Western

Access Western Sydney University information and maps.

Western Sydney University · com.blackboard.mosaic.uws_au

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v6.0.6 128.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v6.0.6 (186)
Updated: Jul 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 128.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Jun 9, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (6 sensitive)
Website: westernsydney.edu.au/mobileapp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Western is an app by Western Sydney University in the Education category, listed since at least June 2023. 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 6.0.2, the APK grew from 45 MB to 128.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.0.5.

What's new in v6.0.6

Bug fixes and updates for new campuses.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Western Sydney University app gives you access to the latest information about the University in the palm of your hand. Maps - Find buildings and see your location on campus. Directory - Look up staff, contact them directly from the app, and add them to your personal contacts list. Emergency - Fast access to campus security, police and emergency numbers. vUWS - Access your vUWS courses, groups, announcements, grades, discussions, and more. (Requires separate Blackboard Mobile Learn app) WesternNow - A one stop shop for all your University IT service and support needs. Students – Fast access to the Student Central home page, the place for all student information and support. MyWestern - Access the web version of the student portal. Shuttle - See where the campus Shuttle Buses are in real-time, and how many minutes they are away from your stop. Library - View Library resources including search tools, library hours, and librarian chat. Help - A fast and convenient help portal to find answers to commonly asked questions. Services - QLess is the virtual queue that can be joined via your mobile, replacing physical queues. Wellbeing - Get extra help from online services dedicated to your welfare. Careers - Connect with the Western Sydney University Careers service for students and employers. Videos - Watch videos from the our YouTube channel, or our Online Learning channel. Residences - Find out about the on-campus accommodation options. Books - Order the books you need for your course from The University Store. Social – Your link to Campus life activities, run by Connect. Food - Specials and info about all the food outlets on campus. Summer - Get special information about campus facilities over the summer sessions. Clubs - See all the club activities and access the our OrgSync presence Sport - See what’s happening in the sporting clubs

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v6.0.2. Since v6.0.4 it requires Android 7.0+.

v6.0.6 LATEST Jul 6, 2026 128.8 MB TRUSTED v6.0.5 Jul 3, 2026 100.1 MB TRUSTED v6.0.4 Mar 2, 2026 130.6 MB TRUSTED v6.0.3 May 28, 2024 89 MB TRUSTED v6.0.2 Oct 7, 2023 45 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Blackboard” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 6, 2026
Signed byCN=Eric Denman, OU=Blackboard Mobile, O=Blackboard, L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1D:99:C2:86:04:61:E4:8B:D8:B1:18:18:C3:5F:D8:B6:59:72:10:EA
File MD5cf52a81c0e0583ebd814a52e2a9e8bdf
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Western requests 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
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
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.blackboard.mosaic.uws_au.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
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
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Western APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Western for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.0.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.0.3 · 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 Western 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is cf52a81c0e0583ebd814a52e2a9e8bdf.