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NexLoad v1.1.0 Release Notes

Release Date: July 16, 2026

Overview

NexLoad v1.1.0 is a major feature release bringing a multi-tab browser experience, comprehensive privacy controls, bulk download management, and a completely revamped download engine. This release introduces over 30 new features, enhancements, and fixes since the initial v1.0.0 launch.

Highlights

  • πŸ—‚οΈ Multi-Tab Browser β€” Opera Mini-style tab gallery with normal and private (incognito) modes
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Ad Blocking Engine β€” Customizable tracker blocking with site-level controls
  • πŸ“œ Browsing History β€” Persistent history storage accessible from the browser menu
  • πŸ“₯ Bulk Download Actions β€” Batch pause, resume, retry, and delete
  • πŸŒ“ Force-Dark Web β€” Force dark mode on all websites
  • 🎨 13 Accent Colors β€” Full color customization with AMOLED black mode

Features

Browser

  • Multi-tab support with tab gallery (tap tab icon in header)
  • Private/Incognito tabs with automatic cookie/cache isolation
  • Browsing history with persistent storage
  • Customizable ad/tracker blocking with site allowlist/blocklist
  • Force-dark web rendering
  • Search engine selection
  • Homepage customization
  • Content settings (JavaScript, cookies, pop-ups)

Download Engine

  • Multi-threaded segmented downloads with adaptive chunking
  • Support for 20+ platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Pinterest, SoundCloud, Vimeo, Twitch, Dailymotion, Tumblr, and generic fallback)
  • Smart MIME type and file extension resolution
  • Background integrity checks via WorkManager
  • Download queue with pause/resume/retry

UI/UX

  • Redesigned dashboard with analyze-first UX
  • Dynamic platform detection with favicon support
  • Multi-item selection in file library
  • Real-time download monitoring with speed and ETA
  • AMOLED dark mode and 13 accent colors
  • Configurable browser navigation position

Security & Privacy

  • Private vault with PIN protection
  • Incognito browsing mode
  • Ad/tracker blocking engine
  • Force-dark web rendering
  • HTTPS-only toggle

Installation

Download

File Size SHA-256
app-release.apk 15.13 MB CE23E9DBE52D6DE27076B0472C92A6ED289059DFDB51E7AD6D99A128D069694F
app-release.aab 15.40 MB D0C014B13541EECC143D482F399E37D5754C0429923CDB39AC272B27673FE0E9

Requirements

  • Minimum: Android 7.0 (API 24)
  • Target: Android 16 (API 36)
  • Architecture: ARM64, ARM, x86_64 (universal APK)

Install via APK

  1. Download app-release.apk
  2. Enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings
  3. Open the APK and follow installation prompts

Install via App Bundle (AAB)

Use the AAB with bundletool or upload to Google Play Console.

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for complete changelog.

Compatibility

  • Android 7.0 β€” Android 16
  • All screen sizes and orientations
  • ARM64, ARM, x86_64
  • No root required

Known Issues

  • ProGuard/R8 minification is currently disabled for easier debugging
  • google-services.json is not bundled; Firebase features may be limited
  • Debug keystore is used for local release builds (replace with production keystore for distribution)

Developer Notes

Building from Source

git clone https://github.com/abir2afridi/NexLoad.git
cd NexLoad
./gradlew assembleRelease

Signing

For production releases, set the following environment variables:

  • KEYSTORE_PATH β€” Path to your keystore
  • STORE_PASSWORD β€” Keystore password
  • KEY_ALIAS β€” Key alias
  • KEY_PASSWORD β€” Key password

CI/CD

Automated builds are configured via GitHub Actions (.github/workflows/release.yml).
Trigger a release by pushing a tag matching v* (e.g., v1.1.0).

Credits

Developed by Abir Hasan Siam

License

MIT License