
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.6.17 (77)
- Updated
- Oct 1, 2026 (8 days ago)
- APK size
- 4.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Lifestyle (app)
- Listed since
- May 6, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 19 (8 sensitive)
- Website
- linkalock.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
LINKA Operator is an app by LINKA in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least May 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 2.6.3, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.6.16.
What's new in v2.6.17
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
6 versions are listed, going back to v2.6.3. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v2.6.5 it requires Android 6.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “LINKA” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
- Signed byCN=LINKA LINKA, OU=LINKA, O=LINKA, L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)79:E0:E4:F5:4D:2C:70:FE:DF:3B:E2:8B:AA:4A:7E:A9:E9:5E:B2:7E
- File MD511fd0f717ce8d46ec08b4c7b5f23453e
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (19)
LINKA Operator requests 19 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- 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
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Maps maps receive (custom) com.myapp.android.locationapi.maps.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- 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
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
LINKA Operator APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of LINKA Operator for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.6.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.6.3 · 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 LINKA Operator 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 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 11fd0f717ce8d46ec08b4c7b5f23453e.