Downloader by AFTVnews

AFTVnews.com · Downloader is a file-downloading app that fetches links and saves files across Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, and phones.

Native Android Tools AFTVnews.com
Bundle ID com.esaba.downloader
Version analyzed 2.0.3-ForGoogleAndroidDevices
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 3
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Downloader by AFTVnews does

This mobile application is a specialized utility designed for file retrieval and management on Android-based systems, including mobile devices and smart TVs. It functions as a hybrid web browser and download manager, enabling users to fetch content via direct URLs, numeric short codes, or search terms. The application is architected with a dual-interface system to support both touch-input portrait orientations and remote-controlled landscape orientations, specifically optimized for sideloading applications and managing local file directories.

Observed on screen

  • URL and Short Code Fetching Enables direct file downloads by entering full web addresses or proprietary numeric short codes for streamlined content delivery.
  • Integrated File Management Provides a dedicated interface for viewing, executing, and deleting files stored within the local application download directory.
  • APK Auto-Installation Features a toggleable automation setting that triggers the Android Package Installer immediately after an APK file download completes.
  • Adaptive Interface Switching Allows users to toggle between a touch-friendly mobile UI and a landscape-oriented TV interface optimized for D-pad navigation.
  • Favorites and Bookmarking Supports the creation and management of saved URLs to facilitate rapid access to frequently visited download sources.
  • Configurable Download Path Permits users to define and modify the specific filesystem directory where downloaded assets are stored.
  • Built-in Web Browser Includes a browsing component to navigate the web and identify downloadable links directly within the application environment.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

3 SDKs found across 2 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 2 sensitive

14 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Install other apps standard

Request installation of APK packages. Granted per-source from system settings.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

com.esaba.downloader.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Downloader by AFTVnews.

What does Downloader by AFTVnews do?

This mobile application is a specialized utility designed for file retrieval and management on Android-based systems, including mobile devices and smart TVs. It functions as a hybrid web browser and download manager, enabling users to fetch content via direct URLs, numeric short codes, or search terms. The application is architected with a dual-interface system to support both touch-input portrait orientations and remote-controlled landscape orientations, specifically optimized for sideloading applications and managing local file directories. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Downloader by AFTVnews built with?

Downloader by AFTVnews by AFTVnews.com is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Downloader by AFTVnews use?

FlyTrap detected 3 third-party SDKs inside Downloader by AFTVnews, including Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Ads and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Downloader by AFTVnews request?

Downloader by AFTVnews requests 14 permissions. 2 of these are sensitive, such as Read storage and Write storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Downloader by AFTVnews safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Downloader by AFTVnews requests 14 permissions (2 sensitive) and bundles 3 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Downloader by AFTVnews available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.