The Magic Shell
v2.52 · 31.1 MB · code 252
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File information
UpdatedApr 13, 2020
PublishedApr 13, 2020
Packagede.robertgering.themagicshell
Versionv2.52 (252)
Size31.1 MB
MD56a205939f9ab921cbaa75e7aa59a0c3a
Min SDK16
ABIsx86, armeabi-v7a
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA156:19:9D:BF:A9:12:2B:DB:05:D0:9F:4F:B4:48:BD:1E:DF:ED:EF:8C
SignerO=Robert Gering
Total downloads1,000,000
This version1,000,000
DeveloperRobert Gering
Age ratingEveryone
What's new in v2.52
Improvements
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2025-03-10
- Scanned for malware 2021-01-14 05:03:23
- Signature SHA1 56:19:9D:BF:A9:12:2B:DB:05:D0:9F:4F:B4:48:BD:1E:DF:ED:EF:8C
- File MD5 6a205939f9ab921cbaa75e7aa59a0c3a
How to install The Magic Shell v2.52 on Android API 16+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 31.1 MB of free storage.
- Grab de.robertgering.themagicshell_252.apk — hit the Download button above (31.1 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 6a205939f9ab921c…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find de.robertgering.themagicshell_252.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read O=Robert Gering. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open The Magic Shell — tap Open on the install screen, or find the The Magic Shell icon in your app drawer (this build targets x86/armeabi-v7a devices).
Common install errors for The Magic Shell
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 16 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.
- Works on one phone but not another — this build ships x86/armeabi-v7a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.