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Download Loom for Android

Install Loom and complete the setup steps below so calls, notifications, background activity, media, and video features work properly on Android.

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Loom APK

Beta

Version

1.0.0

Status

Ready

Android

8.0+

File

APK

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Android launches first. iPhone users can join the beta waitlist on the homepage.

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If you are viewing this page on desktop, scan the QR code with your Android device to open the APK download directly.

Scan with your Android phone to download Loom.

https://github.com/ranahanzalahn/loomapk/releases/download/v1/loom.apk

Installation & Setup Guide for Loom

Make Loom work perfectly

To ensure Loom works perfectly, especially for call notifications and running in the background, follow these steps exactly.

Step 1: Install the App

Download and install the Loom APK on your Android device.

Download the Loom APK file to your device.
Tap the file to begin installation.
If prompted, allow installation from "Unknown Sources" or "This Source" in your browser or file manager settings.
Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.

Step 2: Enable Display Over Other Apps

This is required so you can see incoming call screens and alerts even when you are using another app.

Open your phone's Settings.
Go to Apps or App Management.
Find and tap on Loom.
Scroll down and look for Display over other apps, sometimes called Appear on top.
Switch the toggle to Allowed or On.

Step 3: Set Battery to Unrestricted

By default, phones may stop apps to save battery. This helps you avoid missing messages or calls.

Open the Loom app info page from Settings > Apps > Loom.
Tap Battery or Battery Usage.
Select Unrestricted instead of Optimized or Restricted.

Step 4: Grant Permissions

When you open Loom for the first time, tap Allow for the permissions the app needs.

Microphone: needed for voice messages and calls.
Camera: needed for video calls and sending photos.
Notifications: crucial for receiving alerts for new messages.
Storage/Media: needed to send and save images or videos.

Step 5: Disable Data Saver

Optional but recommended. If Data Saver is enabled, Loom may struggle to receive messages in the background.

Open App Info > Mobile Data & Wi-Fi.
Enable Unrestricted data usage.

APK Delivery Guide

How to keep downloads live

The website now prefers an environment-configured APK URL, falls back to a local APK file when available, and otherwise uses the default GitHub release:

NEXT_PUBLIC_ANDROID_APK_URL -> custom public APK URL
Fallback 1: public/downloads/loom.apk
Fallback 2: GitHub release APK URL

1. Build or get your APK

Export a signed release APK from Android Studio or your app build system and keep the version number updated for each release.

2. Upload it to GitHub Releases

Attach the latest APK to your GitHub release and copy the public asset URL so the website can send users straight to the newest build.

3. Set the website download URL

Set NEXT_PUBLIC_ANDROID_APK_URL to the GitHub release asset URL in your project environment variables when you want production to override the built-in release link.

4. Keep the local fallback if needed

If you ever want to ship the APK from the repo instead, place it at public/downloads/loom.apk and redeploy. The site will use that when no environment URL is configured.

Security

Install Safely

Only download Loom from this official website.
Use a signed release APK before public launch.
Do not share private signing keys or keystore files.
Keep version numbers updated on every APK release.

Version 1.0.0

Release Notes

Android beta APK download support
Incoming call setup instructions
Battery and background usage guidance
Permission checklist for calls, media, and notifications

Support

Need Help?

If Android blocks installation, notifications, or background calls, email support and include your phone model.

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