download APK from Google Play or send API requests

sign in with your Google Account. then get authorization code (oauth_token) cookie from browser storage. should be valid for 10 minutes. then exchange authorization code for refresh token (aas_et):

play -o oauth2_4/0Adeu5B...

create a file containing X-DFE-Device-ID (GSF ID) for future requests:

play -d

get app details:

> play -a com.google.android.youtube
creator: Google LLC
file: APK APK APK APK
installation size: 89.03 megabyte
downloads: 14.81 billion
offer: 0 USD
requires: Android 8.0 and up
title: YouTube
upload date: Sep 22, 2023
version: 18.38.37
version code: 1540222400

acquire app. only needs to be done once per Google account:

play -a com.google.android.youtube -acquire

download APK. you need to specify any valid version code. the latest code is provided by the previous details command. if APK is split, all pieces will be downloaded:

play -a com.google.android.youtube -v 1540222400