What does it mean when an APK file is 'signed' and why is it important?

Question

Grade: Education Subject: Comic
What does it mean when an APK file is 'signed' and why is it important?
Asked by:
71 Viewed 71 Answers

Answer (71)

Best Answer
(249)
An APK file is 'signed' with a digital certificate by the developer. This verifies the app's authenticity and ensures that it hasn't been tampered with since it was released. It's important to only install APKs from trusted sources to avoid malware.