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KENWOOD Drive Info.

By linking with KENWOOD compatible car navigation systems, it is possible to extend the functions of Internet information services to the car navigation system side. Partial charge is required

JVCKENWOOD Corporation · com.jvckenwood.kdi02

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.5.26 5.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.5.26 (1526)
Updated
Aug 30, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size
5.6 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since
Mar 8, 2025 (at least)
Permissions
12 (1 sensitive)
Website
www2.jvckenwood.com/products/car_audio/app/kenwood_drive_info2/index.html
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

KENWOOD Drive Info. is an app by JVCKENWOOD Corporation in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least March 2025. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 12 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: Bluetooth connect. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.5.24. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.5.26

Android16以降に対応しました。

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This application is a successor application that allows you to use some contents of "KENWOOD Drive Info. Free version for a limited time" released for free until February 3, 2014 for a fee. It can be used with JVC KENWOOD car navigation systems (hereinafter referred to as car navigation systems) that support this function. We also have content that can be used free of charge. We have also added new features. ▼ Application function overview KENWOOD Drive Info. Is a function-enhanced application that enables you to additionally use various convenient functions such as receiving real-time traffic jam information in car navigation by connecting a smartphone and JVC KENWOOD car navigation. It will be possible to significantly improve the information freshness and convenience of car navigation. ▼ Application usage instructions Downloading this application is free of charge. Some content can be used free of charge, and some content can be used for a fee. Paid content can be used by charging within this application. 10 days / 30 days / 90 days / 180 days (Please refer to the following for the functional contents of each content and paid / free of charge.) ▼ Outline of main functions 1. Smart Loop Congestion Information ™ [Paid function] Smart Loop Congestion Information ™ shares real-time probe data for car navigation and Pioneer car navigation that supports this function, and together with VICS information, real-time congestion information for approximately 700,000 km of road conditions nationwide. It is a service that provides. The received data can be displayed on the map screen of the car navigation system. In addition to the current position, the traffic jam information of the scroll destination can also be displayed on the car navigation screen. 2. On-demand VICS [Paid function] It is possible to acquire VICS congestion information centered on the surrounding area where you are currently driving and display it on the car navigation screen. In addition to the current position, the traffic jam information of the scroll destination can also be displayed on the car navigation screen. 3. Parking lot full / empty information [paid function] You can get the full / empty information of the parking lot and display it on the car navigation screen. * Parking lots where information can be obtained are limited. 4. TV de Mi-ta [Paid function] It is possible to acquire information such as restaurants and tourist spots introduced in TV programs and transfer it to the car navigation system. It is very convenient because it is possible to display the hot spot on the car navigation side and set it as the destination. 5. Gas station price information [free function] It is possible to acquire the gasoline price information of the gas station at any point and display it on the car navigation screen. You can search for nearby gas stations and check price information at the same time. 6. Weather information [free function] You can get the weather forecast data for the whole country and display it on the car navigation screen. You can get pinpoint weather forecast and weekly weather forecast information by synchronizing with latitude / longitude information. For models that have a weather widget on the HOME screen on the corresponding car navigation side, it is also possible to display weather information on the widget. 7. Free word search [Free function] In normal car navigation destination search, information related to the entered keyword is searched from the database stored in the car navigation body, but by connecting to this application, information can be searched to the Internet server. Will be. It will be possible to greatly improve the amount of information that can be acquired and to search for destinations using fresh information. ■ Supported Android OS 4.4 or above ■ Supported languages KENWOOD Drive Info. Only supports Japanese. ■ Notes ・ The amount and period of paid charges are subject to change. -This application can be used by connecting to the corresponding car navigation system. ・ We do not guarantee normal operation on all terminals. ■ Important notice To use this application, it is necessary to change the navigation software version of the car navigation system to be connected to the following status. ・ MDV-Z701W / Z700 / X701W / X701: 1.2.0025.xxxx or later ・ MDV-Z700W / Z700 / X500 / R700: 1.7.0065.xxxx or later If the version is older than the above version, you will need to update the car navigation firmware. For details, please check the following URL on the Kenwood homepage. http://www2.jvckenwood.com/cs/car/navi/index.html

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.24.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 30, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Car Electronics Buisiness Group” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Aug 30, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 30, 2026
  • Signed byCN=JVCKENWOOD Corporation, OU=Core Technology Development Group, O=Car Electronics Buisiness Group, L=Hachioji, ST=Tokyo, C=JP
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)45:F8:6A:52:B0:6B:1C:02:22:AE:C0:C2:88:D3:CA:FF:BC:CC:8F:F4
  • File MD57539c36ff061c4959b3416fef251b0d3
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

KENWOOD Drive Info. requests 12 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

KENWOOD Drive Info. 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 KENWOOD Drive Info. free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the KENWOOD Drive Info. 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 7539c36ff061c4959b3416fef251b0d3.

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