BT Wi-fi

Stay connected at over 5m hotspots in the UK

BT Group PLC · com.bt.mnie.wispr

3.3 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v8.0.10 20.9 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.0.10 (9010)
Updated: Jun 2, 2023 (3 years ago)
APK size: 20.9 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jul 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (3 sensitive)
Website: bt.com/freewifi
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BT Wi-fi is an app by BT Group PLC in the Tools category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, location in the background and approximate location. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.0.10

Bug fixes to help resolve issues some users have experienced

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Download the free BT Wi-fi app to get online automatically at over 5m hotspots in the UK. BT Broadband & BT Mobile customers get FREE and unlimited BT Wi-fi access. To login to the app you will need your BT ID, you will only need to login once and the app will automatically connect you when in range of a hotspot. If you have forgotten your username or password, go to www.bt.com/password. NOTE: During installation & setup the app will request access to various permissions. Whilst some may seem unnecessary, they are required to support our varied customer base and wont impact any of our general users. NOTE: Some devices include an ‘App Optimisation’ feature which can prevent the BT Wi-fi app from automatically connecting to our hotspots. Check your device instruction guides on how disable this feature for our app. Need help? Tweet us @BTCare or email us using the ‘Leave us feedback’ section under ‘Help’ within the app. Our helpdesk will contact you to solve your issue and help you get online.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “BT plc” Not the developer's name (“BT Group PLC”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 2, 2023
Signed byCN=Stephen Johnson, OU=BT Innovate and Design, O=BT plc, L="Adastral Park, Ipswich", ST=Suffolk, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C3:C6:04:F5:BB:1D:7C:5E:EC:6B:B7:4D:AC:B6:C6:6D:C9:7F:22:1D
File MD5b232459a6085e32226d51388d16aa1a6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

BT Wi-fi requests 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
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 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
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

BT Wi-fi APK: questions and answers

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 the BT Wi-fi APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b232459a6085e32226d51388d16aa1a6.