SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger

Backup files while charging your phone.

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.1.36 62.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.36 (553)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (8 days ago)
APK size: 62.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (13 sensitive)
Website: sandisk.com/ixpandcharger/app
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger is an app by © Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. in the Tools 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 1.1.31, the APK grew from 39.6 MB to 62.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.1.35.

What's new in v1.1.36

Bug fixes and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger App is a file management application for your iXpand™ Charger. This application automatically backup your files to your 10W Ixpand Wireless Charger and free up space on your phone.1 Once the files are backed up, the application allows you to manage those files on the Charger and restore them to your phone. Note: The application requires an Ixpand Wireless Charger to function. The phone will charge without the application. The application features and benefits: • Automatically backup your files, and contacts, just by placing your phone on the base • Allow file management functionality through copy, move and edit files stored in your phone. • Easily free up space on your phone knowing your files are backed up • Supports multiple backup profiles so you can share the charger with your family The charger features and benefits: • Qi-certified 10W fast wireless charger for Qi-compatible smartphones • Includes high-efficiency power plug with 6-foot (1.8m) cable for fast, convenient charging, right out of the box • Temperature control, foreign object detection and adaptive charging keeps your phone battery safe • Charges your phone with the case on (less than 3mm thickness) For more information on SanDisk’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy please visit https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/vulnerability-disclosure-policy For more information visit SanDisk.com 1 Wireless network capability required.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.31. Since v1.1.33 it requires Android 7.0+.

v1.1.36 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 62.4 MB TRUSTED v1.1.35 Jul 12, 2025 62 MB TRUSTED v1.1.33 Nov 20, 2024 62.5 MB TRUSTED v1.1.31 Jul 2, 2024 39.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “SanDisk Corporation” 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 Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byCN=SanDisk AndroidApp PROD Signer 001 Certificate, OU=SanDisk AndroidApp, O=SanDisk Corporation
Signing certificate (SHA-1)97:31:17:1A:15:AD:1B:6C:CB:85:45:AE:3B:A6:47:D5:46:87:A9:1F
File MD53ee9f7c27d58c425598f8aeb6c1f2476
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger requests 30 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
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.sandisk.ixpandcharger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Network location android.hardware.location.network
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger APK: questions and answers

How much space does SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger need?

The APK is 62.4 MB, and the app also needs 71.1 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 195.8 MB free for the installation.

Is there a version of SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 1.1.31 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 1.1.31 · 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 SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger 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 3ee9f7c27d58c425598f8aeb6c1f2476.