At a glance
- Latest version
- v6.6.2447 (60624470)
- Updated
- Jul 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
- APK size
- 49.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- News & Magazines (app)
- Listed since
- May 6, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 15 (1 sensitive)
- Website
- welt.de
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung is an app by Die Welt in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least May 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 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: approximate location. 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 v6.6.2447
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 2, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Axel Springer AG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Jul 2, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jul 2, 2026
- Signed by[email protected], OU=BILD Mobil, O=Axel Springer AG, L=Berlin, ST=Berlin, C=DE
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)93:23:6D:F2:0F:F5:4F:DE:13:CE:B4:55:E8:7E:D2:0B:B7:D5:E4:DD
- File MD515acd0aa2a698af6cf4fe17aad7a7161
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (15)
WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung requests 15 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
- 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
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.sprylab.axelspringer.tablet.welt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- 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
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung 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 WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung 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 15acd0aa2a698af6cf4fe17aad7a7161.
