Which APK Should You Download?
Published · July 20, 2026
Three install packages are available for one phone. Here is how to determine which APK matches your device’s processor architecture.
The Three Variants
| Variant | Architecture | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| arm64-v8a | 64-bit ARM | Most phones released after 2017. Recommended. |
| armeabi-v7a | 32-bit ARM | Older phones and budget devices. |
| universal | Both | Works on every device, with a larger file size. |
How to Check Your Phone
Android 12 and Later
Go to Settings > About Phone > Technical Support (or About Phone > All Specs). Look for Supported ABIs or Processor architecture. If it lists arm64-v8a only, download the arm64-v8a APK. If it lists armeabi-v7a only, download armeabi-v7a. If both are listed, download arm64-v8a.
Android 11 and Earlier
Go to Settings > About Phone > Processor (or similar). If you cannot find it there, try Settings > Developer Options > Select Runtime. If it shows lib64 or 64-bit, go with arm64-v8a.
Quick Check with an App
Install CPU-Z (free on Google Play), open it, and go to the SOC tab. Check the Architecture field: arm64-v8a means 64-bit, armeabi-v7a means 32-bit.
What Most People Should Download
If your phone was released in 2018 or later, it is almost certainly a 64-bit ARM device. The arm64-v8a APK is smaller, installs faster, and is optimized for your hardware.
When to Use Universal
Download universal only if:
- You cannot determine your phone’s architecture.
- You would rather not think about APK variants at all.
- Your phone is very old (pre-2015) and may only support 32-bit.
Universal runs on everything, but the file is roughly twice the size of the architecture-specific APK.
Common Models, Quick Reference
| Phone | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S10 / S20 / S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 | arm64-v8a |
| Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO (most models) | arm64-v8a |
| OPPO / vivo / Realme / OnePlus (most models) | arm64-v8a |
| Samsung Galaxy J series (older) | armeabi-v7a |
| Old Redmi 4A / 5A / early budget phones | armeabi-v7a |
When in doubt, the universal APK always works.