Zello PTT Walkie Talkie

Fast and simple walkie talkie app

Zello Inc · com.loudtalks

4.5 out of 5 (231 ratings) 100M+ downloads v7.18.2 92 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.18.2 (7001802)
Updated: Oct 6, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size: 92 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Feb 6, 2016 (at least)
Permissions: 44 (13 sensitive)
Website: zello.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Zello PTT Walkie Talkie is an app by Zello Inc in the Social category, listed since at least February 2016. 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 4.101.0, the APK grew from 19.5 MB to 92 MB. Since version 3.23, the minimum Android version rose from 1.5 to 7.0. It asks for 44 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.17.1. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.5out of 5231 ratings

5 ★76%
4 ★5%
3 ★16%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v7.18.2

This update adds simultaneous camera and screen sharing to Calls (Beta), improves Voice Commands (Beta), and adds landscape support for Quick Reply. • Calls: Share your camera and screen at the same time. • Voice Commands: Zello automatically connects to the target channel. • Transcriptions: Rate transcriptions from History. • Quick Reply: Now supports landscape mode. • Fixes: Empty contacts/channels, skipped voice messages after calls, missing dispatch banner, and a rare audio crash.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Turn your phone or tablet into a walkie talkie with this lightning fast free PTT (Push-To-Talk) radio app. Talk to your contacts privately or join public channels to engage in a hot debate. Zello features: • Real-time streaming, high-quality voice • Contacts availability and text status • Public and private channels for up to 6000 users • Option to map hardware PTT (Push-To-Talk) button • Bluetooth headset support (selected phones) • Voice history • Call alert • Images • Push notifications • Live location tracking (available with Zello Work service only) • Works over WiFi, 2G, 3G, or 4G mobile data Zello uses proprietary low-latency push-to-talk protocol and is not interoperable with Voxer, Sprint Direct Connect or AT&T Enhanced PTT. Zello Android client supports free public service, ZelloWork cloud service, and private Zello Enterprise Server. We are working hard to improve the app so please expect frequent updates. If you have questions or issues send us an email at [email protected] ► Visit our website https://zello.com/ to get Zello Walkie Talkie for your PC or different platform ► Connect with other Zello users on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZelloMe ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zello

Version history

13 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v3.23. Since v7.1.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.18.2 LATEST Oct 6, 2026 92 MB TRUSTED v7.17.1 Sep 18, 2026 91.6 MB TRUSTED v7.16.1 Sep 30, 2026 98.6 MB TRUSTED v7.15.0 Oct 5, 2026 96.1 MB TRUSTED v7.2.0 Mar 27, 2026 58.8 MB TRUSTED

All 13 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Officeverse Inc” 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 Oct 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 6, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=Officeverse Inc, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EE:43:B6:55:9D:FF:2F:9F:19:9D:B0:41:FA:9B:F9:25:BA:CF:53:0E
File MD57f6608013abd25c7f306996031d2a686
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (44)

Zello PTT Walkie Talkie requests 44 permissions, 13 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
Nearby wifi devices Sensitive android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
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
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.loudtalks.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Loudtalks activity (custom) com.loudtalks.permission.ACTIVITY
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.loudtalks.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Stop app switches android.permission.STOP_APP_SWITCHES
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Zello PTT Walkie Talkie APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Zello PTT Walkie Talkie for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.30.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 5.30.1 · 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 Zello PTT Walkie Talkie free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Zello PTT Walkie Talkie 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 7f6608013abd25c7f306996031d2a686.