Sky+ v5.4
APK · 18.4 MB · version code 42 · Android 4.1+ · uploaded Nov 29, 2016
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v5.5, uploaded Dec 7, 2016 — about 8 days after this one.
- Size: this file is 18.4 MB; the latest is 18.4 MB (43.3 KB smaller).
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v5.4 (42)
- Uploaded
- Nov 29, 2016
- Size
- 18.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 4f314a97c2ff41e15a0b29713a1191fc
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 7B:FC:3D:99:A1:12:1E:20:4A:3A:FE:3A:AE:7B:E7:3F:C2:1C:1C:C4
- Signed by
- CN=Richard Rosenberg, OU=Interactive, O=BSkyB, L=London, C=GB
- File name
- com-bskyb-android-skyplus-42-22145951-4f314a97c2ff41e15a0b29713a1191fc.apk
- Package
- com.bskyb.android.skyplus
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v5.4
Bug fixes
Stability improvements
Having trouble connecting to your Sky+HD at home? – We can help, email us [email protected]
Sky Q users can still send remote record and download requests when you’re out and about. Simply sign in with your SkyiD
Permissions (12)
This version requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Mount format filesystems android.permission.MOUNT_FORMAT_FILESYSTEMS
- Read internal storage android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write internal storage android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “BSkyB” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Nov 29, 2016
- Antivirus scan passed May 28, 2020
- Uploaded by “finbarr69” 431 followers · uploading since 2016
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How to install Sky+ on Android 4.1+
You'll need about 36.8 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (18.4 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-bskyb-android-skyplus-42-22145951-4f314a97c2ff41e15a0b29713a1191fc.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 4f314a97c2ff41e15a0b29713a1191fc. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Sky+ — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.1+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.