
Opensignal - 5G, 4G Speed Test
OpenSignal · com.staircase3.opensignal
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v8.16.0-538 (8016000)
- Updated
- Sep 19, 2026 (21 days ago)
- APK size
- 14.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jan 20, 2019 (at least)
- Permissions
- 19 (4 sensitive)
- Website
- opensignal.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Opensignal - 5G, 4G Speed Test is an app by OpenSignal in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2019. 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 7.81.2-1, the APK grew from 12.5 MB to 14.3 MB. It asks for 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.12.0-510.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v8.16.0-538
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
Version history
21 versions are listed, going back to v7.81.2-1.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Staircase3” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Sep 19, 2026
- Signed byCN=James Robinson, OU=Staircase3, O=Staircase3, L=Laguna Hills, ST=CA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)83:AC:1B:2A:8F:C6:E5:C5:ED:34:4C:F0:C6:B5:69:95:06:E4:F7:B0
- File MD5e622be00a50f1c1954cc4cb538cfeb81
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (19)
Opensignal - 5G, 4G Speed Test requests 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.staircase3.opensignal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
- Receive broadcast permission (custom) com.staircase3.opensignal.assistant.RECEIVE_BROADCAST_PERMISSION
- 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
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Opensignal - 5G, 4G Speed Test 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 Opensignal - 5G, 4G Speed Test 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 the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e622be00a50f1c1954cc4cb538cfeb81.