Google Pixel 7 APK Install Error Says the App isnt Compatible with Your Phone

If you're trying to install an APK file on your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro and get an error about it not being compatible, it's because the app doesn't support the 64-bit CPU.
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Video Description
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Over the years, Android has been trying to transition away from 32-bit applications and games. This has been a pretty flawless process so far since most devices are shipping with both 32-bit and 64-bit support. Sadly, this means those phones and tablets end up using more hardware resources so they can support both.
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The Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are the first Android smartphones to only support 64-bit applications and games. The company announced this late last month with a blog post detailing how the phones are faster, safer, and uses less memory. They are also happy to advertise that this change gives developers access to better tools and that could result in OEMs pushing out full OS updates faster since they have less things to test.
However, this has resulted in everyone getting errors if they try to install an old application or game that only support 32-bit CPUs.
So, if you have tried to install an older APK file and have received an error saying the application is not compatible with your phone, then this is why.
We can confirm this by opening up the APK file using a file explorer app that supports archive files.
Since APK files are essentially compressed ZIP files, all we have to do is open up our File Explorer app of choice, and view the contents of the file itself.
Once the file has been opened, look for the folder labeled "lib" as that will include all of the library files that are supported by the application or game.
I'm going to use Flappy Bird as an example here, since there are still many people sideloading this game on their new phones.
This app can only run on CPUs that support the 32-bit instruction set since we only see ARMv7 here in this folder. It is also able to run on x86 chips but those are quite rare in the Android ecosystem.
So if you're trying to install an application on your phone, and are being told the APK isn't compatible then this is the likely cause. And you can confirm this by checking the lib folder inside the compressed APK archive.
I have read that there are some ways that those with root access can manually enable 32-bit on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. But I have yet to test this and will need some time before creating a video about it.
If this is something you would be interested in seeing, let me know in the comments section below so that I know there are enough people who would find this type of content to be useful.
Mentioned Links
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Pixel 7 64-bit Announcement - android-developers.googleblog...
Step by Step Tutorial
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1. Intro [00:00]
2. 64-bit Only Announcement [00:30]
3. App Isn't Compatible [01:31]
4. How to Enable 32-bit Support? [03:33]
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[@lewisakinyele4606]

Thanks for the update. Was almost regretting why i upgraded because i could not install some applications

[@Adrien13Sanctioned]

I'm a game dev and was wondering why my apk port of my projects weren't working on my new pixel 7 pro, now i know! I had no idea the pixel 7 only supported 64, thanks for the vid, :D

[@Sparky_Chipmunk]

It's sad to see old apps go, but we have to move on forward, it was bound to happen sooner or later. I have a pixel 7 pro myself.

[@viainfindashorts]

im mad, bought the p7pro this week and cant install a lot of apps

[@cliphub844]

@@viainfindashorts same bro it's so annoying

[@MariaSantana-ps6hn]

Yes would love to see how to enable 32 bit

[@daniarmenta1544]

Si this is wht i cannot use Poly Bridge 1?

[@rottenmangoes]

No it's not gonna happen. Why does we can play 80s,90s game on windows 10? They are constantly changing every bit of freedom an actual Android users have like custom rom is really hard now, old og games can't be played anymore, you can not test project files and most of the phone and projects in the world is in 32 bit, they also removed the availability to edit data, obb folders, other permissions too. That's absurd.

[@brianpayne1122]

Intersted in seeing the next video for 32 bit in the 64bit pixel 7

[@andrecosta7482]

Would be nice for a nice tutorial to enable 32bit

[@mr.johnson460]

Please, show how to enable 32bit again!

[@user-oi5js9rc4z]

There isnt really a easy way to actually do that think of it as a switch google flipped that switch off in the phones actual software

[@JakubDavoy]

Why was this hard to find out about. Thank you. So our only option is to wait for app companies to get 64bit? Or get crafty/modify with the tech?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

sadly, yes. there is a modified version of Magisk that can force those 32-bit libraries to be loaded, but it requires a factory data reset and is a bit more complex than your typical root app/mod there's also a custom ROM (corvus) that enables 32-bit support. I'm hoping to see other ROMs pick up this feature as well

[@ziozvevo9751]

@@ExplainingAndroid when you say it's.more complex, what do you mean? Like, harder to setup?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@ziozvevo9751 it's more complex than installing a Magisk Module. Or even just installing an app, giving it root access, and then tapping an 'enable 32-bit apps' button. it involves patching your init_boot.img file with a modified version of Magisk (unofficial and not from the main Magisk developer), and then doing a factory data reset before booting up. I do have it on my schedule of videos to make, but with it being the holidays and all, it will take a bit longer for me to get it prepared

[@ziozvevo9751]

@@ExplainingAndroid Ohh I see. Yeah, definitely something new in the world of androids lol. Thanks for the quick reply as always. Yes, no rush, happy holidays bro!

[@anneliesdevos1968]

Please show us how too. I love my pixel 7 pro but I hate that I can't instal my apk

[@jamesmartin6713]

Yes, absolutely would love to see how to setup 32+bit support in my pixel 7

[@ExplainingAndroid]

the developer who released the modded version of Magisk seems to be working on a new method so I've been waiting on that before making a video on it. but I have read many (if not all) of the custom ROMs for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro unlock this 32-bit support

[@k4dow]

​@@ExplainingAndroid Hello any news pls ?

[@divyenchelvan553]

Please let me know, if there is any video on solution of this issue is uploaded? I am unable to find that. It would be very helpful.

[@ChimerezeNwosu]

Thank you very much for explaining. I was beginning to get worried... 🙃

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're very welcome :)

[@duncanwalton5358]

Hey thanks for this. I really appreciate it. I'm having this problem & my phone is already rooted so I would like to know what the next step is.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're welcome, Duncan. I would like to get a video up showing how to fix this issue, but the developer of the modded Magisk build seems to continue to be working on the app (so it doesn't seem stable right now). I have seen people bypass this limitation by installing a custom ROM that adds support for 32-bit apps so that is one option you could try (right now, the modded version of Magisk method also requires you to factory reset the phone)

[@duncanwalton5358]

@@ExplainingAndroid I looked at the Magisk Delta fork. I don't know if I trust it either. Delta alone didn't work to well for me. I'm running stable right now with good results. I don't want to have to do an FDR either. Not until A14 comes out. It's just not worth it for one app. I reached out to the developer and ask them to upgrade. At least, thanks to you, I know why it won't install.

[@thebester]

Can you please make a video on how to enable 32 bit support on the Pixel 7 Pro. I'm on the verge of returning my Pixel because of this and I can't function without the ability to side-load apps.

[@Parkrone]

I would love to know how to enable 32 bit on my Pixel 7 Pro

[@Fatman.skibidi]

I have root access, but I don't know how to enable 32 bit. Pls show us how to.🙏

[@michellewall1900]

My camera are around 400 to 600 dallors . My Google pixels pro 7 is not compatible with sengled snap app. Please help me

[@AlexusJohnnie]

TO be honest, I can't figure it out somehow.. it's hard, But I will try again?

[@nitzangertz1475]

Yes, please show us how to enable it to 64 bit

[@kashishgoyal9168]

Any without root method of making it work? Plus, when i download same application (that i use apk of) from Playstore... I am able to install it

[@RoseQuartz692]

Can I lock the bootloder and UnRoot my Android device to hide that the warranty is void?

[@coltonmoore7443]

I would like to know how to enable a 32 bit

[@christyhe4239]

Please. I need the pixel 7 pro to install 32bit app. 🙏

[@SanketChougule-bq9zv]

Please show how to enable 32 bit on pixel 7 especially pubg application.

[@Palestina4ever]

Yes please, How to enable 32bit

[@bedirxxx9303]

Can you please make video about it how to fix that

[@hbgstorm]

I don't understand what this pixel 7 pro has that other androids don't. Its pure Android, it doesn't even have a privacy mode, like all other androids. Whats so special about the software everyone is talking about the pixel software, i just don't get it i've had almost all flagships Androids.

[@ziozvevo9751]

Please, i.would love to see how to add 32 bit on my newly rooted device. I rooted my device, it works great!!!!!!

[@AlexusJohnnie]

Man,I should try too.But it seems confused

[@saurishprabhakar9366]

Please tell us gow to enable 32 bit support😢

[@darrennico8527]

Dam that's why I carnt get bee TV but have it on my 6pro grr

[@user-xj9wb2ih3n]

Yes, please show how to enable 32bit apps

[@skylargrey8354]

How can we fix this anyway to make douyin work again

[@devianthamburgler1169]

Ive tried multiple apk file installations on my pro, all say they aren't compatible when on my old phone i could download them just fine. I upgraded my phone for better performance, but this is ridiculous

[@gabasd1]

SO, any solution in the way?

[@noemirosales3410]

HELP PLEASE!! My husband will be in jail a good minute, the only way we can communicate is through ICSolutions (ICS Mobile) video calls. Says error, phone is not compatible with this app. What, if anything, can i do?

[@milchprodukt]

Better obey the law next time lol

[@samuelese22]

@@milchprodukt lol I love KZbin comments

[@user-bq9tc8sz7u]

How do you get to your files

[@ishu8397]

Is it tested now?

[@mykuronekocantbethiscute]

My phone is Realme c30 but i can't install Nikke the goddess of victory can you help me find the problems?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help solve this particular issue, but if you're wanting 1-to-1 dedicated support then I will need you to join the Direct Support tier of the KZbin membership system - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join After that, you can use the Support Thread I created (which helps me to follow up along the way) and it will allow me to dedicate some time and attempt to work through the issue with you

[@alexgao9054]

plz! there are so many 32bit app i need in my new pixel 7! thank you so much!

[@alexrajan3617]

yes i would like to know

[@jzhangkenful]

Please show us how to enable 32bit!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I still haven't tested it. but right now it requires that we use a modified version of Magisk. and then use that to patch the init_boot.img file. then flash that file in fastboot mode. github page for that project is here - github.com/ThomasKing2014/Pixel7_32bit_helper but again, I still haven't tested it. and I'm hoping that an easier method comes out soon

[@mjshubham21]

How to install apk in android 14? HyperOS in Poco X6 Pro?☮️

[@Ak_xx_god_]

Same

[@rebeccalauder99]

I need to know how

[@Carllethe]

Yes I need your help to

[@ExplainingAndroid]

how can I help

[@MkhvIlyas]

@@ExplainingAndroid Make an explanation how to bring back the 32 bit, i need it so much, I can root my phone right now but i dont know what i will do next to get 32 bit

[@ZH0NGLl]

dang I wanted to download douyin 😭

[@cavemann_]

I wish I knew this before buying this phone....

[@ExplainingAndroid]

same. but all android devices are going to be shifting to this system (so it's not just the pixel 7/8 series anymore)

[@herewego5679]

​@@ExplainingAndroid what file managing app you used?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I use solid explorer@@herewego5679

[@carlsenmusic3149]

I wanna see it. They need to find a solution 😂

[@ProperShoe6359]

Fuck the pixel 7 im going with samsung galaxy s10

[@gaiusnormanyo]

YES, PLEASE SHOW US LOL

[@lukeleal3271]

Please do

[@SUAZOPLAY]

THIS IS WHY I HATE ANDROID 14!!