Windows Forums

An open, independent tech community for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Mike Fara · com.vbulletin.build_750

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v8.1.68 26.8 MB Android 4.2+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.1.68 (21500138)
Updated: Jun 20, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 26.8 MB
Requires: Android 4.2+ (API 17)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Mar 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (3 sensitive)
Website: windowsforum.com/misc/contact
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Windows Forums is an app by Mike Fara in the Communication category, listed since at least March 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 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: approximate location, find accounts on the device and modify shared storage.

What's new in v8.1.68

Join our beta program! https://goo.gl/9V1SSG - Upgraded API targeting level from 26 to 29 as per Google guideline requirement. - Image position issues on some devices.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

With WindowsForum.com Mobile, you can access WindowsForum.com directly from your Google Android device. - Send and receive PM's - Access and post to the most recent discussions - View member profiles - Numerous other improved features as of September 2013 WindowsForum.com is the Internet's leading open support and technology enthusiast community for Microsoft Windows operating system-based technologies. It is operated by technology enthusiasts and experts and is not directly owned or affiliated with Microsoft Corporation. WindowsForum.com is the result of a merger of Windows7Forums.com and Windows8Forums.com. It is a member of the Microsoft Partner Program.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 20, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Internet Brands” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 20, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 20, 2026
Signed byCN=Stefano Acerbetti, OU=vBulletin, O=Internet Brands, L=El Secundo, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)28:E3:7E:AF:0C:5B:35:C4:A9:C4:4F:4E:66:94:3F:16:EF:7F:90:04
File MD579c3278a2e62f9d75c54dea50ad7586a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Windows Forums requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
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

Windows Forums 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 Windows Forums 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 79c3278a2e62f9d75c54dea50ad7586a.