L'essentiel

Applying The key allows you to view all the news.

Edita S.A. · com.swernerus.android.lessentiel

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.1.18 5.6 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.18 (44)
Updated: Jul 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 5.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 14, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (1 sensitive)
Website: lessentiel.lu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

L'essentiel is an app by Edita S.A. in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

What's new in v2.1.18

Nouvelle rubrique mycactus avec de nouvelles recettes chaque semaine.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

L'application de L'essentiel vous permet de consulter toute l'actualité: Monde, Luxembourg, Grande-Région, Economie, Sport et People. Toutes vos rubriques favorites ainsi que des diaporamas sont accessibles depuis votre téléphone Android. Devenez également reporter pour L'essentiel en activant la fonction Mobile-Reporter lorsque vous êtes témoin d'un évènement particulier. A l'aide d'une simple touche, votre info et photo sont automatiquement transmises à la rédaction de L'essentiel. Et si vous patientez quelques instants, vous retrouverez peut-être votre news illustrée par votre photo en une de notre site. NOTE: Pour faciliter le suivi de vos requêtes et obtenir un retour de l'équipe de L'essentiel, merci d'envoyer vos commentaires par email à l'adresse [email protected].

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Edita S.A.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 19, 2026
Signed byO=Edita S.A.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)20:9C:0C:FF:96:A1:F0:56:C6:46:BC:94:66:5C:DC:EC:B9:B7:4F:A1
File MD5344aecd929eea61260436704e2d362ae
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

L'essentiel requests 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

L'essentiel 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 the L'essentiel 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 344aecd929eea61260436704e2d362ae.