Express Dictate

com.nchsoftware.pocketdictate

Not rated yet 154 downloads v5.71 1.8 MB Android 2.3.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signed with Android's public test key Details

At a glance

Latest version: v5.71 (3)
Updated: Jul 12, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 1.8 MB
Requires: Android 2.3.3+ (API 10)
CPU support: ARM (legacy)
Permissions: 6 (2 sensitive)

About this APK

Express Dictate is an app. It includes native code only for ARM (legacy), so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and modify shared storage.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “nhaker”.

With Express Dictate, record dictations directly on your Android phone or tablet using the simple voice recording controls that are designed to mimic an old style dictaphone dictation recorder. Record, playback, rewind, insert or overwrite sections of the dictation file as needed. Then simply tap send to have the dictation file compressed and emailed to your typist. This pocket version of Express Dictate is designed to have all the features you need for easy and reliable dictation on the go. Perfect for doctors, lawyers and other professionals that want to record information while it it is still fresh whether they are at the courthouse, out of town or simply not near their computer. Not only will recording dictations on your phone more convenient for you, but it will also improve turnaround time by getting recordings to your typist faster. HIPAA compliant secure encryption of dictation recordings is also available for protecting sensitive client or patient information.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Unknown

Signing certificate

Signed with Android's public test key This key is published with Android's source code, so anyone can sign a file with it.
The same certificate signs apps from 141 different developers Developers sign only their own apps, so this almost always means the files were re-signed by someone else — often after being modified.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jul 12, 2020
Antivirus scan passed Sep 16, 2020
Signed by[email protected], CN=Android, OU=Android, O=Android, L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)61:ED:37:7E:85:D3:86:A8:DF:EE:6B:86:4B:D8:5B:0B:FA:A5:AF:81
File MD5b6e15f9761753ad2560436eb30c1c8fa
Uploaded by “nhaker” 16 followers · uploading since 2017

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Permissions (6)

Express Dictate requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Express Dictate APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Express Dictate APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Unknown. It is signed with Android's public test key, which anyone can use. Its signing certificate is also used for apps from 141 different developers. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b6e15f9761753ad2560436eb30c1c8fa.