At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.0.13 (65)
- Updated
- Oct 17, 2019 (6 years ago)
- APK size
- 10.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Photography (app)
- Listed since
- Mar 24, 2018 (at least)
- Permissions
- 13 (6 sensitive)
- Website
- app.prntscr.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Lightshot (screenshot tool) is an app by Lightshot in the Photography category, listed since at least March 2018. 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.
It asks for 13 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v1.0.13
Description
From the listing uploaded by “netherlandsappstore”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Lightshot” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Feb 2, 2020
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 26, 2020
- Signed byCN=Lightshot, OU=Lightshot
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)E8:59:6D:36:F8:F3:43:63:55:B4:B1:64:29:6F:22:6E:53:87:92:CE
- File MD56297766bd99721af20ead99ed57c783a
- Uploaded by “netherlandsappstore” 229 followers · uploading since 2017
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Permissions (13)
Lightshot (screenshot tool) requests 13 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Lightshot (screenshot tool) APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is Lightshot (screenshot tool) free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Lightshot (screenshot tool) APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6297766bd99721af20ead99ed57c783a.