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Himalaya: Stories and Courses

Books & Reference • Himalaya - Audio Course • ⭐ 3.90 • 1,000,000+

Listen to motivational stories and learn from the educational audio courses

Version 2.35.0 40.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 20 permissions requested View details

This app requests 20 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
ℹ️ Review	Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT	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	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
✅ 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	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
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.
✅ 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.
⚠️ 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	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s 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.
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	Read Logs android.permission.READ_LOGS	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 Ximalaya Ting Himalaya Permission C2d Message com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya.permission.C2D_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.
ℹ️ Review	Reorder Tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS	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	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	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.
⚠️ 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	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	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.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	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 Himalaya: Stories and Courses

📚 Himalaya, a brainchild of Ximalaya 喜马拉雅, is an inspirational content app, featuring short audio courses and motivational stories. Get the insights that can improve your life, and work on your personal development. Listen to inspirational stories 📕 and work on your self-improvement with Himalaya. Get access to a whole library of inspirational short audio courses. Enjoy new motivational stories every week, and use your free time to learn from amazing biographical insights. Get motivated every day with a new Himalaya Story, then get ahead by learning from the credentialed experts behind our extensive library of audio courses. Expand your knowledge and work on your self-improvement. Listen to a wide variety of inspirational stories and educational courses. Himalaya Stories feature the biggest turning points from the lives of the most extraordinary people. Each story delivers an exciting journey with music and cinematic soundscapes, all in 10 minutes or less. Himalaya Courses cover a huge array of different topics, giving you the insights and new skills you need to succeed in your career and your personal life. Let our stories motivate you to get the knowledge you need to become the best version of yourself. Our stories are designed to deliver the most useful and important insights to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. And our courses are divided into bite-sized, actionable lessons from experts like Mark Manson, Arianna Huffington, and Tim Ferriss. Himalaya gives you the opportunity for a true self-improvement journey. Our stories will inspire and motivate you, while our courses will give you the skills and knowledge you need to set and achieve your most ambitious goals. Audio makes it easy to listen, and become part of a like-minded community making progress every day. Discover the best courses for self-improvement. Get insights every day to improve the quality of your life. Learn from the world’s greatest minds, and boost your practical knowledge to conquer personal and professional milestones. Get insights from famous people and their stories. Himalaya makes it easy to find what you need: explore our entire library of stories and courses anywhere, anytime. If you’re hungry for knowledge and self-improvement, we’re here for you. 📖 Inspiring Stories – hear about the biggest turning points in the lives of the most extraordinary people. 🎒 High-Impact Audio Courses - Let credentialed experts help you achieve your personal and professional goals 💡Ultimate flexibility – listen anywhere, anytime with a robust, intuitive app. ⌨️ Bite-sized content – Your time is valuable. Get inspiration and insights in ten minutes or less. 🧳 Learn your way – With over 30 topics spanning the personal, the practical, and the professional, you’ll have the tools you need. ⏰ Accessible – Listen to free stories and insights every day and unlock exclusive content at a no-brainer cost. 🌱 Immersive – With supplemental material and community helming a flexible…

What Himalaya: Stories and Courses Is Used For

Himalaya: Stories and Courses appears to be an audio app for listening to motivational stories and short educational courses on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is geared toward personal development, with content focused on self-improvement, learning, and inspirational listening. Because it is a Books & Reference app, it may be used as a lightweight way to consume knowledge in audio form rather than through long articles or videos.

The app’s permissions suggest it supports online streaming, notifications, and playback-related functions. Internet access would be needed for downloading or streaming content, while audio recording may be used for voice-related features such as search, comments, or account interactions if available. Storage permissions indicate it may let users save content or manage downloaded audio for offline listening. It appears most useful for people who want bite-sized lessons, biographical stories, or motivational audio to listen to during commutes, breaks, or other hands-free moments.

Common uses

Listen to short motivational stories in audio format
Take educational courses in bite-sized lessons
Use it for self-improvement or personal development listening
Stream content over mobile data or Wi‑Fi
Possibly download audio for later playback, based on storage permissions
Receive notifications about new stories or courses
Use it as a phone-friendly learning app for commutes or downtime

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learners self-improvement audio courses motivational content phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya

Category:
Books & Reference

Developer:
Himalaya - Audio Course

Version:
2.35.0

Updated:
Mar 16, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya
Age rating: Everyone

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