Materialistic Nouveau

Andrew Rowson | Forum

9 Downloads 17 Views v0.0 3.64 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

Materialistic Nouveau is a forum application developed by Andrew Rowson, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.0 weighing in at 3.64 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

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 3.64 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Andrew Rowson" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
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.
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

Materialistic Nouveau is a material design Hacker News client for Android. It's a fork of https://github.com/hidroh/materialistic

Features:
- Browse the top, new, best, ask, show and jobs stories on Hacker News
- Read and post comments
- Search stories using Algolia Hacker News Search
- Save stories and comments for offline reading
- Multiple themes including light, dark, and AMOLED dark
- Read article content via built-in web view or Mercury Web Parser
- Share stories and comments
- Supports Android custom tabs for opening links

Uses the official Hacker News API. User actions such as voting, commenting, and submitting stories require a Hacker News account.

Details

Version	v0.0
Size	3.64 MB
Developer	Andrew Rowson
Category	Forum
Package	com.growse.android.io.github.hidroh.materialistic
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Materialistic Nouveau 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 Materialistic Nouveau require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Materialistic Nouveau safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Andrew Rowson. 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 Materialistic Nouveau?
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 Materialistic Nouveau

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
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.
Open the downloaded com.growse.android.io.github.hidroh.materialistic.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Materialistic Nouveau» by Andrew Rowson and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
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.