
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.9.9 (340)
- Updated
- Sep 11, 2026 (28 days ago)
- APK size
- 28.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Communication (app)
- Listed since
- Mar 12, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 26 (9 sensitive)
- Website
- zaurus.nl
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Zaurus is an app by Zaurus 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.
Since version 2.9.5, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 26 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.9.8.
What's new in v2.9.9
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v2.9.5. Since v2.9.7 it requires Android 6.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 11, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Zaurus” 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 Sep 11, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Sep 11, 2026
- Signed byCN=Jurriaan Petersen, OU=R&D, O=Zaurus, L=Alkmaar, ST=Noord-Holland, C=NL
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)72:C4:8F:0F:9A:0B:75:12:52:27:DA:AB:C9:3A:EA:4F:D1:F8:A6:E4
- File MD547b0cd3387b1e69a90ed312c271b0d05
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (26)
Zaurus requests 26 permissions, 9 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
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) io.zaurus.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Messenger messagereceiver (custom) io.zaurus.messenger.permission.MessageReceiver
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) io.zaurus.messenger.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- 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 fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Zaurus APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Zaurus for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.9.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.9.5 · 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 Zaurus 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 47b0cd3387b1e69a90ed312c271b0d05.