> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ogh.riturajbasak.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Ogh: Download the APK and Set Up Your Device

> Download the signed Ogh APK from GitHub Releases, verify the SHA-256 checksum, and sideload it on any Android 7.0+ device in minutes.

Ogh is not distributed through the Google Play Store. Instead, you install it by downloading the signed APK directly from the official GitHub Releases page and sideloading it onto your device. This keeps the entire distribution chain transparent and verifiable — you can always check the SHA-256 checksum to confirm you have an unmodified build.

## Installation Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to GitHub Releases">
    Open [github.com/imxade/ogh/releases](https://github.com/imxade/ogh/releases) in your browser. The latest release is listed at the top of the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download the APK and Checksum">
    Under the latest release's **Assets** section, download both files:

    * **`ogh-release.apk`** — the signed application package
    * **`ogh-release.apk.sha256`** (or equivalent checksum file) — the SHA-256 hash for verification

    Save both files to the same folder on your computer or directly to your Android device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the SHA-256 Checksum">
    Before installing, confirm the APK has not been tampered with by comparing its checksum against the one published in the release. On a Linux or macOS terminal, run:

    ```shell theme={null}
    sha256sum ogh-release.apk
    ```

    On Windows (PowerShell), run:

    ```powershell theme={null}
    Get-FileHash ogh-release.apk -Algorithm SHA256
    ```

    The output hash must exactly match the contents of the `.sha256` file from the release. If they differ, do not install the APK — re-download it from the official releases page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Installation from Unknown Sources">
    Android blocks installations from outside the Play Store by default. To allow the Ogh APK to install, you need to grant permission to your file manager or browser:

    1. On **Android 8.0 and later**, go to **Settings → Apps → Special app access → Install unknown apps**, then select the app you'll use to open the APK (e.g., your file manager or Chrome) and toggle **Allow from this source**.
    2. On **Android 7.0**, go to **Settings → Security** and enable **Unknown sources**.

    <Warning>
      Only enable "Install unknown apps" for a trusted app (such as your file manager), and only install APKs downloaded directly from the [official Ogh releases page](https://github.com/imxade/ogh/releases). Never install an APK from an unofficial mirror or third-party source — there is no way to verify it has not been modified.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the APK to Install">
    Locate the downloaded `ogh-release.apk` using your file manager and tap it. Android will display an installation prompt. Review the permissions and tap **Install**. Once installation completes, you can open Ogh directly from the prompt or find it in your app drawer.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## System Requirements

| Requirement                 | Details                                                                                     |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Minimum Android version** | Android 7.0 (API level 24) or newer                                                         |
| **System audio capture**    | Requires Android 10 (API level 29) or newer                                                 |
| **Google Play Services**    | Not required for any feature                                                                |
| **Browser**                 | A capable browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) is required to complete YouTube or Twitch sign-in |