We released the source code of the #Holos app: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/
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#Holos detects ActivityPub message types and adapts the display accordingly. For example, event posts highlight event-specific data like dates, location, and description.
New release for #Holos (beta-4)
Improvements
- Faster app startup and sync
- Faster thread loading when opening from notifications
- Data export now includes full activity history
- Booster names display correctly for all Mastodon users
Bug Fixes
- GIF keyboard now preserves reply context
- Like and boost counters persist correctly after navigating away
- Interactions between users on the same server now work properly
- Consistent mention formatting in posts
New release for #Holos (beta-5):
- Push notifications now working with UnifiedPush/Sunup
- DMs no longer incorrectly shown as mentions
- Replies include all mentioned people
- Fixed display and voting on polls
- Likes/boosts/replies counts now update correctly
- Quotes now display correctly
- Backups can now run in background and be saved directly to device
- Database cleanup options to reduce backup size
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/yoQS2AwWHe2mjHb
Every day, #Holos proves you can run your own ActivityPub server on your phone. We approached the problem differently: instead of copying existing platforms, you're in control. No imposed style - not Twitter-like, Instagram-like, or YouTube-like. Enjoy everything the Fediverse offers and contribute your way.
Currently, our #Holos relay server is hosted on our main server alongside all our other projects. With the #FDroid launch underway, we're considering running a fundraiser to cover the costs of a dedicated server for this flagship project. We want to find the right balance: neither oversizing the infrastructure nor underestimating our needs. This would be our first fundraiser dedicated to a specific project, and we welcome all your feedback. Thank you
#Holos currently limits posts to 4 media attachments, 4 poll options, and disallows polls with media to match Mastodon's UI. However, these restrictions don't exist in ActivityPub itself. We'll be removing these artificial limits soon. Other servers (Pleroma, Akkoma, Misskey) already support more media, more poll options, and polls with attachments. There's no technical reason to restrict what the protocol explicitly allows.
#Holos beta-7 is live:
- Fix poll votes being stored as empty replies
- Add cancel follow request button
- Fix instant UI update when editing posts
- Add bell notification for followed accounts
- Fix follows on same relay (server side)
New release #Holos beta-8
- Fixed profile loading for users on the same server
- Added confirmation dialog when canceling follow requests
- Improved app performance and reduced loading times
- Fixed backup memory issues on large databases
- Home timeline now hides replies by default
- Added automatic cloud backup after sync
- Fixed notification sounds
- Fixed thread display issues
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/XSgeENDcrrHHLFS
When you're offline, you can still read your timeline and interact with posts. Actions are queued and will be sent automatically once you're back online. You can check the pending actions queue anytime and cancel any action before it's sent. #Holos
#Holos beta-13 is available:
- New: German language, auto-expand CW/sensitive media settings, offline deletion queue, reply indicator.
- UX: tap booster opens profile, post links open in-app, show remaining lines on long posts.
- Fixes: featured tags, mention parsing, media loading, DM handles.
(Under the hood optimizations for smoother and faster experience).
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
Happy New Year! 🎉
We start it with #Holos beta 10
- New cleanup screen with retention policies
- Automatic backup before each cleanup
- Offline post creation with deferred delivery
- Custom domains support
- Spanish translations
- Faster navigation
- Bug fixes: DM visibility, mention autocomplete, user search
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/ogTSJQkcJWPm7Ni
Happy New Year 🎊
We wish you health and success in your projects for the year ahead.
#Fedilab keeps our full attention for 2026. We know we've been heavily focused on #Holos development lately, but both are independent projects and each has its place. Fedilab remains our flagship client. Holos explores data sovereignty with on-device servers.
Thank you for your continued support.
We're temporarily opening registrations on #Holos. Registration via relay web interface is no longer available - only the mobile app allows relay selection and signup.
To test (Android):
1 - Download latest app: https://framadrive.org/s/ZWEWpKQr6Aqp6oF
2 - Enter domain: holos.social
3 - Create your account
Your server starts empty. Search for accounts via name@domain to follow.
Thanks for feedback!
Yes, in the latest #Holos release you can compose while being offline. The app will automatically resolve mentions via WebFinger when you reconnect.
Running an ActivityPub server on your phone might sound complicated, but it doesn't have to be. You can just let it run with automatic maintenance, or dive into all the settings if that's your thing. Monitor storage, schedule backups, see what activities are taking up space, whatever level of control you want. Some might never open these screens, others check them daily. And that's totally fine. We made it automatic for everyone, but added all the tools for power users. That's your server #Holos
#Holos beta-11 is available:
- DMs: custom emojis, unread badge, and notifications now open the right chat
- Post editing works properly with full history
- Hashtags and profile posts display correctly
- Faster, more responsive UI with various bug fixes
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/FnArz54MR2QZDPw
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/115804190141569336
#Holos now supports custom domains! Use your own domain (@you@yourdomain.com) with any relay. Just point a CNAME to the relay and you're done. Your ActivityPub server runs on your phone, your private keys never leave it, and now your identity is truly yours. Switch relays anytime by updating your DNS. No migration needed, no lost followers. Full sovereignty in a mobile app. We're bringing true identity portability to everyone. Learn more by following @HolosSocial
We are processing a refactoring to increase independence: removing the internal API used for interactions between users on the same relay. We initially built this for faster communication between users on the same relay, but it creates dependency. We chose to prioritize portability over optimization. All interactions will now go through standard ActivityPub. Switching relays becomes seamless and #Holos stays true to its data sovereignty principles.
The public timeline has been removed from #Holos. It is now a discovery timeline that you can tailor to your needs. You will first need to set keywords (which can be changed in settings later).
Now, with the Bloom filter, you won't even notice you're running an ActivityPub server on your device. Syncing data will be super fast.
We kept the ability to revert to legacy mode, but it won't be the default behavior in the next release.
#Holos beta-14 is available.
New features:
- Media proxy
- Settings search
- URL truncation setting for posts
- Text selection in posts
- Poll results preview (without voting)
- Keep scroll position when collapsing posts
- Scroll to tapped post in thread
Improvements:
- Improved LoadingScreen
- Profile loading improvements
- Post recovery from inbox/outbox
Many bug fixes (see reply)
Download: https://framadrive.org/s/RZQHjY4fiGsEjq4
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As settings become increasingly numerous and nested, we've added a search feature to help you navigate #Holos settings more easily.
We've reopened registrations on #Holos. The first phase helped us identify and fix a bottleneck. All registrations now go through the app. The web version shows where to download it at https://holos.social/signup
Currently we only have our direct download link, but #FDroid/#AltStore and Google Play/App Store (if they accept) are planned.
For push notifications, we recommend #SunUp. The #Holos beta-14 version fixes an issue we had with the #UnifiedPush library. Remember to re-register if you're not receiving push notifications.
While opening the server to multiple users during the testing phase, we discovered and fixed a bottleneck in the distribution of activities from the relay's shared inbox. Now that the fix is in place, we'll be reopening registrations on the #Holos relay soon.