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Moonlight Game Streaming

Play games from your PC on Android

Cameron Gutman · com.limelight

4.3 out of 5 (13 ratings) 1M+ downloads v12.1 3.1 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Same certificate as the other version checked Details

At a glance

Latest version
v12.1 (314)
Updated
Oct 7, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size
3.1 MB
Requires
Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support
x86 32-bit
Category
Entertainment (app)
Listed since
Oct 21, 2015 (at least)
Permissions
7
Website
moonlight-stream.com
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Moonlight Game Streaming is an app by Cameron Gutman in the Entertainment category, listed since at least October 2015. 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 asks for 7 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.0.2.

Ratings

4.3out of 513 ratings
  • 5 ★62%
  • 4 ★8%
  • 3 ★31%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

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

What's new in v12.1

v12.1 - Added support for full end-to-end stream encryption with Sunshine* - Fixed immediate connection termination error when streaming over some Internet connections* - Added option to adjust emulated rumble intensity - Added option to scroll in controller mouse emulation mode - Improved connection reliability during temporary network interruptions - Fixed pass-through of special Sunshine key combos to the host * Requires upcoming Sunshine v0.22.0 release or current Sunshine nightly build

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app streams games, programs, or your full desktop from a PC on your local network or the Internet running NVIDIA GeForce Experience (NVIDIA-only) or Sunshine (all GPUs). Mouse, keyboard, and controller input is sent from your Android device to your PC. Streaming performance may vary based on your client device and network setup. HDR requires an HDR10-capable device, a GPU that can encode HEVC Main 10, and HDR10-enabled game. Games that use DXGI/OS HDR also require an HDR display connected to your host PC. Features • Open-source and completely free (no ads, IAPs, or "Pro") • Streams games purchased from any store • Works on your home network or over the Internet/LTE • Up to 4K 120 FPS HDR streaming with 7.1 surround sound • H.264, HEVC, and AV1 codec support (AV1 requires Sunshine and a supported host GPU) • Keyboard and mouse support (best with Android 8.0 or later) • Stylus/S-Pen support • Supports PS3/4/5, Xbox 360/One/Series, and Android gamepads • Force feedback and gamepad motion sensor support (Android 12 or later) • Local co-op with up to 16 connected controllers (4 with GeForce Experience) • Mouse control via gamepad by long-pressing Start Quick Setup Host Instructions for GeForce Experience (NVIDIA-only) • Make sure GeForce Experience is open on your PC. Turn on GameStream in the SHIELD settings page. • Tap on the PC in Moonlight and type the PIN on your PC • Start streaming! Quick Setup Host Instructions for Sunshine (all GPUs) • Install Sunshine on your PC from https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine/releases • Navigate to the Sunshine Web UI on your PC for first-time setup • Tap on the PC in Moonlight and type the PIN in the Sunshine Web UI on your PC • Start streaming! To have a good experience, you need a mid to high-end wireless router with a good wireless connection to your Android device (5 GHz highly recommended) and a good connection from your PC to your router (Ethernet highly recommended). Detailed Setup Instructions See the full setup guide https://bit.ly/1skHFjN for: • Adding a PC manually (if your PC is not detected) • Streaming over the Internet or LTE • Using a controller connected directly to your PC • Streaming your full desktop • Adding custom apps to stream Troubleshooting A detailed troubleshooting guide is available here: https://bit.ly/1TO2NLq If you still can't solve your issue or just have a question, join our Discord server to chat with the Moonlight community: https://moonlight-stream.org/discord Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with NVIDIA Corporation. Please do not contact them for support. Instead, use the troubleshooting link at the bottom of the app description. This app is open-source under the GPL. The code can be found here: https://github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-android Legal: All trademarks cited here are the property of their respective owners.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v12.0.2.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Limelight Team” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Oct 7, 2024
  • Signed byO=Limelight Team
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)50:48:25:28:63:6E:EB:BF:61:7D:F4:CA:8D:E3:44:53:37:60:03:9C
  • File MD5ce25e2680e62bc5d8a787ee9def39b07
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (7)

Moonlight Game Streaming requests 7 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Moonlight Game Streaming APK: questions and answers

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 Moonlight Game Streaming APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ce25e2680e62bc5d8a787ee9def39b07.

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