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JW Library

v12.5 · 85.3 MB · code 128676

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File information

UpdatedFeb 16, 2024
PublishedApr 5, 2017
Packageorg.jw.jwlibrary.mobile
Versionv12.5 (128676)
Size85.3 MB
MD5e84a6fe3d2fba678aa9082d29b7f3b1a
Min SDK16
ABIsx86, x86-64, armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA14B:C9:3D:51:8F:C5:4C:D3:D7:3E:74:A4:EB:37:6A:4F:8F:0D:B3:A7
SignerCN=Christopher Nelson, OU=MEPS, O=Jehovah's Witnesses, L=Patterson, ST=NY, C=US
Total downloads50,000,000
This version50,000,000
Developerchepil
Age ratingEveryone

What's new in v12.5

Research Guide updates can be downloaded from the study pane of the Bible.

Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash.

NOTE: Version 12.5 is the last version that supports Android 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 5.0. If your device runs one of these older operating systems, you will need to update it to receive future versions of JW Library.

Security scan

TRUSTED
  • Developer signature verified 2025-11-05
  • Signature SHA1 4B:C9:3D:51:8F:C5:4C:D3:D7:3E:74:A4:EB:37:6A:4F:8F:0D:B3:A7
  • File MD5 e84a6fe3d2fba678aa9082d29b7f3b1a

How to install JW Library v12.5 on Android API 16+

Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 85.3 MB of free storage.

  1. Grab org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile_128676.apk — hit the Download button above (85.3 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
  2. Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
  3. (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches e84a6fe3d2fba678…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
  4. Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile_128676.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
  5. Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Christopher Nelson, OU=MEPS, O=Jehovah's Witnesses, L=Patterson, ST=NY, C=US. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
  6. Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
  7. Done — open JW Library — tap Open on the install screen, or find the JW Library icon in your app drawer (this build targets x86/x86-64/armeabi-v7a/arm64-v8a devices).
Common install errors for JW Library
  • "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
  • "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 16 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
  • "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.
  • Works on one phone but not another — this build ships x86/x86-64/armeabi-v7a/arm64-v8a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.

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