At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.8.5 (122)
- Updated
- Nov 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
- APK size
- 3.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.3+ (API 18)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Permissions
- 6 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- apkgod.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
HEX Editor is an app by First Row in the Tools category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy) and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 2.3.4, the APK grew from 2 MB to 3.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.3. It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 2.8.3, it drops 5 permissions: “View Wi-Fi connections”, “Read internal storage”, “Run at startup” and 2 more. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.8.5
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
3 versions are listed, going back to v2.3.4. Since v2.8.3 it requires Android 4.3+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 9, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “First Row” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Nov 9, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Nov 9, 2025
- Signed byCN=First Row
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)89:7D:AF:7F:9B:38:49:E2:0C:1C:4A:6B:F1:E3:C9:DA:9A:9C:3F:25
- File MD534076a5c80454dada400b251ba6d16cc
- 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 (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (6)
HEX Editor requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Access superuser android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
HEX Editor APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of HEX Editor for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 4.3 or later. Version 2.3.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.3.4 · 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 HEX Editor free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the HEX Editor 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 34076a5c80454dada400b251ba6d16cc.
