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Advanced Tools

All in one to explore, manage and set-up your android device!

SCDevs · scd.atools

4.8 out of 5 (5 ratings) 100K+ downloads v2.3.9 12.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.3.9 (119)
Updated
Aug 14, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
12.7 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Feb 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
25 (9 sensitive)
Website
scdevs.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Advanced Tools is an app by SCDevs in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. 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.

It asks for 25 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and access all files. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.3.8. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.8out of 55 ratings
  • 5 ★80%
  • 4 ★20%
  • 3 ★0%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

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What's new in v2.3.9

2.3.9 - Fixes and improvements 2.3.5 - New: Integrated PDF viewer and TIFF viewer - New: Glass-like UI elements (optional) - New: List filter in file manager 1.99.1 - New: Display section added - New: Screen Info tool - New: Smart Dim tool - Black theme added - Updated info for Logcat tool (how to get logs on non-rooted devices) - Blue Light Filter tool to protect your eyes - Drag and drop (move or copy files) - Support for OTG USB storage - Tutorials and help by categories

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

A complete set of tools to manage your device, Advanced Tools is: file manager, task manager, apk manager, system manager and much more with the device-related tools (sensors, gps, cpu, display, flashlight). Even more options available for root users. **** NOTES **** Logcat tool requires READ_LOG permission to run properly, non-root users can grant READ_LOG permission by using ADB commands, see related info inside the app. **** BASIC HINTS **** Open the main menu to access all the tools available, swipe from the left edge to the right or tap the dedicated button. File Manager - for any of the item in the list, single tap to open, long-press to select. Open the top-right menu (three dots) for more options. **** SOME OF THE THINGS YOU CAN DO **** FILE MANAGER * Operate on two different tabs * File operations between tabs (no need to navigate back!) * Access/modify RO folders, system, data, etc. (root) * Copy, cut, paste, delete, rename files or folders * Add new folders * Add new text files * Integrated mini text editor * Search files or folders * Get file or folder details * Set file or folder permissions (root) * Zip/unzip files or whole folders * Browse zip file's contents * Unzip selected contents from a zip file * Browse APK file's contents * Send files via bluetooth * Share supported files * Storage info with pie charts * Set starting folders (shortcuts) * FTP: download/upload files or whole folders * FTP: browse FTP contents, add new folders APP MANAGER * Detailed info about each installed application * Uninstall apps * Freeze system apps (root) * Uninstall system apps (root) * Backup and restore apps * Clear app cache/data * Startup apps (grant/deny auto-start) * Manage app components! (Pro only) * View content of manifest file (Pro only) SYSTEM MANAGER * Plenty of info about system, memory, graphic, hw, battery * Change LCD density (root) * Change the heap size (root) * Change "max events per second" value (root) * Change the WiFi scan interval (root) * more properties from build.prop file * Change "min free kbytes" value (root) * Change "vfs cache pressure" value (root) * Change swappiness value (root) * Change dirty ratio and dirty background ratio (root) * more kernel's VM and sysctl parameters * Configure Android's internal task killer * Access special settings and info * View filesystem * View dmesg (Kernel Debug Messages) * View live logcat * Record, filter, stop, resume logcat * Detect CarrierIQ * Floating RAM meter (Pro only) TASK MANAGER * Kill selected applications * Filter system processes (security options) * Info about running services SENSOR ANALYZER * Scan and analyze all the sensors installed * Compass tool * Compass calibration tool * Magnetic field detector GPS STATUS AND FIX * Get all the info passed by GPS device * Fast fix tool to get signal fixed in less time * Scan satellites and get dedicated info * Get your current location's address CPU MONITOR * CPU Time in State monitor * Real-time CPU meter * Floating CPU meter (Pro only) * Set CPU scaling frequencies and governor (root) DISPLAY * Detailed info about screen device * Blue light filter for eyes comfort * Dim filter for smart brightness control ATOOLS TERMINAL (Pro only) * Pseudo terminal emulator * Execute linux commands * Quick buttons for mount and set permissions OTHERS * Quick launch from notification bar * Use the camera flashlight as a torch * Light and dark themes * Customizable font style and text size Enjoy Advanced Tools!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.3.4.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 14, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “SCDevs” 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 Aug 14, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 14, 2026
  • Signed byO=SCDevs
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)2B:A9:F4:DE:DA:E0:2F:27:61:41:FD:E3:9D:65:FA:F5:D0:C2:A1:72
  • File MD5717ea3c130993c507fda4e2a8f9db6e8
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

Advanced Tools requests 25 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Advanced Tools APK: questions and answers

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 Advanced Tools 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 717ea3c130993c507fda4e2a8f9db6e8.

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