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BBC iPlayer

Entertainment British Broadcasting Corporation ⭐ 3.71 10,000,000+

Watch or download the latest BBC TV series, Sports or News coverage in one place

Version 5.13.3.31717 53.6 MB

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported
Fire TV
Unknown
Remote Friendly
Yes
Sideload Required
No

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Permissions Explained 25 permissions requested View details

This app requests 25 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Uk Co Bbc Authtoolkit Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Uk Co Bbc Integrationapp Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.integrationapp.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Uk Co Bbc Authtoolkit Sandbox Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.authtoolkit.sandbox.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Uk Co Bbc Android Sportdomestic Permission Login Provider uk.co.bbc.android.sportdomestic.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bbc Iplayer Login Provider bbc.iplayer.android.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Bbc Sounds Permission Login Provider com.bbc.sounds.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bbc Mobile Weather Permission Login Provider bbc.mobile.weather.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bbc Mobile News Uk Permission Login Provider bbc.mobile.news.uk.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Com Amazon Device Messaging Permission Receive com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bbc Iplayer Receive Adm Message bbc.iplayer.android.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bbc Iplayer Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission bbc.iplayer.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About BBC iPlayer

Watch or download the latest BBC TV series, Sports or News coverage in one place

What BBC iPlayer Is Used For

BBC iPlayer appears to be an entertainment app for watching or downloading BBC TV series, sports coverage, and news content in one place. Based on the metadata, it is meant for people who want on-demand access to BBC programming on an Android TV device, with a layout and playback experience suited to a living-room screen.

The listed permissions suggest the app needs internet access for streaming, storage access for downloads and local media handling, and wake/foreground service support to keep playback and background tasks running. Notification permissions may be used for updates, reminders, or playback-related alerts. Because the app also includes sign-in related permissions, it may support account-based access to personalized content and playback features.

Common use cases likely include catching up on recent BBC shows, watching live or recorded sports coverage, and browsing news programming from a TV interface. The app may also be useful for households that prefer watching streamed public-service content on a larger screen rather than on a phone or tablet.

Common uses

  • Watch BBC TV series on an Android TV device
  • Stream or download selected BBC content for later viewing
  • Follow sports coverage from a large-screen interface
  • Access BBC news programming in one app
  • Use account sign-in for personalized access where supported
  • Receive playback or content notifications
  • Manage viewing from a remote-friendly TV setup
Best for:
TV viewers BBC content fans Sports watchers News viewers Large-screen streaming

App Details

Package:
bbc.iplayer.android
Category:
Entertainment
Developer:
British Broadcasting Corporation
Version:
5.13.3.31717
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: bbc.iplayer.android

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