VINfo Vin Decoder Scanner

VINfo - A free VIN Decoder and Scanner

jcFreewood · com.freewood.vinfo

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.7 3.2 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.7 (8)
Updated: May 1, 2019 (7 years ago)
APK size: 3.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Permissions: 8 (2 sensitive)
Website: sites.google.com/site/jcfreewood
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

VINfo Vin Decoder Scanner is an app by jcFreewood in the Auto & Vehicles category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and read shared storage.

What's new in v1.7

Removed Edmunds option due to their discontinuing open api support.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “icenote8”.

VINfo (by freewood) is a free full feature VIN decoder and scanner. Read and save vehicle identification numbers, decode VIN information for many makes and models of vehicles, save favorite or recently scanned VINs. This app displays results from the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA). Allows user to check the CARFAX results for a VIN. NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS DESIGNED FOR 16 DIGIT US VIN NUMBERS, IT WILL NOT READ OR DECODE OTHER FORMS OF VIN NEW: This app will return maintenance information, recall information and safety information depending on the VIN you use and if this information is available for the specific vehicle. VINfo is free and ad supported, however we have limited the full screen ads to only show when scanning a new VIN, all recent and favorite VIN checks are completed without ads. Additional maintenance and recall information will be provided with banner ads. There is no limit on VIN decodes, scan and decode unlimited VINs with this app. Permissions: CAMERA: We use the camera to scan barcoded VINs NETWORK: We use the network to submit the VIN and get the decoded information PHONE STORAGE: We use the storage to read/write a list of VINs if you chose to export and import them PHONE STATE: We use this to ensure we can read/write preferences and save your list of VINs C2D MESSAGE/RECEIVE: Firebase permission for ads/analytics Works with many VIN's including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, BMW, Acura, Mazda, Porsche, Tesla, Chevy, Chevrolet, Kia, Land Rover, Mercury,

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Freewood” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 30, 2020
Antivirus scan passed Oct 19, 2020
Signed byCN=Chad and Justin, O=Freewood, L=Roseville, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F5:8E:50:8E:BA:77:41:9E:D5:C6:E6:E9:43:52:BC:1F:D6:B7:01:69
File MD545bf8adc473c26ef9ee6ba77572a28a5
Uploaded by “icenote8” Silver tier · 4,108 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (8)

VINfo Vin Decoder Scanner requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.freewood.vinfo.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen