Synology Chat

Synology Chat is a messaging service on mobile for collaboration purposes.

Synology Inc. · com.synology.dschat

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.10.0 45.8 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.10.0 (589)
Updated: Jun 22, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 45.8 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Feb 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 25 (6 sensitive)
Website: synology.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Synology Chat is an app by Synology Inc. in the Social category, listed since at least February 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.

It asks for 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and call phone.

What's new in v2.10.0

Important Note 1. The update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region. Fixed Issues 1. Fixed an issue where GIF files couldn't be previewed. 2. Fixed an issue where location data might not be saved in photo metadata during uploads on devices running Android 13.0 and above. 3. Fixed an issue where the app might crash unexpectedly.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Own a Synology NAS to start chatting with your colleagues. Synology Chat is a web-based application that allows you to create a safe and secure place where conversations can be held in real-time. Collaborate from anywhere using your mobile devices, whether you are at home or out of the office. Receive push notifications whenever there’s a new incoming message or mention, ensuring you never miss important updates. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: https://www.synology.com/dsm/6.1/software_spec/mobile

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Synology” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 22, 2026
Signed byCN=Synology, OU=Synology, O=Synology, L=Taipei, ST=Taiwan, C=TW
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:69:F2:6A:12:00:46:7F:DB:60:B8:F4:F2:AE:6C:7F:E4:33:F5:53
File MD57dfe0429e97b3f2f473ad099f4571665
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

Synology Chat requests 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Access media location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.synology.dschat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Permission access share certificate data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_ACCESS_SHARE_CERTIFICATE_DATA
Permission access share history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_ACCESS_SHARE_HISTORY_DATA
Permission history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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 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
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Synology Chat 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 Synology Chat 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 7dfe0429e97b3f2f473ad099f4571665.