Wickr Me – Private Messenger v4.53.2
APK · 79.2 MB · version code 4530201 · Android 4.3+ · uploaded Aug 29, 2018
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v6.2.7, uploaded Nov 9, 2023 — about 5 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 79.2 MB; the latest is 37.9 MB (41.3 MB smaller).
- Android: this version needs Android 4.3+; the latest needs Android 8.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 9 more permissions: Approximate location, Precise location, View Wi-Fi connections, Broadcast close system dialogs, Change network state, Run foreground services, Show notifications, Read media images….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Google Play install referrer, Push messaging (app-defined).
File information
- Version
- v4.53.2 (4530201)
- Uploaded
- Aug 29, 2018
- Size
- 79.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.3+ (API 18)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, MIPS
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- fa90324525aaa00e20911721c77fd638
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 0F:74:1A:92:65:03:C8:A8:27:FC:1C:D0:18:81:18:E3:F5:F0:D2:A4
- Signed by
- CN=Wickr, OU=Wickr, O=Wickr, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
- File name
- com-mywickr-wickr2-4530201-39904639-fa90324525aaa00e20911721c77fd638.apk
- Package
- com.mywickr.wickr2
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v4.53.2
Newly Released Features:
* Fixed some notification issues frequently reported by users
* Call ringing silenced when notifications are disabled in Wickr settings
* General enhancements
* Infrastructure optimizations
Recently Released:
* Enable TCP Calling in settings to make Wickr calls (If a wifi network is blocking UDP calling)
* Enhanced the dark/light theme. Removed day/night theme.
* General enhancements
* Infrastructure optimizations
Permissions (18)
This version requests 18 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
- 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
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.mywickr.wickr2.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Wickr” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Aug 29, 2018
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 16, 2020
- Uploaded by “csg” 533 followers · uploading since 2015
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How to install Wickr Me – Private Messenger on Android 4.3+
You'll need about 158.3 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (79.2 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-mywickr-wickr2-4530201-39904639-fa90324525aaa00e20911721c77fd638.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be fa90324525aaa00e20911721c77fd638. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Wickr Me – Private Messenger — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.3+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, MIPS only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.