
At a glance
- Latest version
- v8.1.4202 (4202)
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2022 (3 years ago)
- APK size
- 11.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Auto & Vehicles (app)
- Listed since
- Oct 29, 2018 (at least)
- Permissions
- 26 (7 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox is an app by Hovan Yoo in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since at least October 2018. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 7.3.4160, the APK grew from 10 MB to 11.3 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 26 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 7.3.4160, it adds 3 new permissions (“Read shared storage”, “Advertising ID” and “Show notifications”) and drops 1 (“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 v8.1.4202
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v7.3.4160. Since v8.1.4202 it requires Android 8.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Hovans” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Nov 3, 2022
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Signed byCN=Hovan Yoo, O=Hovans, L=Seoul, C=KR
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)D6:8B:D1:93:1E:BF:16:8E:B8:71:CD:57:B9:05:93:51:E3:15:03:EE
- File MD5089781950725bf9492b4d03675ad633b
- 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 (26)
AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox requests 26 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
- Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
- 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.hovans.autoguard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Record video android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO
- Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 7.3.4160 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 7.3.4160 · 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 AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the AutoGuard Dash Cam - Blackbox 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 089781950725bf9492b4d03675ad633b.