Writer - Write, Discuss, Sync v4.1.2
APK · 7 MB · version code 50 · Android 4.1+ · uploaded Jul 22, 2018
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File information
- Version
- v4.1.2 (50)
- Uploaded
- Jul 22, 2018
- Size
- 7 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 19356cb22ef0853341f432a824431863
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 5D:87:0C:05:03:BA:30:D8:43:DB:48:16:31:AC:65:4B:45:EA:B2:05
- Signed by
- CN=Zoho Corporation, OU=Zoho, O=Zoho Corporation, L=Pleasanton, ST=California, C=US
- File name
- com-zoho-writer-50-39060865-19356cb22ef0853341f432a824431863.apk
- Package
- com.zoho.writer
- Downloads (all versions)
- 500K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v4.1.2
* Your documents are about to get a lot prettier! There's a new default Font to write with. We'll be adding more in the upcoming updates.
* Writer is now available on your Chromebook via Google Play Store.
We've also squashed some bugs, improving the overall performance. Yes, Writer is getting better with each update. :)
Happy writing!
Permissions (18)
This version requests 18 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- 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
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- 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
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.zoho.writer.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Zoho Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Jul 22, 2018
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 31, 2020
- Uploaded by “linuxcentro” Bronze tier · 3,969 followers · uploading since 2015
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How to install Writer - Write, Discuss, Sync on Android 4.1+
You'll need about 13.9 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (7 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-zoho-writer-50-39060865-19356cb22ef0853341f432a824431863.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 19356cb22ef0853341f432a824431863. 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 Writer - Write, Discuss, Sync — 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 4.1+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 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.