Down To Earth

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Magzter Inc. · com.magzter.downtoearth

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v8.22.25 24.4 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.22.25 (8220030)
Updated: May 13, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 24.4 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: magzter.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Down To Earth is an app by Magzter Inc. in the Education category. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.0.8, the APK grew from 14.9 MB to 24.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, read phone status and identity and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.22.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Down To Earth is a fortnightly magazine published by the Society for Environmental Comm, a non-profit research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most respected environmental magazines in the country. The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the environment and sustainable development, including: * Climate change: DTE provides in-depth coverage of climate change, including its causes, impacts, and mitigation and adaptation strategies. * Energy: DTE covers a variety of energy topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and fossil fuels. * Water: DTE covers a variety of water topics, including water pollution, water scarcity, and water management. * Pollution: DTE covers a variety of pollution topics, including air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution. * Biodiversity: DTE covers a variety of biodiversity topics, including forests, wildlife, and conservation. * Sustainable development: DTE covers a variety of sustainable development topics, including green economy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable transportation. Down To Earth magazine is known for its high-quality journalism and its commitment to environmental protection. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the environment and sustainable development in India and around the world.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v8.0.8. Since v8.2.2 it requires Android 6.0+.

v8.22.25 LATEST May 13, 2026 24.4 MB TRUSTED v8.22.0 Aug 31, 2025 24.3 MB TRUSTED v8.2.2 Jul 20, 2025 32.5 MB TRUSTED v8.2.1 Aug 6, 2023 26.8 MB TRUSTED v8.0.8 Jun 12, 2023 14.9 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 13, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mobitek Inc.” 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 May 13, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 13, 2026
Signed byCN=VijayaKumar Radhakrishnan, OU=Mobitek Inc., O=Mobitek Inc.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)37:C0:50:82:FC:F1:7E:9C:96:B1:13:57:A5:05:BE:23:24:EF:A5:A2
File MD5663ec0f3da82e41af781826db083c97b
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Down To Earth requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.magzter.downtoearth.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Down To Earth APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Down To Earth for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 8.2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.2.1 · 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 Down To Earth free?

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

Is the Down To Earth 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 663ec0f3da82e41af781826db083c97b.