Pando

Secure instant messaging and photo sharing for health care professionals

FORWARD CLINICAL · uk.co.forwardapp

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v10.4.0 20.9 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v10.4.0 (5260)
Updated: Apr 8, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 20.9 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Medical (app)
Listed since: Apr 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (2 sensitive)
Website: hellopando.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Pando is an app by FORWARD CLINICAL in the Medical category, listed since at least April 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 9.4.0, the APK grew from 8.3 MB to 20.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 10.3.1.

What's new in v10.4.0

In 10.3.1, we've introduced saving unsent/draft messages while we fixed a bunch of bugs and worked hard on improving stability / reliability of the app. We'd love your feedback here! Please contact us at [email protected]

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Used by over 200 NHS hospitals and CCGs, Pando is a secure messaging app that helps you collaborate effectively with your team and other healthcare professionals. It is the largest & most widely used clinical messaging app in the NHS. Pando offers secure instant messaging, including photo capturing and exporting directly to your NHS email. You are able to manage patient cards and your own tasks to make your workflow easier. Connect with anyone in your Trust, or across the wider region and get access to the information you need immediately - without having to go through a lengthy process. We want to make sure that you are able to switch off at the end of the shift. This is why Pando offers you the option to mark yourself unavailable, making sure that you are not disturbed. Pando is PIN protected which means that there is a barrier between your personal and work data, making it safe to use on your personal device. All data is stored in the cloud on our ISO-certified servers. Pando complies with the latest guidance on the use of instant messaging in the NHS, and features in a number of digital playbooks published by NHSX. It is Cyber Essentials certified and complies with all the relevant security standards under the Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit and GDPR. Making sure that the data is kept safe is our priority, so you can do your best work possible without worrying. Feedback or questions? Our team is here to help! Please message [email protected]

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v9.4.0. Since v10.3.0 it requires Android 9+.

v10.4.0 LATEST Apr 8, 2026 20.9 MB TRUSTED v10.3.1 Feb 27, 2026 20.9 MB TRUSTED v10.3.0 Feb 17, 2026 20.9 MB TRUSTED v9.4.0 May 10, 2023 8.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Unknown” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=Unknown, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D5:F2:1F:DC:53:DC:56:43:48:C7:E0:4C:01:BF:7E:02:2D:43:D2:57
File MD5150760449052bb2bc4e8542c7f65f45c
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 (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (17)

Pando requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
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) uk.co.forwardapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) uk.co.forwardapp.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
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

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

Pando APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Pando for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 9.4.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 9.4.0 · 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 Pando 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 150760449052bb2bc4e8542c7f65f45c.