Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps v2.77.3
APK · 42.1 MB · version code 277030 · Android 4.4+ · uploaded Aug 7, 2026
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v2.77.5, uploaded Apr 22, 2026.
- Size: this file is 42.1 MB; the latest is 42.1 MB.
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v2.77.3 (277030)
- Uploaded
- Aug 7, 2026
- Size
- 42.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.4+ (API 19)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- ac0f3bd291271195d6c06ffabeb3b109
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- C6:70:E5:7B:EB:93:8C:75:FC:58:6B:FE:3F:5A:AC:0F:D7:88:F0:30
- Signed by
- CN=ChefSteps, OU=chefsteps.com, O="ChefSteps, Inc.", L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
- File name
- com-chefsteps-circulator-277030-75999915-ac0f3bd291271195d6c06ffabeb3b109.apk
- Package
- com.chefsteps.circulator
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v2.77.3
The countdown is on: In early 2026 the Joule app will no longer work, whether you’re using the app to operate your Joule or simply searching for inspiration. If you're in the US or Canada you’ll need to switch to Breville+ Cooking today. Find more info and answers to your questions via the link in the app. Support for the Joule Sous Vide will be available in select European countries by March 2026.
Permissions (21)
This version requests 21 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 7, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “ChefSteps, Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Aug 7, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Aug 7, 2026
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps on Android 4.4+
You'll need about 84.3 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (42.1 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-chefsteps-circulator-277030-75999915-ac0f3bd291271195d6c06ffabeb3b109.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 ac0f3bd291271195d6c06ffabeb3b109. 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 Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps — 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 4.4+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-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.