This guide covers the standalone APK installation. If you prefer a terminal-based setup, see Install on Android (Termux) instead.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:- Android 8.0 or higher
- An active Reconnect subscription
- A Reconnect account at app.reconnect-tool.com
Installation
Download the APK
Join the Reconnect Discord server at discord.gg/reconnect and download the latest APK from the link pinned in the #download channel.
Allow installation from unknown sources
Because ReconnectX is distributed outside the Google Play Store, Android requires you to permit installations from unknown sources.When you tap the downloaded file, Android will prompt you to allow installation from that app. If no prompt appears, go to:Settings → Apps → tap your browser or file manager → enable “Install Unknown Apps”
Install the APK
Tap the downloaded
.apk file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. The process takes only a few seconds.Updating ReconnectX
When a new version is released, the updated APK is posted in the #download channel on Discord. Download the new file and install it directly over your existing installation — your settings and account information are preserved automatically.Keeping ReconnectX Running in the Background
Android’s battery optimization can kill background apps, including ReconnectX. To prevent this, disable battery optimization for the app: Settings → Apps → ReconnectX → Battery → UnrestrictedOn some devices (particularly Huawei, Xiaomi, and OPPO), the setting is located under:Battery → App Launch → set ReconnectX to Manual, then enable all three toggles:
- Auto-launch
- Secondary launch
- Run in background