Installing the 64-bit LDPlayer for Games That Require 64-bit
Some games ship only 64-bit APK files and do not run on the standard 32-bit LDPlayer. The 64-bit LDPlayer is a separate build that runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). This guide shows how to install it and when it makes sense.
Before You Start
Prerequisites: Check whether the game you want requires 64-bit. If it does not, the 32-bit LDPlayer is usually the better choice.; Check that your PC meets the requirements in the PC system requirements guide in Related.; Make sure you have room for a second emulator on your disk.
Step-by-Step
- Download the [64-bit LDPlayer installer](https://res.ldrescdn.com/download/en/LDPlayer64_ens_3064_ld.exe).
- Run the installer to install the 64-bit LDPlayer as a separate program.
- Launch the 64-bit LDPlayer.
- Search for the game you want to play.
## Overview Some games ship only 64-bit APK files and do not run on the standard 32-bit LDPlayer. The 64-bit LDPlayer is a separate build that runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). This guide shows how to install it and when it makes sense.
The bit count refers to how the emulator and the game handle data. A 32-bit emulator runs only 32-bit games. A 64-bit emulator can run both 32-bit and 64-bit games. The 64-bit build is a separate install, so it does not replace LDPlayer 3 or LDPlayer 4 on your PC.
## What to expect The 64-bit LDPlayer opens as its own program with its own instances. It does not change your 32-bit LDPlayer. Search for the game in the 64-bit build, not in the 32-bit one. If the game appears and installs there, the 64-bit build is the right choice for that game.
## Why this works Some games only include 64-bit code. A 32-bit emulator cannot run that code, so the install fails or the game does not appear. The 64-bit build can run both types, which is why it is needed for those games.
## Common mistakes
- Expecting an update of LDPlayer 3 or LDPlayer 4 to add the 64-bit build. You cannot get it that way.
- Using the 64-bit build for every game. For most games, LDPlayer 3 and LDPlayer 4 are the usual choice.
- Assuming your phone can run the game. A 32-bit phone cannot run 64-bit games either.
- Searching for the game in the 32-bit build, then assuming it is missing.
## Security note
- Risk: The link above downloads an installer file. Running any installer gives it the rights of your Windows account. Only run an installer from a link you have checked.
- How to revert: Uninstall the 64-bit LDPlayer from Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps, then remove any installer file you do not need.
## Notes and Troubleshooting
- You cannot get the 64-bit version by updating LDPlayer 3 or LDPlayer 4.
- A 32-bit emulator runs only 32-bit games. A 64-bit emulator runs both 32-bit and 64-bit games. Some games, such as Lineage 2M, need the 64-bit build.
- If you are not sure whether your phone runs a 32-bit or 64-bit OS, a benchmark app such as AnTuTu from Google Play can report it. A 32-bit phone cannot run 64-bit games.
- LDPlayer 9 is based on Android 9 and runs games in both 32-bit and 64-bit builds. See the LDPlayer 9 guide in Related.
- Link check pending: confirm that the installer link resolves before publication.
- For help with installation, contact LDPlayer support.
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