Instant Talk PTT

The leading Push to Talk over Cellular solution for critical communications.

Mobile Tornado Group Plc · com.MobileTornado.Main

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 10K+ downloads v2.15.0 64.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.15.0 (1500)
Updated: Jan 8, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 64.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Nov 3, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 50 (14 sensitive)
Website: mobiletornado.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Instant Talk PTT is an app by Mobile Tornado Group Plc in the Communication category, listed since at least November 2020. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.13.1190, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 50 permissions, 14 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.14.08. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.15.0

Support for new rugged devices added. QR code login added. Bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Mobile Tornado's Push To Talk service, Instant Talk, allows a mobile workforce to instantly communicate with the office as well as their team, improving workforce management and efficiency. By consolidating Instant Talk on mobile devices and enterprise can save the cost of purchasing and maintaining traditional LMR/PMR radios. This allows the staff to carry only one device. » Improve team co-ordination & efficiency » Reduce communication costs » Drive device consolidation » Global coverage » Reduce response times » Deliver a consistent message to all staff Using an intuitive presence list, mobile workers can instantly call any contact or group member, and make instant group calls at the push of a button. Instant Talk is enhanced with the following optional features: » Instant Locate (location tracking) » Instant Alert (Alarms and Priority alert calls) » Instant Message (Text messaging) Note: In order to use this app you need to obtain a user account from your organization manager or from a local service provider of Mobile Tornado. For inquiries please contact Mobile Tornado sales.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.13.1190. Since v2.14.08 it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.15.0 LATEST Jan 8, 2026 64.3 MB TRUSTED v2.14.08 May 23, 2025 63.9 MB TRUSTED v2.13.1190 Jul 22, 2024 61.6 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “MobileTornado” 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 Jan 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 8, 2026
Signed byCN=MobileTornado
Signing certificate (SHA-1)76:0B:F9:59:B3:05:6A:39:90:DD:2B:BD:A7:09:9D:92:15:AD:4A:55
File MD52e737d6415c55c1a0e48f3174444a3e6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (50)

Instant Talk PTT requests 50 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.

Answer phone calls Sensitive android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Action headset plug (custom) ACTION_HEADSET_PLUG
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.MobileTornado.Main.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Set debug app android.permission.SET_DEBUG_APP
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Sonim use end key (custom) com.sonim.permission.USE_END_KEY
Sonim use ptt key (custom) com.sonim.permission.USE_PTT_KEY
Trunk use keyevent (custom) lte.trunk.permission.USE_KEYEVENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Instant Talk PTT APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Instant Talk PTT for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.13.1190 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.13.1190 · 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 Instant Talk PTT 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 2e737d6415c55c1a0e48f3174444a3e6.