Compass

a13software.development · com.devonmobile.compass

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 5.6K downloads v1.0.1 7.5 MB Android 4.0.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.1 (2)
Updated: Oct 29, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 7.5 MB
Requires: Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Aug 18, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 7 (2 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Compass is an app by a13software.development in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2019. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 7 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and modify shared storage.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Compass is a free and simple compass app for android. Compass has the most minimalistic design and the fastest startup, it definitely outruns the real compass. Get your own compass! Key features: - Minimalistic design with a simple and easy-to-use interface - Several skins - Compass fastest startup. - Preserve your battery life while operating.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Crysberry” Not the developer's name (“a13software.development”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 16, 2016
Antivirus scan passed May 31, 2020
Signed byO=Crysberry
Signing certificate (SHA-1)18:78:05:96:CE:EA:4B:8D:A4:19:13:A3:B7:AB:E4:4D:03:A5:EB:D3
File MD59b234ff7789a08ba5681256b650f188c
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (7)

Compass requests 7 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.devonmobile.compass.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Sensor compass android.hardware.sensor.compass
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen

Compass 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 Compass 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 9b234ff7789a08ba5681256b650f188c.