Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries)

Mobile@HKUL, the official app of The University of Hong Kong Libraries (HKUL)

HKU Libraries · com.ombiel.campusm.hkul

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v11.42.3 144.8 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v11.42.3 (11428669)
Updated: Sep 21, 2026 (18 days ago)
APK size: 144.8 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: May 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (8 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries) is an app by HKU Libraries in the Education category, listed since at least May 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 9.48.2, the APK grew from 22.4 MB to 144.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 11.39.2, it drops 1 permission: “Bluetooth connect”.

What's new in v11.42.3

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Welcome to the official mobile app of The University of Hong Kong Libraries (HKUL). This app gives you quick mobile access to HKU libraries information and services. Features: - Locate libraries on and off campus - Facilities booking - check availability of library facilities, make/cancel reservation - Manage your account - view your loans, requests and fine/fees, online renewals and more - Search the Library Catalogue - Opening hours of libraries and study areas - View your current print quota - View your course information and reading lists - Search the Library Staff Directory and look up contact information - Receive alerts and announcements with Push Notifications - Receive the latest news and events from the HKUL - Access to HKU uPay mobile payment - Access to key e-resources on LibGuides New features are continuously being planned, so please keep checking for updates.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v9.48.2. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v11.34.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v11.42.3 LATEST Sep 21, 2026 144.8 MB TRUSTED v11.39.2 Jul 15, 2026 145.6 MB TRUSTED v11.38.0 May 15, 2026 147 MB TRUSTED v11.34.0 Feb 6, 2026 133.9 MB TRUSTED v9.48.2 Aug 30, 2024 22.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “oMbiel Ltd” 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 Sep 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 21, 2026
Signed byCN=oMbiel, OU=oMbiel, O=oMbiel Ltd, L=Wolverhampton, ST=West Midlands, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)76:C1:D9:63:3B:F3:B6:29:4F:73:AF:C5:BE:C1:87:24:9A:5C:0D:6C
File MD5f3c1c0e4bd625510edf0aef87f65efc5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries) requests 30 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Dial android.permission.DIAL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.ombiel.campusm.hkul.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Microphone android.permission.MICROPHONE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
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
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Sendto (custom) android.intent.action.SENDTO
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.48.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 9.48.2 · 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 the Mobile@HKUL (HKU Libraries) 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 f3c1c0e4bd625510edf0aef87f65efc5.