OpenAI's Sora App is Now Officially Available on Android : How to Get It

After months of anticipation and a successful launch on iOS earlier this year, OpenAI has officially released its groundbreaking text-to-video AI model, Sora, as a standalone app for Android users. The app began rolling out on the Google Play Store on November 4, 2025, bringing one of the world's most powerful generative video tools to the largest mobile ecosystem.

This move marks a significant step for Sora, transforming it from a limited "tech demo" into a full-fledged consumer product and social media platform. The new app allows users to create, edit, and share AI-generated videos directly from their Android devices.

How to Get Sora on Android

The official Sora app is now listed on the Google Play Store, but there is a major catch. As of its launch, the app is only available in select regions.

According to OpenAI, the initial Android rollout is limited to seven countries:

United States
Canada
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

Users in other parts of the world, including India and Europe, will have to wait, as the company has not yet announced a timeline for a global release. It is crucial for users to be cautious, as the Google Play Store has been flooded with fake "Sora" apps designed to scam users. Always ensure you are downloading the official app published by OpenAI.

For users outside these official launch regions, the official app file (APK) is being archived on trusted third-party repositories. One such source is APKMirror, which has the file available.

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! IMPORTANT WARNING ! Sideloading an APK file means you are bypassing the security protections of the Google Play Store. You must do this at your own risk. While APKMirror is a well-respected source, you should never download APK files from untrusted or random links, as they can contain malware or viruses. Furthermore, even after successfully installing the app, there is no guarantee it will work. The service itself may be geo-restricted by OpenAI on the server side, meaning the app will install but fail to connect or function if you are not in one of the supported countries.

What's Inside the New Sora App?

The Android app is not just a simple video generator; it is a full-featured social media platform built around AI creation. It integrates the latest Sora 2 model, which was unveiled in September 2025, and includes several key features.

A Social Feed: The app opens to a public feed, similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels, where you can scroll through a stream of AI-generated videos created by other users.
Text-to-Video Generation: Users can type a text prompt to generate video clips. Reports indicate free users can create videos up to 15 seconds long, while paid "Pro" users can create longer videos (up to 35 seconds).
"Cameo" Feature: This is Sora's most talked-about feature. It allows you to use the likeness of yourself, friends, or even your pets to create AI videos. You can "cameo" your dog into a space adventure or place your own likeness into a historical scene.
Video Editing and Remixing: Instead of just generating from scratch, you can take an existing video from the feed and use "remix" tools to change the setting, style, or characters, allowing for rapid, iterative creation.
Storyboarding: This advanced feature, primarily for Pro users, allows creators to plan out a sequence of shots or scenes before generating the final video, offering much greater creative control.

This launch firmly positions Sora as a major competitor to other AI video tools and creative social platforms. By launching on Android, OpenAI is making its technology accessible to the 70% of global smartphone users on the platform, setting the stage for a new wave of AI-driven mobile content.

source - techcrunch.com, bloomberg.com