How to Install Chinese Bilibili APK on Android – Step-by-Step Guide

A complete, beginner-friendly tutorial on how to download, enable sideloading permissions, install, and configure the Chinese Bilibili video-sharing application (Package: tv.danmaku.bili) on your Android device.

Quick Summary: To install the Chinese Bilibili APK on Android, download the verified APK package (tv.danmaku.bili) via our download page, locate the file in your device's Downloads folder, enable "Install unknown apps" in Android Security settings, and tap Install.

Prerequisites Before Installing Chinese Bilibili APK

Before you begin the installation, ensure your Android device meets these basic requirements:

  • Android Version: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer (Android 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 fully supported).
  • Free Storage Buffer: At least 300 MB of available storage space for the installation package and cache extraction.
  • Sideloading Capability: A mobile browser (Chrome, Brave, Samsung Internet) or File Manager app to open the .apk package.
  • Authentic Package: Download verified builds from our download page to avoid altered or unsafe binaries.

Step-by-Step Installation Walkthrough

Follow this detailed walkthrough to sideload Bilibili on your Android smartphone or tablet:

  1. 1

    Step 1: Download the Verified APK Package

    Visit our dedicated download page to prepare and fetch the verified tv.danmaku.bili package.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Confirm Browser Security Prompt

    If your mobile browser alerts "File might be harmful", tap Download anyway. This is a standard Android notice for all standalone APK files downloaded outside the Play Store.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Open the Downloaded APK File

    Once downloaded, tap the notification in your notification tray, or open your phone's Files / File Manager app, navigate to Downloads, and tap the Bilibili APK file.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Enable "Install Unknown Apps" Permission

    If this is your first time sideloading an app from your browser or file manager, Android will display a security dialog. Tap Settings and toggle on "Allow from this source". Then tap your device's Back button to return to the installer.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Confirm Installation

    The Android package installer will show the app name (BiliBili) and permissions. Tap Install and allow 10–20 seconds for the extraction to finish.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Launch Bilibili & Start Exploring

    Tap Open to launch Bilibili. You can now browse trending creator videos, explore live streams, and enjoy interactive Danmaku bullet comments.

Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors

If Android displays an error such as "App not installed" or "Parse Error", use these solutions (see also our FAQ troubleshooting section):

Common Issue Proven Solution
Insufficient Storage Space Android requires buffer space during file unpacking. Free up at least 500 MB of internal storage and retry.
Signature Conflict with Modified Builds If an unofficial "modded" build was previously installed, Android will reject the genuine update. Uninstall the modified build completely before installing the authentic APK.
Corrupted Download If your connection dropped, the file may be incomplete. Delete the downloaded file and re-download from our download page.
Play Protect Warning Google Play Protect may display an unrecognized app prompt. Tap "More details" and select "Install anyway".

How to Update the App Later

When a new version is released, download the updated APK and install it directly over your existing app. You do not need to uninstall the app, and all of your saved videos, watch history, and login data will be retained.

Read our complete Bilibili APK Update Guide for more details.

Ready to Install Bilibili?

Download the verified Chinese Bilibili Android package now from our dedicated download page.

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