Analyze APK files before installing them on your cell phone
Many times, we install apps directly from the official store or APK files downloaded directly from the internet without thinking about the risks it may pose to our security or device. This tool can help perform a complete analysis of the applications and find out what they hide.
How to know if installing an app is safe
APK Analyzer is an open source tool for Android devices that analyzes installed apps and APK files stored in your terminal's memory. In this way, it provides you with a detailed report of what each application hides. The report of each app shows you details that include:
- Name and version.
- Minimum requirements.
- Installation and update date.
- Permissions.
- Certificates.
- Hardware options.
- Content providers.
- Activities with launch option.
This tool also has a permissions section where you can see the permissions requested by each app and the most used ones. Likewise, the statistics section includes additional useful information.
APK Analyzer provides a detailed report of installed apps and also uninstalled APK files from your device's storage.
Want more? This app can be used without root and there are no ads. In addition, it has a function to save app icons and gives you the possibility to download the data in an XML file. If you want information from an APK file before installing it or know the dangers hidden in apps, this tool is the answer.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 5.0.
Almudena Galán
With a degree in Law and Journalism, I specialized in criminology and cultural journalism. Mobile apps, especially Android apps, are one of my great passions. I have been testing dozens of apps every day for over six years now, discovering all...
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