WowTalk v12.05.0.0
APK · 66.5 MB · version code 120500000 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Dec 24, 2023
- Same certificate as v12.29.0.5, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v12.29.0.5, uploaded Aug 26, 2026 — about 2 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 66.5 MB; the latest is 164.5 MB (98 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 5.0+; the latest needs Android 7.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 9 more permissions: Access adservices ad id, Access adservices attribution, Bluetooth scan, Foreground service connected device, Foreground service data sync, Foreground service media playback, Foreground service media projection, Foreground service microphone….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Bluetooth, Bluetooth admin, Boot completed.
File information
- Version
- v12.05.0.0 (120500000)
- Uploaded
- Dec 24, 2023
- Size
- 66.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- c79000883c2c9a27e387ddfe4ca3055d
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 08:26:0D:57:C1:8E:0F:0D:A8:73:69:95:A7:F1:2B:78:D1:12:5E:BC
- Signed by
- O=wowtech.org
- File name
- org-wowtech-wowtalkbiz-120500000-66730580-c79000883c2c9a27e387ddfe4ca3055d.apk
- Package
- org.wowtech.wowtalkbiz
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
Permissions (36)
This version requests 36 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- 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 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
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Boot completed android.permission.BOOT_COMPLETED
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- 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
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “wowtech.org” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v12.29.0.5, which matches Google Play v12.29.0.5 · v12.27.5.7 · v12.25.1.1
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Dec 24, 2023
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install WowTalk on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 133 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (66.5 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 org-wowtech-wowtalkbiz-120500000-66730580-c79000883c2c9a27e387ddfe4ca3055d.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 c79000883c2c9a27e387ddfe4ca3055d. 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 WowTalk — 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 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit 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.