Common questions before you sideload.

Why isn't Hikari on the Play Store?

Google's policies don't allow apps that resolve third-party streams. Hikari is a shell — what it can play depends entirely on what addons you configure — so it's distributed as an APK on GitHub instead.

Is it safe to install?

The APK is signed and checksummed; the source is open. Build it yourself from the GitHub repo if you'd rather not trust a binary. Hikari has no telemetry and asks for no account.

Will updates auto-install?

Sideloaded apps don't get auto-updates from the Play Store. Hikari checks for new releases on launch and prompts you when one's available — install the new APK on top of the old one to upgrade.

What happens to my watch history if I uninstall?

It's stored locally in app storage, so it's wiped along with the app. Reinstalling starts fresh.

Does Hikari work on phones or tablets?

Not really — it's built around the leanback grid and the D-pad. It'll launch on a phone but the layouts assume a 1920×1080 TV. A handheld build isn't on the roadmap.