NFC Gears

Use Android NFC reader to post data to any app as keystroke simulation and more!

Restock.com · com.restock.nfcgears

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.2.24 1.6 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 1.6 MB All versions

Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.2.24 (144)
Updated: Feb 28, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 1.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 12, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 7 (1 sensitive)
Website: serialio.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NFC Gears is an app by Restock.com in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 7 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

What's new in v2.2.24

-Added option to write NDEF data -Added permission logic for new API -Updated UI

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app runs as a service making information from the NFC reader built-in to some devices available to other apps. This saves developers significant time integrating NFC features to their apps. NFC Gears also works in conjunction with SerialMagic Gears, so developers can easily NFC (RFID) reading and barcode scanning simultaneously. Also use with Grid-In-Hand(tm) Mobile Grid to use NFC reader for attendance tracking, ticket applications, inventory counting, mobile ordering, asset tracking, Security auditing & monitoring, Job time tracking, Check-in and Check-out, NFC location based data and image, capture, and much more.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Serialio LLC” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 28, 2026
Signed byCN=Dave Boydston, OU=Restock.com, O=Serialio LLC, L=Santa Barbara, ST=CA, C=USA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)43:DB:FD:39:59:07:66:16:10:A6:09:52:2A:84:BD:5A:86:EE:14:0E
File MD5a364a58043b07555069bfc75985b36d1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (7)

NFC Gears requests 7 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Nfc android.permission.NFC
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Write owner data android.permission.WRITE_OWNER_DATA

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
NFC android.hardware.nfc
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

NFC Gears 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 NFC Gears 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a364a58043b07555069bfc75985b36d1.