Direct Android Release · Signed APK

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Gestu for Android.

The direct APK includes both the permanently free tier (with local on-device AI and 30+ BYOK providers) and Gestu Pro activation. Distributed directly from dl.gestu.ca so full device automation permissions remain intact.

Version: v1.6.0 · Size: ~72 MB · Requires: Android 8.0+ (arm64-v8a)

1. Download the signed installer package

Current Release Channel · Stable

Gestu v1.6.0 (~72 MB)

Signed release APK · Free tier + Gestu Pro ready

2. Verify the SHA-256 checksum

Every official Gestu APK is signed with Gestu Software Inc.'s release key and published alongside its SHA-256 digest in https://dl.gestu.ca/latest.json.

SHA-256 Checksum (v1.6.0)

Fetching latest digest from dl.gestu.ca/latest.json…

To verify the downloaded file on your computer before transferring to your phone:

# macOS / Linux
shasum -a 256 gestu-latest.apk

# Windows PowerShell
Get-FileHash .\gestu-latest.apk -Algorithm SHA256

3. How to sideload Gestu on Android

  1. 01

    Download the APK on your Android device

    Tap Download APK above in Chrome, Firefox, or Brave on your Android phone. Once downloaded, tap the completed file notification or find gestu-latest.apk in your Downloads app.

  2. 02

    Allow installation from your browser

    If this is the first time you've installed an APK directly from your browser, Android will prompt you to open Settings → Install unknown apps and toggle Allow from this source for your browser. You can turn this toggle back off right after installation.

  3. 03

    Choose your local model or activate Gestu Pro

    On first launch, Gestu works right away. If you want completely offline on-device chat, open Settings → Local Models to download a Gemma / LiteRT model over Wi-Fi. If you subscribed to Gestu Pro, head to Settings → Gestu Pro to paste your activation code.

4. About Google Play Protect on first install

Why is the full-featured Gestu APK distributed directly from gestu.ca rather than the Google Play Store? Google Play policies restrict third-party apps from requesting full SMS automation, accessibility actions, and direct APK installation permissions — the exact capabilities that let Gestu act as a true hands-free assistant and build/install apps on your phone.

What to expect from Google Play Protect: Because you are installing the direct-download APK outside the Play Store catalog, Android's Google Play Protect may display an "Unrecognized app developer" or "Scan app before installing" prompt on first install. You can tap Scan app (or More details → Install anyway) after verifying that you downloaded the APK from https://dl.gestu.ca.

5. System requirements

  • Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo (API level 26) or newer.
  • Processor Architecture: 64-bit ARM (arm64-v8a).
  • Storage Space: ~150 MB for the base app and Sherpa-ONNX offline voice engine. Optional on-device Gemma / LiteRT models require an additional 1.5 GB – 3.2 GB if downloaded inside the app; the optional Gestu Build Linux environment uses ~5 MB (Alpine) or ~150 MB (Debian).
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum for Gestu Free (BYOK) and Gestu Pro cloud inference; 6 GB – 8 GB+ recommended if running optional local models on-device.