Garmin Speak v3.1.1.8
APK · 87.8 MB · version code 3118000 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded May 2, 2018
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File information
- Version
- v3.1.1.8 (3118000)
- Uploaded
- May 2, 2018
- Size
- 87.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 7323bec522f2073b27f2df7a3a8ce031
- 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-gecko-3118000-37012298-7323bec522f2073b27f2df7a3a8ce031.apk
- Package
- com.garmin.android.apps.gecko
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v3.1.1.8
• Added automatic audio delay calibration to improve Alexa responsiveness.
• Added an option to mute navigation audio prompts from the UI and using "Alexa, ask Garmin to mute"
• Added the ability to stop a route from the app.
• Added support for Alexa notifications, named reminders and alarms.
• Added progress display when a firmware update is being applied to the Speak.
• Fixed audio clipping issue on S7, J7 and other Samsung phones.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.
Permissions (18)
This version requests 18 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Media content control android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Garmin International” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks
- Developer signature verified May 2, 2018
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 8, 2020
- Uploaded by “prozac4me” Silver tier · 10,799 followers · uploading since 2014
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How to install Garmin Speak on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 175.6 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (87.8 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-gecko-3118000-37012298-7323bec522f2073b27f2df7a3a8ce031.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 7323bec522f2073b27f2df7a3a8ce031. 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 Speak — 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 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-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.