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Google Goggles APK for Android

Q: What Android version does Google Goggles require?

Google Goggles requires Android 2.2 (API 8) or higher. Optimized for Android 4.0 (API 14).

Q: Does Google Goggles require Root access?

No root is required for basic use. Google Goggles works on standard Android for CPU info, RAM, battery, sensors, and network stats. Root unlocks a small set of advanced system parameters that Android restricts by default.

Q: What processor architecture does Google Goggles support?

Google Goggles supports armeabi. This build does not support x86/x86_64 processors, so it will not run on most PC emulators. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

Q: How to enable installation from unknown sources on Android?

Go to Settings → Security (or Settings → Apps → Special access on Android 8+) and enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager. On Android 8 and above this setting is per-app, not global.

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Dec 18, 2013

Download Google Goggles APK 1.9.3 3_MB

What is Google Goggles?

Google Goggles is a very useful application that can recognize barcodes, QR codes, translate text into different languages, OCR OCR, solve Sudoku, add a contact, scanned business card, recognize landmarks. You need to take a picture and the program Goggles will tell you what it is.

Download Google Goggles APK for Android

What's New in Version 1.9.3

No official changelog provided for Google Goggles version 1.9.3. This update likely includes general stability improvements and bug fixes.

Available Files

Google Goggles 1.9.3 3MB • Android 2.2+ • armeabi Download

How to install APK / XAPK files?

System Requirements

OS Version: Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher
Architecture: Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space: ~10 MB free space required
RAM: 1 GB
Internet: Not required

Permissions (9)

Internet
Camera
Access Network State
Write External Storage
Access Fine Location

APK File Details

Package ID	com.google.android.apps.unveil
Developer	Google
License	Free ( No Ads)
Interface Language	47 languages Japanese, Indonesian, German, Bulgarian, Thai, Hindi, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Polish, Korean, Romanian, Arabic, French, Turkish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Russian, + 27 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/62) View report. The APK file is digitally signed.

Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

24BB24C05E47E0AEFA68A58A766179D9B613A600

SHA-256 Hash:

45b1d1b62ed52fdb0454c4fee48869329f6688b06a56f81895c0ea3eab1f6ade

MD5 Checksum:

41a36f0293c9aae0bbca63ffe2213307

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Goggles safe to download?

Yes, Google Goggles is safe to download. The APK is scanned on every update — no malware or viruses detected. You can verify the full scan report in the Security section above.

How to install Google Goggles APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

Why does installation fail on newer Android versions (14 - 16)?

Newer Android versions strictly block the installation of apps built for older Android versions (API < 23) for security reasons. Standard installation is not possible. Read our step-by-step guide on how to bypass this restriction using ADB or Shizuku.

What Android version does Google Goggles require?

Google Goggles requires Android 2.2 (API 8) or higher. Optimized for Android 4.0 (API 14).

Does Google Goggles require Root access?

No root is required for basic use. Google Goggles works on standard Android for CPU info, RAM, battery, sensors, and network stats. Root unlocks a small set of advanced system parameters that Android restricts by default.

What processor architecture does Google Goggles support?

Google Goggles supports armeabi. This build does not support x86/x86_64 processors, so it will not run on most PC emulators. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

How to enable installation from unknown sources on Android?

Go to Settings → Security (or Settings → Apps → Special access on Android 8+) and enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager. On Android 8 and above this setting is per-app, not global. Read more

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