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Latest update
V 1.0
- Custom tabs implementation. Press the left button toggle to switch between opening as custom tab or not (Android 4.4+)
- Warning on http links
- Renamed Ascii checker module to Pattern checker
- Preserve original intent (keeps extras)
V 0.1
- Long tap 'share' button to copy url to clipboard
- Share url as text to open on the app
- Several visual improvements and fixes
V 0.0
- First release to Play Store
Url checker [small, no ads] APK Description
This app acts as an intermediate step towards opening url links. When you click on a link and choose this app to open it, it will show a dialog with some information about the link. Specially useful when you need to open an external link either from an email, from a social network app, or similar.
The app was for personal use, but shared to others can benefit from it. It is free and without any ads, as small as possible and using as few permissions as possible (only the internet permission, for the redirection and VirusTotal modules). The source code is available on GitHub too, in case you want to suggest or even add new modules to the app: https://github.com/TrianguloY/UrlChecker
It was developed using a modular setup, you can enable or disable individual modules:
* Input text: Displays the current url, which can be edited manually. Can't be disabled.
* Redirection: By pressing the redirect button a petition will be made to retrieve that url. If the result is a redirection, the new url will be replaced (can be undo). The url is fetched, but not evaluated, so redirection based on javascript won't be detected.
* VirusTotal analysis: When this module is enabled you can scan the url using VirusTotal and check the report. A personal VirusTotal API key is needed for it to work. VirusTotal™ is a trademark of Google, Inc.
* Ascii checker: Checks for non-ascii characters like greek letters. This can be used for phishing: googĺe.com vs google.com
* Open module: Contains the open and share buttons. If a link can be opened with multiple apps, an arrow will be shown to let you choose. Can't be disabled.
How to install Url checker [small, no ads] APK for Android
Download Url checker [small, no ads] APK file (com.trianguloy.urlchecker_31_220239.zip) from APKPure.live, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Download Split APKs Installer (SAI)
- Download and unzip file you already downloaded (com.trianguloy.urlchecker_31_220239.zip)
- Open Split APKs Installer and follow steps on this app.
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Url checker [small, no ads] APK on Windows PC 7/8/10/11 or MAC?
Download Url checker [small, no ads] APK file (com.trianguloy.urlchecker_31_220239.zip) from APKPure.live to your PC (ex: C://Users/xxx/Downloads/(com.trianguloy.urlchecker_31_220239.zip), then follow these steps appear on screen.
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Download and unzip file com.trianguloy.urlchecker_31_220239.zip.
- Using ADB or Split APKs Installer same as install for Android.
Url checker [small, no ads] APK Pros & Cons
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.