RefineID
Refined Electronic Identification.
Open-source electronic identification and qualified digital signing for the Finnish identity card. Test the latest pre-release builds and help me verify card reader and NFC compatibility across devices.
android tester build
Get the Android App
Android 13 or newer, with a USB card reader or built-in NFC. The app opens online services in its built-in browser, signs documents, and guides card activation.
sha256 42c8200c9e81c06d0a7448a5757c924d5d9e9c28f1b9face524bb2249af6512d
Quick start:
- Download the APK directly on your phone.
- Open the download. If prompted by Android, allow installations from your browser in Settings.
- Connect a USB card reader or hold your identity card to the phone's NFC reader.
Tester build highlights:
- Displays the active version
RID - 26.9.10 (151)in the header. - Prominent unactivated card banner with direct one-tap activation.
- In-app Diagnostics footer at the bottom of the home screen to view trace logs and copy diagnostic reports for easy bug reporting.
ecosystem status
Platform Availability
| Platform | Card Interface | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Android | NFC / USB / in-app browser | beta build |
| iPhone & iPad | NFC / Safari / CryptoTokenKit | App Store |
| macOS | CryptoTokenKit / Safari | hardware-proven |
| Linux & *BSD | PKCS#11 / Firefox / CLI / GUI | hardware-proven |
| Windows | Minidriver / Edge / SChannel | in development |
Open source: All RefineID implementations are published under open-source licenses. Source code and issue trackers are hosted at github.com/refineid.
feedback & support
Help me test
If you encounter an issue, an unsupported USB reader, or unexpected card behavior, please let me know. You can copy diagnostic logs directly from the app's bottom Diagnostics screen.
Reach maintainer Petri Koistinen by email at petri.koistinen@refineid.fi (or via iMessage / FaceTime).
Android issues and discussions: github.com/refineid/refineid-android.
Android issues and discussions: github.com/refineid/refineid-android.