Editor's Overview
pcontacts is a contact application developed by Andrea Benetton, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.7 weighing in at 5.34 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 5.34 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
- This build is signed by "Andrea Benetton" — 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
This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Proton AG.
It uses the same HTTP API as the Proton Mail web client, which is not officially documented or supported for third-party use.
The API may change at any time without notice.
Once contacts land in ContactsContract, the OS owns them.
Stock Android ships with pre-installed applications — Google Play Services, Google Contacts, Gmail, the OEM dialer, the OEM messaging app, vendor "assistant" services — that are granted READ_CONTACTS by default or are very difficult to revoke.
Decrypting Proton contacts onto a device with those apps still installed effectively shares them with Google and the OEM.
For a meaningful privacy posture, run pcontacts on a de-Googled ROM: GrapheneOS is preferred (sandboxed Google Play, per-app contacts scopes), or LineageOS for microG, or vanilla LineageOS without GApps.
pcontacts cannot fix this for you on stock Android; it is a property of the platform's permission model, not of this app.
Features:
* SRP login with TOTP two-factor authentication.
* Client-side-only decryption — your contacts are never sent anywhere except the system address book on your device.
* Full vCard field support: name, email, phone, address, organization, notes, instant messaging, photos, and group membership.
* Bidirectional sync: edits made in the system Contacts app are pushed back to Proton with end-to-end encryption.
* Soft-delete with a 1-hour grace period so accidental deletions can be cancelled before they reach the server.
* Per-field conflict detection when both the phone and Proton have changes to the same contact.
* Periodic background sync via SyncAdapter and WorkManager.
* No Google Play Services, no telemetry, no analytics, no tracking.
Source code: https://github.com/andreabenetton/pcontacts
License: GPL-3.0-only
Details
| Version | v1.7 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5.34 MB |
| Developer | Andrea Benetton |
| Category | Contact |
| Package | io.pcontacts.app |
| Android | 4.1+ |
| Last Updated | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Downloads | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pcontacts 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 pcontacts require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.
Is pcontacts safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Andrea Benetton. 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 pcontacts?
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 pcontacts
- 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
io.pcontacts.app.apkfile from your Downloads folder. - Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
- Open «pcontacts» by Andrea Benetton 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.
