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The Plain Dealer 6.0.0

32.2 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 2.8 - 116 reviews


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The Plain Dealer, developed and published by cleveland.com, has released its latest version, 6.0.0, on 2025-01-30. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 2.8, based on 116 reviews.

The Plain Dealer APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 8.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.advancelocal.plaindealer

Updated: 12 days ago

Developer Name: cleveland.com

Category: News & Magazines

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing The Plain Dealer on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

2.8
Total 116 reviews

Previous Versions

The Plain Dealer 6.0.0
2025-01-30 / 32.2 MB / Android 8.0+

The Plain Dealer 5.0.2.10
2024-11-13 / 46.4 MB / Android 5.0+

The Plain Dealer 5.0.1.3
2024-01-08 / 23.1 MB / Android 5.0+

The Plain Dealer 1.0.2.2
2023-03-04 / 24.3 MB / Android 4.4+

About this app

Welcome to the new and improved The Plain Dealer eNewspaper app! Enjoy 24/7 access to Ohio’s largest newspaper serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Stay in touch with award-winning local news coverage, daily features, sports, entertainment, special sections and more, right at your fingertips!

Your new eNewspaper comes with an enhanced reading experience. Set your reading preference to either the print, replica version or the digital version of the newspaper. Additional features include a 30-day archive, bonus magazines and supplements, image galleries, interactive puzzles and games, ability to share articles with friends and family, and more!

Subscribers of The Plain Dealer get full access to each edition at no extra charge. Simply sign in with your existing Plain Dealer email and password.

Subscriber Support: circhelp@plaind.com

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/


====== SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======
If you are not a current home delivery subscriber, we offer the following App-only subscription option:

1 Month Auto-renewing Subscription: $24.99

Receive full digital access to cleveland.com, including Subscriber Exclusive stories, eNewspaper and subscriber newsletters.

Payment will be charged to your Google Play Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Your subscriptions may be managed (and auto-renewal can be turned off) by going to your Google Play Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

New features

The recent updates include Social Sign-on, reading while an edition is being downloaded, easier navigation, and overall app performance improvements.

App Permissions

Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.