There are only two official channels for downloading the Binance APK: the Binance official website and the Google Play Store. Any APK obtained elsewhere cannot be guaranteed to be the official unmodified version. It's recommended to download directly from the Binance Official App — before downloading, you can open the Binance Official Site to register an account; iOS users refer to the iOS Install Guide. This article explains official channels, signature verification, and installation permissions clearly.
Open binance.com in your mobile browser, and there's an "APP Download" entry at the top or bottom of the page. After clicking, you jump to the download page, which has:
The direct download link for the Android APK must have a domain of public.bnbstatic.com or bin.bnbstatic.com — these are Binance's CDN domains. The downloaded file is about 180MB, with a file name similar to Binance_v2.x.x.apk.
Search for "Binance" — the developer name must be Binance Inc.. The icon is a yellow diamond Logo with black text. After download, the size is dynamically adjusted based on your device, and the actual bandwidth is about 90MB.
The biggest advantage of Google Play: app signatures are verified by Google and can't be tampered with. Downside: many phones in mainland China don't have Google services framework installed and can't use it.
In certain countries and regions, Binance partners with local app stores for distribution, for example:
These are regional channels and usually not used by mainland China users — can be ignored.
APK aggregator download sites like apkpure.com, apkmirror.com, apkcombo.com look convenient — just search "Binance" to download. But the APK sources on these sites cannot be verified:
Even if signature verification shows "original," there's still the problem of old version vulnerabilities. Binance doesn't provide technical support for these sources.
APK files shared by people in QQ groups, WeChat groups, and Telegram groups — do not install any of them. This is the most common scammer's technique:
No convenience is worth taking this risk.
Some forums share things like "Binance KYC-free version," "Binance futures fee crack," or "Binance all-features unlocked." The Binance APP itself has no paid features that need cracking — these "modified versions" are 100% malware.
All Android APKs are signed, and the signature proves who published the APK. Even if an attacker modifies the code and repackages it, the signature will change. By verifying the signature, you can ensure the APK is from real Binance, not an impersonator.
The signature info (SHA-256 fingerprint) of the official Binance APK is published in the official help center, in a format similar to:
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (32 hexadecimal segments in total)
For the specific value, it's recommended to search "APK signature" on binance.com/zh-CN/support to get the latest value.
There are three ways to verify an APK signature:
apksigner verify --print-certs Binance_v2.x.x.apk in the command line, and compare the output SHA-256 valueshasum -a 256 command in terminal (macOS)For regular users, as long as you got the APK from the binance.com official download page, you can trust it directly without forced verification. Verification is for developers or users with high security needs.
Android 7.1 and below: Settings → Security → check "Unknown sources."
Android 8.0 and above: no need to enable globally. The system will automatically ask whether to allow "this browser" to install unknown apps. Select "Allow." After installation, it's recommended to go back to settings and turn it off (for safety).
Customized systems on domestic phones have additional restrictions on installing unknown APKs:
After opening the permission, tap the APK file again to enter the installation screen.
After installation, the Binance APP will request several permissions:
These permissions are all related to core features. It's recommended to allow all. If you don't want to grant a certain permission, you can turn it off in system settings after installation — it doesn't affect basic use, you just lose the corresponding feature.
| Item | Binance Official APK | Google Play |
|---|---|---|
| File Size | 180MB | 90MB |
| Update Method | Manual new version download | Auto-update |
| Security Verification | Check signature yourself | Google forced verification |
| Regional Restrictions | None (global download) | Unavailable in some regions |
| Domestic Phones | All supported | Requires Google services |
| Downgrade Installation | Supported | Not supported (Google Play only allows upgrades) |
| ARM + x86 Support | Yes | Auto-match architecture |
The real Binance APP shows a Binance Logo splash screen the first time it opens, then enters the welcome page. The welcome page has "version number + build number" at the bottom right. Tapping the version number 7 times shows detailed build info.
The top of the official APP homepage has:
If after installation you find the homepage style is obviously different, button layout is chaotic, or any main entry is missing, uninstall immediately and download again through the official channel.
Before logging in for the first time, find "About" in APP settings and view the displayed version number and official website link. The official website link should be https://www.binance.com — it can't be any other domain. Tapping the link opens binance.com in the browser — you can confirm again here.
Downloading the APK itself doesn't require logging in — it's just a file download and won't leak any personal info. During download, the browser may log your IP (any website visit does this), but this isn't a personal privacy leak. After installing the APK, you don't need to log in immediately upon first opening — you can browse features first.
Old versions may have already-fixed security vulnerabilities, so long-term use is risky. It's recommended to stay within the latest 3 versions (Binance releases a major version about every 4-6 weeks). After installing an old version, there will be a "new version available" notification in the APP — just follow it to upgrade.
Three common causes:
After fixing, tap the APK file again — usually it installs successfully.
Yes, you can delete it. The APK file is just a "container" for installation — after installation, the APP has been unpacked to the system directory, and deleting the APK file doesn't affect APP operation. Deleting the APK actually saves 180MB of space.
No. The same APP can't have two copies installed simultaneously. If you've already installed Binance on Google Play and want to install the official APK, the system will prompt "App already installed" or "Signature conflict." The solution is to uninstall the existing version first, then install the desired version. Data will be lost (login state, local settings), but the account and assets aren't affected (these are on the server side).