HowStuffWorks
v1.1.3 · 3.3 MB · code 8
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File information
UpdatedFeb 23, 2012
PublishedFeb 14, 2012
Packagecom.twentythreedivide.hsw
Versionv1.1.3 (8)
Size3.3 MB
MD5928288fbabf337df84d8f921b001eb80
Min SDK8
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA1FC:DF:1A:6E:A7:B9:FB:E1:B8:A0:61:01:A1:1F:CE:AE:F2:BF:96:7A
SignerCN=Jason Hoch, OU=HowStuffWorks, O=Discovery Communications, L=Atlanta, ST=GA, C=US
Total downloads3,000
This version3,000
DeveloperDiscovery Communications
Age ratingLow Maturity
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2013-03-22
- Scanned for malware 2020-11-01 14:35:40
- Signature SHA1 FC:DF:1A:6E:A7:B9:FB:E1:B8:A0:61:01:A1:1F:CE:AE:F2:BF:96:7A
- File MD5 928288fbabf337df84d8f921b001eb80
How to install HowStuffWorks v1.1.3 on Android API 8+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 3.3 MB of free storage.
- Grab com.twentythreedivide.hsw_8.apk — hit the Download button above (3.3 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 928288fbabf337df…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find com.twentythreedivide.hsw_8.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Jason Hoch, OU=HowStuffWorks, O=Discovery Communications, L=Atlanta, ST=GA, C=US. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open HowStuffWorks — tap Open on the install screen, or find the HowStuffWorks icon in your app drawer.
Common install errors for HowStuffWorks
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 8 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.