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WiFi 5G

Check and scan Wifi hotspot by the specific band (2.4G or 5G)

Widget7 · com.widget7.wifibandhelper

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.2.9 6.6 MB Android 2.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.2.9 (29)
Updated
Aug 31, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size
6.6 MB
Requires
Android 2.3+ (API 9)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Dec 24, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
22 (3 sensitive)
Website
sites.google.com/view/widget7com/home
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

WiFi 5G is an app by Widget7 in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 22 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, modify shared storage and write settings. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.2.8. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.9

1.2.9 Update to SDK36

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Why use the Wifi 5G Band helper? *More and more mobiles and wireless routes have supported Wifi 5Ghz Band . forget the complex manual and phone menu , we need a simple way to check the capability of mobile before buying new devices . *In more and more public or private place , 5G wifi routes are now ready to be deployed .We need a tool to scan and connect it . What is the Wifi 5G Band helper? *Wifi 5G Band helper is a useful one-key widget with two major functions - 1.Check the mobile whether support Wifi 5G band 2.Scan Wifi hotspot by the specific band (2.4G or 5G) How to use the Wifi 5G Band helper? *Click "Check Wifi 5G Band" to check mobile *Click "5G" to scan 5Ghz hotspots if your mobile support 5G band What is the difference between 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi? The primary differences between the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies are range and bandwidth. 5GHz provides faster data rates at a shorter distance, whereas 2.4GHz offers coverage for farther distances, but may perform at slower speeds. This article describes the differences between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequencies, and offers suggestions for choosing the frequency that is best for your situation. Range (how far your data can travel): In most cases, the higher the frequency of a wireless signal, the shorter its range, or how far your data can travel, will be. The biggest reason for this is that higher frequency signals cannot penetrate solid objects like walls and floors as well as lower frequency signals. Thus, the 2.4 GHz has a farther range than the 5 GHz frequency. Bandwidth (speed): Higher frequencies allow faster transmission of data, also known as bandwidth. Higher bandwidth means that files will download and upload faster, and high-bandwidth applications such as streaming video will perform much smoother and faster. Therefore, the 5GHz with its higher bandwidth will provide much faster data connections than 2.4 GHz. Interference: Many devices only use the 2.4 GHz frequency, and these devices are all attempting to use the same “radio space” which can cause overcrowding of the channels. The 5GHz band has 23 available channels for devices to use vs. the 3 available on the 2.4 GHz band. Overcrowding and interference can cause slower speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. Some examples of devices that can cause interference: • Microwaves • Cordless phones • Baby monitors • Garage door openers So, which should you choose, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz? • If faster speeds are most important to you, 5GHz is usually a better choice than 2.4 GHz. • If wireless range is more important to you, 2.4 GHz is usually a better choice than 5 GHz.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.2.7.

v1.2.9 LATEST Aug 31, 2026 6.6 MB TRUSTED v1.2.8 Jan 16, 2026 6.6 MB TRUSTED v1.2.7 Aug 25, 2026 6.6 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 31, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “widget7.com” 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 Aug 31, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 31, 2026
  • Signed byCN=YangYZ, O=widget7.com, C=cn
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)11:46:48:45:7C:CF:82:3D:1C:47:DC:2F:76:C0:13:5D:21:56:C2:61
  • File MD5376ff90a32a5cbcbfb27194a19f4b85d
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

WiFi 5G requests 22 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

WiFi 5G 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 the WiFi 5G 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 376ff90a32a5cbcbfb27194a19f4b85d.

Tags

widget7 wifibandhelper tools wifi band helper

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