Open Vehicle Monitoring System v5.2.3
APK · 22.7 MB · version code 2025082102 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Jul 27, 2026
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v5.2.4, uploaded Aug 2, 2026 — about 6 days after this one.
- Size: this file is 22.7 MB; the latest is 23 MB (330.3 KB larger).
- The latest version asks for 1 more permission: Schedule exact alarms.
File information
- Version
- v5.2.3 (2025082102)
- Uploaded
- Jul 27, 2026
- Size
- 22.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- b9a12be8389e791bc006c27014fd938b
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- B7:89:F2:5C:CD:21:49:5E:E7:54:E3:25:43:AC:0F:D1:56:1B:3D:44
- Signed by
- CN=Sonny Chen, OU=sonnychen.com, O=sonnychen.com, L=Hong Kong, ST=Hong Kong, C=Hong Kong SAR
- File name
- com-openvehicles-ovms-2025082102-75821060-b9a12be8389e791bc006c27014fd938b.apk
- Package
- com.openvehicles.OVMS
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v5.2.3
Detailed change log: https://github.com/openvehicles/Open-Vehicle-Android/wiki/History
Main changes since V4.4.1:
- New vehicles: Hyundai Ioniq5, Kia EV6, Energica Motorcycles,
- Redesigned user interface
- Finnish translation
- Customizable quick action buttons incl. custom command support
- Extended Smart EQ feature support
- Add VW e-Up charger settings (needs firmware >=3.3.004)
- General fixes & optimizations
Changes since V5.1.0:
- Bug fixes
- TLS support for server connection
Permissions (16)
This version requests 16 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.openvehicles.OVMS.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.openvehicles.OVMS.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- 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 network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 27, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “sonnychen.com” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Jul 27, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jul 27, 2026
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install Open Vehicle Monitoring System on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 45.3 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (22.7 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-openvehicles-ovms-2025082102-75821060-b9a12be8389e791bc006c27014fd938b.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be b9a12be8389e791bc006c27014fd938b. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Open Vehicle Monitoring System — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.