Android direct install

Cedar Collector for Android

Download the signed beta APK on the Android device that will collect location, activity, and safety signals for your dog. Install it first, then pair from Cedar setup.

Install in 3 steps

Download, approve, pair.

Download APK
1

Download the signed Cedar Collector APK on the Android phone.

2

Open the file and approve installing from your browser when Android asks.

3

Open Cedar Collector, grant permissions, then pair it from Cedar setup.

Already installed? Pair the collector with your dog profile from Cedar setup.

Open pairing setup

Release Notes

  • First direct-install Cedar Collector beta.
  • Pairs with Cedar through Convex using the six-digit owner app flow.
  • Supports live sessions, activity labels, last-seen updates, Find My Dog, Lost Mode receipts, and offline queue recovery.

Compatibility Notes

  • Validated on Pixel 8a with Android 15.
  • Requires location, notification, foreground service, motion sensor, camera, microphone, and audio permissions for the full collector workflow.
  • Direct APK installs require Android's install unknown apps approval for the browser or file manager used to open the APK.

Install Instructions

  • Download the APK from the Cedar Android download page.
  • Open the downloaded file and allow installation from this source when Android asks.
  • Open Cedar Collector, grant requested permissions, and pair with the six-digit code from the Cedar owner app.
  • Keep this download page available for future APK updates.

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