This is the universal build of BBC Weather 5.3.0. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 13.9 MB • Min Android: 24 • Target Android: 35 • Version code: 530000 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 29
File Information
| Package Name | bbc.mobile.weather |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 5.3.0 |
| Version Code | 530000 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 24 (API 35) |
| Main Activity | bbc.mobile.weather.feature.app.ui.main.MainActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 13.92 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | 9B5ADC7F2A46D58B80ED604CC4FB36E21E6CCB07 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | a6c90b5ae493bb2ec0a94885a0e301468d9f4ddff8dc539108d6f4fdb17a00e1 |
What's New
A light flurry of improvements and bug fixes.
App Description
Wherever you are, and whatever your plans, you're always prepared with the latest weather forecast from BBC Weather. Easy to understand, with hourly forecasts for tens of thousands of locations around the globe.
Main features:
Get the information you need – fast. Including:
● At-a-glance forecasts, so you can make decisions quickly
● Hourly data up to 14 days ahead (in UK locations and major international cities)
● 'Chance of precipitation', giving you a heads-up about rain, hail or snow
● 'Feels like' temperature, which takes into account wind speed and humidity
● Met Office weather warnings, personalised to locations that matter to you
● Social-friendly forecasts, sharable on Facebook, Twitter and email
● Text-to-speech accessibility
● Easy-to-read, intuitive layout
BBC Weather app and your privacy:
The BBC Weather app allows you to see weather information based on your current location. When you first install the app, we’ll ask you whether you wish to enable this option. You can turn this feature on/off at any time via Settings > Apps > BBC Weather > Permissions > Locations.
If you choose to enable this feature, the app uses your device's location to find the closest location where weather information is available. The BBC does not store nor share your device's precise location in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy Policy:
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/about/57854010
.
If you choose to enable this feature for the BBC Weather widget, we request permission to access your device’s location while the app is closed or not in use. This ensures that the widget can continuously display the most up-to-date forecast for your current location.
If you install this app, you accept the BBC Terms of Use:
www.bbc.co.uk/terms
.
About BBC Weather:
BBC Weather is responsible for preparing and broadcasting weather forecasts across the BBC, in association with the MeteoGroup. It broadcast its first weather forecast in 1922 and by 1936 was pioneering the use of weather maps during TV forecasts. The BBC Weather app was launched in 2013 and is now one of the most popular weather apps in the UK.
Main features:
Get the information you need – fast. Including:
● At-a-glance forecasts, so you can make decisions quickly
● Hourly data up to 14 days ahead (in UK locations and major international cities)
● 'Chance of precipitation', giving you a heads-up about rain, hail or snow
● 'Feels like' temperature, which takes into account wind speed and humidity
● Met Office weather warnings, personalised to locations that matter to you
● Social-friendly forecasts, sharable on Facebook, Twitter and email
● Text-to-speech accessibility
● Easy-to-read, intuitive layout
BBC Weather app and your privacy:
The BBC Weather app allows you to see weather information based on your current location. When you first install the app, we’ll ask you whether you wish to enable this option. You can turn this feature on/off at any time via Settings > Apps > BBC Weather > Permissions > Locations.
If you choose to enable this feature, the app uses your device's location to find the closest location where weather information is available. The BBC does not store nor share your device's precise location in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy Policy:
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/about/57854010
.
If you choose to enable this feature for the BBC Weather widget, we request permission to access your device’s location while the app is closed or not in use. This ensures that the widget can continuously display the most up-to-date forecast for your current location.
If you install this app, you accept the BBC Terms of Use:
www.bbc.co.uk/terms
.
About BBC Weather:
BBC Weather is responsible for preparing and broadcasting weather forecasts across the BBC, in association with the MeteoGroup. It broadcast its first weather forecast in 1922 and by 1936 was pioneering the use of weather maps during TV forecasts. The BBC Weather app was launched in 2013 and is now one of the most popular weather apps in the UK.
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APK Permissions 29
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
- android.permission.VIBRATE
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- bbc.iplayer.android.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- bbc.mobile.news.uk.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- bbc.mobile.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- bbc.mobile.weather.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- bbc.mobile.weather.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
- com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
- com.bbc.sounds.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
- com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
- uk.co.bbc.android.sportdomestic.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.sandbox.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
- uk.co.bbc.integrationapp.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER
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Frequently Asked Questions about BBC Weather APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 24 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.