3Shape Communicate

Lab/Dentist communication tool

3Shape A/S · com.x3shape.android.communicate

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v5.2.3 52.4 MB Android 11+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.2.3 (758320)
Updated: Mar 16, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 52.4 MB
Requires: Android 11+ (API 30)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jul 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (4 sensitive)
Website: 3shape.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

3Shape Communicate is an app by 3Shape A/S in the Tools category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 5.1.7, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 11. It asks for 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, read shared storage and bind notification listener service. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.2.2.

What's new in v5.2.3

General system stability and UI improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Dentists and Lab technicians can now conveniently communicate from any location 24/7 on-the-go. Share 3D scans, designs and images, save time and reduce remakes. As a busy dentist or lab, getting access to your scans and designs on-the-go is important. With the Communicate App, you are not limited to your desktop or laptop and you can inspect your scans and design no matter where you are - all the time! Share 3D scans and designs, share images and comments, approve and reject scans and designs, control your work, save time and reduce remakes. Disclaimer: Older devices might not be able to show bigger 3D models due to memory limitations. NOTE: Supported browsers for login are Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Samsung Internet.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.1.7. Since v5.2.1 it requires Android 11+.

v5.2.3 LATEST Mar 16, 2026 52.4 MB TRUSTED v5.2.2 Feb 11, 2026 52.4 MB TRUSTED v5.2.1 Aug 11, 2025 56.2 MB TRUSTED v5.1.7 Jun 13, 2024 38.9 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 16, 2026.
Certificate issued to “3Shape” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 16, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 16, 2026
Signed byO=3Shape, C=DK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6A:9A:31:D2:EC:E8:92:55:D6:AA:DE:93:F9:EE:68:00:3F:3D:DA:52
File MD5c87df99241b41f5e48f466080ef2a3b0
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

3Shape Communicate requests 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Bind notification listener service Sensitive android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Change configuration android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.x3shape.android.communicate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage documents android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

3Shape Communicate APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of 3Shape Communicate for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 11 or later. Version 5.1.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.1.7 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the 3Shape Communicate APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c87df99241b41f5e48f466080ef2a3b0.