epocrates v21.8
APK · 12.6 MB · version code 986 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Aug 21, 2021
- Same certificate as v23.7.1, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v23.7.1, uploaded Jul 1, 2026 — about 4 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 12.6 MB; the latest is 45.7 MB (33.1 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 5.0+; the latest needs Android 7.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 1 more permission: Run at startup.
- The latest version no longer asks for: Approximate location.
File information
- Version
- v21.8 (986)
- Uploaded
- Aug 21, 2021
- Size
- 12.6 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 08f420292ba6d385a38ba03d686ffa74
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 6D:D6:60:0F:43:5F:73:65:91:F1:AB:1D:32:3A:F5:4B:16:EA:1C:2A
- Signed by
- CN=Inna, OU=Release, O=Epocrates, L=San Mateo, ST=CA, C=SC
- File name
- com-epocrates-986-59062719-08f420292ba6d385a38ba03d686ffa74.apk
- Package
- com.epocrates
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v21.8
Thanks for using epocrates! We've made some updates:
New epocrates CME | learning anytime, anywhere.
Feature updates.
General Bug Fixes.
Permissions (18)
This version requests 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- 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
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home receive badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.RECEIVE_BADGE
- 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
- Stm provider (custom) com.epocrates.stm.permission.PROVIDER
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Epocrates” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v23.7.1, which matches Google Play v23.7.1
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Aug 21, 2021
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install epocrates on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 25.1 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (12.6 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-epocrates-986-59062719-08f420292ba6d385a38ba03d686ffa74.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 08f420292ba6d385a38ba03d686ffa74. 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 epocrates — 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 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.