GizmoHub (Retired)

GizmoHub is now in the Verizon Family App

Verizon - VZ · com.vzw.gizmopal

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v9.3.48.240 162.2 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.3.48.240 (151204080)
Updated: Sep 29, 2026 (10 days ago)
APK size: 162.2 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: Communication (app)
Listed since: May 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 40 (16 sensitive)
Website: verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/gizmopal
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GizmoHub (Retired) is an app by Verizon - VZ in the Communication category, listed since at least May 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 5.0.39.120, the APK grew from 128.7 MB to 162.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 8.1 to 12. It asks for 40 permissions, 16 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.3.46.15. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.3.48.240

- minor bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

GizmoHub will shutdown on September 23, 2026 Action Required: Download and set up Verizon Family To prevent any interruption in service, please download and setup the new app. Verizon Family will continue to offer all the same features as GizmoHub at no additional cost. Your device settings, trusted contacts, and boundary alerts will transfer automatically after logging into Verizon Family. How to Switch Now 1. Download the Verizon Family app 2. Sign In: Verizon Mobile Customers: Use your My Verizon credentials. Note: Social Media logins have been replaced by Verizon logins for account security. Non-Verizon Mobile or Verizon Business Customers: You can continue using your current Apple or Google login on the new app. 3. Notify Caregivers Let your trusted contacts and GizmoHub Caregivers know they will need to download Verizon Family, too. NOTE: You do not need to reset your gizmo. There is no need to factory reset your child's watch to start using Verizon Family. Simply follow the app instructions to link your accounts—your watch data and contacts will transfer automatically. Any questions? Contact our support team at [email protected] or from within the Verizon Family app under More > Contact Support.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.39.120. Since v9.3.41.107 it requires Android 12+.

v9.3.48.240 LATEST Sep 29, 2026 162.2 MB TRUSTED v9.3.46.15 Sep 4, 2026 162.2 MB TRUSTED v9.3.41.107 Jun 23, 2026 163.3 MB TRUSTED v9.3.8.201 Dec 5, 2025 165.6 MB TRUSTED v9.2.5.86 Jul 15, 2025 165.5 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “PE” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Verizon Wireless, OU=PDI, O=PE, L=Basking Ridge, ST=NJ, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)07:5D:F7:09:1D:42:14:15:8B:03:C6:63:FC:3F:F9:FB:F2:B5:8F:2D
File MD5d589dfa6a87319b08fabedc27a5860d4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (40)

GizmoHub (Retired) requests 40 permissions, 16 of them sensitive.

Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Clear app cache android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
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.vzw.gizmopal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Run user initiated jobs android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

GizmoHub (Retired) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of GizmoHub (Retired) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 9.2.5.86 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 10 and later. Get version 9.2.5.86 · 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 GizmoHub (Retired) 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 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d589dfa6a87319b08fabedc27a5860d4.