# BLE Update

> Update BLE device firmware over the air — Nordic DFU & Zephyr SMP (MCUmgr)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.arendi.bleupdate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.arendi.bleupdate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ch.arendi.bleupdate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arendi AG
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 12,492
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2016-06-13
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.arendi.bleupdate)
- **Website:** [http://www.arendi.ch](http://www.arendi.ch/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.arendi.ch/en/datenschutz](https://www.arendi.ch/en/datenschutz)

## Description

BLE Update is a powerful Chrome extension designed for seamless firmware updates on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Utilizing the Arendi BLE-Platform, it allows users to conveniently update device firmware over the air directly from their mail application. This integration simplifies device management by eliminating the need for separate tools or complex installations, making firmware updates more accessible and efficient. Ideal for developers and users managing BLE-enabled hardware, BLE Update streamlines the firmware deployment process within a familiar environment.

## Rankings

- #529,872 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `ch.arendi.bleupdate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.arendi.bleupdate)