imo-International Calls & Chat

Android · imo is a communication app that provides free HD international calling and messaging.

Native Android Communication imo.im
Bundle ID com.imo.android.imoim
Version analyzed 2026.05.1051
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 13
Analyzed 2026-06-15
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

13 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 24 sensitive

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

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Write storage sensitive

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

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Read phone numbers sensitive

Read the device's phone numbers.

Answer phone calls sensitive

Answer an incoming phone call.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Advertise over Bluetooth sensitive

Make the device discoverable to other Bluetooth devices.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Read storage sensitive

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

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Read audio sensitive

Read audio files from shared storage.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Install other apps standard

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

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

USE FULL SCREEN INTENT standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

READ PROFILE standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

MANAGE OWN CALLS standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

Send sticky broadcast standard

Send sticky broadcasts.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

REQUEST IGNORE BATTERY OPTIMIZATIONS standard
sg.bigo.live.permission.Bepulled standard
video.like.permission.Bepulled standard
video.like.lockscreen.read standard
com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE ICON standard
GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
Reorder tasks standard

Move tasks within the back stack.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Foreground service: special use standard

Required for foreground services of type specialUse.

Foreground service: camera standard

Required for foreground services of type camera.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

In-app billing standard

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

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.imo.android.imoim.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.imo.android.imoim.permission.PERMISSION SAFE BROADCAST standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard
com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE standard
READ APP BADGE standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE SHORTCUT standard
com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER INSERT BADGE standard
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE COUNT standard
com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT READ standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT WRITE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside imo-International Calls & Chat.

What is imo-International Calls & Chat built with?

imo-International Calls & Chat by imo.im is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does imo-International Calls & Chat use?

FlyTrap detected 13 third-party SDKs inside imo-International Calls & Chat, including Coil, Facebook SDK and Firebase Analytics. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does imo-International Calls & Chat request?

imo-International Calls & Chat requests 87 permissions. 24 of these are sensitive, such as Microphone, Camera and Write storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is imo-International Calls & Chat safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. imo-International Calls & Chat requests 87 permissions (24 sensitive) and bundles 13 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is imo-International Calls & Chat available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.