At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.5.1 (21338)
- Updated
- Jan 1, 2022 (4 years ago)
- APK size
- 10 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Productivity (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 12, 2016 (at least)
- Permissions
- 16 (4 sensitive)
- Website
- avast.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Avast Wi-Fi Finder is an app by Tomas Zeman in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2016. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v1.5.1
- Adding "Internet verified" description to hotspots, so that you can be sure to find Internet there
- Decreased connection time required to connect to Wi-Fis
- Adding forget/disconnect option into overflow menu (3-dots menu) of each hotspot
- Bug fixes & other smaller improvements
Description
From the listing uploaded by “kocha”.
People are used to being connected to secure and fast home or work cable networks, and we expect to the same of our mobile devices everywhere we go. But it doesn’t have to always be the case as mobile data plans have limitations. With Avast Wi-Fi Finder you can connect for free to public Wi-Fi everywhere you go.
We are introducing Avast Wi-Fi Finder for those seeking a free, fast, reliable, and secure Wi-Fi connection. We are collecting only quality hotspots that are verified and proofed by real people so you can fully rely on our recommendations when you need to find a network.
Connect to the fastest, most secure hotspots around
Avast Wi-Fi Finder helps you automatically connect to the nearest free Wi-Fi in your range, so you can save on monthly bills and roaming fees.
Just look at your map and go
Connect to a widespread collection of reliable, fast hotpots crowd-sourced by people just like you - all around the world.
Compare networks
Stuck waiting (and waiting) for a download? See exactly how fast each network is, before you waste time connecting to it.
Get speed and privacy
There’s no need to compromise. Check the security ratings of each network, and stay protected while you browse, chat, or email away.
New Features:
Offline Mode - downloads a list of hotspots to your device and find the best Wi-Fi even without a connection. Perfect for traveling abroad and saving you mobile data.
One - Tap Connect - finds, tests, and connects you to the best Internet in your area.
How does Avast Wi-Fi Finder work?
✔ Look around using a list of available hotspots or navigate yourself on a map to safe, public Wi-Fi networks nearby
✔ Get the speed measurements and security status before connecting to keep you safe and save time on downloads
✔ Helps you detect the most preferred hotspots verified by locals thanks to in-app ratings
✔ Automatically connects you to frequently visited places so you don’t have to ask or search for passwords
✔ Scans the Wi-Fi network you are connected to and warns you about security and privacy issues
✔ Helps if you are exposed to some threat due to unsecured Wi-Fi connection
YOUR FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED
We are continuously improving the look and feel and fixing bugs so you always have the best experience while using our app. If this is not the case, please let us know! Become a beta tester and share your feedback in our community https://plus.google.com/communities/108244957890355783725
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “AVAST Software a.s.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jul 18, 2016
- Antivirus scan passed Jun 1, 2020
- Signed by[email protected], CN=avast! Android, O=AVAST Software a.s., L=Prague, ST=Prague, C=CZ
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)34:2C:8F:09:21:EA:04:EA:4E:E8:26:31:6F:53:68:5C:CC:9D:1A:A3
- File MD59ddba6bd337c61a660c807118c14ad72
- Uploaded by “kocha” Gold tier · 49,226 followers · uploading since 2016
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Permissions (16)
Avast Wi-Fi Finder requests 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- State informer service (custom) com.avast.android.vpn.STATE_INFORMER_SERVICE
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
- Network location android.hardware.location.network
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Avast Wi-Fi Finder 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 Avast Wi-Fi Finder 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 9ddba6bd337c61a660c807118c14ad72.
