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Verification Guide
How to Verify an APK Before Installing
Before installing any APK: scan it, verify its signature, and match its hash. These checks greatly reduce tampering risk.
Quick Verification Checklist
  • Scan the APK with VirusTotal.
  • Confirm package name and developer identity.
  • Match SHA-256 with the value on the version page.
  • Do not install if anything mismatches.
Detailed Steps
1

VirusTotal Scan

Upload the APK to VirusTotal or scan the download URL, then review detections carefully.
  • Critical detections across multiple engines are a stop signal.
  • Do not rely on a single engine result.
2

Developer Signature Check

Compare the signing certificate with a previously trusted release. A signer mismatch is high risk.
apksigner verify --print-certs app.apk
3

SHA-256 Hash Match

Compute the hash locally and compare it character-by-character with the release page hash.
certutil -hashfile file.apk SHA256
shasum -a 256 file.apk
4

If Anything Mismatches

Delete the file immediately, do not install it, then re-download from a trusted source and report the issue.
Learn More About Download Safety
Review the security and policy pages before installing external APK files.