Tools Original APK
Google Translate Original, with Premium features unlocked no ads, no nag screens.

Premium-tier features unlocked across every tool the app exposes. No ads, no nag screens, no subscription. Cloud sync still works where the original supports it.

  • Premium Unlocked
  • Ad-Free
  • No Nag Screens
  • Version

    Latest tested build.

    v10.17.48.914427315.6-release
  • Download size

    On disk after install.

    48.3 MB
  • Installs

    Play Store installs.

    1B+

Google Translate Original is the official Android translation app from Google. This page covers the latest APK release with screenshots, key features, installation steps, compatibility details, and what to check before you install.

What is Google Translate Original?

Google Translate is a free translation app from Google that converts text, speech, photos, and handwriting between more than 100 languages. Type a sentence, point your camera at a sign, or speak into the mic, and it gives you the translation right back. It runs as a normal foreground app: open it, translate what you need, close it.

The whole app is free. There is no paid tier, no watermark, and nothing locked behind a subscription. This build is the standard Google Translate package, so every translation feature works exactly as it does on the Play Store version, with no upsell screens to click past.

Offline language packs, account sync, and history all work the same way they do on the Play Store build. Sign in with your Google account and your saved phrases and recent translations follow you across devices.

What does Google Translate Original offer?

Google Translate covers far more than typed text. Camera translation reads signs, menus, and labels in real time and overlays the result on screen. Conversation mode handles a two-way spoken chat between two languages. You can also translate from photos in your gallery or scribble a word by hand.

Download a language pack once and translation keeps working offline, which is handy when you are traveling without data. Your translation history and saved phrases sync across devices when you sign in, and the app hooks into the Android share menu so you can translate text straight from other apps.

Tap to Translate lets you copy text in any app and get a translation in a floating bubble without switching screens. Handwriting input covers scripts that are awkward to type, and the offline packs keep your common language pairs available with no connection at all.

Key features

Google Translate Original ships with the full feature set of the official client. Here is what people actually use it for day to day:

  • Text and voice translation: Translate typed or spoken input across 100+ languages.
  • Camera translation: Point the camera at text and read the translation overlaid live.
  • Offline mode: Download language packs and translate with no connection.
  • Conversation mode: Real-time back-and-forth between two spoken languages.
  • Light footprint: Modest install size, low memory use, no background drain.
  • Material design: Clean Android-native interface.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest build of Google Translate Original (v10.17.48.914427315.6-release) focuses on stability, compatibility, and minor interface fixes. Google ships frequent updates to the translation engine and the language packs, so newer releases usually bring quality bumps for specific language pairs alongside the bug fixes.

  • Improved stability across newer Android versions, including Android 14 and 15
  • Faster loading and reduced memory footprint on lower-RAM devices
  • Bug fixes for reported camera, voice, or sign-in issues
  • Updated interface elements that match the current Material design
  • Better support for foldable and tablet form factors
  • Refreshed offline language packs and translation quality tweaks

Pros and cons

What works
  • All Premium features
  • Ad-free interface
  • No upsell prompts
  • Cloud sync intact
  • Export without watermarks
  • Free to install
What does not
  • Not on Google Play
  • No automatic updates
  • Sideload only
  • Some features may need an account
  • Subscription tier may still appear in UI
  • Permissions require manual review

Good to know before installing

This APK installs via sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. That prompt is normal. Only turn it on for sources you trust.

Check the package name, version, and requested permissions before you open the app. If the permissions do not match what a translation app should need, hold off on installing.

App information

At a glance
The Google Translate Original spec sheet
  • App name
    Google Translate Original
  • Package name
    com.google.android.apps.translate
  • Version
    10.17.48.914427315.6-release
  • Updated
    Latest release
  • Android required
    5.0+ (Lollipop)
  • Developer
    Google LLC
  • Category
    Tools
  • File size
    48.3 MB
  • Installs
    1B+
  • License
    Free / Freemium

How to install Google Translate Original APK on Android

Install in five steps
Getting Google Translate Original on your device
  • 1
    Tap the download button
    The Google Translate Original APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
  • 2
    Allow unknown apps
    Grant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
  • 3
    Run the installer
    Accept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
  • 4
    Launch the app
    Complete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
  • 5
    Review permissions
    Open Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.

Is Google Translate Original safe?

Google Translate is safest when you download it from Google Play or the official developer source. APK files from unknown mirrors can be outdated, modified, or unsafe. Before installing, check the package name, version, file size, and requested permissions. If anything looks different from the official Play Store listing, do not install the APK.

The APK on this page should match Google's official package, but a sideloaded file is never signed by the Play Store delivery system, so Play Protect may show a warning when you install. That prompt is expected for any APK installed outside the store. The thing that matters is what is inside the file, which is why we publish the package name, version number, and file size up top so you can compare them against the official listing.

FAQ

  • Is Google Translate Original free?
    Yes. Google Translate is free to install and use, with every feature included and no paid tier.
  • Will my data sync between devices?
    Yes, when you sign in with your Google account. Saved phrases and history follow you. Check Settings after install.
  • Can I install Google Translate Original without Google Play?
    Yes. Sideload via your file manager after enabling 'Install unknown apps'.
  • Does Google Translate Original update automatically?
    Not through Play if you sideload it. Pull a fresh build from this page when a new version drops.
  • Does Google Translate Original need root?
    No. It installs as a normal user app via sideload.
  • What Android version does it require?
    Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later for the latest builds.

Final verdict

Google Translate is worth keeping on any Android phone, especially if you travel or read in more than one language. Camera translation, offline packs, and conversation mode cover almost anything you run into, and it costs nothing. Check compatibility, permissions, and the download source before installing the APK, and update from this page when a new build drops.

For your main phone, the Play Store version is the simplest install path because of Google's pre-install scanning and automatic updates. The APK here is useful when you cannot reach the Play Store or want a specific version on hand. Either way you get the same free app, so grab whichever fits your situation and keep it current.