
At a glance
- Latest version
- v6.0.2 (587)
- Updated
- Jul 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 11.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.1+ (API 22)
- 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
- Education (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 12, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 10 (3 sensitive)
- Website
- ncl.ac.uk/itservice/mobile
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Newcastle University is an app by Newcastle University in the Education 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.
It asks for 10 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and modify shared storage.
What's new in v6.0.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Newcastle University” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jul 2, 2024
- Signed byCN=Android App, OU=ISS, O=Newcastle University, L=Newcastle Upon Tyne, ST=Tyne and Wear, C=UK
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)99:0A:7F:C1:58:61:3C:38:9A:DB:3A:D3:D3:39:14:62:D5:6E:92:5D
- File MD50e209b52923869c61a80159a4cb956b3
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (10)
Newcastle University requests 10 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Newcastle University APK: questions and answers
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 Newcastle University APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0e209b52923869c61a80159a4cb956b3.