Futon

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Download Futon ​

Get the latest version of Futon manga reader for Android.

Stable Release ​

The stable version is recommended for most users. It's well-tested and suitable for daily use.

Latest Stable Release

Download from GitHub Releases

Get the APK file named futon-*.apk from the latest release.

Nightly Builds ​

Want to try the latest features before they're officially released? Nightly builds are automatically generated from the latest code.

Experimental Builds

Nightly builds may contain bugs and unstable features. Use at your own risk and always keep a backup of your data!

Download from GitHub Releases

Look for pre-release versions tagged as "nightly" or with a commit hash.

System Requirements ​

  • Android Version: 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher
  • Storage: Approximately 10MB for the app
  • Permissions: Storage (for downloads and backups), Network (for source access)

Installation Instructions ​

First Time Installation ​

  1. Download the APK file for your desired version
  2. Enable Unknown Sources:
    • Go to your device Settings
    • Navigate to Security or Apps
    • Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" or "Allow from this source"
  3. Install:
    • Open the downloaded APK file
    • Tap "Install" and wait for completion
    • Tap "Open" to launch Futon

Updating Futon ​

  1. Download the latest APK
  2. Open and install (you don't need to uninstall the old version)
  3. Your data will be preserved

Backup Before Updating

It's always a good idea to create a backup before updating. Go to Settings → Data and privacy → Create data backup.

Troubleshooting ​

"App not installed" error ​

  • Make sure you have enough storage space
  • Try uninstalling the old version first (backup your data!)
  • Ensure you're installing the correct architecture for your device

Installation blocked by Play Protect ​

Google Play Protect may warn you about installing apps from outside the Play Store. This is normal for open-source apps distributed independently.

  1. Tap "More details"
  2. Select "Install anyway"

Other Resources ​

Verification ​

For security-conscious users, you can verify the APK signature:

bash
apksigner verify --print-certs futon-*.apk

Official builds are signed with the Futon release key.