Download
Orbit 1.1.0 for Android
Orbit is distributed as a signed APK you install yourself. It is not on Google Play. You need Android 7.0 (API 24) or newer, and about a minute.
For almost every modern phone
If your phone was made in the last several years, this is the build you want. It is the smallest one that will run on it.
orbit-1.1.0-arm64-v8a.apkarm64-v8a · com.skordlabs.todo · version 1.1.0
Cloud backup is invite-only for now
Backing up to your Google Drive requires signing in with Google, and that sign-in is currently limited to invited testers while Orbit goes through Google’s verification process. Everything else in Orbit works without an account: tasks, drawers, repeating tasks, reminders, the calendar, search and the widget are all fully available offline. If you would like a tester invitation, email info@skordlabs.com.
Other devices
Only use one of these if the recommended build will not install.
| File | Size | For | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
orbit-1.1.0-armeabi-v7a.apk | 19.0 MB | Older 32-bit devices | Download orbit-1.1.0-armeabi-v7a.apk |
orbit-1.1.0-x86_64.apk | 22.6 MB | Emulators, Chromebooks | Download orbit-1.1.0-x86_64.apk |
orbit-1.1.0-universal.apk | 58.7 MB | Fallback if another build won't install | Download orbit-1.1.0-universal.apk |
SHA-256 checksums
Verify a download before you install it. On Linux or macOS run shasum -a 256 orbit-1.1.0-arm64-v8a.apk; on Windows, certutil -hashfile <file> SHA256. The output should match the line below for your file.
3df512b316487eda4ccbde07b7375cf47b65dec333a6ede7c91ee3312e8e45c7 orbit-1.1.0-arm64-v8a.apk
9ea888e5802da0cc874814bfda328cb550c3eac18c497df87e2f468a1a36ea6c orbit-1.1.0-armeabi-v7a.apk
3f59e4d4a85d8dc812ceca8fbe20f026782addc00ac3de224d4bebb96a8c5edf orbit-1.1.0-x86_64.apk
bad4cb3215af1095a1a6669728ff76f98df9b054460549844821c5671a04e3f7 orbit-1.1.0-universal.apkInstalling
Android calls this sideloading. It is normal, and the prompts you will see are Android being careful rather than something being wrong.
- Download the APK on the phoneTap the download button above on the device you want Orbit on. Your browser may warn that this kind of file can harm your device — that warning appears for every APK.
- Open the fileTap the file in your notification shade, or find it in Files under Downloads and tap it there.
- Allow installs from your browserThe first time, Android asks you to allow "install unknown apps" for whichever app opened the file — usually Chrome or Files. Turn it on, then go back and tap the file again.
- Expect a Play Protect warningPlay Protect will say the app was not scanned or comes from an unknown developer. That is what it says about every app installed outside the Play Store. Choose "Install anyway" if you are happy to continue.
- Open OrbitAllow notifications when asked, so reminders can arrive. Nothing else is required — no account, no connection.
Requirements
- Android 7.0 (API 24) or newer
- Roughly 60 MB free storage
- Notification permission, for reminders
- Exact alarm permission, so reminders arrive at the minute
- No connection required. No account required.
Something not working?
The support page covers Play Protect warnings, reminders that do not arrive, adding the widget and where the backup is kept.