Brother Mobile Deploy

Mobile Deploy allows printer updates and configuration.

Brother Industries, Ltd. · com.brother.mobile_deploy_android

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v2.7.1 27 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v2.4.1, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.7.1 (36)
Updated: Jun 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 27 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Oct 28, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (5 sensitive)
Website: brother.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Brother Mobile Deploy is an app by Brother Industries, Ltd. in the Tools category, listed since at least October 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 2.4.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 9. It asks for 14 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and Bluetooth connect. Compared with version 2.4.1, it adds 6 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan”, “Precise location” and 3 more) and drops 1 (“Nfc”).

What's new in v2.7.1

Optimised for targetAPI

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

[Description] Mobile Deploy is an application that allows printer updates and configuration in the field using a mobile device. [How to use] A link is shared with the users to download the package files, which are then sent as an update to the printer. NOTE Before you use this application, you must prepare a package file containing custom settings. For more information, see http://www.brother.co.jp/eng/dev/specific/mobile_deploy/index.aspx [Key Features] * Supports the .blf type of package files. [Compatible machines] TD-4550DNWB, TD-2130N, TD-2120N, TD-2020, RJ-4250WB, RJ-4230B, RJ-3250WB, RJ-3230B, RJ-3150Ai, RJ-3150, RJ-3050Ai, RJ-3050, RJ-2150, RJ-2140, RJ-2050, RJ-2030, PJ-773, PJ-763MFi, PJ-763, PJ-883, PJ-863, PJ-862, PJ-823, PJ-822, TD-2125N, TD-2125NWB, TD-2135N, TD-2135NWB [Compatible OS] Android 6.0 or later

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.4.1. Since v2.7.1 it requires Android 9+.

v2.7.1 LATEST Jun 9, 2024 27 MB TRUSTED v2.4.1 Aug 26, 2026 29.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Brother Industries, Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v2.4.1, which matches Google Play v2.4.1

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 9, 2024
Signed byCN="Brother Industries, Ltd", OU=Software Application Development Dept., O="Brother Industries, Ltd", L=Nagoya, ST=Aichi, C=JP
Signing certificate (SHA-1)66:5D:03:76:16:36:AF:74:D4:0F:26:6B:68:D3:A4:4A:2C:6E:61:67
File MD512f0296ac0a4e5139627ad7718dee6b8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

Brother Mobile Deploy requests 14 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Bluetooth privileged android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Brother Mobile Deploy APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Brother Mobile Deploy for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 2.4.1 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 2.4.1 · 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 Brother Mobile Deploy 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 version 2.4.1, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 12f0296ac0a4e5139627ad7718dee6b8.