Shimeji

A fully customizable Shimeji engine for Android has arrived!

Xerophi · com.xerophi.shimeji

3.1 out of 5 (9 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.0.21 10.9 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 10.9 MB All versions

Same certificate as v1.0.19, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.21 (21)
Updated: May 30, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 10.9 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jun 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (4 sensitive)
Website: shimejiapp.wordpress.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Shimeji is an app by Xerophi in the Entertainment category, listed since at least June 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.0.19, the APK grew from 9.8 MB to 10.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 13 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including find accounts on the device, read shared storage and display over other apps. Compared with version 1.0.19, it adds 2 new permissions: “Google Play install referrer” and “Run foreground services”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

3.1out of 59 ratings

5 ★33%
4 ★11%
3 ★22%
2 ★0%
1 ★33%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.0.21

Replaced file chooser with native Android option.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Tired of having Shimeji restricted to live wallpaper only? Shimeji is a fully customizable engine that lets you construct frame-by-frame, import, or download your pre-existing Shimeji of choice easily and overlays it on top of all your apps! Have fun with your Shimeji buddy no matter where you go! And if they ever get in the way, continue seamlessly using your other apps by turning on pass through or ceiling mode! Play with up to five Shimeji at once! What is a Shimeji? Shimeji was originally a desktop buddy for computers. Artists would produce and distribute full image sets and plug them into the program, and the character would be off, spreading chaos and mayhem, intercepting clicks, and overall being adorable. Now you can do the same for Android! If you have a Shimeji image set to contribute and would like to add it to this app, please email the developer at [email protected]. All Shimeji contributions are welcome and appreciated.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.19. Since v1.0.21 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.0.21 LATEST May 30, 2024 10.9 MB TRUSTED v1.0.19 Jan 5, 2026 9.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Xerophi Cyrilluxe” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v1.0.19, which matches Google Play v1.0.19

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 2, 2024
Signed byCN=Xerophi Cyrilluxe
Signing certificate (SHA-1)8D:6B:CA:50:BE:0E:DB:32:70:58:26:7A:E5:9E:1F:79:A3:A8:0A:16
File MD59d2837a78b71cad39bdbc903117c3477
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Shimeji requests 13 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

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
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get credentials android.permission.GET_CREDENTIALS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Shimeji APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Shimeji for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.0.19 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.0.19 · 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 Shimeji free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Shimeji APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 1.0.19, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9d2837a78b71cad39bdbc903117c3477.