CricFy TV CricFy TV Android compatibility
CricFy TV runs on a wide range of Android versions — roughly Android 5 and up. What changes between versions isn't whether it works, but how you install it and the odd quirk here and there. This guide covers Android 6 through 15 so you know exactly what to expect on your device.
| Android version | Status | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Android 15 | ✅ Full | Newest release; per-app install prompt during sideload |
| Android 14 | ✅ Full | Most common; smooth playback and casting |
| Android 13 | ✅ Full | Allow the notification permission for score alerts |
| Android 12 | ✅ Full | Picture-in-picture and Chromecast work well |
| Android 11 | ✅ Full | Scoped storage — downloads go to app folders |
| Android 10 | ✅ Full | Reliable; dark UI and PiP as expected |
| Android 9 | ✅ Full | Enable "install unknown apps" for your browser |
| Android 8 | ✅ Full | Introduced the per-source install toggle used in setup |
| Android 7 | ⚠️ Partial | Works, but heavy streams may stutter on old hardware |
| Android 6 | ♻️ Legacy | Around the practical minimum; use global "unknown sources" |
How to check your Android version
Open Settings → About phone → Android version (on some phones it's under Software information). That number tells you which row above applies to you. If you're on Android 5, the app generally still runs, but you're below most of the install notes here — expect the old global "unknown sources" toggle.
The one thing that really changes: installing
The biggest difference across versions is how Android handles installing an app from outside the Play Store:
- Android 8 and newer: you grant "install unknown apps" to a specific app — usually your browser or Files app — the first time you install. It's a per-source toggle, which is more secure.
- Android 7 and older: there's a single Unknown sources switch under Security that you turn on once.
Our install guide shows both routes step by step.
Notes by version
Android 15 & 14
These are where most users are today, and the experience is the smoothest — fast playback, working picture-in-picture and Chromecast, and the modern per-app install prompt. We've written fuller pages for Android 15 and Android 14 since they're the most searched.
Android 11, 12 & 13
All fully supported. On Android 13, Android added a notification permission, so allow it on first launch if you want score alerts. From Android 11 onward, scoped storage means any files the app saves land in its own folder rather than a shared one — nothing you need to manage.
Android 9 & 10
Dependable on the vast majority of devices, including dark mode and floating-player support. Just remember to enable "install unknown apps" for whichever app you download the APK with.
Android 6, 7 & 8
The app still installs and plays here, which is part of why it's popular on older phones. On Android 7 and 6 specifically, very high-quality streams can stutter on weaker hardware — drop to 480p or 720p and it settles down. Android 6 is about as old as we'd recommend going.
Compatibility isn't an official spec
The developer doesn't publish an exact minimum Android version, so this guide reflects how the app behaves in practice rather than a guaranteed requirement. Newer builds occasionally shift the baseline.