Google VR Services

Google VR Services provides functionality for Daydream and Cardboard apps.

Google Inc. · com.google.vr.vrcore

4.5 out of 5 (34 ratings) 100M+ downloads v1.23.265693388 8.4 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.23.265693388 (1607363514)
Updated: May 10, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 8.4 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: x86 32-bit
Google Play services: Required
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 23 (5 sensitive)
Website: developers.google.com/cardboard
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Google VR Services is an app by Google Inc. in the Tools category. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks). It needs Google Play services, so it may not work on phones without them.

It asks for 23 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, approximate location and read shared storage.

Ratings

4.5out of 534 ratings

5 ★74%
4 ★12%
3 ★9%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

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Description

From the listing uploaded by “tokoapl”.

Google VR Services provides virtual-reality functionality for Daydream and Cardboard apps. This includes functions such as displaying notifications while in VR, pairing Daydream-ready headsets and controllers with your Daydream-ready phone, and entering and exiting VR apps. Daydream apps will not work if you uninstall Google VR Services. By using this app, you agree to be bound by our Google Terms of Service (Google ToS, http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS) and Google’s general Privacy Policy (http://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/policies/privacy/). This app is a Service as defined in the Google ToS, and the terms regarding software in our Services apply to your use of this app.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Google Inc.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 10, 2020
Antivirus scan passed May 17, 2021
Signed byCN=vrcore, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)28:39:1B:F2:D8:CF:1C:39:D0:13:3D:7F:8A:98:9E:7A:17:C6:2C:11
File MD5b8204342300628db01ef5b9a72af7947
Uploaded by “tokoapl” 115 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (23)

Google VR Services requests 23 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Access vr state android.permission.ACCESS_VR_STATE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Restricted vr access android.permission.RESTRICTED_VR_ACCESS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Vrcore vrcore internal (custom) com.google.vr.vrcore.permission.VRCORE_INTERNAL

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Sensor accelerometer android.hardware.sensor.accelerometer
Sensor gyroscope android.hardware.sensor.gyroscope
USB host android.hardware.usb.host
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Google VR Services APK: questions and answers

Does Google VR Services need Google Play services?

Yes. The APK declares Google Play services as required, so it may not work on phones without them, such as recent Huawei models.

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Google VR Services APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b8204342300628db01ef5b9a72af7947.