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Download The CW APK 5.16.1 Universal · Android 25+

By The CW Network • Updated May 20, 2026
Entertainment Universal Native (Java/Kotlin) 21.54 MB
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This is the universal build of The CW 5.16.1. 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: 21.5 MB   •   Min Android: 25   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 8069   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 20

File Information

Package Namecom.cw.fullepisodes.android
Version Name5.16.1
Version Code8069
ArchitectureUniversal
Min Android VersionAndroid 25 (API 35)
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size21.54 MB
Signature (SHA1)B5EFB14B892B65A990E4905A9CD62D170D733800
File Hash (SHA256)52ce127f121bf142aa8c76b1afed2b1757c51b15f2593a083a8b0a4f23fa088d

What's New

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App Description

Stream all the latest episodes from The CW, plus movies, sports, and full series! Keep up with new episodes of All American and Walker, stream hit series like Wild Cards, Grimm, Party of Five and Marvel’s Runaways, or find your new favorite film in our fast-growing movie collection. If sports are your game, stream every LIV Golf tournament live and catch up on the latest football action with Inside the NFL. Can’t decide what to watch? Lean back and enjoy our CHANNELS experience, hours and hours of entertainment, from comedies and thrillers to crime procedurals, cooking shows, and more, all streaming 24/7.

Features Include:

LATEST EPISODES: Watch new episodes of primetime shows the day after broadcast.

FULL SERIES: Binge CW favorites like Girlfriends, Reign and The Carrie Diaries, or discover new obsessions like The Gifted, Harrow, The Bernie Mac Show and Star.

MOVIES: New films are being added all the time.

CW SPORTS: All LIV Golf tournaments are live and on demand, plus Emmy® Award-winning series Inside the NFL and original series like 100 Days To Indy.

NO HASSLE: No cable subscription, no credit cards, no passwords.

CHANNELS: Stream 24/7 programming, there’s something for everyone.

Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit

www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy

for more information.

Ad Choices:

www.cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/#advertising

Terms of Use:

www.cwtv.com/thecw/terms-of-use/

Do Not Sell My Personal Information:

privacycenter.cwtv.com/
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APK Permissions 20

  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
  • com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • com.cw.fullepisodes.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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Other Variants

This release has multiple variants (e.g. diff architectures).

Universal
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Name: The CW Network

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Frequently Asked Questions about The CW 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 25 (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.