Is AndroidFreeware Safe?

At AndroidFreeware, ensuring the safety and security of our users is our top priority. In a world where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, it’s crucial to provide a safe and reliable platform for downloading Android applications. We take numerous measures to protect our users, including thorough virus scanning, application signing, signature verification, and providing certificate fingerprints for each app. We use a great open source app called Androguard to check the APKs.

User Safety is Our Top Priority

Comprehensive Virus Scanning

We understand the importance of a secure downloading experience. That’s why every app available on AndroidFreeware undergoes rigorous virus scanning. We utilize VirusTotal, a trusted multi-antivirus scanning service, to check each application for potential threats. By employing VirusTotal, we ensure that all uploaded APK files are scanned against multiple antivirus engines, providing an additional layer of security.

Application Signing and Signature Verification

To further guarantee the authenticity and integrity of the applications hosted on our platform, we perform detailed checks on the application signing and signature verification processes. Application signing ensures that the app you are downloading comes from a trusted source and has not been tampered with since it was signed by the developer. Signature verification enables us to confirm the authenticity of the app by comparing its digital signature with the developer’s original signature. This process ensures that the app is exactly as the developer intended, providing you with peace of mind.

Certificate Fingerprint

For added transparency and security, we offer certificate fingerprints for each application. A certificate fingerprint is a unique identifier that can be used to verify the authenticity of the application’s signing certificate. By providing certificate fingerprints, we allow users to examine and verify the integrity of the app before installation.

Technical Information

To help you verify the trustworthiness of each application, we include detailed technical information for every app available on our platform. Here are some of the key data points provided:

Package Name: Each app on AndroidFreeware is listed with its unique package name, which can be used to identify the specific application in the Android ecosystem.
App Signature (SHA256): We provide the SHA256 hash of the app’s signature. This hash can be used to confirm the authenticity of the app’s signing certificate.
File Size: For transparency and to help manage your device's storage, we list the file size of each application.
Supported Architecture: You can find information about the supported architectures (such as ARM, ARM64, x86, etc.) for each app. This ensures compatibility with your device's hardware.

By providing this technical information, we empower you to make informed decisions about the applications you choose to install.

Trust and resposibility

In addition to our automated processes, our dedicated team of editors personally reviews every app to ensure it meets our high-quality standards. Most importantly, we manage and host all our downloads on our secure servers to guarantee their integrity.

We have developed our own APK Checker tool to upload any APK file and get it tested. If you ever notice any unwanted behavior in an app, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. We'll promptly review the issue and take action, including removing the app from our platform if necessary. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities.

Thank you for trusting AndroidFreeware. Enjoy exploring and downloading with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your security is our utmost concern.