At a glance
- Latest version
- v15.9.2 (973203)
- Updated
- Oct 2, 2026 (6 days ago)
- APK size
- 78 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- x86 64-bit
- Category
- Books & Reference (app)
- Listed since
- Oct 9, 2013
- Permissions
- 9 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
About this APK
JW Library is an app by chepil in the Books & Reference category, listed since October 2013. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).
Since version 1.6.0, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3 to 8.0. It asks for 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: modify shared storage and read media audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 15.9.1.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v15.9.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
13 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.0. Since v15.6.1 it requires Android 8.0+.
JW Library among popular Books & Reference apps
JW Library is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Books & Reference category.
| App | Rating | Downloads | Download size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratilipi Novel | – | 50M+ | 27.8 MB |
| Sky Map | 4.0 (30) | 50M+ | 4.3 MB |
| JW Library (this app) | 4.7 (445) | 50M+ | 78 MB + 140 MB data |
| Oxford Dictionary of English | 4.5 (30) | 50M+ | – |
| القرآن الكريم - مصحف المدينة | 4.8 (16) | 10M+ | 41.3 MB |
Apps listed next to it in our Books & Reference ranking by downloads (pre-installed system apps left out). Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 2, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Jehovah's Witnesses” 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 Oct 2, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Oct 2, 2026
- Signed byCN=Christopher Nelson, OU=MEPS, O=Jehovah's Witnesses, L=Patterson, ST=NY, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)4B:C9:3D:51:8F:C5:4C:D3:D7:3E:74:A4:EB:37:6A:4F:8F:0D:B3:A7
- File MD55bf1797898a6b4690dd8aef3387a346b
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (9)
JW Library requests 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
- Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- 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
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
JW Library APK: questions and answers
How much space does JW Library need?
The APK is 78 MB, and the app also needs 140 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 295.9 MB free for the installation.
Is there a version of JW Library for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 15.5.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 15.5.1 · 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 JW Library 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 5bf1797898a6b4690dd8aef3387a346b.
