First Alert by Dataminr

First Alert provides actionable signals in real-time.

Dataminr, Inc. · com.dataminr.android.firstalert

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.29.4 128.3 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.29.4 (880761924)
Updated: Sep 30, 2026 (8 days ago)
APK size: 128.3 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Business (app)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (4 sensitive)
Website: dataminr.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

First Alert by Dataminr is an app by Dataminr, Inc. in the Business category, listed since at least April 2021. 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 2.25.117, the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 12. It asks for 17 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.29.3.

What's new in v2.29.4

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

First Alert by Dataminr transforms publicly available information into actionable breaking news alerts, identifying the most relevant information in real time for first responders. Users don’t have to watch a stream of information - the most actionable breaking news alerts find them, including the ones they don’t know they’re looking for.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.25.117. Since v2.29.2 it requires Android 12+.

v2.29.4 LATEST Sep 30, 2026 128.3 MB TRUSTED v2.29.3 Sep 16, 2026 128.3 MB TRUSTED v2.29.2 Sep 2, 2026 128.3 MB TRUSTED v2.25.117 Jul 31, 2024 139.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Dataminr” 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 Sep 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 30, 2026
Signed byOU=Mobile, O=Dataminr, L=New York, ST=NY, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)76:AD:02:01:21:F9:51:95:CB:C0:40:41:BF:24:6C:D6:68:80:5F:D9
File MD575aba7dec3b1f0058e8c94991b713100
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

First Alert by Dataminr requests 17 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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) com.dataminr.android.firstalert.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

First Alert by Dataminr APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of First Alert by Dataminr for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 2.25.117 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.25.117 · 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 First Alert by Dataminr 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 75aba7dec3b1f0058e8c94991b713100.