Absolute Radio

An Absolute Radio station for every decade.

Absolute Radio · com.android.abr

4.3 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v9.28.890.2304 45.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.28.890.2304 (2304)
Updated: Nov 15, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 45.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Mar 13, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (5 sensitive)
Website: absoluteradio.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Absolute Radio is an app by Absolute Radio in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least March 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.26.701.2251, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.27.890.2264. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.28.890.2304

Various Improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Listen for free to all 10 of our radio stations, playing the best music from the 60s to the present day, as well as exclusive podcasts, documentaries, and guests from the likes of Liam Gallagher and Dave Grohl, to Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. It’s the best way to listen to all things Absolute Radio, where real music matters. You can listen live and on-demand to all your favourite shows, podcasts and playlists in one place including our newly launched station, Absolute Radio Country. Never miss an exclusive interview, live session or show, as the ‘Absolute Radio Recommends’ feed keeps you in-the-know. Take control of your Absolute Radio listening experience - with the ‘Listen later’ queue, you can build your playlist and listen to the best of Absolute Radio when you want it. Listen to: » Absolute Radio » Absolute Radio 60s » Absolute Radio 70s » Absolute 80s » Absolute Radio 90s » Absolute Radio 00s » Absolute Radio 10s » Absolute Radio 20s » Absolute Classic Rock » Absolute Radio Country » The Frank Skinner Show podcast » The Jason Manford Show podcast » The Dave Berry Breakfast Show podcast » Exclusive documentaries » And much more! App features: » Intelligent streaming gives you CD quality on a WiFi connection and prevents audio-stuttering when you’re out and about. » At a glance, see what’s playing now on all 10 Absolute Radio stations. » Subscribe to your favourite shows and podcasts so you never miss a new episode in "My List" » Get your Absolute Radio fix in the recommends feed, which highlights all the best shows, competitions, tickets and events in one place. » Easily find your favourite shows and podcasts from Absolute Radio. » Listen now or save for later - Add episodes to your queue and listen when you want. » Sleep timer function. » Discover and listen to other radio stations, all in one app. We're always looking for ways to bring you even more - let us know what features you'd like. If you wish to get in touch, please do so by email ([email protected]) or via our Twitter @absoluteradio or Facebook www.facebook.com/absoluteradio and please do leave us a review if you like the app!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v9.26.701.2251. Since v9.27.701.2263 it requires Android 8.0+.

v9.28.890.2304 LATEST Nov 15, 2025 45.5 MB TRUSTED v9.27.890.2264 Jan 3, 2025 45.5 MB TRUSTED v9.27.701.2263 Dec 14, 2024 45.5 MB TRUSTED v9.26.701.2251 Nov 13, 2025 45.9 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 15, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Absolute Radio” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Nov 15, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 15, 2025
Signed byCN=Absolute Radio, OU=Android Development, O=Absolute Radio, L=London, ST=UK, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3E:7F:94:22:C5:55:56:3C:6D:9D:D3:B4:35:3E:A6:41:CF:28:6A:6D
File MD523841be183381b3250b52d1b8eabd496
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Absolute Radio requests 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.android.abr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Post notification android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Absolute Radio APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Absolute Radio for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.26.701.2251 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 9.26.701.2251 · 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 Absolute Radio free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Absolute Radio 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 23841be183381b3250b52d1b8eabd496.