
WowTalk
WowTalk is launched for enterprise instant messaging.
WowTech Inc. · org.wowtech.wowtalkbiz
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v12.29.0.5 (122900005)
- Updated
- Aug 26, 2026 (1 month ago)
- APK size
- 164.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Productivity (app)
- Listed since
- May 20, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 42 (15 sensitive)
- Website
- wowtalk.jp
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
WowTalk is an app by WowTech Inc. in the Productivity category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 12.05.0.0, the APK grew from 66.5 MB to 164.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 42 permissions, 15 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.27.5.7. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v12.29.0.5
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v12.05.0.0. Since v12.29.0.5 it requires Android 7.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 26, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “wowtech.org” 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 26, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Aug 26, 2026
- Signed byO=wowtech.org
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)08:26:0D:57:C1:8E:0F:0D:A8:73:69:95:A7:F1:2B:78:D1:12:5E:BC
- File MD5f5b3fa79fdbe168e6aa852f2826132a1
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (42)
WowTalk requests 42 permissions, 15 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
- Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
- Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
- Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- Foreground service media projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
- Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
- 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) org.wowtech.wowtalkbiz.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Wowtalk maps receive (custom) org.wowtalk.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
WowTalk APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of WowTalk for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 12.27.5.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 12.27.5.7 · 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 WowTalk 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 f5b3fa79fdbe168e6aa852f2826132a1.