Global Player

The UK’s favourite radio stations

Global Media & Entertainment · com.global.player

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v32.0.0 47.7 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v32.0.0 (1600697)
Updated: Jun 26, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 47.7 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Feb 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (8 sensitive)
Website: globalplayer.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Global Player is an app by Global Media & Entertainment in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 16 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and call phone.

What's new in v32.0.0

Bug fixes and general improvements. Fix included for some users who had experienced performance issues.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Listen live to Capital, Heart, Heart 80s, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Capital XTRA, Radio X and Gold, plus a huge selection of streams curated to fit your mood or activity. The Global Player puts you in control. Whatever you’re into - the latest hits, a chance to chill out or topical debate - Global’s got you covered! And best of all, it’s entirely free and is available worldwide. With the Global Player you can: • Listen live to any of Global’s radio stations: Capital, Capital XTRA, Heart, Heart 80s, LBC, Radio X, Classic, Smooth and Gold. • Hear the best shows from the biggest names in radio, Roman Kemp, Chris Moyles, Nick Ferrari, Myleene Klass, Johnny Vaughan, Russell Brand, James O’Brien, Nigel Farage and many more! • Catch up / listen again to all your favourite shows whenever you like. • Download and listen to your favourite programmes offline, great for listening on the move. • Subscribe to your favourite shows to automatically download them each day. • Listen to all of Global’s stations in HD audio. • Take control - My Capital, My Capital XTRA and My Radio X, a world-first where you can skip songs on live radio – radio you control!* • Get the latest news, videos and pictures from each of Global’s stations with the best guests and most entertaining, informative content. • Whether you want to relax or exercise, choose Playlists and we'll serve you the best music for your mood. • Discover hundreds of award-winning audio shows in our new Podcasts section. • See what other people are loving with our top trending shows. Global Player, your favourite radio, that you control, all in one place. *Currently only available in the UK.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Global Radio” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 26, 2026
Signed byCN=Byrion Smith, OU=Creative Technology, O=Global Radio, L=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B8:15:1C:15:7D:04:1A:50:3B:B0:79:02:74:4F:14:A6:BC:84:B6:E2
File MD5c4264ec8cd61ec0a596c6cde4a4710f6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

Global Player requests 16 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.global.player.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
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
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Global Player 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 Global Player 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c4264ec8cd61ec0a596c6cde4a4710f6.