How to easily find processor architecture on an Android device: Find arm, arm64, x86, and all CPU information.

Android phones are a widely accepted platform, allowing us to install any file. But we need to look at the capacity of our phones to support that file. These are the primary reasons users’ new phones get hung up and behave like old phones. Because of this, we told you in every fix guide that you should know your device’s compatibility with the apps you installed and what it is capable of.

Furthermore, when a gaming company introduces a new game, it also states the system requirements. Most users know the details of RAM, ROM, and processors. But, they need to check the architecture files, as they are the only thing that decides whether a downloaded file runs. So, here, we will discuss the procedure to find the processor architecture on Android.

How to quickly find processor architecture on Android devices: Find arm, arm64, x86, and all CPU info.

Processor architecture means how the processor is constructed, that is, its raw structure. It helps the CPU decide how data will flow and how memory will be allocated. When you download a file, you will be asked about two things, such as x64 or x86. That segregation is mainly due to processor architecture. Meanwhile, processor architecture is the only factor determining your phone’s performance. So, let us learn how to find all the CPU information on an Android phone.

Using the CPU-Z App/Droid Hardware Info

Many applications analyze your phone and show you information about its CPU. However, based on several user experiences, we found that two applications are the best at their place. It is up to you which one you want to proceed with. Both apps provide reliable information and are outstanding. So, let us look at how to use and download them.

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for “CPU-ZorDroid Hardware Info” in the search bar.
3. Tap the install button to install it on your phone.
4. Now open the recently installed app and do the things as per the on-screen instructions.
5. Following this, you will see all your CPU information, including the processor architecture.
6. Congratulations! You now know the processor architecture.

Using the ADB commands

Although the previous method of finding processor architecture was utterly adequate, you can do the same using ADB commands if you want something technical and want to ensure things are checked twice. Follow the instructions for this.

Note: Under settings, enable USB from your phone’s developer option (tap the build number 7 times). Also, set up ADB and Fastboot on your PC. 

1. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
2. Then head to the folder where you set up ADB and open a command prompt.
3. Next, enter the “adb devices” command to check device connectivity.
4. As a result, once the connection has been established, your device’s serial number will display.
5. Enter the “adb shell getpropro.product.cpu.abi” command to display processor architecture information.
6. That is it. Your phone’s processor architecture details will be displayed.

Sometimes, it is imperative to have the bootloader information on a phone. It is beneficial when you are looking for a second-hand phone. Or when you would like to install a custom ROM but cannot do so due to compatible bootloader information. Here are a few steps to get bootloader information: 

1. The first step is to go to the location where you set up ADB on your PC.
2. Then, open a command prompt from there.
3. You can now see the bootloader information using the “fastboot getvar all” command.
4. All your bootloader information will be displayed on the CMD (command prompt) screen.

If you want to know the unlocked bootloader information, there is a simple command: “fastboot unlock-info.” Once you enter it into the command prompt, you can see all the relevant information regarding the unlocked bootloader. So, these are ways to see your phone’s processor architecture. I hope you got my point, but if any users have questions, please feel free to ask them all below.

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