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News Media Scan 5.0.5

97.7 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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News Media Scan, developed and published by Deutsche Welle, has released its latest version, 5.0.5, on 2025-03-25. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

News Media Scan APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 7.0+). 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.dw.ooniprobe

Updated: 24 days ago

Developer Name: Deutsche Welle

Category: Tools

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing News Media Scan 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.

Previous Versions

News Media Scan 5.0.5
2025-03-25 / 97.7 MB / Android 7.0+

News Media Scan 5.0.3
2025-03-21 / 88.2 MB / Android 7.0+

News Media Scan 4.0.1
2024-12-11 / 131.6 MB / Android 5.0+

News Media Scan 3.8.9
2024-09-19 / 23 MB / Android 5.0+

News Media Scan 3.8.8
2024-07-13 / 104 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Find out if you can reach the news sites you need or if they are blocked – News Media Scan by DW provides you with the transparency you need. You will also be making a valuable contribution to the global “Internet Freedom” community by helping uncover censorship around the world.
This app is the product of close cooperation between Deutsche Welle (DW) and OONI.

About DW: Unbiased information for free minds – that is the DW brand promise. As an independent media company, Germany’s international news broadcaster informs people around the world. With programming in 32 languages, DW connects people across the globe via TV, radio, Internet and on social media.

About OONI: Founded in 2012, the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) is a non-profit free software project that aims to empower decentralized efforts in documenting internet censorship around the world.

New features

* Measurement engine synced with OONI Probe CLI v3.24.0.
* Bug fixes and improvements.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
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.