At a glance
- Latest version
- v3.0.0 (459)
- Updated
- Aug 31, 2026 (1 month ago)
- APK size
- 9.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Productivity (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 5, 2017 (at least)
- Permissions
- 35 (9 sensitive)
- Website
- avira.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Avira Optimizer for Android is an app by AVIRA in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2017. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 1.4, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 5.0. It asks for 35 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and read phone status and identity. Compared with version 1.4, it adds 3 new permissions (“Precise location”, “Request delete packages” and “Run foreground services”) and drops 4 (“Approximate location”, “Find accounts on the device”, “Read call log” and “Write call log”). 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 v3.0.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “sirkesyone-applikes”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v1.4. Since v3.0.0 it requires Android 5.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG” 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 Aug 31, 2026
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Signed byCN=Tjark Auerbach, OU=Technical Operations, O=Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG, L=Tettnang, ST=Baden-Wuerttemberg, C=DE
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)1B:3C:8B:56:6D:5B:80:54:1C:75:14:4A:9B:B1:60:57:B7:1D:CB:9D
- File MD52f672cb26b995246e04c56dc9b291b75
- Uploaded by “sirkesyone-applikes” Bronze tier · 3,894 followers · uploading since 2016
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Permissions (35)
Avira Optimizer for Android requests 35 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- 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
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Browser read history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Browser write history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Clear app cache android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Logsprovider read logs (custom) com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider.permission.READ_LOGS
- Logsprovider write logs (custom) com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider.permission.WRITE_LOGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read (custom) com.avira.android.aviradata.READ
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- 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
- Location android.hardware.location
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Avira Optimizer for Android APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Avira Optimizer for Android for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.4 · 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 Avira Optimizer for Android free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Avira Optimizer for Android 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 2f672cb26b995246e04c56dc9b291b75.