Chronus: DashClock Host

This module enables DashClock "world-readable" extensions in Chronus.

DvTonder · com.dvtonder.extensionhost

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.5 2.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.5 (46)
Updated: Apr 9, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 2.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Jul 17, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 3
Website: plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116615520972804250369
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Chronus: DashClock Host is an app by DvTonder in the Productivity category, listed since at least July 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.

What's new in v1.5

NOTE: This is not a stand-alone app! It is used to enable support for "world-readable" DashClock Extensions in the Chronus Widget. You must have Chronus version 12.0 or later installed to use this app. Non-"world-readable" extensions are not yet supported as it will require Extension developers to update their apps. You can install Chronus from here -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.chronus Version 1.5 - many back-end updates, fixes, and performance enhancements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

IMPORTANT NOTES: - This is not a stand-alone app! It is a module used to enable support for "world-readable" DashClock Extensions in the Chronus Widget. - Non-"world-readable" extensions are not yet supported as it will require Extension developers to update their apps. - You must have Chronus version 12 or later installed to use this app. - This app cannot be installed (Error 910) if the DashClock app is already installed on the device. Only one of the two can be present on a device at the same time. You can install Chronus from here -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.chronus

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.1. Since v3 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.5 LATEST Apr 9, 2026 2.3 MB TRUSTED v3 May 12, 2026 2.3 MB TRUSTED v2.1 Mar 17, 2026 2.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 9, 2026.
Certificate issued to “David Malan van Tonder” 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 Apr 9, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 9, 2026
Signed byCN=David Malan van Tonder, L=Toronto, ST=Ontario, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B8:5B:CC:03:9A:A1:34:BC:B8:95:37:3B:FD:69:18:40:93:EF:98:3D
File MD50ea93ef42d5c67904c8ea57c90a52863
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (3)

Chronus: DashClock Host requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Dashclock bind data consumer (custom) com.google.android.apps.dashclock.permission.BIND_DATA_CONSUMER
Dashclock read extension data (custom) com.google.android.apps.dashclock.permission.READ_EXTENSION_DATA
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.dvtonder.extensionhost.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Chronus: DashClock Host APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Chronus: DashClock Host for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 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 Chronus: DashClock Host 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 0ea93ef42d5c67904c8ea57c90a52863.