Handy Reading

Handy Reading is a news application developed by F-Droid Open Source, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.1 weighing in at 7.38 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.

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 7.38 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
3. This build is signed by "F-Droid Open Source" — 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.

• make up Your Dream Magazine!


• interesting articles straight into Your hands


• finally enjoy reading

Features:

• reading any web content in same convin at hand: no need to use an external web-browser to reach full text,


• convenient reading: switching articles by volume buttons or swipe, Tap Zones, remembering the position of reading per article,


• important articles' notification: You will no longer miss anything You find especially important,


• "Read It Later": You can quickly flick through articles - marking (starring) chosen ones to read later in Your spare time - or just to preserve,


• FB2 bookssupport,


• "Remove When Finished" - once You've finished such an article - it may be automatically removed from the 'Favorites' (='Read It Later') set,


• ready to go off-line - dive into interesting reading without distractions: once updated, there is no need of additional loading anything - it really will do without Internet :),


• save the bandwidth: go on-line only for new articles - not for loading their full-version every single time; control what should be downloaded - and to what degree,


• gesture-friendly: e.g. swipe top down to add/remove an article from Favorites, swipe along the left edge of the screen to adjust text brightness,


• user-friendly: care about Your eyes with a dark theme, adjust text size, color and brightness to meet Your individual needs,


• neat ideas: non-hyperlinked article headers won't interfere with Your fingers any more ;) ; scrolling article pages by 90% of their height can make reading less confusing = more comfortable,


• highly customizable: from Tap Zones' size to hyperlinks' color and underlining - there are a bunch of details which You can tailor exactly to Your Own taste and needs,


• advanced features: auto-backup (export/import to/from an .opml format), providing content out of non-RSS websites,


• more interesting features "in store" - visit our website to find out more :) !,


• important: this app does NOT synchronize with online news feed readers (i.e. Feedly),


• feedback and suggestions are welcome;

Where you can find us:

• source code at GitHub,


• homepage,


• translations;

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

Is Handy Reading safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by F-Droid Open Source. 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 Handy Reading?
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.

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 ru.yanus171.feedexfork.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «Handy Reading» by F-Droid Open Source and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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