NOW

Stream brilliant entertainment

BSkyB · com.bskyb.nowtv.beta

3.8 out of 5 (6 ratings) 5M+ downloads v35.0.0 146.6 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v10.13.0, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v35.0.0 (5008406)
Updated: Sep 16, 2023 (3 years ago)
APK size: 146.6 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Aug 30, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (2 sensitive)
Website: nowtv.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NOW is an app by BSkyB in the Entertainment category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 10.13.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read calendar and write calendar. Compared with version 10.13.0, it adds 3 new permissions (“Advertising ID”, “Run at startup” and “Show notifications”) and drops 1 (“Google Play install referrer”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.8out of 56 ratings

5 ★67%
4 ★0%
3 ★0%
2 ★17%
1 ★17%

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

What's new in v35.0.0

We are always working on improving our streaming experience. This update also contains general improvements, bug fixes and playback enhancements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appstv”.

Welcome to NOW - the home of brilliant entertainment. Watch the latest blockbusters, award-winning shows and biggest live sports – all without a contract. The choice is yours. Head to nowtv.com and join in with a Cinema, Entertainment, Sports, hayu or Kids Membership and stream at home, on the go and even offline on your Android phone or tablet. No matter where you are in the UK, all you need is a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection to start streaming NOW. NOW is compatible with Android phones and tablets running Android 5 (Lollipop) or later. NOW is also available on Sony BRAVIA TVs from 2016 onwards, running Android 8 (Oreo) & 9 (Pie). Note: NOW / Sky UK does not support video playback on rooted Android devices. This is because if a device is identified as being ‘rooted’, we can’t guarantee to our content partners’ satisfaction that the programmes, shows and movies can be protected from copying or illegal distribution. With rooted devices, the user gets complete control over the Android operating system files and configuration. Some devices may be identified as ‘rooted’ if the manufacturer has enabled root access by default. Mobile network and/or Wi-Fi charges apply. For more info, contact your Network operator. 18+. UK members only. Cinema, Entertainment, hayu, Kids and Sports Memberships renew until cancelled. For further terms see website. Content streamed via broadband/mobile data (charges may apply) and can only be downloaded via Wi-Fi. Use of the Add to Calendar feature requires Calendar permission. Sky’s privacy notice explains how Sky uses your information. Learn more here: https://watch.nowtv.com/privacy Discover more about NOW: https://www.nowtv.com/ Sign up for your NOW Membership: https://www.nowtv.com/promo/signinjoin/ Get help: https://help.nowtv.com/

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v10.13.0. Since v35.0.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v35.0.0 LATEST Sep 16, 2023 146.6 MB TRUSTED v10.13.0 May 30, 2026 44.3 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “BSkyB” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v10.13.0, which matches Google Play v10.13.0

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 16, 2023
Signed byCN=Richard Rosenberg, OU=Interactive, O=BSkyB, L=London, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:FC:3D:99:A1:12:1E:20:4A:3A:FE:3A:AE:7B:E7:3F:C2:1C:1C:C4
File MD53030465cecc36602a01b7689ded85013
Uploaded by “appstv” Gold tier · 58,174 followers · uploading since 2013

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (1 other version compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (14)

NOW requests 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.bskyb.nowtv.beta.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
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
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

NOW APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NOW for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 10.13.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 10.13.0 · 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 NOW 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 version 10.13.0, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3030465cecc36602a01b7689ded85013.

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