Hangouts

Hangouts - free messaging, video, and voice

Google Inc. · com.google.android.talk

4.3 out of 5 (816 ratings) 2B downloads v41.0.411169071 32.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v41.0.411169071 (27382056)
Updated: Feb 20, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 32.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Google Play services: Required
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Permissions: 34 (14 sensitive)
Website: support.google.com/hangouts/?p=androidhelp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Hangouts 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. It needs Google Play services, so it may not work on phones without them.

Since version 31.0.246194187, the APK grew from 28.2 MB to 32.8 MB. Since version 1.3, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3.3 to 5.0. It asks for 34 permissions, 14 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 40.0.401067155.

Ratings

4.3out of 5816 ratings

5 ★58%
4 ★21%
3 ★14%
2 ★2%
1 ★5%

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

What's new in v41.0.411169071

• Bug fixes • Android 8.0+ devices: Customized ring and chat message tones for individual classic Hangouts conversations and contacts will be removed. You can still customize general ring tones and messaging sounds for classic Hangouts by accessing Settings via the Menu section of the app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “googlesbaneados”.

Use Hangouts to keep in touch. Message contacts, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group. • Include all your contacts with group chats for up to 150 people. • Say more with status messages, photos, videos, maps, emoji, stickers, and animated GIFs. • Turn any conversation into a free group video call with up to 10 contacts. • Call any phone number in the world (and all calls to other Hangouts users are free!). • Connect your Google Voice account for phone calling, SMS texting, and voicemail integration. • Keep in touch with contacts across Android, iOS, and the web, and sync chats across all your devices. • Message contacts anytime, even if they’re offline. Notes: Mobile carrier and ISP charges may apply. Calls to Hangouts users are free, but other calls might be charged. View our calling rates at https://www.google.com/hangouts/rates

Version history

8 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v1.3. Since v34.0.314821282 it requires Android 5.0+.

v41.0.411169071 LATEST Feb 20, 2026 32.8 MB TRUSTED v40.0.401067155 May 29, 2026 26.6 MB TRUSTED v38.0.372644034 Jul 29, 2025 32.3 MB TRUSTED v34.0.314821282 Jun 10, 2020 19.8 MB TRUSTED v31.0.246194187 Jun 10, 2019 28.2 MB TRUSTED

All 8 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 11, 2022.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Jul 29, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jan 11, 2022
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BD:32:42:42:03:E0:FB:25:F3:6B:57:E5:AA:35:6F:9B:DD:1D:A9:98
File MD5dc6be49fbf4091ee67d6dddcc1fbe9c9
Uploaded by “googlesbaneados” 97 followers · uploading since 2026

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Permissions (34)

Hangouts requests 34 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
Receive mms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
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
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.google.android.talk.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
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Hangouts APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Hangouts for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 31.0.246194187 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 31.0.246194187 · All versions

Does Hangouts 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?

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 Hangouts 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is dc6be49fbf4091ee67d6dddcc1fbe9c9.