At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.11.0 (57)
- Updated
- Jun 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 11.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Oct 19, 2022 (at least)
- Permissions
- 17 (7 sensitive)
- Website
- stingle.org
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Stingle Photos is an app by Stingle in the Tools category, listed since at least October 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and access all files. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v2.11.0
* Added scroll tab. Now you can quickly scroll through your whole library and get to the desired date in an instant.
* Fixed issue where Storage section was not visible for some users
* Android 14 support
* Lots of bugfixes
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Stingle Photos is a secure, open-source photo, video cloud storage and backup application that is safe, ad-free and easy to use. It provides strong encryption and privacy to keep you safe from data breaches and leaks. Easily sync and backup and share your photos and videos on our secure cloud storage.
Why use Stingle Photos safe cloud storage app?
Successor of wildly popular SafeCamera application, Stingle Photos is an open-source, secure, end-to-end encrypted media backup application with the state-of-the-art security technologies that ensure your privacy.
* We put our users first by prioritizing your privacy
* All your photos & videos are secured with end-to-end encryption
* Unlike other companies, we only store the bare minimum of metadata on our servers: your email, registration date, payment plan, number of active devices, number and size of encrypted files
* We don’t collect big data or track our users in any way
* No need to fear for your data privacy - ONLY you can have access to your photos & videos
Key features
* Full on the fly encryption of video support: recording and playback
* Fingerprint and face id support for fast unlocking
* Ability to take photos & videos without entering a password or providing a fingerprint.
* Backup and sync functionality. All your photos & videos are backed up in the background to the cloud and synced to other devices using the same account
* Albums for better library organization
* Secure sharing. You can share photos and videos with friends and family with strong end-to-end encryption.
* As anonymous as possible. Registration just takes an email and password to start using the app
* Stingle Photos is 100% free and open-source. It includes 1GB free cloud storage space. You only pay if you need more cloud storage. No ads or third-party libraries like that can track you.
* We as a provider can’t see anything in your account. If the servers ever get hacked or law enforcement agencies request access to your data, they won’t get anything valuable.
If you have any questions or suggestions, drop us a message at [email protected]
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 12, 2024.
- Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Jun 12, 2024
- Validated against Google Play Jun 12, 2024
- Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)35:A0:7A:34:46:01:0A:A9:D7:DD:CE:C0:90:DB:D7:86:43:50:06:EA
- File MD57d8a6e761a7a48a74c2bed9f89263d1b
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (17)
Stingle Photos requests 17 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
- Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.stingle.photos.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Stingle Photos 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 Stingle Photos free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Stingle Photos 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7d8a6e761a7a48a74c2bed9f89263d1b.
