Blue Ridge PBS App

Get your favorite Blue Ridge PBS programming on your Android-enabled device!

Public Media Apps · com.publicmediaapps.brpbs

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v12.0.2 28.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.2 (602)
Updated: Jun 19, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 28.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Sep 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 23 (3 sensitive)
Website: publicmediaapps.com/support
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Blue Ridge PBS App is an app by Public Media Apps in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least September 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 6.2.29, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 23 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, call phone and approximate location. Compared with version 7.4.4, it adds 1 new permission: “Access adservices topics”.

What's new in v12.0.2

Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Blue Ridge PBS App: The Blue Ridge PBS App allows you to easily accessl national and local productions available from Blue Ridge PBS! The app provides On-Demand content of your favorite shows, PBS Kids! content with parental controls, easy access to the TV program schedule plus the ability to explore additional content! • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Watch live streams of special events! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing. Watch PBS programs easily from your device, no matter where you are. • Integrated TV program schedules of Blue Ridge PBS, PBS Kids!, and Southwest Virginia PTV. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • Quick access to related social media channels. • Quick access to local events calendar. • Quick access to station info, help, news, and contact info. Please support Blue Ridge PBS by becoming a member today! http://www.BlueRidgePBS.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.2.29. Since v7.4.1 it requires Android 7.0+.

v12.0.2 LATEST Jun 19, 2026 28.4 MB TRUSTED v7.4.4 Apr 29, 2026 28.1 MB TRUSTED v7.4.1 Mar 30, 2026 28.1 MB TRUSTED v6.2.29 May 9, 2026 19.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sky Blue Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 19, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Baker, OU=Sky Blue Technologies, O=Sky Blue Technologies, L=Lafayette, ST=IN, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E3:2B:13:B7:32:35:24:D3:F5:51:F4:3C:98:B4:D4:38:AC:88:E3:72
File MD54b1623098756abe26eafd17846cc1815
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (23)

Blue Ridge PBS App requests 23 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.publicmediaapps.brpbs.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
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

Blue Ridge PBS App APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Blue Ridge PBS App for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.2.29 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 6.2.29 · All versions

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 the Blue Ridge PBS App 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4b1623098756abe26eafd17846cc1815.