Temu is a shopping app that has passed one billion installs on Google Play, where it is listed in the Shopping category under the tagline Shop Like a Billionaire. The catalog spans fashion, home decor, handmade crafts, beauty and cosmetics, clothing, shoes, and much more. The current version on the store is 4.85.0.
The developer publishes new builds regularly, usually without detailed release notes. The parts that stay the same between builds matter more for everyday use: the checkout and returns terms for your country, the notification settings that keep promotions in check, and the order details worth confirming before you pay.
Android 6.0 phones can run build 4.85.0
- Updated: September 22, 2026
- Version: 4.85.0
- Requires Android: 6.0+
- Developer: Temu
- Installs: 1,000,000,000+
Google Play data as of September 26, 2026
What is new in version 4.85.0
The update came out on September 22, 2026. The developer did not describe what changed.
How the app is organized
Temu opens to a feed of products and promotions, and the listing emphasizes that thousands of new products and shops are added. Search and category browsing work much like other large marketplace apps. Because items come from many different sellers, product pages are where the real information lives, including sizing charts, material descriptions, estimated delivery windows, and customer reviews with photos.
The app places heavy weight on deals, countdowns, and discounts. These can be genuinely useful, but they also encourage quick decisions. A simple habit is to add items to your cart, close the app, and come back later to see whether you still want them. A short pause costs little and often avoids a return later.
Keeping the app updated through Google Play is a good idea, since shopping apps frequently ship fixes for checkout, payment, and login behavior that are not spelled out in the release notes. If the app misbehaves after an update, such as a blank feed or a checkout screen that will not load, force stopping it and clearing its cache from Android settings is a sensible first step. Reinstalling is rarely necessary, and your orders stay attached to your account either way.
Shipping, returns, and checkout terms
The Google Play description promises fast and secure checkout, plus free shipping and returns within 90 days, with a note that other conditions may apply. That footnote matters. Before ordering, open the shipping and returns information in the app for your country and read how returns are started, which items are excluded, and how refunds are issued.
For payment, use a method that offers buyer protection, and check your order confirmation email to make sure the items and address are correct. If you ship to a new address, update it in your account settings before checking out rather than after, since changes to an order already in progress are not always possible.
Delivery estimates shown on product pages can vary between sellers and items. Track orders from the order history screen, which is the most reliable place to see status updates. If a package seems stuck or arrives damaged, contact support through the order itself so the conversation is linked to the right purchase, and keep photos of the item and packaging until the issue is resolved.
Notifications, permissions, and privacy
Like most shopping apps, Temu can send a steady stream of promotional notifications. Android lets you manage these per app: long-press the Temu icon, tap App info, then Notifications, and turn off the categories you do not want while leaving order and delivery updates on. The app may also have its own notification preferences in the account settings.
Review which permissions you have granted as well. Location, camera, and contacts access are not required for basic browsing and ordering, so decline anything you do not need. Privacy details for the app, including what data is collected, are shown in the Data safety section of the Google Play listing and in Temu’s privacy policy, and both are worth reading before creating an account.
Deals feed, product pages and the cart
Returns, notifications and extra costs
How long do I have to return a Temu order?
The Google Play listing mentions free shipping and returns within 90 days, noting that other conditions may apply. Check the return policy for your country in the app before ordering.
How do I stop Temu notifications on Android?
Go to Android Settings, then Apps, pick Temu and open Notifications. Turn off the promotional categories and leave order updates on.
Does Temu charge anything besides my orders?
The app itself is free on Google Play. You pay only for the items you order, plus any charges that apply at checkout in your region.
