At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.27.1 (3231)
- Updated
- Jun 8, 2026 (4 months ago)
- APK size
- 115.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 3.0+
- Category
- Casual (game)
- Permissions
- 35 (1 sensitive)
- Website
- outbreakchallenge.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
A Step Ahead is a game by FIX Health in the Casual category. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 35 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: activity recognition. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v2.27.1
This update brings a new mission wrap-up, along with some performance optimizations and bugfixes.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “superpocket”.
Take your experience to the next level with A Step Ahead 🔥 No more compromises. A Step Ahead is what you've been missing in your smartphone. We've stripped away all the unnecessary features and left only the essence, so you can focus on what matters. It's compatible with any device and ready to work 24/7. What's inside: 🔹 Powerful functionality in your pocket. 🔹 Stylish dark/light theme (choose yours!). 🔹 Regular updates and new features. Don't put it off. Click "Install" and join thousands of satisfied users!
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “zph-mph” Not the developer's name (“FIX Health”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jun 8, 2026
- Signed byCN=Jx Clarynx, O=zph-mph, OU=anon.org, L=Caraga, ST=Surigao Del Norte, C=8609
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:64:F9:C2:53:C7:EF:35:A0:72:0F:6F:8A:80:2B:D4:B9:20:AA:3A
- File MD5e14abfed2fc23e95e9a614d8e3f5b8d3
- Uploaded by “superpocket” Silver tier · 5,272 followers · uploading since 2016
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Permissions (35)
A Step Ahead requests 35 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Activity recognition Sensitive android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
- Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Health.read exercise android.permission.health.READ_EXERCISE
- Health.read steps android.permission.health.READ_STEPS
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.FIX.TheOutbreak.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.FIX.TheOutbreak.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
A Step Ahead APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is the A Step Ahead APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e14abfed2fc23e95e9a614d8e3f5b8d3.
