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Nearby device scanning

com.samsung.android.easysetup

4.9 out of 5 (11 ratings) 3.9M downloads v11.1.24.8 7 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked Details

At a glance

Latest version
v11.1.24.8 (1112400008)
Updated
Oct 7, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size
7 MB
Requires
Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Listed since
Dec 30, 2018 (at least)
Permissions
51 (5 sensitive)

About this APK

Nearby device scanning is an app, listed since at least December 2018. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 11.1.20.6, the minimum Android version rose from 11 to 12. It asks for 51 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including display over other apps, see all installed apps and Bluetooth connect. It asks for the same permissions as version 11.1.23.4.

Ratings

4.9out of 511 ratings
  • 5 ★91%
  • 4 ★9%
  • 3 ★0%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “sirkesyone-applikes”.

Samsung in house device scanning.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v11.1.20.6. Since v11.1.23.4 it requires Android 12+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Samsung Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Oct 7, 2026
  • Signed by[email protected], CN=Samsung Cert, OU=DMC, O=Samsung Corporation, L=Suwon City, ST=South Korea, C=KR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A5:17:0F:38:19:19:DF:E0:44:6F:CD:AB:18:B1:9A:14:3B:31:63
  • File MD5d980b71e0d70cf0ca5569027fc77dc19
  • Uploaded by “sirkesyone-applikes” Bronze tier · 3,894 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (51)

Nearby device scanning requests 51 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Nearby device scanning APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Nearby device scanning for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 11.1.21.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 11 and later. Get version 11.1.21.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Nearby device scanning APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d980b71e0d70cf0ca5569027fc77dc19.

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