EchoLink

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ECHO SYSTEM · org.echolink.android

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v1.8.10 5.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.8.10 (67)
Updated: Aug 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 5.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Feb 26, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (2 sensitive)
Website: groups.google.com/group/echolink-android
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

EchoLink is an app by ECHO SYSTEM in the Communication category, listed since at least February 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.8.4, the APK grew from 4 MB to 5.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and Bluetooth connect. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.8.8.

What's new in v1.8.10

Support for new callsign prefixes in the format of two letters followed by two digits.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information. EchoLink for Android provides access to the EchoLink network from your Android device. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using either a WiFi or cellular (3G/4G/LTE) connection. Access to EchoLink requires a password. If you have never used EchoLink before and you are a licensed Amateur operator, you can choose a password at startup. If you already have a password but have forgotten it, you can get a reminder at www.echolink.org/validation. Please report any bugs to [email protected]. The development team does not read reviews for bug reports. Thank you.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.8.4. Since v1.8.7 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.8.10 LATEST Aug 28, 2026 5.8 MB TRUSTED v1.8.8 Aug 8, 2026 5.8 MB TRUSTED v1.8.7 Aug 7, 2026 5.8 MB TRUSTED v1.8.4 Mar 9, 2026 4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Synergenics, LLC” 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 Aug 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 28, 2026
Signed byCN=Jonathan Taylor, OU=EchoLink, O="Synergenics, LLC", L=Ridgefield, ST=Connecticut, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BD:59:EE:42:AD:D5:59:60:61:AC:90:0A:C9:15:83:BA:12:58:DA:C2
File MD542abc6d3437ddc8e508a2b58c0b87a43
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

EchoLink requests 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.echolink.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

EchoLink APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of EchoLink for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.8.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 1.8.4 · 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 EchoLink 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 42abc6d3437ddc8e508a2b58c0b87a43.