Download Electrum from the website and not on the Google play store. Make sure that you have "install from other sources" on your phone ticked which will allow you to install the .apk
Verify that it has not been tampered with by verfiying the hash with the keys that they have published on their website.
If you have more funds, i will recommend you to use a hardware wallet. You can use Ledger Nano S or Trezor.
You cannot use hardware wallets with your phone he is asking for a wallet that is compatible with Android.
I have an android phone. I am looking to install a bitcoin wallet. What are my options and which bitcoin wallet is the best one.
I only need non-custodial wallets which are decentralized.
In my opinion you can use coinbase or coinomi wallet or popular android wallets like trust , Safepal these are the best BTC storage wallets for you currently and I'm also using, you can try the experience right from chplay Hey , These wallets are used by many investors about their reliability, you can rest assured.
You do not own your private keys with Coinbase or Coinomo please stop advising people to use these services when it could put their funds at risk.