Vision Australia, VA Connect

The VA Connect app allows members to read publications through i-access,

Vision Australia Limited · org.visionaustralia.connect

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v5.13.3 48.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.13.3 (513030027)
Updated: Sep 3, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 48.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Nov 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (2 sensitive)
Website: visionaustralia.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Vision Australia, VA Connect is an app by Vision Australia Limited in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least November 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 5.10, the APK grew from 30.2 MB to 48.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.13.2. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.13.3

Fixed minor bugs and issues.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Use the VA Connect app to read publications that are available through i-access, Vision Australia’s online Library service. The app’s accessible interface allows you to search, select and read a vast range of books and other publications. You can also subscribe to magazines and daily newspapers. The app includes a player that can read audio and text-based titles by streaming them from your online bookshelf or download them to read offline. Among many other features, the player remembers your reading position and you can add your own bookmarks. You can also adjust playback speed, set a sleep timer and adjust the app to suit the way you like to read. To use VA Connect you must be a Vision Australia Library member. To become a member call 1300 654 656, or email [email protected]

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.10. Since v5.13.1 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.13.3 LATEST Sep 3, 2026 48.1 MB TRUSTED v5.13.2 Aug 5, 2026 48.1 MB TRUSTED v5.13.1 Jun 13, 2026 48.1 MB TRUSTED v5.10 Mar 31, 2024 30.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Dedicon” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 3, 2026
Signed byCN=Alexander Baars, OU=I&A, O=Dedicon, L=Grave, ST=Gelderland, C=NL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)31:E1:B6:82:B3:2A:96:60:3C:DD:1F:98:26:0B:B1:FD:FA:7A:B8:29
File MD52813a4750522f778ef5a57e702ba1115
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

Vision Australia, VA Connect requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
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) org.visionaustralia.connect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Vision Australia, VA Connect APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Vision Australia, VA Connect for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.10 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.10 · 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 Vision Australia, VA Connect 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2813a4750522f778ef5a57e702ba1115.