The MT4 download for Android is free, and the MetaTrader 4 app turns your phone into a full trading terminal for charting and placing orders. One wrinkle worth knowing: the MetaTrader apps were pulled from the major app stores in September 2022, so availability has shifted — the reliable, safe way to install MT4 on Android is via the official link your broker gives you.
How to install MetaTrader 4 on Android
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Get the official MT4 Android link from your broker
Open an account with a regulated broker (a free demo is fine). They'll point you to the current, official MetaTrader 4 Android app — the safest way to avoid look-alike fakes.
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Install the MetaTrader 4 app
Install the official MetaTrader 4 app from Google Play where it's available, or from the official download link your broker provides.
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Add your broker's account
Open the app, tap the menu to manage accounts, and choose to log in to an existing account or open a demo. Search for your broker's name and select the correct server.
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Log in and start
Enter your login number and password, or open a demo right inside the app to practise with virtual funds. You're ready to chart and trade on the move.
Because store availability has changed, copy-cat "MetaTrader 4" apps appear from time to time. Only install the app from Google Play or the official link your broker provides — never from a random website or ad.
What the mobile app can and can't do
The Android app is excellent for monitoring positions, charting with built-in indicators, and placing or closing trades anywhere. What it can't do is run custom indicators or Expert Advisors — those need the Windows desktop terminal. Many traders run both: desktop for setup and automation, mobile to manage trades on the go.
Get MetaTrader 4 for Android
XM supports MT4 on Android, iOS, and desktop, with a free demo and a $5 minimum — a straightforward way to start on mobile.
⚠ Trading forex and CFDs is high-risk and most retail traders lose money. This is not financial advice.
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Next steps
Using Apple instead? See MT4 for iPhone & iOS. Prefer the full desktop version for indicators and EAs? See MT4 for PC. Or practise first on a free demo account.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MT4 Android app free?
Yes. The MetaTrader 4 Android app is free to download and use. You only need a funded broker account to trade live; you can open a demo in the app at no cost.
Why can't I find MT4 on the Google Play Store?
The MetaTrader apps were removed from the major app stores in September 2022; MetaTrader 5 later returned, and MetaTrader 4 mobile availability has varied by store and region since. Your broker can give you the current official link.
Can I use Expert Advisors on Android?
No. The MT4 mobile app includes standard indicators but can't run custom indicators or Expert Advisors. For automation you need the Windows desktop terminal.
How do I log in to MT4 on Android?
Open the app, tap to add an account, search for your broker, choose the correct server, then enter your login number and password.
Is the MT4 mobile app safe?
Yes, when you install the official app through the link your broker provides. Avoid look-alike 'MT4' apps from unknown developers, which can be unsafe.
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