KSU Mobile

Your Kent State companion. Check grades, schedules, maps, buses, and more

Kent State University · com.blackboard.android.central.kentstate

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v6.30 32.4 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.30 (42149)
Updated: Aug 30, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 32.4 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Apr 2, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 38 (5 sensitive)
Website: kent.edu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

KSU Mobile is an app by Kent State University in the Education category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.96, the APK grew from 19.9 MB to 32.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 9. It asks for 38 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 6.10.1, it drops 1 permission: “Read shared storage”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v6.30

Introducing My Day, a new personalized dashboard in KSUMobile that brings together the information you need most. View important Canvas course information, upcoming assignments, due dates, and campus events all in one convenient place. My Day helps you stay organized, informed, and connected so you can make the most of every day at Kent State.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

KSUMobile – The Official App of Kent State University Stay connected and in control with KSUMobile, your all-in-one companion for life at Kent State. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member, KSUMobile puts essential university services right at your fingertips. For Students: • View grades and class schedules • Get the latest news, events, and announcements from around campus • Navigate easily with maps for Kent Campus and Regional Campuses • Commute smarter with live bus tracking • Manage your account with access to your Kent State ID, bursar balance, meal plan, and FLASHcash—including your ten most recent FLASHcash transactions • Customize the app to show the information and services most relevant to you For Faculty & Staff: • Access pay stubs • Track leave balances • Stay informed with campus updates and news KSUMobile is continuously updated with new features to enhance your Kent State experience. Download now and check back often to see what’s new!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.96. Since v6.10.1 it requires Android 9+.

v6.30 LATEST Aug 30, 2026 32.4 MB TRUSTED v6.10.1 Aug 7, 2025 33.3 MB TRUSTED v5.96 Jun 5, 2024 19.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 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 “Blackboard” 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 Aug 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 30, 2026
Signed byCN=Eric Denman, OU=Blackboard Mobile, O=Blackboard, L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7D:7E:25:B5:F4:E2:41:B4:EF:7E:46:CD:21:E4:79:A6:10:FA:0C:DE
File MD5b64b3285b8d85e5ba6cc1c31ebc8547a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (38)

KSU Mobile requests 38 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.blackboard.android.central.kentstate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

KSU Mobile APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of KSU Mobile for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 5.96 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.96 · 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 KSU Mobile 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 b64b3285b8d85e5ba6cc1c31ebc8547a.