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= Download and install VCMI =
 
= Download and install VCMI =
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'''This app requires original heroes 3 sod / complete files to operate, they are not supplied with this installer. it is recommended to purchase version from gog.com. Heroes 3 "hd edition" (steam version) files are not supported !!!'''<br/>
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Installation is two step process, at first you need to install game, then you need to upload Heroes3 original data files into your android device.
  
 
* Newest daily builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
 
* Newest daily builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
 
* Tested daily build (from 21.07.2019): [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi on Google Play].
 
* Tested daily build (from 21.07.2019): [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi on Google Play].
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Please note that this version, while being a tested one, contains bugs and problems that were fixed in later versions.
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Please note that Google Play version, while being a tested and proven one, contains bugs and problems that were fixed in later versions.
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* Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs Help & Bugs]
 
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If your problem is Android-specific: APK not installing of game doesn't start please use following topic:
 
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* [https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/vcmi-for-android/784 VCMI for Andoid]
 
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Make sure to specify your device and used version of Android.
 
  
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
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External storage is whatever system returns as "external storage directory", so either actual sdcard, or internal memory if sdcard isn’t available.
 
External storage is whatever system returns as "external storage directory", so either actual sdcard, or internal memory if sdcard isn’t available.
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You are not a tech person, and want a videoguide how to do it? see youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGO1I3asquY
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= Troubleshooting / well known issues =
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'''Please double check that you copied original SoD/Complete game files into your Android Device'''
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== I installed google play version, but have a problem while installing daily builds ==
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'''Solution:''' Uninstall google play version first, before installing daily build version.
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== I installed play version, but the screen is flashing on its edges ==
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'''Solution:''' This problem is fixed in current daily builds. Either install a current daily build, or wait for a new google play version.
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== I use newest daily builds. The game always starts in 800x600 resolution, cannot effectively change it, also there is a lot of blank space on my widescreen device ==
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'''Solution:''' Please download "VCMI essential files mods" from here https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Mod_list#Utilities, unpack it and copy Mods folder into vcmi-data that you put original game files.<br/>
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Resolution setting 1024x600 is better than original 800x600 for widescreen mobile phones.
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== Other problems ==
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* Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs Help & Bugs]
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If your problem is Android-specific: APK not installing of game doesn't start please use following topic:
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* [https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/vcmi-for-android/784 VCMI for Andoid]
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Make sure to specify your device and used version of Android.

Revision as of 13:38, 3 January 2021

Download and install VCMI

This app requires original heroes 3 sod / complete files to operate, they are not supplied with this installer. it is recommended to purchase version from gog.com. Heroes 3 "hd edition" (steam version) files are not supported !!!
Installation is two step process, at first you need to install game, then you need to upload Heroes3 original data files into your android device.

Please note that Google Play version, while being a tested and proven one, contains bugs and problems that were fixed in later versions.

Installing Heroes III data files

  • Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer.
  • Connect your device to PC and enable file transfer.
  • Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
<external storage*>/vcmi-data/

External storage is whatever system returns as "external storage directory", so either actual sdcard, or internal memory if sdcard isn’t available.

You are not a tech person, and want a videoguide how to do it? see youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGO1I3asquY

Troubleshooting / well known issues

Please double check that you copied original SoD/Complete game files into your Android Device

I installed google play version, but have a problem while installing daily builds

Solution: Uninstall google play version first, before installing daily build version.

I installed play version, but the screen is flashing on its edges

Solution: This problem is fixed in current daily builds. Either install a current daily build, or wait for a new google play version.

I use newest daily builds. The game always starts in 800x600 resolution, cannot effectively change it, also there is a lot of blank space on my widescreen device

Solution: Please download "VCMI essential files mods" from here https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Mod_list#Utilities, unpack it and copy Mods folder into vcmi-data that you put original game files.
Resolution setting 1024x600 is better than original 800x600 for widescreen mobile phones.

Other problems

  • Please report about gameplay problem on forums: Help & Bugs

If your problem is Android-specific: APK not installing of game doesn't start please use following topic:

Make sure to specify your device and used version of Android.

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