MLive.com: Pistons News

The MLive.com: Pistons News

MLive.com · com.mlive.android.pistons

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v4.5.3 16.7 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.5.3 (1032210318)
Updated: Apr 5, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 16.7 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Sports (app)
Listed since: Apr 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17
Website: mlive.com/mobile-device
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MLive.com: Pistons News is an app by MLive.com in the Sports 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 4.4.2, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 17 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.5.2. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.5.3

Bug fixes, performance, and stability improvements. Tip: Reading an interesting article, share it with your friends, tap on the 'Share Icon' Thank you for your feedback and recommendations, please keep them coming. If you like the app please consider leaving a review.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The MLive.com: Pistons News app gives Pistons fans exclusive access to the latest news, videos and photo slideshows from MLive.com. Get live updates about Pistons and other professional teams, catch live Twitter updates and submit photos from the game. Enjoy this app at the game, the tailgate party or just while hanging out with other Pistons fans! --FEATURES-- • Full access to breaking news and updates • Links to professional basketball news • Commentary from your favorite Detroit Pistons columnists • Twitter posts from all the relevant Detroit Pistons Twitter followers • Photos from on the court and off • Videos optimized for your mobile device • Your photo submissions sent your photos directly to the newsroom PLEASE NOTE: This App is developed and published by Advance Digital Inc. and MLive.com. The App is not endorsed, licensed or sponsored by the Detroit Pistons or the National Basketball Association.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.4.2. Since v4.5.1.1 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.5.3 LATEST Apr 5, 2026 16.7 MB TRUSTED v4.5.2 Jan 19, 2026 16.7 MB TRUSTED v4.5.1.1 Nov 7, 2025 17.1 MB TRUSTED v4.4.2 Jul 3, 2026 25.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Verve” 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 Apr 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Verve, OU=Verve, O=Verve, L=US, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)54:8D:E6:10:DD:B3:7F:B5:AE:2E:79:5F:DE:42:9B:8B:34:60:3F:08
File MD54ce9e604c3d83d112a18f8ad7ef6dfcc
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

MLive.com: Pistons News requests 17 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.mlive.android.pistons.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

MLive.com: Pistons News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of MLive.com: Pistons News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.4.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 4.4.2 · 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 MLive.com: Pistons News free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the MLive.com: Pistons News 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 4ce9e604c3d83d112a18f8ad7ef6dfcc.