At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.13.01 (2130104)
- Updated
- Dec 11, 2013 (12 years ago)
- APK size
- 9.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 2.2+ (API 8)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Social (app)
- Listed since
- Jun 1, 2012 (at least)
- Permissions
- 27 (9 sensitive)
- Website
- twitter.com/gethookt
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Hookt - Free Social Privacy is an app by airG in the Social category, listed since at least June 2012. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 27 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including camera, read contacts and send sms.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “apps”.
Hookt is a new and free way for you to share, chat, and message your REAL friends in private.
Some of the key benefits of using Hookt include:
* 100% Free - Communicate in private for free across long distances, and across iPhone, Blackberry, and Android devices.
* REAL friends - Here's a chance to hit reset, cut through the clutter, and be your true private self.
* 100% Privacy - Sharing your photos and content are 100% private. Maintain your privacy. Hookt doesn't believe in 'public' profiles.
* Reactions - Don't be limited to just LIKEing something, create your very own personalized reactions by taking a photo of your facial expression. You can be excited! or shocked! or angry! …whatever you want – it’s YOUR reaction.
* Chat - Chat, message and share in private and group conversations of up to 10 friends. We keep your privacy and never store your messages after you've received them.
* Read indicators - Know when your friends have received and read your private messages.
Nobody reads these descriptions. Have you actually read this far. Wow you're really diligent. If you've put this much time reading something, you should just download it for free and give it a try. We'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions that you have on how we can improve our product. Now stop reading. No really, just hit install already. Don't make me beg!
By installing Hookt you hereby agree to our terms of service, available here:http://www.hookt.com/#terms
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Warning
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 11, 2013.
- Certificate issued to “airG Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature check failed Mar 9, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Dec 11, 2013
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 3, 2020
- Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Hookt, O=airG Inc., L=Vancouver, ST=British Columbia, C=CA
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)86:3C:AC:99:27:77:F2:9D:45:17:3E:3C:25:34:6B:7A:37:F7:1E:AD
- File MD59909fd123196431ca405c3f47f499b96
- Uploaded by “apps” Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010
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Permissions (27)
Hookt - Free Social Privacy requests 27 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- C2dm send (custom) com.google.android.c2dm.permission.SEND
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Hookt access hookt data (custom) com.airg.hookt.permission.ACCESS_HOOKT_DATA
- Hookt hookt notify (custom) com.airg.hookt.permission.HOOKT_NOTIFY
- Hookt hookt server api (custom) com.airg.hookt.permission.HOOKT_SERVER_API
- Hookt sync hookt data (custom) com.airg.hookt.permission.SYNC_HOOKT_DATA
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.airg.hookt.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Telephony (SIM) android.hardware.telephony
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Hookt - Free Social Privacy 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 Hookt - Free Social Privacy APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9909fd123196431ca405c3f47f499b96.
