Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile in early access adds a web viewer and vault changes

Obsidian has released Obsidian 1.15.1 Mobile in early access, published November 3, 2026. The build includes all new features and bug fixes up to Obsidian Desktop v1.15.1 and adds the Web viewer core plugin. With the Open external links setting turned on, links to web pages open in an in-app browser that slides up over the current note.

The update also changes how vaults are handled on phones. Each vault now shows where it is stored, its file count, Sync vault, and community plugins before it opens. Renaming, moving, and deleting a vault now sit in the menu at the top of the vault’s screen. Swiping from the edge of the screen goes back. If a vault did not finish opening last time, Obsidian shows the vault screen instead of reopening it.

Widgets get a refresh as well. Android home screen widgets have a new design, and a View note widget replaces Open note by showing a note’s contents. iOS adds an Obsidian tile to Quick Capture widgets. Widgets and quick settings tiles now let users pick a vault and note from a list, and the New note widget can create unique notes. Voice capture starts a new line after a two-second pause, and Save Audio File is now off by default.

Why it matters

Mobile users who capture and read notes on the go get in-app web browsing and fewer steps to reach the right vault. Warnings about slow community plugins and a clearer vault screen help prevent stalled startups. The removal of the Sliding sidebars setting and the change to deleted-file prompts also alter how the app behaves day to day.

What to do

If you are comfortable testing pre-release software, install the early access build on a non-critical vault first. Turn on Open external links if you want web pages to open in-app, and review the Save Audio File setting if you use voice capture. Confirm availability and early access terms on Obsidian’s website, since this article does not cover them.