A SHA-256 comparison can establish whether a downloaded file matches the specific supplied APK bytes. It does not independently establish publisher ownership, malware safety or compatibility with your television. Compare the complete value against the downloads page and keep the identity of the reference file clear.
Use the exact reference
The supplied package’s SHA-256 is 98a12db029463c79de98d0aa7942089dfb2b483fb36d62283ac13e5b90f991f4. A later replacement package can legitimately have a different value, so the filename and version must be considered together.
Hash before changing the file
Compute the value for the actual downloaded file rather than an extracted component or a renamed archive from another source. A matching filename alone is not a byte comparison.
Interpret a mismatch correctly
A mismatch means the files differ. It can result from an incomplete download, a changed package or another file. Return to the established source and investigate rather than declaring one cause without evidence.
A practical sequence
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An example to work through
A complete download and an interrupted download can share the same filename but produce different SHA-256 values.
Questions about this topic
Does a matching hash prove the app is malware-free?
No. It establishes a match to the reference bytes, not an independent security assessment.
Will renaming the file change its contents?
A filename change alone does not alter the file bytes being hashed.
