
At a glance
- Latest version
- v9.4.3 (790)
- Updated
- Oct 8, 2026 (today)
- APK size
- 57.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.1+ (API 25)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Social (app)
- Listed since
- Nov 4, 2020 (at least)
- Permissions
- 17 (5 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Raw Connect is an app by GStar Raw in the Social category, listed since at least November 2020. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 9.0.2, the APK grew from 31.8 MB to 57.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.1. It asks for 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and find accounts on the device. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.4.2.
What's new in v9.4.3
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
6 versions are listed, going back to v9.0.2. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v9.3.2 it requires Android 7.1+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 8, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Speakap” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Oct 8, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Oct 8, 2026
- Signed byCN=Patrick van der Mijl, OU=Speakap, O=Speakap, L=Amsterdam, ST=Noord-Holland, C=NL
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)5F:51:D8:79:F7:02:FE:5D:A6:C2:3E:8D:12:52:4A:31:8C:FE:95:D3
- File MD546ba0f4427054e0745e7adf1bfa5dda4
- 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 (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (17)
Raw Connect requests 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
- 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) nl.speakap.gstar.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
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Raw Connect APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Raw Connect for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 9.0.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 9.0.2 · 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 Raw Connect 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 46ba0f4427054e0745e7adf1bfa5dda4.