Kik Messenger
v5.5.4 · 2.3 MB · code 32
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File information
UpdatedAug 11, 2012
PublishedAug 11, 2012
Packagekik.android
Versionv5.5.4 (32)
Size2.3 MB
MD5b08a6dcce7b4c54ed92a54e0bd609794
Min SDK3
Malware scanWARNING
Signature SHA1F1:04:F7:CC:E1:36:68:12:6F:F7:0C:55:99:31:BC:9E:2D:E3:03:0C
SignerCN=Chris Best, OU=Mobile Development, O=Kik Interactive Inc., L=Waterloo, ST=Ontario, C=CA
Total downloads100,000,000
This version100,000,000
DeveloperKik Interactive
Age ratingEveryone
Security scan
WARNING
- Developer signature verified 2025-03-07
- Scanned for malware 2020-11-09 21:58:57
- Signature SHA1 F1:04:F7:CC:E1:36:68:12:6F:F7:0C:55:99:31:BC:9E:2D:E3:03:0C
- File MD5 b08a6dcce7b4c54ed92a54e0bd609794
How to install Kik Messenger v5.5.4 on Android API 3+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 2.3 MB of free storage.
- Grab kik.android_32.apk — hit the Download button above (2.3 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- 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.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches b08a6dcce7b4c54e…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find kik.android_32.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Chris Best, OU=Mobile Development, O=Kik Interactive Inc., L=Waterloo, ST=Ontario, C=CA. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as WARNING).
- Done — open Kik Messenger — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Kik Messenger icon in your app drawer.
Common install errors for Kik Messenger
- "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 3 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.