MetroPlay®

Videos tailored to your preferences in your lock screen

Metro, a brand of T-Mobile USA, Inc · com.metro.minus1

Not rated yet 50M+ downloads v2.7.1 8.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.7.1 (271)
Updated: May 25, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 8.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jul 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (2 sensitive)
Website: metropcs.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MetroPlay® is an app by Metro, a brand of T-Mobile USA, Inc in the Entertainment category, listed since at least July 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and request installing other apps.

What's new in v2.7.1

We're constantly working to improve your experience, this update includes some reliability fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Introducing Metro Play, the news app that delivers the latest news, entertainment headlines, and video content right to your lock screen. Stay Informed with Metro Play – Your Ultimate News Destination Metro Play brings you the latest US & global news, along with engaging video content to keep you informed and entertained. Enjoy a fast-loading, clean, and simple reading experience that’s easy on the eyes. Customize your news feed by choosing the topics you care about most: Business, Entertainment, Food, Gaming, Health, Politics, Sports, Style, Tech, Travel, US News, and World News. Get updates from top news sources, all in one place. Swipe right from your home screen or tap the Metro Play icon to dive into your personalized news and entertainment experience! Support Find out the answers to frequently asked questions at Metro Play Our friendly customer support team are always happy to help you Monday to Friday. Contact us in app by going to Menu > Settings > Contact Us Email us at [email protected]

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “MetroPCS” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Jun 12, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Akkalappa Thimmanna, OU=Corporate Engineering, O=MetroPCS, L=Richardson, ST=TX, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)40:65:DA:76:93:F1:80:8B:E8:35:82:52:37:C0:B9:A3:87:FA:AD:2E
File MD529226f264d2f35c432dc69883c96e989
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

MetroPlay® requests 9 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
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
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

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

MetroPlay® 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 MetroPlay® 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 29226f264d2f35c432dc69883c96e989.