JBL Portable

The JBL Portable app works with JBL portable Bluetooth speakers.

Harman Consumer, Inc. · com.harman.ble.jbllink

4.0 out of 5 (14 ratings) 10M+ downloads v5.8.9 89.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.8.9 (230330178)
Updated: Jun 14, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 89.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Feb 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 23 (7 sensitive)
Website: jbl.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

JBL Portable is an app by Harman Consumer, Inc. in the Entertainment category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.3.9, the APK grew from 68.7 MB to 89.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. Compared with version 5.3.9, it adds 4 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan”, “Advertising ID” and “Show notifications”) and drops 3 (“Location in the background”, “Camera” and “Mount unmount filesystems”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.0out of 514 ratings

5 ★64%
4 ★7%
3 ★7%
2 ★7%
1 ★14%

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What's new in v5.8.9

- Add discovery and re-direction features for portable Wi-Fi speakers - Bug fixing and performance improvement

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Download the JBL Portable app to get the most out of your JBL portable speakers and unlock more features. Compatible with the following speakers: - Flip 6, Flip 5, Flip 4, Flip 3 - Charge 5, Charge 4, Charge 3 - Pulse 5, Pulse 4, Pulse 3, Pulse 2 - Xtreme 3, Xtreme 2, Xtreme - Boombox 3, Boombox 2, Boombox App features: - Connect to compatible JBL portable speakers for Stereo to amplify sound or Party mode for a bigger party - Personalize and control your speaker straight from the app - Get additional software updates and product support

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v5.3.9. Since v5.8.9 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.8.9 LATEST Jun 14, 2026 89.5 MB TRUSTED v5.3.9 Jun 22, 2026 68.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Harman International Industries” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Harman Shenzhen, OU=Harman International Industries, O=Harman International Industries, L=Shenzhen, ST=Guangdong, C=CN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C2:7A:9A:74:A1:DE:7C:C6:2C:B6:53:98:09:01:17:A7:BA:7C:9F:C3
File MD544ad664bea91e7f3d462c3ac7601508f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (23)

JBL Portable requests 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.harman.ble.jbllink.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

JBL Portable APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of JBL Portable for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.3.9 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.3.9 · 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 JBL Portable 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 44ad664bea91e7f3d462c3ac7601508f.