App Remote

AppRemote is an app which controls Sony’s Car receiver via Bluetooth.

Sony Corporation · com.sony.evc.app.launcher

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.2.2 15.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.2.2 (17)
Updated: Aug 9, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 15.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (5 sensitive)
Website: sony.net
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

App Remote is an app by Sony Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 16 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and read contacts.

What's new in v2.2.2

Fixed crash problem.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

“App Remote” safely connects Sony Car Audio and your Smartphone with two-way source control. What this application is capable of. 1. Fully Synchronized Function Integration with Car Audio or Personal Audio System Control your music and applications from your car audio or smartphone. 2. Voice Communication Through voice operation, you can safely and comfortably operate your smartphone in the car. 3. Smartphone Visualization Enhance the way you enjoy music on Car Audio or Personal Audio System with your smartphone display. 4. Custom Sound Setting Full settings of DSP features (e.g., Equalizer, Volume Control, Fader/Balance/Subwoofer, and Listening Position) available using smartphone as a remote screen. Compatible Sony products: MEX-N4000BT/N4000BE/N4050BT/N4070BT/N5000BT/N5000BE/N5050BT/N5070BT/GS610BT/GS610BE/ N6050BT/N6000BH/N6000BD/GS810BH/M70BT, XSP-N1BT (*1): MEX-BT3100P/BT3100U/BT3150U/BT3153U/BT4100P/BT4100U/BT4100E/BT4150U/GS600BT, WX-GT90BT/GT90BTE/GT99BT/GT99BTM (*2): XAV-602BT/612BT/712HD/712BT (*3): GTK-N1BT *1　No Voice Communication, Custom Sound Setting *2　No App Control from Car Audio *3 No App Control from Personal Audio System, Voice Communication, Fader/Balance/Subwoofer/Listening Position Setting Voice recognition function does not work depending on your smartphone. In that case, go to "Settings" - select "Voice Recognition". Sony and the Sony logo, App Remote, Xplod are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation or their respective owners.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Sony Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 9, 2022
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byOU=Home Application Design Division, O=Sony Corporation, L=Tokyo, C=JP
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AA:0F:65:34:D7:02:9D:33:C7:F5:59:B5:6A:39:CB:76:D8:5C:43:8B
File MD55d01c6c18a383b20abd61a075e4b99af
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

App Remote requests 16 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Notification message permission (custom) com.sony.evc.app.launcher.NOTIFICATION_MESSAGE_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

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

App Remote APK: questions and answers

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 the App Remote APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5d01c6c18a383b20abd61a075e4b99af.