At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.06.22 (32)
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2025 (11 months ago)
- APK size
- 4.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Music & Audio (app)
- Listed since
- Dec 30, 2014 (at least)
- Permissions
- 8 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Simple Sampler is an app by kenichi in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least December 2014. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 1.06.07, the APK grew from 1.7 MB to 4.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 2.3.3 to 4.1. It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and modify shared storage. Compared with version 1.06.07, it adds 6 new permissions: “Advertising ID”, “Full network access”, “Prevent the device from sleeping” and 3 more. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v1.06.22
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v1.06.07. Since v1.06.22 it requires Android 4.1+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 7, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “ken1” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Nov 7, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Nov 7, 2025
- Signed byCN=ken1, L=Shinjuku, ST=Tokyo, C=81
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)16:60:F6:CA:6A:68:18:8E:DF:9A:EA:48:30:DB:EC:4F:A7:6C:B8:12
- File MD52263352cd25ea2baf102cb2b2044fd1a
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (8)
Simple Sampler requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Simple Sampler APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Simple Sampler for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 1.06.07 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 2.3.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.06.07 · 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 Simple Sampler 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 other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2263352cd25ea2baf102cb2b2044fd1a.
