CERNBox

File synchronization service for mobile, desktop and scientific computing.

CERN · ch.cern.cernbox

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v4.6.1 13.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.6.1 (46000100)
Updated: Aug 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 13.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Nov 4, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (1 sensitive)
Website: cern.ch/cernbox
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CERNBox is an app by CERN in the Productivity category, listed since at least November 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 4.2.1, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. Compared with version 4.3.1, it adds 1 new permission: “Foreground service media playback”.

What's new in v4.6.1

- Compatibility with the latest Android versions - Improved grid mode - Several transfers running simultaneously - Improved conflict management - Several bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

CERNBox provides a cloud synchronisation service for all CERN users between personal devices (laptops, smartphone, tablets) and a centrally-managed data storage. CERNBox is built on top of the ownCloud software. CERNBox supports access via web browsers, desktop clients (Linux, Mac and Windows) and mobile-device applications (Android and iOS). This client is the Android version. This service is dedicated to CERN users.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.1. Since v4.3.1 it requires Android 7.0+.

v4.6.1 LATEST Aug 27, 2025 13.8 MB TRUSTED v4.3.1 Sep 3, 2025 13.7 MB TRUSTED v4.2.1 Apr 25, 2024 13.7 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 27, 2025.
Certificate issued to “CERN” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 27, 2025
Validated against Google Play Aug 27, 2025
Signed byCN=box.cern.ch, OU=IT, O=CERN, L=Geneva, ST=Unknown, C=CH
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B6:F3:C3:71:A2:09:F9:D8:3D:2C:68:11:7F:9B:50:B7:B8:BA:99:66
File MD522c2ba8772162f4307d0bb4300161308
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

CERNBox requests 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) ch.cern.cernbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

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

CERNBox APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CERNBox for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 4.2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.2.1 · 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 CERNBox 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 22c2ba8772162f4307d0bb4300161308.