PBS Video

PBS · com.pbs.video

3.5 out of 5 (4 ratings) 5M+ downloads v2.1.1 32 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.1 (244)
Updated: Jun 15, 2017 (9 years ago)
APK size: 32 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS
Category: Video Players & Editors (app)
Permissions: 8 (3 sensitive)
Website: video.pbs.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

PBS Video is an app by PBS in the Video Players & Editors category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit and MIPS, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.4.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.1. It asks for 8 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, display over other apps and modify shared storage.

What's new in v2.1.1

* Bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “betech”.

Enjoy the most popular shows from PBS anywhere, anytime, including Masterpiece hits* like Victoria, Poldark, Downton Abbey, and Mr. Selfridge, as well as Nature, NOVA, and more. "PBS Video" features thousands of full-length videos from your favorite PBS shows and local stations with new videos added daily. DEPTH OF CONTENT Explore a rich and varied selection of hundreds of videos from both new shows and from the PBS archives. Find these top shows and more: * Masterpiece shows* including Victoria, Poldark, Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, Wolf Hall and more. * Other PBS primetime shows: Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Independent Lens, POV, History Detectives, Nature, Need to Know, Nova, Secrets of the Dead, and more. * PBS NewsHour segments. * Austin City Limits song performances. * Original online series, including NOVA ScienceNOW’s “Secret Life of Scientists” and “FutureStates” from INDEPENDENT LENS. *During individual show seasons KEY FEATURES * Learn more about PBS programs and specific episodes. * Save your favorite programs and episodes for easy retrieval. * Watch your favorite programs on your phone, tablet or Chromecast.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.4.0. Since v2.1.1 it requires Android 4.1+.

v2.1.1 LATEST Jun 15, 2017 32 MB WARNING v1.4.0 Dec 19, 2016 39.9 MB WARNING

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “PBS” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature check failed May 16, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Nov 22, 2020
Signed byCN=Matt McManus, OU=Apps, O=PBS, L=Crystal City, ST=VA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E8:66:60:D1:48:21:67:45:A5:C0:CC:8B:5D:91:CE:11:E7:6C:79:80
File MD5299ece8e4f99ae6d6ee4cfde3005dfa4
Uploaded by “betech” Silver tier · 27,402 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (8)

PBS Video requests 8 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Device comrade capabilities (custom) com.amazon.device.permission.COMRADE_CAPABILITIES
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

PBS Video 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 PBS Video APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 299ece8e4f99ae6d6ee4cfde3005dfa4.