VK: music, video, messenger

Vkontakte · VK is a social networking app that combines chat, video, music, communities, and content discovery.

Native Android Social VKL
Bundle ID com.vkontakte.android
Version analyzed 8.184
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 24
Analyzed 2026-07-04
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 25 sensitive

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

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

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

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

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+.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Physical activity recognition sensitive

Recognize physical activity such as walking or cycling.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Read calendar sensitive

Read the user's calendar data.

Modify calendar sensitive

Add, modify, or remove calendar events.

Read phone numbers sensitive

Read the device's phone numbers.

health.READ DISTANCE restricted
health.READ STEPS restricted
health.READ EXERCISE restricted
health.READ TOTAL CALORIES BURNED restricted
Read phone state sensitive

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

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

com.vk.calls.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.vk.calls.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
com.vk.clips.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.vk.clips.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
com.vk.vkvideo.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.vk.vkvideo.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
com.vk.im.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.vk.im.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
ru.vk.store.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
ru.vk.store.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
com.vk.love.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.vk.love.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
com.uma.musicvk.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
com.uma.musicvk.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
ru.mail.mailapp.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
ru.mail.mailapp.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
live.vkplay.app.usersstore.permission.SAVE standard
live.vkplay.app.usersstore.permission.LOAD standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
In-app billing standard

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

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

com.vkontakte.android.permission.MAPS RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.vkontakte.android.permission.ACCESS DATA standard
Display over other apps standard

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

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY RECOGNITION standard
com.vk.blockstore.permission.DELETE standard
Foreground service: screen capture standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaProjection.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

USE FULL SCREEN INTENT standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

com.vkontakte.android.permission.APP REDIRECT standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

com.huawei.permission.SECURITY DIAGNOSE standard
DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
android.provider.Telephony.SMS RECEIVED standard
QUICKBOOT POWERON standard
Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.vkontakte.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION 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.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE 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.CHANGE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
READ APP BADGE 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 VK: music, video, messenger.

What is VK: music, video, messenger built with?

VK: music, video, messenger by VKL is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does VK: music, video, messenger use?

FlyTrap detected 24 third-party SDKs inside VK: music, video, messenger, including AppLovin MAX, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Huawei HMS Core. They span areas such as Ads, Push Notifications, Huawei Services and Analytics. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does VK: music, video, messenger request?

VK: music, video, messenger requests 99 permissions. 25 of these are sensitive, such as Microphone, Camera and Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is VK: music, video, messenger safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. VK: music, video, messenger requests 99 permissions (25 sensitive) and bundles 24 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is VK: music, video, messenger available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.