When you open this green book, you may have already researched the name 'Binance Square' on your phone screen, but taking the first step - downloading the APP - might get you stuck at the 'unable to find the correct entrance' stage. Don't panic, this is the 'classic level' of the novice village: downloading the wrong APP is like entering the wrong game server, and all subsequent operations will deviate from the track. In this chapter, we will teach you step by step: how to accurately find your 'Binance' entrance on Apple and Android devices.
1. Apple users: Avoid the 'US region trap' and target the Singapore App Store
For iPhone or iPad users, the App Store is the most direct download channel, but it hides the first "beginner's minefield"—using the wrong Apple ID region will lead to downloading completely unrelated APPs.
1. Why must I use a Singapore Apple ID?
In simple terms, the App Store in different countries/regions is like a "region-limited store": A US account can only download apps approved for the US region, and a Singapore account can see the official installation package for "Binance". If you previously used a US ID to download other apps, directly searching for "Binance" will show "Binance.US"—this is Binance's compliant version for the US market, which has different functions from the global version (i.e., the Singapore version we need), and new users do not need to deal with it for now.
2. Full process for registering & downloading Singapore Apple ID
Don't be intimidated by "registering a new ID"; it can be done in just 5 minutes.
Step 1: Log out of the current Apple ID
Open phone settings → Click on your Apple ID at the top → Scroll down and select "Sign Out" (remember to back up the iCloud data from the original region, such as photos, contacts, etc.).
Step 2: Register for a Singapore Apple ID
• Open the App Store → Click on the bottom right "profile icon" → Select "Create New Apple ID".
• Fill in the email (it is recommended to use a common email, non-iCloud email is also acceptable), set the password (must include uppercase and lowercase letters + numbers).
• Select region "Singapore" → Fill in the Singapore address (you can search for "Singapore virtual address generator" and select a commercial address, no need for real residence).
• Choose "None" for payment method (in some cases, you may need to bind a credit card issued in Singapore, but in actual tests, using "None" also passed verification).
• Complete human verification (slide puzzle or answer simple questions).
Step 3: Download the Binance APP
After registration, return to the App Store → Enter "Binance" in the search bar → Click "Get" → Enter Apple ID password (or use fingerprint/face recognition) → Wait for the download to complete.
3. Common questions and pitfalls guide
• Q: Do I need a phone number to register for a Singapore ID?
A: Yes, you need to register with a domestic phone number and receive a verification code.
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Q: Will choosing "None" for payment method affect the download?
A: No impact, the basic functions of Binance Square (such as market viewing and community interaction) do not require payment. Just bind a payment method for functions related to trading later.
• Q: After downloading, it prompts "region restriction" when opening?
A: This may be a caching issue. Try deleting the APP and re-downloading it, or switch back to the Singapore account in settings and restart your phone.
II. For Android users: Dual insurance from the official website and Google Play, refuse "third-party traps"
Android users have relatively flexible download channels, but "more choices, greater risks"—modified APPs from third-party app markets and phishing links are the most common pitfalls for beginners. Remember: only trust the official, only take the right path.
1. Preferred: Download from the Google Play Store (recommended for users who have Play installed)
If your Android phone has Google Play installed (like international versions of Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.), the operation is simplest:
• Open Google Play → Enter "Binance" in the search bar → Select the application with the developer as "Binance Technology Limited" and the highest rating (be sure to recognize the official label for "Binance").
• Click "Install" → Wait for the download to complete, and the Binance icon will appear on the desktop.
2. Alternative: Download from the Binance official website (suitable for users without Google Play)
If your phone does not have Google Play installed (like domestic customized system models), you can directly download the APK installation package from the official website, but be sure to verify its security:
• Open the phone browser → Visit the Binance official website (be sure to manually enter "www.binance.com" to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links in SMS/emails).
• Click on the "Download APP" at the top of the official website homepage → Select "Android" → The system will automatically redirect to the APK download page.
• After the download is complete, do not rush to install! Go to your phone's "Settings" → "Security" → Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" (some models need to separately allow installation of APKs from the browser).
3. Must-read for Android users: Stay away from these 3 dangerous channels!
• The application market "similarly named counterfeit APPs": Some application markets may include similar names of counterfeit applications (be sure to verify the developer information before downloading).
• "Quick download link" in SMS/WeChat: These links may point to phishing websites, enticing you to enter your account password or directly download installation packages bundled with malware.
• Installation packages sent by "customer service": Binance's official customer service will never send APP installation packages through private social accounts. Any "customer service" asking for "private transfers" or "deposit payments" is a scam.
In conclusion: Downloading is not the end, but the starting point of "security awareness".
You will find that the process of downloading an APP is actually a "battle of information screening"—identifying official channels and avoiding traps among a vast array of options is the first lesson in surviving in the crypto world. In the future, you will encounter more similar choices: such as distinguishing between genuine and fake contract addresses, assessing project qualifications... But just remember: official channels are always the most reliable choice. Staying vigilant against "shortcuts" is the greatest responsibility for your own assets.
Now, click the download button. When you successfully open Binance, the map of the rookie village has truly unfolded a corner.