At a glance
- Latest version
- v4.52 (153)
- Updated
- Jun 20, 2026 (4 months ago)
- APK size
- 11.6 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Personalization (app)
- Listed since
- Jul 27, 2020 (at least)
- Permissions
- 17 (3 sensitive)
- Website
- backdrops.io
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Backdrops - Wallpapers is an app by Backdrops in the Personalization category, listed since at least July 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 17 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: approximate location, read shared storage and modify shared storage. 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 v4.52
• v4.52
- Fixed the download path. Now correctly saves to Pictures/Backdrops
- Known issues:
• The progress loading circle not displaying all the time after pressing the Set button.
• If you're seeing a "check connection" issue when saving/setting walls, please uncheck the "Files and Media" permission within your settings and try again.
We're currently working on a big update. Bear with us! And we thank you for using Backdrops.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
The only wallpapers you'll ever need. Say hello to
Sift through hundreds of original wallpapers hand crafted in house by the the Backdrops team. Enjoy exclusive walls designed specifically for your devices. You won't find these backgrounds in any other app.
Join in on the action and upload wallpapers yourself. Share your own pieces of work or photography. Only high quality original submissions will be approved for the Community tab. This ensures a full collection of photos worthy of becoming your wallpaper. The Backdrops team will be side by side with you sharing high quality public domain photos.
Come back every day for a new treat. This is where we showcase newly created backdrops, or just some of our favorites. Contact us if you want your own original work in the spotlight.
Enjoy a wide variety of different wallpaper styles and flavors, such as material, minimal, patterns, scenery, outer space, earth views, abstract, photography, geometric, dark AMOLED friendly walls and much more.
Unlock bonus collections to gain access to even more original designs. These collections will be updated along with the Explore section. More backdrops equals a happier you.
Click some hearts and build a collection of your own. Have all your favorites handy for quick access. Combine with Muzei to have your favorites rotating as your wallpaper based on your time of preference.
Sign in with Google to sync your collection of favorites across multiple devices.
Fall in love with an app designed with Material in mind. Open up Backdrops continually for some daily eye candy.
Going Pro unlocks extra features, including a completely ad-free experience, and the ability to save 'Explore' wallpapers. This also unlocks the Pro Pack which is a collection of exclusive backgrounds that we'll continuously be updating with new designs. Access to future Pro features are also covered.
We'll be constantly designing new backdrops for you. This means new high quality content within the app every day.
Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backdropsapp
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 20, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Backdrops” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jun 20, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 20, 2026
- Signed byCN=Samer Zayer, OU=Backdrops, O=Backdrops, L=US, ST=FL, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)D6:D7:C4:55:EA:E4:B1:64:06:5C:B8:00:5D:2D:04:97:C7:B1:58:F2
- File MD54a4c2c4dd4431fbd62c10125d8b3371b
- 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. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (17)
Backdrops - Wallpapers requests 17 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Batch internal broadcast (custom) com.backdrops.wallpapers.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.backdrops.wallpapers.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
- Set wallpaper hints android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Location android.hardware.location
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Backdrops - Wallpapers APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is Backdrops - Wallpapers free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Backdrops - Wallpapers APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4a4c2c4dd4431fbd62c10125d8b3371b.
