Google Voice

A customisable phone number in the cloud

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

4.2 out of 5 (55 ratings) 10M+ downloads v2019.42.275902411 27 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2019.42.275902411 (1296397)
Updated: Jun 25, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 27 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Communication (app)
Permissions: 23 (9 sensitive)
Website: google.com/voice
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Google Voice is an app by Google Inc. in the Communication 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 0.4.2.8, the minimum Android version rose from 1.5 to 4.1. It asks for 23 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read contacts. Compared with version 0.4.2.8, it adds 6 new permissions (“Camera”, “Modify shared storage”, “Bluetooth” and 3 more) and drops 5 (“Access checkin properties”, “Disable keyguard”, “Receive sms” and 2 more).

Ratings

4.2out of 555 ratings

5 ★67%
4 ★9%
3 ★11%
2 ★2%
1 ★11%

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What's new in v2019.42.275902411

• Stability and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices, so you can use the app in the office, at home or on the go. NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and G Suite accounts in selected markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets. You're in control Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers that you don’t want to hear from. Manage your time with personalised settings for forwarding calls, text messages and voicemail. Backed up and searchable Calls, text messages and voicemail messages are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history. Manage messages across devices Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices. Your voicemail, transcribed Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email. Save on international calling Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile operator. Remember: • Google Voice is currently only available in the US. Google Voice for G Suite users is available in selected countries. Check with your administrator for access. • Calls made using Google Voice for Android can be made via a Google Voice access number. All calls made via access numbers use the standard minutes from your mobile phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. when travelling internationally).

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v0.4.2.8. Since v2019.42.275902411 it requires Android 4.1+.

v2019.42.275902411 LATEST Jun 25, 2026 27 MB TRUSTED v0.4.2.8 Sep 30, 2012 1.1 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Google, Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Jul 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU="Google, Inc", O="Google, Inc", L=Mountain View, ST=CA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)24:BB:24:C0:5E:47:E0:AE:FA:68:A5:8A:76:61:79:D9:B6:13:A6:00
File MD5d0895b28d1bf075e3187bd11ad3a779f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (23)

Google Voice requests 23 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Process outgoing calls Sensitive android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.google.android.apps.voice.backends.cloudmessaging.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Google Voice APK: questions and answers

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

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 0.4.2.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 1.5 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 0.4.2.8 · 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 Voice 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d0895b28d1bf075e3187bd11ad3a779f.