Official Android release

Get Stelo for your Android device.

Stelo's direct Android packages are published from stelo.co.ke. Choose the architecture that matches your phone, or use the Universal APK when you are unsure. Download controls remain disabled until a production-signed release has passed the release checks.

Package com.fortyhives.stelo Version Pending Build — Android 7.0+
Stelo Android app icon
Stable channelProduction APKs awaiting publication
Android packages

Architecture-aware downloads, from one verified release.

ARM64 is the best default for most current Android phones. The website can highlight another build when the browser exposes useful architecture information.

Recommended: ARM64-v8a

Most current Android phones use 64-bit ARM processors.

ARMv7 / armeabi-v7a32-bit ARM

Older Android devices

For older phones and tablets that still run a 32-bit ARM Android environment.

File size
Available on release
Version
Pending publication
Production APK awaiting publication
SHA-256Published with signed release
x86_64Intel / AMD

Compatible x86 environments

For compatible 64-bit Intel/AMD Android systems and emulators when this ABI is included in the Flutter build.

File size
Available on release
Version
Pending publication
Production APK awaiting publication
SHA-256Published with signed release
Universal APKFallback

Unsure which ABI?

The Universal package bundles supported native architectures in one larger APK and is the simplest fallback when device architecture is unknown.

File size
Available on release
Version
Pending publication
Production APK awaiting publication
SHA-256Published with signed release
Downloads are intentionally locked until a signed production release is published.

The STL-WEB-05 publisher verifies APK signatures, generates immutable version folders, calculates SHA-256 checksums and updates this page automatically through /apps/android/releases.json.

Which build?

Use the smallest package that matches your device.

Architecture-specific APKs avoid carrying native libraries your phone does not need. The Universal APK trades a larger file for simpler compatibility.

01ARM64-v8a

Recommended for most modern Android devices.

02ARMv7

For older 32-bit ARM hardware.

03x86_64

For compatible Intel/AMD Android environments and emulators.

04Universal

Use when you cannot identify the device architecture.

Manual installation

Install the Stelo APK without weakening Android security.

Android may ask you to allow installation from the browser or file manager you used. Do not disable Play Protect or other device-wide security controls.

  1. 01

    Download

    Choose the package that matches your device and download it only from stelo.co.ke.

  2. 02

    Open the APK

    Open the completed download from your browser or Downloads app.

  3. 03

    Allow this source

    If Android asks, permit that browser or file manager to install the APK. Keep broader security protections enabled.

  4. 04

    Install Stelo

    Confirm installation. Future direct updates require the same app identity and production signing certificate.

Verify before installing

The release is tied to a package ID, signing certificate and file fingerprint.

The publishing command refuses to release APKs unless Android's signing verifier reports the expected Stelo certificate. Each published file also gets a SHA-256 hash so its exact bytes can be checked independently.

Official hoststelo.co.ke
Android packagecom.fortyhives.stelo
Minimum AndroidAndroid 7.0 / API 24
Release channelStable
Release datePending production publication
Signing certificate SHA-256C8:CB:53:FC:BC:7E:E9:53:CA:F4:84:FE:EA:F1:C9:71:B6:F2:5B:47:42:96:2F:4B:3B:51:CC:48:1E:5D:61:06
Download FAQ

Android release questions.

The Stelo website publishes file identity and architecture details without pretending an APK is available before a signed production release actually exists.

Which APK should I download?

ARM64-v8a is the recommended package for most modern Android phones. Use ARMv7 for older 32-bit ARM devices, x86_64 for compatible Intel/AMD Android environments, or Universal if you are unsure.

Why are downloads disabled right now?

The website does not publish placeholder or unsigned APK URLs. Download buttons activate only after a production-signed release is processed by the release publisher.

How can I verify the APK?

Use only stelo.co.ke as the download host. The page publishes the APK's SHA-256 hash, while the release pipeline verifies its Android signing certificate before publication.

Will future direct updates install over the current Stelo app?

Normally yes when the application ID remains com.fortyhives.stelo, the new version code is higher and the APK uses the same production signing certificate.

Before you borrow

Understand eligibility and repayment before installing Stelo.

The public guides explain how the Credit Profile, effective limit, loan decision and M-Pesa repayment states fit together.

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