AL.com: Alabama Football News

AL.com: Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

al.com · com.al.crimsontide.android

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v5.0.0 18.3 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.0.0 (1784914895)
Updated: Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 18.3 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Sports (app)
Listed since: Jul 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15
Website: al.com/mobile-device
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

AL.com: Alabama Football News is an app by al.com in the Sports category, listed since at least July 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.

Since version 4.5.2.1, the APK grew from 16 MB to 18.3 MB. Since version 4.2.6, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 4.5.3.1, it adds 2 new permissions (“Bluetooth” and “Detect screen capture”) and drops 4 (“View Wi-Fi connections”, “Ad services config”, “Use biometric hardware” and “Use fingerprint hardware”). 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 v5.0.0

Meet the new Alabama Sports app, rebuilt from the ground up to put your favorite Alabama sports coverage front and center. This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation and easier access to the stories fans care about about most. Jump quickly between top headlines, game coverage, recruiting news, schedules, and scores.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

For fans who expect greatness. Stay on top of Alabama sports with breaking news, game updates, analysis, and photos from AL.com. Free to download. Get breaking news, alerts, and top stories. Subscribers receive unlimited access to in-depth reporting, exclusive content, and additional features. Subscriptions are available in-app. PLEASE NOTE: This App is developed and published by Advance Digital Inc. and AL.com. The App is not endorsed, licensed or sponsored by the University of Alabama or National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.6. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v4.5.2.1 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.0.0 LATEST Aug 4, 2026 18.3 MB TRUSTED v4.5.3.1 Apr 29, 2026 16 MB TRUSTED v4.5.3 Apr 5, 2026 16 MB TRUSTED v4.5.2.1 Jan 17, 2026 16 MB TRUSTED v4.4.2 Jan 2, 2024 25 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Verve” 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 Aug 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Verve, OU=Verve, O=Verve, L=US, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)65:A1:15:63:4E:BF:C9:27:F8:34:68:EE:53:C1:DC:20:D8:96:B5:13
File MD530bdb3ac5e332be8a0f9b4663e0073e3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (15)

AL.com: Alabama Football News requests 15 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
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.al.crimsontide.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

AL.com: Alabama Football News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of AL.com: Alabama Football News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.4.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.4.2 · 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 AL.com: Alabama Football News free?

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

Is the AL.com: Alabama Football News 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 30bdb3ac5e332be8a0f9b4663e0073e3.