Scotiabank Mobile Banking v18.5.0
APK · 90.8 MB · version code 2018052202 · Android 4.1+ · uploaded Jul 9, 2018
- Same certificate as the other version checked Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v18.9.1, uploaded Jul 1, 2019 — about 12 months after this one.
- Size: this file is 90.8 MB; the latest is 93.4 MB (2.6 MB larger).
- The latest version no longer asks for: Read sms, Receive sms, Send sms, Push messaging (app-defined).
File information
- Version
- v18.5.0 (2018052202)
- Uploaded
- Jul 9, 2018
- Size
- 90.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 465857c2764b93564fb75cd40c16c753
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- E4:F8:76:7E:D3:E4:53:E2:6F:CA:67:93:C1:5D:40:0D:BB:F3:44:5C
- Signed by
- CN=Scotiabank, OU=Scotiabank
- File name
- com-scotiabank-mobile-2018052202-38743565-465857c2764b93564fb75cd40c16c753.apk
- Package
- com.scotiabank.mobile
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v18.5.0
The wait is finally over! You can now enable Fingerprint on eligible Samsung devices (Android OS 6 & above). This feature will also be available for other Android devices soon.
• It’s a faster, easier way of unlocking your device and accessing your Scotiabank accounts.
• Supports the following devices: S6, S6 edge, S7, S7 edge, S8, S8 edge, S9, Note 7, Note 8 with Android 6+. With support for more models coming soon!
Permissions (36)
This version requests 36 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
- Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Mobile maps receive (custom) com.scotiabank.mobile.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Mobilebanking gear communication (custom) com.scotiabank.mobilebanking.permission.GEAR_COMMUNICATION
- Nfc android.permission.NFC
- Nfc transaction android.permission.NFC_TRANSACTION
- Permission (custom) scotiabank.loyalty.permission
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Private (custom) com.codylab.photogallery.PRIVATE
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.scotiabank.mobile.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Push messaging (app-defined) .permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Smartcard (custom) org.simalliance.openmobileapi.SMARTCARD
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write internal storage android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Scotiabank” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Jul 9, 2018
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 5, 2020
- Uploaded by “l15” 59 followers · uploading since 2016
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How to install Scotiabank Mobile Banking on Android 4.1+
You'll need about 181.5 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (90.8 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-scotiabank-mobile-2018052202-38743565-465857c2764b93564fb75cd40c16c753.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 465857c2764b93564fb75cd40c16c753. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Scotiabank Mobile Banking — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.1+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.