Android

The Android and desktop versions are compiled from the same codebase, and the core download functionality is identical. This page only covers the differences.

Installation

Download the .apk from GitHub Releases and install it. Only ARM64 devices are supported.

Permissions

Authorization is required on first launch:

Permission	Purpose
Storage permission	Download files to a public directory, such as the Download folder
Notification permission	Download completion reminder plus background download status display
Ignore battery optimization	Prevent the system from killing the download process in the background

Domestic ROMs (MIUI, ColorOS, OriginOS, etc.) require adding GD to the "no background restrictions" whitelist, otherwise downloads may be interrupted after the screen turns off. The path is usually System Settings → App Management → GD → Battery Saver Policy.

Background Download

When tasks are running, a persistent notification is shown in the status bar. Pressing the back button does not exit, but switches to the background to continue downloading.

Pairing the Browser Extension

The method is the same as on desktop. The Android version can also receive download tasks pushed by the extension.

Receiving Shares

Share links or files from other apps, such as browsers or file managers, to GD:

Share text → automatically extract the link and create a task
Share a .torrent / .m3u8 file → create a task directly

Known Limitations

Cannot register as the system default downloader (Android system limitation)
Forced portrait orientation; tablet landscape is not yet supported