
Jewels Columns (match 3)
Did you like the classic Columns? if so, you have to give this adaptation a try
eBytesStudio · com.eBytesStudio.columnsChallenge
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.1.2 (160000212)
- Updated
- Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago)
- APK size
- 36.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Strategy (game)
- Listed since
- Mar 25, 2023 (at least)
- Permissions
- 9 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- eBytesStudio.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
Jewels Columns (match 3) is a game by eBytesStudio in the Strategy category, listed since at least March 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v2.1.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 19, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Emilio José Expósito Cordobés” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Aug 19, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Aug 19, 2026
- Signed byCN=Emilio José Expósito Cordobés, L=Jaén, ST=Spain, C=34
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)D3:A3:70:6C:95:1A:32:CC:FC:E9:56:A6:76:5A:CA:B9:63:1E:40:6E
- File MD52713959a7668910dd40af58572135110
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (9)
Jewels Columns (match 3) requests 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- 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
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Jewels Columns (match 3) 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 Jewels Columns (match 3) free?
The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Jewels Columns (match 3) 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2713959a7668910dd40af58572135110.