SFU Vault

Client for SFU Vault, Simon Fraser University's file sync and share service.

Simon Fraser University · ca.sfu.vault.android

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v2.18 10.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.18 (21800000)
Updated: Jul 14, 2021 (5 years ago)
APK size: 10.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Permissions: 16 (3 sensitive)
Website: sfu.ca/sfuvault
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SFU Vault is an app by Simon Fraser University in the Productivity category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, request installing other apps and modify shared storage.

What's new in v2.18

• Improved compatibility with Android 9 & 10 • Improved compatibility with SFU Vault servers • Numerous security, interface, and functional enhancements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The SFU Vault app allows any Simon Fraser University member with an active SFU Computing ID to use the SFU Vault file sync and share space based on SFU's ownCloud Enterprise deployment. Files uploaded to SFU Vault are stored in the SFU Data Centre, ensuring that your SFU-related data is secure and your use of this space is compliant with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) laws related to the use of online services. SFU Vault is the preferred file storage space for members of SFU who need "cloud" and multi-device sync capabilities but who cannot use commercial/alternative services due to BC FIPPA concerns. Log in with your SFU Computing ID and password. SFU Vault is also accessible on the web at https://vault.sfu.ca.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Simon Fraser University” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 14, 2021
Signed byCN=Mike Stanger, OU=IT Services, O=Simon Fraser University, L=Burnaby, ST=British Columbia, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5F:C4:B3:A6:DF:4A:81:29:17:82:93:E6:40:85:FE:94:40:BE:4F:85
File MD54df1275b15f2ec88986ddab20ebef712
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

SFU Vault requests 16 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

SFU Vault APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the SFU Vault APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4df1275b15f2ec88986ddab20ebef712.