---
title: Install the Somewear ATAK Plugin
description: Download and load the Somewear plugin into ATAK-CIV on Android.
url: "https://docs.somewear.app/soldier-borne/getting-started/install-plugin/"
updated: "2026-06-16"
requires: {}
facets:
  hardware: []
  client:
    - atak:
        since: baseline
  satcom: []
---

Install the Somewear plugin while ATAK is running, then accept the load prompt inside ATAK. The plugin is available from two sources, below.

ATAK must be installed to run the Somewear plugin. It’s recommended to open ATAK, then leave it running in the background — the plugin loads most easily when ATAK is open.

### Where to get the plugin

The Somewear ATAK plugin is distributed through the Google Play store as well as TAK.gov.

![Google Play](https://docs.somewear.app/_astro/qr-google-play.e9lxJQq1_Z2mKcyQ.webp) ![TAK.gov](https://docs.somewear.app/_astro/qr-tak-gov.DSV8zM4w_13hJ85.webp)

> **Note**
>
> These sources install the latest plugin. If you need a specific earlier version or support for a particular ATAK build, contact the Somewear team.

> **Note**
>
> If the plugin does not load after installing, see [**Plugin Not Loading**](https://docs.somewear.app/soldier-borne/operator/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-plugin/) in Troubleshooting.

### Install the plugin

1. Open ATAK.
2. Tap the Home button to leave ATAK running in the background. Do not close it.
3. Open the Google Play Store.
4. Search **Somewear ATAK**.
5. Tap **Install**.
6. Switch back to ATAK using the recent apps switcher or the ATAK notification.
7. When prompted, tap **OK** to load the Somewear plugin into ATAK.
8. Tap the Somewear logo now visible on the ATAK screen.
9. Tap **Allow** when prompted to send notifications.
10. Tap **Allow** when prompted to access this device’s location.
11. Tap **Allow** when prompted to access this device’s microphone.

![ATAK screen with Somewear logo visible after plugin load](https://docs.somewear.app/_astro/atak-screen-with-somewear-logo-visible-a.CqCxVuUi_d18LS.webp)