# Fake Update / Error Prank

> Prank your friends with fake update, error, BSOD & explode screens.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rodo.fakeupdate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rodo.fakeupdate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rodo.fakeupdate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rodo Apps
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 130,958
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (2,418 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2022-07-13
- **Publisher country:** RO
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rodo.fakeupdate)
- **Website:** [https://www.rodoapps.com](https://www.rodoapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fakeupdate.rodoapps.com](https://fakeupdate.rodoapps.com/)

## Description

Fake Update / Error Screen is a playful Chrome extension designed to prank your friends by displaying realistic update or error screens on your device. Whether you want to mimic a system update or a sudden error notification, this extension makes it look genuine enough to fool anyone. It's simple to use and perfect for lighthearted jokes, just be sure to keep the fun friendly and avoid breaking any friendships!

## Rankings

- #194,777 — Overall
- #2 — error

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rodo.fakeupdate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

'Fake Update / Error Screen' is praised for its realistic and varied fake error screens perfect for pranking friends safely. Users enjoy the fun and effectiveness of the app, with updates adding new prank modes. However, recurring drawbacks include absence of audio or video error animations, screenshot capture restrictions, occasional crashes, and desires for more screen types and customization. Overall, users strongly recommend it for prank purposes despite some minor feature limitations.

### Pros

- The app offers highly realistic fake error and update screens that effectively prank friends.
- It is safe to use with no malware or virus concerns.
- Users find it fun and entertaining for pranking others.
- The app includes various types of error screens like kernel panic, fastboot, and upload mode.
- Users appreciate regular updates adding new prank screens and modes.

### Cons

- Lack of audio/sound effects to accompany the fake error or update screens.
- No video error sequences or animations, only static screens.
- Screenshot functionality is blocked due to 'private content' restriction, which users want fixed.
- Some crashes reported when activating certain screens like the fake update screen.
- Requests for more types of error screens and customization options remain unmet.

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