QQ App Faces Virus Claims Amid Android OEM Concerns
Popular App Flagged by Android Systems
The QQ messaging application, widely used in China, is at the center of a dispute after being incorrectly identified as a virus by multiple Android operating systems. Specifically, manufacturers including Xiaomi (MIUI/HyperOS) and Honor (MagicOS) have flagged the QQ Version List utility as potentially malicious.
Developer Responds to Misidentification
The developers of QQ Version List have issued a strong statement defending their application. They assert that the utility strictly complies with relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China
and that all code and updates do not contain any malicious code or virus-like content.
The application’s source code is openly available under the GNU Affero General Public License Version 3 (AGPL v3), allowing for public audit and verification.
QQ Version List Developers’ Official Statement
The developers further stated their intention to pursue legal responsibility
for damages caused by the false positive reports.
Availability of Older Versions
For users experiencing compatibility issues or software vulnerabilities with the latest QQ version, older versions of the app are available for download. APKPure.com provides access to a historical archive of QQ versions compatible with various Android systems.
Recent Updates to QQ PC Version
The Windows version of QQ (9.7.20, released November 30, 2023) has received recent optimizations, including improvements to remote assistance features and bug fixes related to channel messaging and loading.
- Optimized remote assistance experience
- Fixed bugs causing abnormal message reception in QQ channels
- Fixed bugs causing QQ channel startup failures
- Fixed bugs causing abnormal loading of the QQ channel message manager
FAQ
What is QQ Version List?
QQ Version List is a utility for Android devices designed to help users manage and access different versions of the QQ app.
Why is QQ being flagged as a virus?
Several Android manufacturers have incorrectly identified the QQ Version List utility as a potential threat. The developers maintain This represents a false positive.
Where can I find older versions of QQ?
Older versions of the QQ app are available for download on APKPure.com.