# FOX 8

> Livestreaming, breaking news alerts, and Cleveland and Akron news from FOX 8.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foxeigflash.localtv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foxeigflash.localtv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.foxeigflash.localtv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 280,061
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (3,931 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2013-01-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxeigflash.localtv)
- **Website:** [http://www.fox8.com](http://www.fox8.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

The FOX 8 Chrome extension delivers real-time local news from Cleveland and Akron directly to your device. Enjoy livestreaming of newscasts, breaking news notifications, detailed weather reports with interactive radar, and school closings. The app allows users to watch videos and read articles simultaneously, save stories for later, and share news easily on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Stay informed anytime, anywhere with timely alerts and comprehensive coverage from trusted FOX 8 reporters.

## Rankings

- #134,738 — Overall
- #184 — News and magazines (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.foxeigflash.localtv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.foxeigflash.localtv.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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

Users appreciate local news and live broadcasts from FOX 8 Cleveland, but the app suffers from frequent crashes, freezing, and unreliable live streaming. Excessive ads and poor article loading—often resulting in white or blank screens—frustrate users. Update requirements and intrusive prompts also detract from the experience. Overall, users find the app unreliable and difficult to use due to technical issues and ad overload.

### Pros

- Provides local news content from FOX 8 Cleveland.
- Includes live broadcast streaming features (although unreliable).
- Notifies users about breaking news and updates.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and freezes while reading news articles or watching live streams.
- Excessive and intrusive advertisements disrupt user experience, including full-screen ads and pop-ups.
- News articles often fail to load properly; white screens appear after clicking stories or when attempting to continue reading.
- Live streaming functionality is unreliable or unavailable after updates.
- The app requires frequent updates, and update prompts sometimes prevent usage or cause frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foxeigflash.localtv)