YouTube Ad Blocking & Privacy Upgrade

Wishy Browser v4.3.1 introduces a rebuilt, multi-stage YouTube ad blocking engine that filters pre-roll, mid-roll, feed, search, and banner ads directly from incoming network data before the player processes it, alongside automated handling for anti-adblock pop-ups. This release also adds a per-site Shields toggle to unblock individual pages that break, WebRTC leak protection, extended GPU and audio fingerprint noise, link-ping stripping, and an automated adblock test suite, all packaged in a single universal release APK signed under application ID wishissue.wishybrowser.

Wishy Browser v4.2.1

Wishy Browser v4.2.1

A major update focused on performance, usability, privacy, and design. This release introduces a built-in download manager, full-screen browsing, flexible toolbar positioning, and a refreshed Wishy Blue design for Android TV.

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Built-in Download Manager

A new download system powered by OkHttp 4.12.0.

• Background Downloads: Download files while using other apps with background and foreground services (dataSync).
• Full Download Control: Pause, resume, cancel, and retry downloads.
• Connection Recovery: Resume supported downloads after connection drops.
• Progress Notifications: Track downloads without opening the browser.
• Privacy First: Cookies are read live per request and never saved to disk.
• Secure Redirects: Redirects are sanitized and HTTPS-to-HTTP downgrades are blocked.
• Session Cleanup: Download history is cleared along with session data.
• User Consent: Added an "Ask before downloading" setting.

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Full-Screen Mode

A cleaner browsing experience with more screen space.

• Hide the toolbar and system bars completely.
• Enable full-screen mode from Settings > Layout.
• Reveal the floating toolbar by:
  • Dragging inward from the screen edge.
  • Pushing the D-pad pointer against the screen edge.
  • Pressing SEARCH.
  • Holding MENU.

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Flexible Toolbar Positions

Choose where the browser toolbar appears.

• Four Layout Options: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right.
• Side Rails: Left and right layouts use a compact vertical icon bar.
• Address Sheet: Access the address bar through a dedicated sheet in side layouts.

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Wishy Blue Design Refresh

A refreshed visual identity built around Material 3 Expressive design.

• Brand Color: New signature blue palette centered around #0166FF.
• Typography: Plus Jakarta Sans for the interface and Bagel Fat One for headings.
• Responsive Clock: Automatically scales to fit the home screen.
• Minimal Interface: Removed unnecessary in-app logo clutter for a cleaner browsing experience.

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Privacy & Security

Includes 15 built-in privacy protections:

• Ad and tracker domain blocking.
• Cookie banner hiding.
• Third-party cookie blocking.
• Tracking link cleaning.
• Referrer stripping.
• GPC and DNT headers.
• Fingerprint noise.
• HTTPS upgrades.
• Additional privacy protections.

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Installation

Download app-release.apk from the Assets section below and install it on your Android TV or compatible streaming device.

Important: If your previous installation was signed with the debug key, uninstall the old version before installing this release signed with the new key.

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Thank you for using Wishy Browser.

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub.

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Wishy Browser v4.2.0

A major update focused on downloads, immersive browsing, and a refreshed Wishy Blue interface.

What's New

• Built-in Download Manager — Added an OkHttp-powered download manager with pause, resume, cancel, retry, progress notifications, and foreground service support.
• Download Privacy — Added download confirmation, live cookie handling, safer redirect policies, and support for Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT).
• Full-Screen Mode — Browse without toolbars or system bars, with a floating toolbar that appears when needed without reloading or resizing the webpage.
• Flexible Toolbar Positioning — Move the toolbar to the top, bottom, left, or right. Side layouts use compact vertical icon rails.
• Wishy Blue UI Refresh — Updated the color system with the new Wishy Blue branding, Plus Jakarta Sans typography, and Bagel Fat One headings.
• Redesigned Home Screen — Added a cleaner clock, 12/24-hour time format support, and quick-access shortcuts.
• Cleaner Interface — Removed in-app logo graphics for a more minimal browsing experience.

Changed

• Package ID — Updated to wishissue.wishybrowser.
• Architecture-Specific Builds — Available as separate APKs for arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, and x86_64.

Important

• Full-screen mode and toolbar positioning can be configured under Settings → Layout.
• Downloaded files are cleared when using the relevant browsing-data cleanup options, including Wipe data at exit and Clear browsing data.

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Wishy Browser 4.0 — Major Update

Wishy Browser 4.0 is here with a lighter browser engine, improved privacy controls, and more customization.

What's New

• ⚡ Lighter Engine — Switched from GeckoView to Android System WebView.
• Privacy Controls — Configure cookies, location, pop-ups, mixed content, and more.
• 45 Themes — Keep customizing your browser your way.
• Custom Cursors — Add cursor packs using an index file, local file, or URL.
• Ad & Tracker Blocking — Domain blocking and ad-frame hiding.
• Update Checker — Check GitHub Releases for new versions.
• TV-Friendly Navigation — Remote controls and spatial navigation remain supported.
• Session Cleanup — Browser data cleanup options.

Important

Wishy Browser now uses Android System WebView instead of bundling GeckoView. This reduces bundled components, but extensions like uBlock Origin are no longer included, and some ads may still appear.

v3

[v3.0.0]

Added

• uBlock Origin + HTTPS-Only + DoH — closes tracking/security gaps beyond built-in protection
• Anti-fingerprinting + strict cookie rejection — blocks cross-session identification
• Spatial Navigation Engine — D-pad now works on regular (non-TV) websites
• Magnetic cursor snapping — pointer mode usable without pixel-precise aim
• Reader View — clean reading from the couch, no zoom/pan needed
• Overscan margins + bigger tap targets — nothing cut off or missed on TV screens

Changed

• Gecko memory/process tuning — smoother on low-RAM TV boxes
• R8 full mode + pruned resources — smaller, faster release builds
• Split into arm32 / arm64 / universal flavors (+ x86_64 emulator support) — right-sized APK per device instead of one bloated build

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Same browser, sharper edges.

v2 more optimized code

Per-architecture builds. Instead of one universal APK, this release ships three flavors so you can pick the smallest, fastest option for your device:

Downloads

For older or budget devices — Fire TV Stick Lite, older Fire TV sticks, and other 32-bit ARM boxes.

For newer TVs — Nvidia Shield, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and most Android TVs sold in the last several years.

For everyone else — includes both architectures in one file. Larger download, but works regardless of your device's CPU. Use this if you're not sure which one you need.

v1

WishyBrowser V1

A lightweight, privacy-focused web browser made for Android TV.

WishyBrowser is built with Mozilla GeckoView, keeping the browsing experience simple, fast, and free from unnecessary bloat.

Highlights

• Built for Android TV
• Privacy-focused
• Lightweight and simple
• Powered by Mozilla GeckoView
• Designed for TV remote and D-pad navigation

Made by WishIssue.