At a glance
- Latest version
- v6.57.2 (112889)
- Updated
- Sep 24, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 52.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- News & Magazines (app)
- Listed since
- Nov 11, 2012
- Permissions
- 19 (4 sensitive)
- Website
- aolapps.aol.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
AOL - News, Mail & Video is an app by AOL Inc. in the News & Magazines category, listed since November 2012. 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 5.15.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read contacts, approximate location and find accounts on the device. Compared with version 5.15.0, it adds 7 new permissions (“Find accounts on the device”, “Advertising ID”, “Control vibration” and 4 more) and drops 2 (“Read app badge” and “Modify shared storage”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v6.57.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v5.15.0. Since v6.57.2 it requires Android 6.0+.
AOL - News, Mail & Video among popular News & Magazines apps
| App | Rating | Downloads | Download size |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Economic Times: Sensex, Market & Business News | – | 10M+ | 16.1 MB |
| Главные новости дня, погода, курсы валют, видео | – | 10M+ | – |
| AOL - News, Mail & Video (this app) | 4.2 (19) | 10M+ | 52.4 MB |
| Instant News - The Daily Magaz | – | 10M+ | 58.8 MB |
| Local News: UK Latest Stories | – | 10M+ | 80.4 MB |
Apps listed next to it in our News & Magazines ranking by downloads. Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “AOL Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v5.15.0, which matches Google Play v5.15.0
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 7, 2025
- Signed byCN=Mobile Products, OU=Mobile, O=AOL Inc., L=Dulles, ST=VA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)F1:B1:DC:F3:B2:6B:A9:72:FB:2C:36:48:4C:8F:6D:32:8D:82:18:D0
- File MD556982ca2601b72090ba3e06f2ce89fba
- 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 (1 other version compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (19)
AOL - News, Mail & Video requests 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Aolapp receive adm message (custom) com.aol.mobile.aolapp.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
- 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
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
AOL - News, Mail & Video APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of AOL - News, Mail & Video for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 5.15.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.15.0 · 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 AOL - News, Mail & Video free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the AOL - News, Mail & Video APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 5.15.0, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 56982ca2601b72090ba3e06f2ce89fba.
