How to Check If You Are Using the Faster 64-Bit Chrome for Android
The recent release of Chrome 89 brought with it one super-useful update for a number of Android users: the official 64-bit version of the browser, which Google claims is “8.5% faster to load pages and 28% smoother when it comes to scrolling. and input delays ”.
However, before you get too excited, know that there are several hurdles you will have to jump over in order to benefit from this more powerful browser. First, you need to run Chrome 89, so make sure you take a trip to the Google Play Store and update your browser (and other apps while you’re there).
Second, your device must be running at least Android 10. If you’re not sure if this is the case, visit the System Update section in the Settings app ( System> Advanced> System Update on my specific pixel) to see if you have pending updates. To check the version of Android your device is running on, go to the About section of your phone, probably in the Settings app, and look for something like this:
Finally, your Android device must have at least 8GB of storage to use the 64-bit Chrome browser. If you forgot how much you have, look at its characteristics. You can also enable developer options (by desperately clicking on “Build number” in the “About” section of your phone’s settings) and then go to ” System”> “Advanced”> “Developer options” ; you should see a list of your phone’s memory. (At least that’s where I found it on my Pixel.)
Or, if you are lazy like me, you can simply launch Chrome on your Android device and type chrome: // version in the address bar.
Alas, I don’t have a 64-bit version – my Pixel 3a XL is finally showing its age. However, a different story is told about my upgraded Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G:
Delightful. Pick up speed.