The Archive

RARE | RETRO | RESTORED visit TheArchiveTV for FREE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS in 4K!

Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc. · com.multicom.thearchive

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v15.020 24.5 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v15.020 (15020)
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 (29 days ago)
APK size: 24.5 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Aug 14, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (9 sensitive)
Website: thearchive.tv
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Archive is an app by Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc. in the Entertainment category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 22 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read phone status and identity. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v15.020

Stability and Performance Improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

TheArchive channel is dedicated to aficionados and lovers of story, craft and silver screen fun, representing rare, retro and 4K restored films and classic tv. From legends such as Boris Karloff & John Wayne, to maverick stars of today like Reese Witherspoon and Jared Leto, TheArchive has all the movies & shows you either saw, should have seen or should be watching now!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 9, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Multicom Entertainment Group Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 9, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 9, 2026
Signed byCN=Andrew Baritz, OU=Engineering, O=Multicom Entertainment Group Inc, L=Los Angeles, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)FA:1C:E1:0F:86:33:FD:D0:BA:DE:A4:9E:B1:65:AA:33:CE:49:62:A5
File MD598eed8d458a54ac95e3cf90c81f6b5a5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

The Archive requests 22 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
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
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen

The Archive 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 Archive free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is The Archive 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 98eed8d458a54ac95e3cf90c81f6b5a5.