrow is a browser application developed by Felipe Debene, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.0 weighing in at 2.01 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

  1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
  2. File size is a light 2.01 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
  3. This build is signed by "Felipe Debene" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
  4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
  5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

DeBurrow is a modern, native Android client for the Gopher protocol — the pre-web,
text-first way to browse "Gopherspace". Built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Features:

* Browse Gopher menus, read text files, and view images
* ANSI-color and word-wrapping text viewer — colored .ansi art renders in color, with a
one-tap toggle to no-wrap for fixed-width maps and tables
* Veronica / type-7 search with a query prompt and tappable results
* Address-bar navigation, bookmarks, browse history, and search history
* Downloads for binary items, response caching, and TLS (gophers://)
* Opens gopher:// and gophers:// links from other apps, even while running
* Material 3 theming and an adaptive (and Android 13 themed) launcher icon

No accounts, no trackers, no ads. Free and open source (MIT).

DeBurrow is a modern evolution of "Pocket Gopher", a 2010 J2ME client by Felix Pleșoianu,
with parsing code and ideas by Nuno J. Silva.

Details

Versionv2.0
Size2.01 MB
DeveloperFelipe Debene
CategoryBrowser
Packagedev.debene.gopher
Android4.1+
Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
Downloads9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeBurrow free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does DeBurrow require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is DeBurrow safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Felipe Debene. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update DeBurrow?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install DeBurrow

  1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
  2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
  3. Open the downloaded dev.debene.gopher.apk file from your Downloads folder.
  4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
  5. Open «DeBurrow» by Felipe Debene and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
  6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.