Mobile Mason

The official app of George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

George Mason University (GMU) · com.blackboard.android.central.gmu

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v6.1 7.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.1 (50)
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 7.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Mar 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (3 sensitive)
Website: gettheapp.gmu.edu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Mobile Mason is an app by George Mason University (GMU) in the Education category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.0.

What's new in v6.1

Bug Fixes & Performance Enhancements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Stay connected with George Mason University wherever you are. Find out how to get around our campuses, take a self-guided tour, stay up-to-date with the latest campus news and events, keep tabs on the winning ways of the Patriots sports teams, and more. It’s Mason in the palm of your hand! Features: Maps - Find out where you are and where you need to go. Events - Find campus events and add them to your calendar. Transit - Track Mason Shuttles and CUE buses. Blackboard - Get instant access to all of your Blackboard Learn content on the go. Check grades, post to discussion forums, view important class announcements, read and download assignments, upload content, and more. Social - Follow Mason on Twitter and Facebook. Athletics - Stay up to date with Patriots athletics. Check schedules, scores, and news for your favorite teams. News - Find out about the latest research, innovative classes, and academic accolades while browsing recent articles to stay on top of the most important university news. Library - Search the GMU library catalog. Find books and other media. Directory - Search People Finder for a consistent view of GMU faculty, staff and student information. Images - Search, browse, download, and share images from Mason’s Instagram. Videos — Check out recent events, campus speakers, and more--all are available to watch whenever--and wherever--you like. Get Help - Access important numbers when you need them. Call to report an emergency or get information from the University Police.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v5.4.

v6.1 LATEST Aug 31, 2026 7.8 MB TRUSTED v6.0 Apr 30, 2026 8.5 MB TRUSTED v5.4 Aug 20, 2024 8.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 31, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Blackboard” 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 Aug 31, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 31, 2026
Signed byCN=Eric Denman, OU=Blackboard Mobile, O=Blackboard, L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)65:C4:02:84:BA:55:38:F4:F9:40:5D:BE:14:72:C0:D7:A7:C7:8A:3C
File MD55f8054365b932d10c72366c9bceb7d42
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

Mobile Mason requests 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.blackboard.android.central.gmu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
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

Mobile Mason 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 Mobile Mason 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 5f8054365b932d10c72366c9bceb7d42.