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Jellyfin v2.6.2 - Free Software Media System & Streaming Client

Official 100% free and open-source Android client for Jellyfin media servers with direct 4K video playback, offline downloads, audio streaming, and zero...

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Technical Specifications & System Requirements

Developer Jellyfin Project (Open Source)

Platform & OS Android 5.0+

Package Size 12.8 MB

Architecture Universal ARM64 / ARMv7 / x86_64

Package Format APK

Security Verification SHA-256 checksum published

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Software notes

The Bottom Line: Jellyfin is a Open Source release from Jellyfin Project (Open Source), mirrored from the publisher's own build.

How Jellyfin Compares to Top Alternatives

Kodi vs Jellyfin

Kodi is a standalone media center hub with local scrapers and add-ons, whereas Jellyfin connects to a centralized home server.

Best for: Users who want a direct TV box media center interface.

mpv-android vs Jellyfin

mpv-android is a standalone local video player with custom shaders, while Jellyfin is a networked streaming client for server media.

Best for: Users who want to play local video files with custom shaders.

Jellyfin for Android — Free Software Media System & Streaming Client

Jellyfin for Android is the official mobile streaming client for the renowned Jellyfin Free Software Media System. Engineered as a 100% free, open-source alternative to proprietary media platforms like Plex and Emby, Jellyfin lets you connect to your personal self-hosted media server to stream 4K movies, TV series, music libraries, audiobooks, and photos with zero subscriptions and zero tracking in a compact 12.8 MB package.

Featuring direct hardware-accelerated video decoding via ExoPlayer, offline media synchronization for traveling, integrated music player with gapless audio, and full Google Cast support, Jellyfin puts you in control of your digital media.

Jellyfin UI & Interface Screenshots

Jellyfin: Free Software Media System & Streaming Client official screenshot preview 1 — Jellyfin v2.6.2 interface preview (1/1)

Jellyfin Version History & Build Numbers

Every Jellyfin build FileCobra has mirrored, newest first. Match the build number against the copy you already have to confirm whether you are up to date.

Jellyfin v2.6.2 Current Released 2026-08-28

                  12.8 MB • APK
                

Jellyfin v2.6.0 Released 2026-06-18

                  12.5 MB
                

Jellyfin v2.5.4 Released 2026-04-10

                  12.0 MB
                

Jellyfin v2.5.0 Released 2026-02-14

                  11.6 MB
                

Jellyfin v2.4.6 Released 2026-01-05

                  11.2 MB
                

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification Guide

Is Jellyfin completely free with no subscriptions?

Yes. Unlike Plex, Jellyfin is 100% free and open source under GPL-2.0. There are no mobile unlock fees, subscription paywalls, or telemetry tracking.

Can I download movies and music for offline viewing?

Yes. Jellyfin for Android supports offline synchronization, allowing you to download videos and audio files directly to your device storage.

Does Jellyfin support Google Cast to TV?

Yes. You can cast video and audio streams directly from Jellyfin to Chromecast and Google Cast-enabled Smart TVs.