At a glance
- Latest version
- v4.21.08 (21008)
- Updated
- Sep 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 2.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Nov 7, 2016 (at least)
- Permissions
- 9 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- android-apk.org
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
Apk Extractor is an app by meher in the Tools category, listed since at least November 2016. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 4.2.12, the APK grew from 2.2 MB to 2.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 4.21.05, it adds 3 new permissions: “Bluetooth”, “Google Play install referrer” and “Run at startup”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v4.21.08
Description
From the listing uploaded by “india-market”.
Version history
3 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.12. Since v4.21.05 it requires Android 5.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “meher” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified May 19, 2022
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Signed byCN=meher
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)5B:32:7D:1A:81:00:5E:70:85:4E:B9:6D:26:A2:14:F5:9C:97:36:3B
- File MD5d9d0c641071f15e5d32a572e5f4ca579
- Uploaded by “india-market” Gold tier · 54,447 followers · uploading since 2017
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 (9)
Apk Extractor requests 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- 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
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- 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
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Apk Extractor APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Apk Extractor for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.2.12 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.2.12 · All versions
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 Apk Extractor free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Apk Extractor 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 the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d9d0c641071f15e5d32a572e5f4ca579.
