BinClockWidget

shining-cat | Clock

21 Downloads 209 Views v1.1 14.09 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

BinClockWidget is a clock application developed by shining-cat, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.1 weighing in at 14.09 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 14.09 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "shining-cat" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

An AMOLED-black, monochrome binary-clock Android home-screen widget.

It renders the current time and date as a 6×4 grid of dots. Cells that would otherwise go unused carry a couple of small extras: the device alarm state and a weather glyph. The aesthetic is deliberately austere — solid dots on true black, no chrome, no colour — so it disappears into an AMOLED wallpaper and sips battery.

How to read it

The face is a grid of rows (values) and columns (place values):

* Rows encode, top to bottom: hours, minutes, day (of month), month.
* Columns are binary place values: 32 · 16 · 8 · 4 · 2 · 1.
* A lit (solid) dot means that place value is on; an unlit dot is off. Add the lit columns in a row to read that row's number.

For example, a minutes row with the 32, 8, and 2 dots lit reads 32 + 8 + 2 = 42.

The cells not needed by the low-value ends of the shorter rows are reused to show the alarm state and a weather condition glyph.

Battery indicator

Between the minutes and day rows sits a battery readout that's always on: a level gauge showing charge percentage, plus a state glyph (charging bolt, low-battery warning triangle, or very-low filled triangle). The warning thresholds are configurable in settings — adjust them to match your device and usage patterns.

Weather, network & privacy

Weather is off by default and opt-in: on a fresh install the widget makes no network or location calls, and no weather glyph is shown. Weather stays entirely dormant until you enter a weather server URL in the widget settings.

When you turn it on, weather uses the keyless Open-Meteo API. Tapping "Use Open-Meteo" fills in the public endpoint (https://api.open-meteo.com/), which is then contacted over the INTERNET permission to fetch current conditions and a short forecast. You can instead point the setting at your own self-hosted Open-Meteo instance — any http(s) URL is accepted.

With weather on, the widget also needs coarse location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) to fetch conditions for where you are. Location is read via the platform LocationManager only — there are no Google Play Services, no fused/Play location, and no proprietary SDKs. The coordinates are sent only to the weather server you configured, and only while weather is enabled.

Details

Version	v1.1
Size	14.09 MB
Developer	shining-cat
Category	Clock
Package	fr.shiningcat.binclockwidget
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	21

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BinClockWidget free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does BinClockWidget require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is BinClockWidget safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by shining-cat. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update BinClockWidget?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install BinClockWidget

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded fr.shiningcat.binclockwidget.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «BinClockWidget» by shining-cat and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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