Zangi just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. This build adds Android 17 support and new controls for first-time contacts and group invitations, alongside performance and stability improvements. It is worth installing now for clearer choices around unfamiliar callers and group adds; the details are on the next screen.
About 2 minutes · what changed, then Google Play
Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in Zangi - Private Messenger 6.6.1 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Choose how first contacts reach you
For a first message or call from someone outside your saved Zangi contacts, the app now offers Accept and Block options, giving you a choice before continuing.
- 02Decide about new group invitations
When someone adds you to a group, Zangi now presents Leave and Accept options. That gives you a decision point instead of automatically staying in a group.
- 03Report groups and improve stability
Zangi adds group reporting that activates an automated ban algorithm, and the build also lists system enhancements, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and ANR fixes.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Zangi - Private Messenger page.
Also updated this week
Zangi - Private Messenger is one of 51 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Share your Zangi Number selectively
Zangi says other users cannot find your profile unless they know your exact Zangi Number. Share it directly with people you trust, rather than treating it like a public contact listing. This helps keep contact requests more intentional and works alongside the new Accept and Block choices for first messages or calls from people outside your saved contacts.
- Review unfamiliar first contact prompts
When someone outside your saved Zangi contacts sends a first message or makes a first call, use the Accept or Block choice to decide whether to continue. Take a moment to consider whether you recognize the person before accepting. The new prompt is designed to make that decision available at the point of first contact.
- Choose which groups to join
If someone adds you to a group, read the prompt and choose Accept or Leave based on whether you want to take part. You can also use the new group reporting option when you need to report a group. These controls are useful for keeping group conversations aligned with the people and topics you want to engage with.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
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FAQ
Is this the official list of Zangi changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with Secret Phone, Inc. The app’s Google Play page is the authority for its official listing and current change information. Check that page if you want to confirm what Google Play currently shows for Zangi or whether the listing has changed since this editorial was written.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play may show Open when the latest build is already available to the app on your device, or before an update reaches everyone through a staged rollout. Check the Zangi listing again later if you expected an update, and use Google Play’s own page as the reference for availability.
Do I need a phone number to register?
Zangi’s description says registration does not require a SIM card or a phone number, and says you can register without sharing personal contacts. The app uses a Zangi Number: other users cannot find your profile unless they know that exact number. Share it with people you trust so they can reach you.