This is the universal build of Garmin Drive™ 4.26.39. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 122.3 MB • Min Android: 28 • Target Android: 34 • Version code: 42639000 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 48
File Information
| Package Name | com.garmin.android.apps.gecko |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 4.26.39 |
| Version Code | 42639000 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 28 (API 34) |
| Main Activity | com.garmin.android.apps.gecko.main.SplashActivity |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 122.28 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | D26FA9B92B706AB6F186A52789D86A61A383269C |
| File Hash (SHA256) | 4c9fee38d3faa259c8191a20ef0f2343c5fbb820ed82bb16d3bc9f81e6429a51 |
What's New
From version
4.26.37
:
The Garmin Drive app is continually working to improve your experience and help simplify your drive. This version includes bug fixes to improve device functionality, as well as features to support new Garmin devices.
4.26.37
:
The Garmin Drive app is continually working to improve your experience and help simplify your drive. This version includes bug fixes to improve device functionality, as well as features to support new Garmin devices.
App Description
The Garmin Drive™ app is a simple and convenient app solution for the latest Garmin automotive navigators and dash cams. Visit garmin.com/driveapp for a list of compatible devices.
For compatible navigators, the Garmin Drive app provides real-time information for traffic, parking, advanced weather, and photoLive traffic cameras, in addition to the ability to send and receive calls, texts, and notifications from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device.
For compatible dash cams, the Garmin Drive app provides quick access to camera controls, settings, and recorded footage. Up to four dash cams can be wirelessly connected with the Dash Cam Auto Sync feature to provide comprehensive coverage around a vehicle, offering various viewpoints recorded by the multiple cameras. The Garmin Drive app can create a “picture-in-picture” video from any two perspectives at the same time, making it easy to review video and also share videos with friends, insurance agencies, or legal authorities.
Garmin Speak™ with Amazon Alexa brings what you love about Amazon Alexa to your vehicle. Just ask Alexa to hear music, news, and more. Also, enjoy Garmin turn-by-turn navigation. Stream the audio (music and other responses) from your vehicle’s stereo when you connect Garmin Speak to your stereo using Bluetooth® or AUX.
Older Bluetooth-capable Garmin navigators are compatible with the Garmin Smartphone Link app, and older Wi-Fi-enabled Garmin dash cams can access video footage through the Garmin VIRB app.
For compatible navigators, the Garmin Drive app provides real-time information for traffic, parking, advanced weather, and photoLive traffic cameras, in addition to the ability to send and receive calls, texts, and notifications from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device.
For compatible dash cams, the Garmin Drive app provides quick access to camera controls, settings, and recorded footage. Up to four dash cams can be wirelessly connected with the Dash Cam Auto Sync feature to provide comprehensive coverage around a vehicle, offering various viewpoints recorded by the multiple cameras. The Garmin Drive app can create a “picture-in-picture” video from any two perspectives at the same time, making it easy to review video and also share videos with friends, insurance agencies, or legal authorities.
Garmin Speak™ with Amazon Alexa brings what you love about Amazon Alexa to your vehicle. Just ask Alexa to hear music, news, and more. Also, enjoy Garmin turn-by-turn navigation. Stream the audio (music and other responses) from your vehicle’s stereo when you connect Garmin Speak to your stereo using Bluetooth® or AUX.
Older Bluetooth-capable Garmin navigators are compatible with the Garmin Smartphone Link app, and older Wi-Fi-enabled Garmin dash cams can access video footage through the Garmin VIRB app.
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APK Permissions 48
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- android.permission.CALL_PHONE
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
- android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND
- android.permission.SEND_SMS
- android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.garmin.android.apps.dive.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.garmin.android.apps.explore.develop.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.garmin.android.apps.explore.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.garmin.android.apps.gecko.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- com.garmin.android.apps.gecko.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS
- com.garmin.android.apps.golf.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.garmin.android.lib.base.SharedSettings.ACCESS_DATA
- com.garmin.coresample.gncs.ContentProvider
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garmin Drive™ APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 28 (API level 34) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.