
LocalCast for Chromecast
Send videos, music or images to a Chromecast, Smart TV, Apple TV and more
Stefan Pledl · de.stefanpledl.localcast
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v10.7.2.1 (2127)
- Updated
- Nov 4, 2025 (11 months ago)
- APK size
- 14.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Video Players & Editors (app)
- Listed since
- Oct 15, 2018 (at least)
- Permissions
- 15 (3 sensitive)
- Website
- localcast.app
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
LocalCast for Chromecast is an app by Stefan Pledl in the Video Players & Editors category, listed since at least October 2018. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 4.0.0.7.np, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 4.1. It asks for 15 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, find accounts on the device and modify shared storage. Compared with version 4.0.0.7.np, it adds 5 new permissions: “Change wifi state”, “Control vibration”, “Google Play install referrer” and 2 more. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v10.7.2.1
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
3 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v4.0.0.7.np. Since v10.7.2.1 it requires Android 4.1+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 4, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “dakdroid” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Nov 4, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Nov 4, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Jul 20, 2020
- Signed byCN=Stefan, OU=dakdroid, O=dakdroid, L=Regensburg, ST=Bayern, C=de
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)EC:AF:A6:E8:16:B4:6B:3D:FE:45:41:69:42:57:47:1A:34:88:76:5B
- File MD5f879bc61b4491031c4e16573f120de1e
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (15)
LocalCast for Chromecast requests 15 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- 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
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
LocalCast for Chromecast APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of LocalCast for Chromecast for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 4.0.0.7.np is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.0.0.7.np · 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 LocalCast for Chromecast free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the LocalCast for Chromecast 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 f879bc61b4491031c4e16573f120de1e.