Garmin PowerSwitch™ v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48)
APK · 36 MB · version code 20515000 · Android 9+ · uploaded Oct 9, 2025
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File information
- Version
- v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48) (20515000)
- Uploaded
- Oct 9, 2025
- Size
- 36 MB
- Requires
- Android 9+ (API 28)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 5f98061e031cd5cd92bfa2686ac5d74f
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- D2:6F:A9:B9:2B:70:6A:B6:F1:86:A5:27:89:D8:6A:61:A3:83:26:9C
- Signed by
- O=Garmin International, L=Olathe, ST=KS, C=US
- File name
- com-garmin-android-apps-switcher-20515000-71888566-5f98061e031cd5cd92bfa2686ac5d74f.apk
- Package
- com.garmin.android.apps.switcher
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48)
Now with Android Auto support!
The Garmin PowerSwitch app is continually working to improve your experience when using the Garmin PowerSwitch digital switch box. This version includes bug fixes to improve device functionality.
Permissions (19)
This version requests 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Switcher receive broadcasts (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.switcher.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 9, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “Garmin International” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Oct 9, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Oct 9, 2025
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How to install Garmin PowerSwitch™ on Android 9+
You'll need about 72.1 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (36 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-garmin-android-apps-switcher-20515000-71888566-5f98061e031cd5cd92bfa2686ac5d74f.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 5f98061e031cd5cd92bfa2686ac5d74f. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Garmin PowerSwitch™ — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 9+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.