Install Buddy - XAPK Installer

Install APK, XAPK, APKM & APKS files easily. Backup & restore your apps.

DevCool · com.xapkinstaller.imod

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.1 11.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1 (11)
Updated: May 1, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 11.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 16 (2 sensitive)
Website: latestmodapks.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Install Buddy - XAPK Installer is an app by DevCool in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: request installing other apps and see all installed apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.1

Bug Fixes Simplified UI

Description

From the listing uploaded by “umar777”.

Install Buddy is the easiest way to install APK files on your Android device. Whether you have APK, XAPK, APKM, or APKS files, Install Buddy handles them all with just one tap. 📦 INSTALL ANY APK FORMAT Install Buddy supports all popular Android package formats. Simply select your file and tap install. No complicated steps, no confusing menus. Works with APK, XAPK, APKM, and APKS files downloaded from any source. ☁️ BACKUP YOUR APPS Never lose your favorite apps again. Create backups of any installed app on your device. Save APK files to your preferred folder and restore them anytime. Perfect for keeping older app versions or transferring apps between devices. ⚙️ ADVANCED INSTALLATION OPTIONS Take full control with Advanced Mode. Select specific components from APK archives before installing. Choose your preferred install path. Customize the installation process to fit your needs. 🎨 CLEAN & SIMPLE INTERFACE No clutter, no confusion. Install Buddy features a modern dark theme that's easy on the eyes. Find your apps quickly with the built-in search. Filter and sort your app list however you like. ✨ KEY FEATURES • Install APK, XAPK, APKM & APKS files • Backup installed apps as APK files • Restore apps from backup anytime • Advanced Mode for component selection • Custom backup folder location • Custom backup file naming • Search and filter your apps • Dark theme support • Fast and lightweight • No bloatware 🔧 PERFECT FOR • Installing apps from outside Play Store • Keeping backup copies of your apps • Restoring apps after factory reset • Transferring apps to new devices • Installing split APKs and app bundles • Managing APK files on your device 📁 SUPPORTED FORMATS • APK - Standard Android Package • XAPK - Compressed APK with OBB data • APKM - APKMirror split packages • APKS - Split APK bundles Install Buddy makes Android app management simple. Download now and take control of your APK files. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Rate us on Play Store or reach out through the app settings.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

Signed with Android's public test key This key is published with Android's source code, so anyone can sign a file with it.
The same certificate signs apps from 141 different developers Developers sign only their own apps, so this almost always means the files were re-signed by someone else — often after being modified.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature check failed May 1, 2026
Signed by[email protected], CN=Android, OU=Android, O=Android, L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)61:ED:37:7E:85:D3:86:A8:DF:EE:6B:86:4B:D8:5B:0B:FA:A5:AF:81
File MD5f7556fb0bc0d8fb1717a8f6539019f33
Uploaded by “umar777” uploading since 2026

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (16)

Install Buddy - XAPK Installer requests 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service remote messaging android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.xapkinstaller.imod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manager api v23 (custom) moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Install Buddy - XAPK Installer APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Install Buddy - XAPK Installer free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Install Buddy - XAPK Installer 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. It is signed with Android's public test key, which anyone can use. Its signing certificate is also used for apps from 141 different developers. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f7556fb0bc0d8fb1717a8f6539019f33.