RedReader v1.26
APK · 9.1 MB · version code 118 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Oct 4, 2026
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v1.27, uploaded Oct 7, 2026 — about 3 days after this one.
- Size: this file is 9.1 MB; the latest is 9.1 MB (20.1 KB larger).
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v1.26 (118)
- Uploaded
- Oct 4, 2026
- Size
- 9.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- c29ec2941e36d35a60a3a4d22cab594f
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 71:50:D0:F5:72:11:27:C5:18:84:1B:5D:0B:B5:40:F6:22:31:3F:73
- Signed by
- CN=RedReader, OU=RedReader, O=QuantumBadger, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
- File name
- org-quantumbadger-redreader-118-76949268-c29ec2941e36d35a60a3a4d22cab594f.apk
- Package
- org.quantumbadger.redreader
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity
What's new in v1.26
Added pinch-to-zoom in video player
Ability to specify reason when reporting
RedGIFs links now open in the compact embedded player, instead of the full site
New workaround for text field issue on Reddit's login page (caused by their cookie banner)
Fix occasional setSpan crash when viewing comments with emote flairs
Support for Android predictive back gesture
Improve reliability of language setting, and integrate with the Android 13+ per-app language override
Translation updates
And more!
Permissions (5)
This version requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.quantumbadger.redreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 4, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “QuantumBadger” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks
- Developer signature not checked yet Oct 4, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Oct 4, 2026
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans 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.
How to install RedReader on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 18.2 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (9.1 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap org-quantumbadger-redreader-118-76949268-c29ec2941e36d35a60a3a4d22cab594f.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be c29ec2941e36d35a60a3a4d22cab594f. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open RedReader — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.