1xBet App on Android and iPhone: How to Install It Safely

The 1xBet app gives you quick access to your bets, live matches and the cashier from your phone. On Android, it is installed from an APK file downloaded from the official website; on iPhone, it depends on the App Store in your country.

Here is how to install it properly, without taking risks with your account or your phone.

Tip: no account yet? Create one in the app or on the site with the promo code GAIN2022 to get the boosted welcome bonus.

Why the app is not on Google Play

In most African countries, real-money betting apps are generally not available on Google Play. That is why 1xBet offers its Android app as an APK file, downloaded directly from its official website.

This is perfectly normal, but it means you have to be careful about where the file comes from.

Installing the app on Android

1. Download the APK from the official site

1. Open your phone's browser and go to the official 1xBet website, for example through the link on this page.
2. Open the menu and look for the mobile apps section (often at the bottom of the page or in the menu, sometimes shown as a phone icon).
3. Choose the Android version and start the download. The file name ends in .apk.

2. Allow installation from unknown sources

By default, Android blocks apps that do not come from Google Play. To install the APK:

1. Open the downloaded file, from the notification or your Downloads folder.
2. If Android shows a warning, tap Settings.
3. Turn on Allow from this source for the browser you used (Chrome, for example).
4. Go back and tap Install.

On older Android versions, this is a global setting called Unknown sources, under Settings > Security. Menu names vary by brand (Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Xiaomi and so on).

Once the app is installed, you can switch this permission off again for your browser. It is a good habit.

Google Play Protect may display a warning because the app does not come from the Play Store. Only continue if you downloaded the file yourself from the official site.

3. Log in or sign up

Open the app, then log in with your usual details or create an account. If you are signing up, enter the promo code GAIN2022 in the field provided.

Safety first: the golden rules

Fake 1xBet APKs circulate widely. They can steal your login details, your mobile money PIN or your personal data.

• Download only from the official 1xBet website, never from third-party APK sites.
• Never install an APK received in a WhatsApp or Telegram group, even from someone you know.
• Be wary of "modified" apps promising sure wins, fixed matches or free bonuses: they are scams.
• Never share your password, SMS codes or mobile money PIN, not even with someone claiming to be from customer support.
• Only update the app from inside the app itself or from the official site.

Installing the app on iPhone

On iPhone, everything depends on your country.

1. Open the App Store and search for "1xBet".
2. If the official app appears, published by the bookmaker, install it like any other app.
3. The apps section of the official website can also point you to the right App Store page.
4. If the app is not available in your country, do not look for workarounds with unofficial profiles or files: use the mobile website instead.

The alternative: the light mobile website

Not enough storage, an older phone, or no app in your country? The 1xBet mobile website, a lighter version of the full site, covers the essentials: betting, live matches, the cashier and withdrawals. It is designed to load quickly, even on a modest connection.

To use it like an app:

• On Android (Chrome): open the site, tap the three-dot menu, then Add to Home screen.
• On iPhone (Safari): open the site, tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen.

An icon then appears on your home screen and the site opens in a single tap.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1xBet APK safe?

The APK downloaded from the official website is the one the bookmaker distributes. The risks mainly come from copies shared on third-party sites and in messaging groups, which may have been tampered with.

Why won't my phone install the app?

Most often because installation from unknown sources is not allowed for your browser, or because storage is full. Check both, then try again. A partly downloaded file can also fail: download it again.

Is the app free?

Yes, the official 1xBet app is free. If someone asks you to pay for it, it is a scam.

Can I use the same account on the app and the website?

Yes. Your account, balance and bets are the same everywhere: just log in with the same details.

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