SimplyE

Browse, borrow, and read free library e-books, from bestsellers to classics.

New York Public Library · org.nypl.simplified.simplye

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v7.2.10 59 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.2.10 (135175445)
Updated: Jul 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 59 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Apr 9, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (3 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SimplyE is an app by New York Public Library in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: approximate location, read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.2.9.

What's new in v7.2.10

The SimplyE app will be discontinued in August 2025. For more information and alternatives for accessing e-books from The New York Public Library, visit: nypl.org/ebookhelp

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The SimplyE app will be discontinued in August 2025. For more information and alternatives for accessing e-books from The New York Public Library, visit: nypl.org/ebookhelp SimplyE makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read any eBook in your library’s collection on your mobile device; no need to download multiple apps. Set up your account in three easy steps: 1. Open the SimplyE app 2. Find your local library 3. Enter your library card ID to browse, borrow, and read! Don’t have a library card? No problem. Thousands of public domain classics and open access ebooks are available as soon as you download the app, no library card required. Tap the button below "Books for All" to start reading! SimplyE was created by a partnership of libraries and library consortia across the country, with The New York Public Library serving as lead partner. Check with your local library to find out if it offers SimplyE, or download the app now to get started reading from the SimplyE Collection.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v7.2.8.

v7.2.10 LATEST Jul 4, 2025 59 MB TRUSTED v7.2.9 Nov 19, 2024 57.9 MB TRUSTED v7.2.8 Jun 9, 2024 57.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 4, 2025.
Certificate issued to “New York Public Library” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 4, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jul 4, 2025
Signed byCN=New York Public Library, OU=NYPL Digital, O=New York Public Library, L=New York, ST=New York, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)9F:F4:2A:D5:52:7C:DD:EC:CA:17:C4:BE:45:4E:BF:62:BF:B8:65:6B
File MD5ea7579f394ce804bc51e37c8226490c7
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

SimplyE requests 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

SimplyE APK: questions and answers

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 SimplyE 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ea7579f394ce804bc51e37c8226490c7.