Electrum Bitcoin Wallet

Fast and self-custodial wallet for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network

Electrum Technologies GmbH · org.electrum.electrum

4.5 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v4.8.2 47.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.8.2 (45408024)
Updated: Sep 14, 2026 (24 days ago)
APK size: 47.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Finance (app)
Listed since: Feb 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (2 sensitive)
Website: electrum.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Electrum Bitcoin Wallet is an app by Electrum Technologies GmbH in the Finance category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 3.2.3.1, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3 to 8.0. It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.8.1.

What's new in v4.8.2

Release notes: https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum/blob/4.8.2/RELEASE-NOTES

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Electrum is a libre self-custodial Bitcoin wallet with support for the Lightning Network. It's secure, feature rich and trusted by the Bitcoin community since 2011. Features: • Safe: Your private keys are encrypted and never leave your device. • Open-source: MIT-licensed free/libre open-source software, with reproducible builds. • Forgiving: Your wallet can be recovered from a secret phrase. • Instant On: Electrum uses servers that index the Bitcoin blockchain making it fast. • No Lock-In: You can export your private keys and use them in other Bitcoin clients. • No Downtimes: Electrum servers are decentralized and redundant. Your wallet is never down. • Proof Checking: Electrum Wallet verifies all the transactions in your history using SPV. • Cold Storage: Keep your private keys offline and go online with a watching-only wallet. Links: • Website: https://electrum.org (with documentation and FAQ) • Source code: https://github.com/spesmilo/electrum • Help us with translations: https://crowdin.com/project/electrum • Support: Please use GitHub (preferred) or email [email protected] to report bugs rather than the app rating system.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v3.2.3.1. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v4.8.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.8.2 LATEST Sep 14, 2026 47.9 MB TRUSTED v4.8.1 Aug 12, 2026 47.8 MB TRUSTED v4.8.0 Jul 10, 2026 48 MB TRUSTED v4.7.2 Apr 10, 2026 50.6 MB TRUSTED v4.7.1 Mar 6, 2026 50.6 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Electrum Technologies GmbH” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Thomas Voegtlin, OU=Electrum, O=Electrum Technologies GmbH, L=Berlin, ST=Unknown, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:D1:10:87:18:E5:46:5D:9C:C0:92:F0:A0:7B:F9:B8:43:EC:5F:C6
File MD5f58a682a1e1579d44e1cf03873918c39
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Electrum Bitcoin Wallet requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.electrum.electrum.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Electrum Bitcoin Wallet APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Electrum Bitcoin Wallet for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 3.2.3.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 2.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.2.3.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Electrum Bitcoin Wallet APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f58a682a1e1579d44e1cf03873918c39.