BOINC APK v8.2.9 · Latest Version for Android
BOINC lets your Android device help scientific research by computing for projects like Einstein@Home and World Community Grid while charging.
- Version
- 8.2.9
- Updated
- Mar 26, 2026
- Size
- 18 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+
- Developer
- University of California, Berkeley
- Category
- Education
- License
- LGPL-3.0+
- Package
- edu.berkeley.boinc
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What is BOINC?
BOINC, from the University of California, Berkeley, uses spare computing power to help scientists. Your phone or tablet downloads small tasks from research projects in areas such as medicine, climate and astronomy, processes them and sends back the results.
Key Features
- Contribute to real scientific projects
- Choose projects like Einstein@Home and World Community Grid
- Runs only while charging
- Uses Wi-Fi only by default
- Statistics on your contribution
Getting Started
Pick one or more projects and let BOINC run when your device is plugged in, for example overnight. An old phone is perfect for it.
Open Source and Privacy
BOINC is developed in the open by University of California, Berkeley and released under the LGPL-3.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/BOINC/boinc, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install BOINC APK
- Tap Download and get the BOINC v8.2.9 APK (18 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOINC free?
Yes. BOINC is free and open-source software released under the LGPL-3.0+ license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this BOINC APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does BOINC need?
BOINC v8.2.9 requires Android 4.1 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of BOINC?
The source code is available at https://github.com/BOINC/boinc. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
