# HDMI Cable Certification

> Must Be Used For HDMI Cable Authentication

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.authenticvision.android.hdmi](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.authenticvision.android.hdmi)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.authenticvision.android.hdmi`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 254,950
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (446 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-18
- **First published:** 2015-11-30
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-03-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authenticvision.android.hdmi)
- **Website:** [http://www.hdmi.org](http://www.hdmi.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.authenticvision.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.authenticvision.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

"HDMI Cable Certification" is an app that enables consumers to authenticate HDMI products with unique tags, ensuring they experience true 4K/UltraHD quality. By using your phone's camera, you can easily scan the tag to verify its authenticity and avoid counterfeit products. The app is free and helps in the fight against counterfeiting, allowing users to shop safely and confidently. With accessibility in mind, the app is designed for ease of use, and support is available for any issues or feedback.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works as intended to verify HDMI cable authenticity.
- Easy to use and user-friendly.
- Confirms genuineness of the HDMI cable.

### Cons

- Requires the light to be on for scanning, which drains battery.
- Does not store a history of scanned cables.
- Inconsistent results with certain cables showing as certified but having issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.authenticvision.android.hdmi)