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Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Spotify AB · Build 9.1.88.2204

com.spotify.music
Static analysis completeScanned 2026-10-08 02:53 UTC

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Overview

Analysis recorded

4 finding categories to review

Spotify: Music and Podcasts (com.spotify.music) scored grade A, 91 out of 100, in a static scan of version 9.1.88.2204 on 2026-10-08. It has no high or critical findings, and 4 lower-severity finding categories across 5 occurrences. 8 tracking SDKs are present in the package, which describes what ships, not what runs or what it sends. This is static analysis of a single build: it does not observe the app running and does not establish that any data is exposed.

Finding categories45 occurrences
High / critical0Category count
Tracking SDKs8Presence, not observed traffic
Assessment score91 / 100Grade A

Start with these findings

mediumExported content provider without permission1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

An exported content provider declares no permission. Other apps on the device may reach it — verify it enforces access control internally; this flags the attack surface, not a confirmed leak.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.
lowFirebase Realtime Database reference1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

A Firebase Realtime Database URL. Nearly every app that uses Firebase ships one. It's only an exposure if the database rules are world-readable — that's what live verification checks.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.
lowFirebase Storage bucket reference1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

A Firebase Cloud Storage bucket reference (the default <project>.appspot.com). Storing user files here is normal — it's only an exposure if the Storage security rules allow public read/list, which live verification tests.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.
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Privacy

56 requested permissions · 7 flagged high-risk classes.

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Build & components

1 components recorded. Certificate parsing does not validate APK signature integrity.

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Findings

4 categories · 5 occurrences. Severity totals describe categories. Expand a finding for interpretation and review guidance.

mediumExported content provider without permission1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

An exported content provider declares no permission. Other apps on the device may reach it — verify it enforces access control internally; this flags the attack surface, not a confirmed leak.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.

Evidence preview

Evidence type
Parsed app configuration
Representative location
AndroidManifest.xml:ternalintegration.service.provider.MediaProvider
Recorded match
MediaProvider (exported, no permission)
Detector rule
manifest
Recorded file locations
  • AndroidManifest.xml:ternalintegration.service.provider.MediaProvider

1 recorded findings have inspectable metadata. Duplicate matches may share a representative location.

Review whether this belongs to intended app functionality or a bundled library. A static match does not establish runtime impact.

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lowFirebase Realtime Database reference1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

A Firebase Realtime Database URL. Nearly every app that uses Firebase ships one. It's only an exposure if the database rules are world-readable — that's what live verification checks.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.

Evidence preview

Evidence type
Static string match
Representative location
resources.arsc
Recorded match
Pattern recorded; identifying value redacted.
Detector rule
firebase_db
Recorded file locations
  • resources.arsc

1 recorded findings have inspectable metadata. Duplicate matches may share a representative location.

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lowFirebase Storage bucket reference1 occurrence

Interpretation & review guidance

A Firebase Cloud Storage bucket reference (the default <project>.appspot.com). Storing user files here is normal — it's only an exposure if the Storage security rules allow public read/list, which live verification tests.

Evidence
1 recorded occurrence in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.

Evidence preview

Evidence type
Static string match
Representative location
resources.arsc
Recorded match
Pattern recorded; identifying value redacted.
Detector rule
firebase_storage_bucket
Recorded file locations
  • resources.arsc

1 recorded findings have inspectable metadata. Duplicate matches may share a representative location.

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lowGoogle API key (client-shipped; restriction unverified)2 occurrences

Interpretation & review guidance

Android apps are designed to ship Google API keys in the client; Google restricts them by app signing certificate + enabled API. This is only a problem if the key is left unrestricted — presence alone is expected, not an exposure.

Evidence
2 recorded occurrences in the analyzed APK. These are distinct stored findings, not a count of every source match.
Verification
Static detection; current reachability is not established.

Evidence preview

Evidence type
Static string match
Representative location
resources.arsc
Recorded match
AIza•••••••• (21–40 chars, redacted)
Detector rule
google_api_key
Recorded file locations
  • resources.arsc

2 recorded findings have inspectable metadata. Duplicate matches may share a representative location.

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Privacy signals

Capabilities and bundled software do not prove that data was collected or transmitted.

Requested permissions56
Flagged high-risk classes7
Detected SDKs8

Precise location Approx. location Camera Microphone Phone state Accounts Storage

Requested permission inventory (56)
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  • android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
  • android.permission.NFC
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • androidx.car.app.MEDIA_TEMPLATES
  • com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
  • com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.apps.meetings.permission.MEET_LIVE_SHARING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • com.samsung.WATCH_APP_TYPE.Companion
  • com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.ACCOUNT_MANAGER
  • com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.accesspermission.ASAA_PROVIDER.READ
  • com.sony.snei.np.android.account.provider.permission.DUID_READ_PROVIDER
  • com.spotify.music.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • com.spotify.music.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.spotify.music.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST
  • com.spotify.music.permission.SECURED_BROADCAST

Data collection & flow (privacy signal, not part of the grade)

Data the app can access
Camera
Camera
Location
Precise locationApproximate location
Microphone
Microphone
Personal info
Device accounts
Phone
Phone state / number
Photos & files
StorageAudio filesStorage (write)PhotosVideos
Persistent identifiers (referenced in code)
Advertising ID (AAID)Android IDDevice ID / IMEISubscriber ID (IMSI)Hardware MAC address
Where it can go
Third parties present (6)
Google AdMobComscoreGoogle Analytics for FirebaseGoogle Firebase AnalyticsMeta / Facebook SDKBranch
  • Precise location, Approximate location requested while 2 ad/attribution SDK(s) are present (Google AdMob, Branch) — location commonly feeds ad targeting.
  • Persistent-identifier APIs referenced in code (Advertising ID (AAID), Android ID, Device ID / IMEI +2 more) with 6 analytics/ad SDK(s) present — the mechanism used for cross-app profiling.
  • Camera, Microphone, Personal info, Phone, Photos & files data requested with third-party analytics/ad SDKs present.

This maps what the app can access (permissions it requests, identifier APIs its code references) to the third parties bundled in it. It reflects capability and SDK presence — not proof that a specific value was transmitted.

Data Safety: declared vs observed (Play label vs our analysis)

Declared collected
App activityApp info and performanceContactsDevice or other IDsFinancial infoLocationPersonal infoPhotos and videos
Declared shared
Device or other IDsLocationPersonal info
We observe the app can access
Location
✓ No obvious mismatch between the declaration and what we observe.

We compare the developer's Google Play Data Safety declaration with what the binary can actually do (permissions it requests, identifier APIs and third-party SDKs it ships). A mismatch is a capability signal to confirm — a requested permission is not proof of collection.

Trackers & SDKs (8 detected · privacy signal, not part of the grade)

Advertising
Google AdMob
Analytics
ComscoreGoogle Analytics for FirebaseGoogle Firebase AnalyticsMeta / Facebook SDK
Attribution
Branch
Consent
IAB TCF
Crash reporting
Google Crashlytics

Build & components

Scanned build 9.1.88.2204. Store metadata may describe a newer release.

APK SHA-256024e0be48251a7eb55f40676df624cd1918c2c9622c4d428eb58c34f5dedd623

Signing certificate (who signed this build — factual, not part of the grade)

Signer
Spotify self-signed
Scheme
V3V2
Key
RSA 2048-bit
Algorithm
sha256WithRSA
Validity
2014-05-24 → 2288-03-08
Cert SHA-256
65:05:b1:81:93:33:44:f9:38:93:d5:86:e3:99:b9:46:16:18:3f:04:34:9c:b5:72:a9:e8:1a:33:35:e2:8f:fd

The certificate fingerprint identifies the parsed signing certificate. Knowing this public fingerprint does not establish ownership or validate the APK signature.

Signature integrity: not established by certificate parsing.

Component inventory

1 components. Advisory matching covers a curated set; no match is not proof that a component is vulnerability-free.

Bundled components and recorded advisory matches
ComponentVersionAdvisory matches
com.squareup.okhttp3:okhttp5.3.2None recorded
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About this app · store information

About this app

Listen to songs, play podcasts, create playlists and discover music you'll love

Content ratingTeen
Download size118.9 MB
Privacy policyPublished →
Developer sitewww.spotify.com

Screenshots

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Scan history

Each row is an observed scan. Gaps between scans do not establish how long a finding existed.

Scanned (UTC)BuildScoreGrade
2026-10-08 02:53 UTC9.1.88.220491A
2026-10-01 02:52 UTC9.1.86.243291A
2026-09-24 02:28 UTC9.1.84.223191A
2026-09-16 23:35 UTC9.1.80.222191A
2026-09-07 08:17 UTC9.1.80.222191A
2026-09-02 09:55 UTC9.1.78.221891A
2026-08-30 15:21 UTC9.1.78.221892A
2026-08-30 15:06 UTC9.1.78.221892A
2026-08-30 10:03 UTCuploaded98A
2026-08-30 09:36 UTCuploaded80B

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