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- Google is releasing 64-bit versions of Chrome to Chrome Dev and Chrome Canary versions.
- Some users report 64-bit versions of the app in previous Chrome revisions.
- Only Android 10 and later are compatible with 64-bit Chrome for now.
It’s been a long wait for anyone with a 64-bit device, but the wait is finally drawing to a close, as Chrome for 64-bit Android is coming soon. This is a big problem because not having 64-bit versions of the application can cause some security and performance issues.
As discovered by Android Police, both Chrome Dev and Chrome Canary (versions 85 and 86) show 64 bits in Chrome: // version. Checking the same spot in the current version of Chrome shows 32-bit, so it definitely looks like the next browser versions are going to switch to 64-bit.
It seems that only Android devices with Android 10 or higher will have access to the 64-bit version of Google Chrome, so older devices that can’t install Android 10 will need to continue running the 32-bit version of the popular web browser. Google’s own rules say that all apps must be updated to 64-bit before August 1, 2021, which means you’ll definitely need to update Chrome for users other than just those with Android 10 installed.
Interestingly, some users report that they are seeing 64-bit versions of Google Chrome in version 84. However, others say that they are running the exact same version and are seeing 32-bit Chrome installed. Those curious about which version they are running can go to Chrome: // version and look at the section labeled Google Chrome on top.
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Both Chrome Dev and Chrome Canary are available on the Google Play Store, so anyone who wants to try the 64-bit version of Chrome can do so now. Right now, the plan is for Chrome 85 to stabilize in August, so users who aren’t comfortable installing the developer or unstable versions of Chrome won’t have to wait too long.
