Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility

Enable 1-step pairing for Zebra BT scanner to a phone without modifying your app

Zebra Technologies · com.zebra.scantoconnect

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.2.17.0 4.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.2.17.0 (92)
Updated: Jul 31, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 4.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Apr 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 4 (3 sensitive)
Website: zebra.com/sdk
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility is an app by Zebra Technologies in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.2.14.0, the APK grew from 2.2 MB to 4.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 4 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: Bluetooth advertise, Bluetooth connect and Bluetooth scan. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.2.16.0.

What's new in v2.2.17.0

- Removed the need to switch to the Zebra keyboard while operating under HID protocol. - Bug fix – Fixed the issue of the Zebra keyboard overlapping with navigation buttons on some Android devices.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility enables a Zebra Bluetooth scanner to pair to a phone or tablet in one simple step, without having to modify your app. Unlike standard HID keyboard, the STC Utility supports enhanced HID keyboard, which assures your data is received by your phone or tablet. If corrupted, it will be retransmitted. If lost, you get an error beep to rescan item. The STC Utility also has a virtual keyboard to manually enter data for items that are not bar coded, or if the bar code is unreadable (ie. Damaged). Additional functionality includes: 1. View the host’s Bluetooth MAC address 2. Print a pairing barcode 3. Launch an application after completing the pairing process 4. Hide “Settings” button when deploying to production environments For more information go to www.Zebra.com/scantoconnect For Windows, Android and iOS app developers, the source code for the pairing functionality of Scan-To-Connect is available for integration into your application at www.Zebra.com/scannersdk.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.2.14.0. Since v2.2.15.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.2.17.0 LATEST Jul 31, 2026 4.8 MB TRUSTED v2.2.16.0 Aug 25, 2026 4.8 MB TRUSTED v2.2.15.0 Nov 18, 2025 4.8 MB TRUSTED v2.2.14.0 Nov 29, 2025 2.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 31, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Zebra Technologies” 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 Jul 31, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 31, 2026
Signed byCN=Zebra Technologies, OU=DCS, O=Zebra Technologies, L=Colombo, ST=Western, C=LK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)51:47:FB:C4:29:20:2B:A4:F4:D0:85:9A:38:75:98:F7:51:96:87:4A
File MD505819dfee9ed25c99435fedfc3819266
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (4)

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility requests 4 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.zebra.scantoconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.2.14.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 2.2.14.0 · 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 Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility 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 05819dfee9ed25c99435fedfc3819266.