Huawei and Xiaomi are the most popular Chinese Android phones, but installing the Binance APP on these brands often runs into various obstacles. Can't find it in the app store, downloaded but won't install, installed but gets deleted — all these problems have solutions. First download the Binance APP to get the latest installation package, then follow the methods below.
Why You Can't Find It in the App Store
Both Huawei's AppGallery and Xiaomi's App Store don't list crypto exchange apps. So searching "Binance" in either store returns no results.
Google Play has Binance, but most Huawei phones don't come with Google services (HMS phones), and Xiaomi phones have Google services but you need to check availability.
So for Chinese phone users, the most straightforward method is downloading the APK from the Binance website and installing it manually.
Android APK Installation Steps
Step 1: Open your phone's browser (Chrome or the built-in browser recommended), and visit the Binance download page.
Step 2: Select the Android version to download the APK file. The file is about 80-100MB; wait for the download to complete.
Step 3: After downloading, find the APK file in the notification bar or file manager, and tap to start installation.
Step 4: The system will prompt you to enable "Install from unknown sources" permission. Follow the prompts.
Step 5: After installation, open the APP and register on Binance or log into your existing account.
Huawei-Specific Issues
Pure Mode Blocks Installation
Huawei EMUI/HarmonyOS has a "Pure Mode" feature that blocks installation of apps not from the Huawei AppGallery.
How to disable: Open Settings, search for "Pure Mode" or find it under the "Security" menu, and turn it off. You can then install the APK normally. After installing Binance, you can choose to re-enable Pure Mode.
Risk Warning Popup
Huawei phones almost always show a "Security risk detected" warning when installing APKs. Don't worry — this is Huawei's default behavior for all non-AppGallery apps.
Tap "Understand risk" or "Install anyway" to continue. If that option isn't visible, tap "More information" to find the continue button.
Icon Disappears After Installation
Some Huawei phones don't show the icon on the home screen after installing Binance. Go to App Management, find Binance, and select "Create desktop shortcut." It may also have been hidden by Huawei's "Smart Manager" — search "Binance" on the home screen to find it.
Xiaomi-Specific Issues
MIUI Security Scan Blocks
Xiaomi's MIUI automatically scans installed APKs. The Binance APP might be flagged as "Not security verified" or "Risk app."
If a blocking prompt appears during installation, select "Continue install" or "Ignore risk." If the APK gets deleted directly, first disable "Security scan" in Settings or pause protection in Security Center, install the app, then re-enable it.
Unknown App Installation Permission
Xiaomi permission settings path: Settings → Privacy Protection → Special Permission Settings → Install Unknown Apps → Select the browser you used to download → Allow.
Background Process Killed
Xiaomi's MIUI aggressively cleans background apps. If after installing Binance you find push notifications missing or the APP frequently killed in the background:
Go to Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Find Binance → Battery Saver set to "No restrictions." Also enable Binance's auto-start in Security Center's auto-start management.
OPPO and Vivo Reference
These two brands work similarly:
Open Settings, find the Security or Privacy menu, and grant the browser permission to install unknown apps. If you see a risk warning during installation, choose to continue. ColorOS and OriginOS may also have a Pure Mode that needs to be disabled.
Post-Installation Setup
After successfully installing the Binance APP:
If you're a new user, register on Binance to create an account. If you already have an account, just log in.
After logging in, it's recommended to immediately set up: fingerprint or face unlock, bind Google Authenticator, set up anti-phishing code, and enable app notification permissions for trade alerts and security notifications.
How to Update the Binance APP
Since it wasn't installed from an app store, the Binance APP won't auto-update. Update method:
Open the Binance APP — if a new version is available, an update prompt usually appears. Tap update to download a new APK for overlay installation.
You can also periodically visit the website to re-download the Binance APP latest version for manual installation. Overlay installation won't clear your login state or settings.
FAQ
Can I install Binance on the latest Huawei Mate/P series? Yes. Whether it's EMUI or HarmonyOS, they all support APK installation. Just follow the steps above.
Will my phone become insecure after installation? No. As long as you download the genuine Binance APP from official channels, it's safe. Don't download from unofficial sources.
Will the app store flag Binance as risky after installation? It might. Huawei AppGallery's security check may flag Binance as a risk app. This is only because it wasn't installed from the AppGallery, not because the APP itself has problems. You can ignore this warning.
Security Reminder
Only download the installation package from the official Binance website. Don't download from links shared in WeChat groups or forums — they might be tampered counterfeit versions. After installation, check if the APP displays your anti-phishing code to confirm it's genuine. Enable two-factor authentication to protect your account security.