NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route

Do more with your WiFi using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app.

NETGEAR, Inc · com.netgear.netgearup

4.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) 5M+ downloads v2.27.0.2959 79.6 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.27.0.2959 (2959)
Updated: Dec 19, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 79.6 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Apr 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 29 (7 sensitive)
Website: netgear.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route is an app by NETGEAR, Inc in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.4.25.962, the minimum Android version rose from 4.2 to 5.0. It asks for 29 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 2.4.25.962, it adds 7 new permissions (“Advertising ID”, “Change network state”, “Control vibration” and 4 more) and drops 3 (“Call phone”, “Modify shared storage” and “In-app purchases”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.27.0.2959

This latest release fixes various issues and adds new enhancements. Also, make sure you update your router to the latest firmware version using the app in order to explore all the great features it has to offer. Please continue to reach out to us at [email protected] if you’re having any issues.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Nighthawk app gives you convenient access to your router’s features: - Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere. - Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR. - Armor Security – Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats. - Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for. - Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests. - Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time. - Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, and more! The NETGEAR Nighthawk app (formerly Up App) is a complete upgrade from the legacy NETGEAR genie app. New features are consistently being added. Install it today! For more information about your router, visit http://www.support.netgear.com

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.4.25.962. Since v2.27.0.2959 it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.27.0.2959 LATEST Dec 19, 2025 79.6 MB TRUSTED v2.4.25.962 Dec 19, 2025 83.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 19, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Ian Chen” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 19, 2025
Validated against Google Play Dec 19, 2025
Signed byCN=Ian Chen
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1D:B5:D3:2C:15:20:13:57:D2:11:0B:68:F5:CC:C2:EC:D0:8F:B1:22
File MD510ab2a3563125fe74e8ab06d40d2aefa
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (29)

NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route requests 29 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Alarm set alarm (custom) com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Netgearup ntggcmlistenerservice (custom) com.netgear.netgearup.permission.NtgGCMListenerService
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.bitdefender.csdklib.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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

Camera android.hardware.camera
Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.4.25.962 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.2 and later. Get version 2.4.25.962 · 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 NETGEAR Nighthawk – WiFi Route 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 10ab2a3563125fe74e8ab06d40d2aefa.