Support by Sony
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Sony Corporation · jp.co.sony.support
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.17.0 (71)
- Updated
- Sep 6, 2026 (1 month ago)
- APK size
- 13.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 10+ (API 29)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Sep 27, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 15 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Support by Sony is an app by Sony Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 2.13.0, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 10. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: modify shared storage and write calendar. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.16.0.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.17.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
5 versions are listed, going back to v2.13.0. Since v2.15.2 it requires Android 10+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 6, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “sony corporation” 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 Sep 6, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Sep 6, 2026
- Signed byCN=sony hq, OU=qec, O=sony corporation, L=osaki, ST=tokyo, C=JP
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)FD:CA:46:E7:37:55:5C:30:33:0B:42:6E:9E:E1:59:C3:D5:39:CE:84
- File MD5586c9259ecfd4ae50d7ec7adf8340301
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (15)
Support by Sony requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.co.sony.support.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Nfc android.permission.NFC
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) jp.co.sony.support.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Support by Sony APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Support by Sony for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 2.15.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 9 and later. Get version 2.15.1 · 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 Support by Sony 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 586c9259ecfd4ae50d7ec7adf8340301.
