Fresh Comics v4.2.3
APK · 38.9 MB · version code 40203 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Aug 10, 2024
- Same certificate as v4.2.5, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v4.2.5, uploaded Feb 22, 2026 — about 1 year after this one.
- Size: this file is 38.9 MB; the latest is 42.2 MB (3.3 MB larger).
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v4.2.3 (40203)
- Uploaded
- Aug 10, 2024
- Size
- 38.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 3.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 89f23d44fe3dbebcd84493311065d98d
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 8E:54:BF:EB:2A:51:7A:3B:D8:05:A6:16:DB:92:6D:A7:4C:7B:19:7D
- Signed by
- CN=Chris Karr, OU=Android Development, O=Audacious Software, L=Chicago, ST=IL, C=US
- File name
- us-freshcomics-android-app-40203-68480465-89f23d44fe3dbebcd84493311065d98d.apk
- Package
- us.freshcomics.android.app
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 12 · Low Maturity
What's new in v4.2.3
Additional widget fixes. (Thank you for your patience!)
Permissions (12)
This version requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) us.freshcomics.android.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- 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 “Audacious Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v4.2.5, which matches Google Play v4.2.5
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Aug 10, 2024
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install Fresh Comics on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 77.9 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (38.9 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 us-freshcomics-android-app-40203-68480465-89f23d44fe3dbebcd84493311065d98d.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 89f23d44fe3dbebcd84493311065d98d. 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 Fresh Comics — 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.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.