HID Reader Manager

Software update tool for HID Access Card Readers

HID Global · com.hidglobal.pacs.readermanager

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.33.1 53.5 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.33.1 (26081501)
Updated: Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 53.5 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Business (app)
Listed since: Oct 20, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (7 sensitive)
Website: hidglobal.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

HID Reader Manager is an app by HID Global in the Business category, listed since at least October 2022. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 1.24.1, the minimum Android version rose from 8.1 to 10. It asks for 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including read phone status and identity, read shared storage and bind notification listener service. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.33.0.

What's new in v1.33.1

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

HID Reader Manager streamlines management of compatible HID Signo, iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE readers in the field. Administrators can easily adjust configuration settings, upgrade firmware, inspect and export current reader status, and upgrade compatible readers to support Bluetooth and/or OSDP. -Bluetooth is used to communicate with the reader hardware. If Bluetooth is not enabled communication to readers will not function. -Calendar is used to log the error/information. If Calendar is not enabled logging will not function. -Location is used to obtain the location of the Reader for administration purpose and improving user experience. If Location is not enabled communication to readers will not function.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.24.1. Since v1.33.0 it requires Android 10+.

v1.33.1 LATEST Aug 19, 2026 53.5 MB TRUSTED v1.33.0 Aug 29, 2026 53.5 MB TRUSTED v1.32.2 Aug 29, 2026 49.4 MB TRUSTED v1.24.1 Apr 23, 2026 33.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Hid Global” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 19, 2026
Signed byCN=Reader Manager, OU=PACS, O=Hid Global, L=Austin, ST=Texas, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E1:DE:72:4E:17:E1:3A:A0:31:6A:20:76:8E:75:1C:D5:AC:2E:F9:7D
File MD57d55af0045c4500fb4a1a99f9f2b4b56
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

HID Reader Manager requests 22 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Bind notification listener service Sensitive android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
Access mock location android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION
Battery stats android.permission.BATTERY_STATS
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.hidglobal.pacs.readermanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Location hardware android.permission.LOCATION_HARDWARE
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
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

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

HID Reader Manager APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of HID Reader Manager for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 1.32.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 9 and later. Get version 1.32.2 · 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 HID Reader Manager 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 7d55af0045c4500fb4a1a99f9f2b4b56.