Caster

Local and Chromecast media player

cDev Software · com.cdevsoftware.caster

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.10 8.5 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.10 (11)
Updated: Jun 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 8.5 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Dec 22, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (3 sensitive)
Website: cdevsoftware.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Caster is an app by cDev Software in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, read shared storage and modify shared storage. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.10

- Greatly improved network browser including SMB support - Bluetooth control support - Performance improvements to Cloud streaming - Android P support - Plenty of bug fixes, UI improvements, and performance boosts

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Caster is an aggregated media client designed for easy browsing and playback both locally and on Chromecast devices. Features: - Playback local videos, music, and images locally and on your Cast device - YouTube and Vimeo integration with account support - Create and playback from local playlists - Stream media from Google Drive, DropBox, and OneDrive - DLNA and SMB browsing and playback - Queueing

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 12, 2024.
Certificate issued to “cDev Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 12, 2024
Validated against Google Play Jun 12, 2024
Signed byCN=cDev, OU=Dev, O=cDev Software, L=Auckland, ST=Auckland, C=NZ
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6A:0F:38:E9:3D:9D:98:FE:BA:B2:EB:A2:CC:D5:08:09:78:19:D7:40
File MD5ed681fb5345fa07eb2661354fd23febe
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

Caster requests 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Caster APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Caster free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Caster APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ed681fb5345fa07eb2661354fd23febe.