Google Cast

Chromecast built-in for Android TV

Google Inc. · com.google.android.apps.mediashell

3.6 out of 5 (83 ratings) 500M+ downloads v3.72.446070 142.3 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v3.72.435199, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v3.72.446070 (446070332)
Updated: Sep 16, 2026 (22 days ago)
APK size: 142.3 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 34 (5 sensitive)
Website: developers.google.com/cast
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Google Cast is an app by Google Inc. in the Tools category. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 1.52.253741, the APK grew from 55.7 MB to 142.3 MB. Since version 1.13.31432, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 9. It asks for 34 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including read phone status and identity, read shared storage and see all installed apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.72.435199.

Ratings

3.6out of 583 ratings

5 ★39%
4 ★7%
3 ★41%
2 ★2%
1 ★11%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v3.72.446070

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “mrml”.

Google Cast is a technology that enables multi-screen experiences and lets a user send and control content like video from a small computing device like a phone, tablet, or laptop to a large display device like a television. This app includes Chromecast built-in for Android TV. Available and pre-installed only on Google approved Android TV devices.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v1.13.31432. Since v3.72.425634 it requires Android 9+.

v3.72.446070 LATEST Sep 16, 2026 142.3 MB TRUSTED v3.72.435199 Dec 6, 2025 45.1 MB TRUSTED v3.72.425634 Feb 21, 2026 142.3 MB TRUSTED v1.68.410410 Sep 6, 2026 129.7 MB TRUSTED v1.61.329909 Sep 7, 2026 52.9 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Google Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v3.72.435199, which matches Google Play v3.72.435199

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Sep 16, 2026
Signed byCN=mediashell, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)29:27:27:21:17:82:74:50:F3:CF:BF:31:5B:AB:3A:E3:FB:3B:57:27
File MD56d035597ac5d05053272aae11cfe348e
Uploaded by “mrml” 66 followers · uploading since 2026

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Permissions (34)

Google Cast requests 34 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Access drm certificates android.permission.ACCESS_DRM_CERTIFICATES
Bellflower (custom) com.google.android.tv.axel.BELLFLOWER
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Cast auth service (custom) com.google.android.apps.nest.CAST_AUTH_SERVICE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Hdmi cec android.permission.HDMI_CEC
Interact across users android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
Launcherx volume toast (custom) com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx.permission.VOLUME_TOAST
Local mac address android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS
Manage users android.permission.MANAGE_USERS
Media content control android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
Modify audio routing android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Set low power standby ports android.permission.SET_LOW_POWER_STANDBY_PORTS
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Start activities from background android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND
Tv read epg data (custom) com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
Tv write epg data (custom) com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
User activity android.permission.USER_ACTIVITY
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write secure settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Communal mode android.software.communal_mode
Software cast receiver com.google.android.software.cast_receiver

Google Cast APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Google Cast for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 1.68.410410 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 1.68.410410 · All versions

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 the Google Cast APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 3.72.435199, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6d035597ac5d05053272aae11cfe348e.