Forces Connect

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Forces Connect · uk.gov.surreycc.forcesconnect

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v2.1.0 29.4 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.0 (48)
Updated: Sep 10, 2026 (29 days ago)
APK size: 29.4 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Lifestyle (app)
Listed since: Jul 10, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 3
Website: surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/armed-forces/forces-connect-south-east
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Forces Connect is an app by Forces Connect in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 1.0.7, it drops 6 permissions: “Call phone”, “Read shared storage”, “Prevent the device from sleeping” and 3 more.

What's new in v2.1.0

You can now navigate the app in Welsh! We've translated the organisation descriptions, app controls, and screens into Cymraeg.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Forces Connect South East (FCSE) is a cross-border partnership created to support the aims of the Armed Forces Covenant and promote a greater understanding and awareness of the issues affecting the Armed Forces Community within public services across the South East. This app aims to produce an easy-to-use and comprehensive directory of valuable contacts and information, for those seeking help within the Armed Forces Community. Areas covered within the Forces Connect app include Hampshire, Kent & Medway, Surrey and Sussex providing support for: - Crisis Support - Employment, Education & Training - Family Support, Care & Benefits - Health & Wellbeing - Housing & Homelessness

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.7. Since v2.1.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.1.0 LATEST Sep 10, 2026 29.4 MB TRUSTED v1.0.7 Apr 16, 2024 10.4 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 10, 2026.
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Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 10, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 10, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F8:9E:F4:36:6B:9D:C1:9E:6B:1D:69:28:9B:40:52:F5:8C:12:44:18
File MD5d7addc415b0c90af65bc77d148592e6f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (3)

Forces Connect requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) uk.gov.surreycc.forcesconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Forces Connect APK: questions and answers

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 Forces Connect 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d7addc415b0c90af65bc77d148592e6f.