Short answer
You can’t get Sora 2 on Android through an official OpenAI app now. OpenAI says its Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026. OpenAI also set September 24, 2026 as the Sora API shutdown date. Both dates have passed as of November 9, 2026, so don’t rely on either the app or API being available. (help.openai.com)
What to do
- Don’t download a Sora APK from a third-party site. It won’t restore access to OpenAI’s discontinued service, and an unofficial package may not be genuine.
- Don’t follow old installation guides as current instructions. The official discontinuation notice—not older app listings or articles—sets the relevant status and dates. (
help.openai.com) - If you need an official update, check OpenAI’s Sora discontinuation notice. It explains the shutdown and what former users can do about their Sora data. (
help.openai.com)
App access and API access are different
The Android app would have been a consumer way to use Sora; an API is a developer interface for integrating a model into software. Neither is a current Sora 2 route to recommend: OpenAI’s Help Center gives the API shutdown date as September 24, 2026, and OpenAI’s API documentation explains that a model or endpoint is no longer accessible after its shutdown date. (help.openai.com)
So if your goal is simply to make a video on an Android phone, searching for a Sora 2 app or API key won’t get you there. If you’re a developer, don’t build a production workflow around the Sora API; check OpenAI’s current model documentation for available alternatives instead. This article does not establish that a particular replacement model or video-generation API is available for your needs.
Can I install an old Sora app version?
Installing an old app—or finding a package that claims to be Sora—doesn’t bring the discontinued service back. Avoid sideloading files from unverified sources, and don’t enter your OpenAI password or payment details into a site or app claiming to restore Sora access.
If you previously created Sora content, OpenAI’s discontinuation help article says users can export content through its Sora sunset page. Follow OpenAI’s instructions directly, and note that export access is separate from using Sora to generate new videos. (help.openai.com)
Bottom line
There are no current official steps to install and sign in to Sora 2 on Android because OpenAI discontinued the Sora app and web experience. The announced Sora API shutdown date has also passed. Don’t use an unofficial APK or assume an API is still supported; use OpenAI’s official discontinuation information for any remaining account or export questions. (help.openai.com)
Sources
What to know about the Sora discontinuation — OpenAI Help Center