
At a glance
- Latest version
- v4.2.0 (287)
- Updated
- Jun 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 55.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- News & Magazines (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 22, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 16 (3 sensitive)
- Website
- bgn.de
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
BGN Medien is an app by BGN in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 4.0.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 4.0.0, it adds 3 new permissions (“Camera”, “In-app purchases” and “Show notifications”) and drops 1 (“Request installing other apps”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v4.2.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v4.0.0. Since v4.2.0 it requires Android 5.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “COMINTO GmbH” 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 verified Jun 6, 2024
- Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=COMINTO GmbH, L=D?sseldorf, ST=NRW, C=DE
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)B5:C2:E4:E1:88:41:92:62:29:A2:36:1A:04:6A:2F:D9:21:8B:19:21
- File MD5a4096f9e59b783ea15ea914fba3af127
- 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 (16)
BGN Medien requests 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- 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
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) de.cominto.blaetterkatalog.customer.bgn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
BGN Medien APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of BGN Medien for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.0.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.0.0 · 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 BGN Medien free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the BGN Medien 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 a4096f9e59b783ea15ea914fba3af127.