Public TV

Live TV, News, Videos and more from the official Public TV app.

Public TV · com.phonegap.publictv

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v7.3.11 14.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.3.11 (60147)
Updated: Jun 28, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 14.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jan 25, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 13
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Public TV is an app by Public TV in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least January 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.

It asks for 13 permissions, none of them sensitive. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.3.11

Added Crash Alerts

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Public TV is a Kannada news channel from Writemen Media Pvt. Ltd. Veteran journalist HR Ranganath is Chairman and Managing Director of Writemen Media, who comes in with an experience of 24 years in media, with close to 17-19 years in the print industry. The Public TV news app for Android delivers breaking news and trending stories wherever you are. Stay updated with Live TV, latest news and original content in our FREE news app for Android phones. Our Features: * Live TV for up-to-the-minute updates on breaking news and events, and watch live events as they happen. * Top navigation for browsing quickly across popular categories * Stories on Politics, Entertainment, Sports, Tech, Fashion, Food, Travel and many more * Visually appealing design for news discovery * Be notified and stay a step ahead with Notifications * Watch exclusive videos and browse through our photo albums * Be part of the channel by voicing your opinion with Public TV Polls * Share articles, photos and videos on your favorite social platform Public TV news app also includes our Regional, National and International sections, with breaking news, current events and cultural stories from around the globe.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Writemen Media Pvt Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 28, 2026
Signed byCN=Public TV, OU=Writemen Media Pvt Ltd, O=Writemen Media Pvt Ltd, L=Bangalore, ST=Karnataka, C=IN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)34:C8:0A:78:59:F3:17:D4:E2:CD:94:8A:90:8D:0F:85:F1:2C:F4:7E
File MD50c60925529c585423226b0cffdf6b045
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Public TV requests 13 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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) com.phonegap.publictv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Public TV APK: questions and answers

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 Public TV 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0c60925529c585423226b0cffdf6b045.