Old Remote Control Sky

Old version of remote control for sky/DirecTV (Requires Infrared)

JMBraga · com.bragasil.controleremotoskyDirectvBeta

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v4.3.3 6.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v4.3.3 (41)
Updated: May 4, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 6.2 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 1, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 12
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Old Remote Control Sky is an app by JMBraga in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 4.2.0, the APK grew from 4.8 MB to 6.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 12 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.3.2. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

With Old Remote Control Sky you can use your Android device as a Remote Control to control your SKY or DirecTV and the TV. All in one place! It lets you control SKY HDTV/DirecTV receivers directly through your Smartphone. Simple to use, no need to configure anything! Only install and use! Requirements: Devices with IR (infrared) Android 4.4 (KITKAT) or higher. Tested smartphones with infrared: Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, S5 Mini, S6, S6 Edge, S7, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi 12, Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 14 POCO X5, X6, F5 REALME GT3, GT5, GT Neo OnePlus 11, 12, 12R Vivo X90, X100 Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 PRO SKY / DirecTV models supported: SKY / DirecTV SD SKY / DirecTV HDTV / HDTV + SKY DRX890i SKY HD (International) SKYBOX F5 TaTa SKY SKY DSB-P990V Sky DRX / DSB-P Series Sky Foxsat HDR Series SKY Free Usage system: The app is free and uses a usage time system. You start with 2 free minutes and can renew by watching a short video whenever you choose — no forced interruptions. The Premium version removes all ads and the time system with a one-time purchase, no subscription.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.0. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v4.2.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v4.3.3 LATEST May 4, 2026 6.2 MB TRUSTED v4.3.2 Apr 30, 2026 6.2 MB TRUSTED v4.2.4 Jan 24, 2026 6.1 MB TRUSTED v4.2.1 Jul 12, 2024 5.3 MB TRUSTED v4.2.0 Jun 4, 2024 4.8 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “jose mauricio” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 4, 2026
Signed byCN=jose mauricio
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5D:F9:42:09:44:4F:DB:0D:5E:71:EC:86:EA:D2:CF:93:94:BE:9B:B7
File MD5e1dd2b6649212a5f1d0d66081da753c9
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Old Remote Control Sky requests 12 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bragasil.controleremotoskyDirectvBeta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Transmit ir android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Old Remote Control Sky APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Old Remote Control Sky for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.2.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.2.1 · 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 Old Remote Control Sky free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Old Remote Control Sky 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e1dd2b6649212a5f1d0d66081da753c9.