At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.2.2.2 (10581)
- Updated
- Feb 13, 2015 (11 years ago)
- APK size
- 5.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 2.3.3+ (API 10)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Personalization (app)
- Permissions
- 57 (14 sensitive)
- Website
- aviate.yahoo.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Yahoo Aviate Launcher is an app by ThumbsUp Labs in the Personalization category. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy) and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 57 permissions, 14 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and read sms.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.2.2.2
• Weather card now links directly to the Yahoo Weather app
• Vertical sizing of widgets is now true to size
• Re-enabled the ability to set wallpapers for Samsung Note 4 users
• Miscellaneous bug fixes
Description
From the listing uploaded by “vmob”.
Upgrade your Android for free. Get Aviate. Get Wow.
Yahoo Aviate is the launcher that will take your phone to the next level. Gone are the days of a cluttered and boring stock Android phone. Yahoo Aviate automatically organises your apps and shows you the information you need, at the moment it’s useful. Your apps and info, now with Wow!
Aviate is not only gorgeous to interact with, but smart too! Aviate will let you know traffic conditions during your morning commute; intelligent calendar features at work; music apps and widgets when you plug in your headphones - plus your most-used apps are on your center screen so you never have to hunt for them again!
Download Aviate and see how much simpler, smarter and "beautiful-er" your phone can be!
★ Featured globally in Wired, Mashable, TechCrunch, the Verge, Business Insider, CNET, The Next Web, PC Mag and more. ★
And people are loving Aviate:
➠ ”My new homescreen looks (more) amazing than ever before...”
➠ “Terrific launcher.. Perfect for someone who wants their phone organized but doesn't want to spend hours doing it...”
➠ “Layout is awfully beautiful...”
KEY FEATURES
Simple, beautiful navigation — Clutter-free, easy-to-navigate screens make every interaction faster and more efficient.
Smart — See different apps based on your current context and time of day.
Gorgeous — Choose from hundreds of unique wallpapers to make your phone a fashion statement.
Organized — Apps get organized by function; you decide which ones you see.
Favourite People — Swipe up instead of digging through your contacts.
Better everyday — Your homescreen will look and feel very different, but stick with it for a few days and Aviate will feel like home in no time.
EVERYDAY USES
★ In the morning, check how long you’ve slept, the weather, traffic conditions and news for the day.
★ On the move, swipe to see traffic to your next destination.
★ At work, see productivity apps, plus intelligent calendar features like one-tap dial-in to conference calls.
★ Headphones instantly pull up music apps and band/artist information.
★ Out and about, see photos, tips and reviews for places nearby.
Language and compatibility
• Yahoo Aviate is available globally in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Bahasa, Portuguese, Italian and Chinese with more languages coming soon!
• We recommend Android +4.0 for the best Listening Space experience. Samsung Galaxy users - we recommend upgrading to 4.3.
Questions?
Check out our Help page or email [email protected] to learn more about Yahoo Aviate and the permissions we request.
Follow us
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aviate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YahooAviate
THANK YOU for installing Yahoo Aviate - we hope you love it.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “ThumbsUp Labs” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Jun 4, 2026
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 9, 2020
- Signed byCN=Paul Montoy-Wilson, OU=ThumbsUp Labs, O=ThumbsUp Labs, L=PA, ST=CA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)F4:2A:A3:BF:7E:9F:F7:6A:ED:BF:51:EB:E2:33:C7:85:A3:6D:9F:B5
- File MD52ee9c38786d2a23b8746a7cee8c53a10
- Uploaded by “vmob” 231 followers · uploading since 2015
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (57)
Yahoo Aviate Launcher requests 57 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.
- Bind notification listener service Sensitive android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
- Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
- 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 calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
- Read call log Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
- Receive mms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
- Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Alarm set alarm (custom) com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Aviate aviate inter app (custom) com.tul.aviate.permission.AVIATE_INTER_APP
- Aviate aviate receive (custom) com.tul.aviate.permission.AVIATE_RECEIVE
- Aviate maps receive (custom) com.tul.aviate.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Battery stats android.permission.BATTERY_STATS
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Gm read content provider (custom) com.google.android.gm.permission.READ_CONTENT_PROVIDER
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.teslacoilsw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.google.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.teslacoilsw.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher2 read settings (custom) com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher2 write settings (custom) com.android.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher3 read settings (custom) com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher3 write settings (custom) com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.tul.aviate.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- 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
- Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
- Set wallpaper hints android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write internal storage android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Yahoo Aviate Launcher APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is the Yahoo Aviate Launcher APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2ee9c38786d2a23b8746a7cee8c53a10.
