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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 a two step process, at first you need to install game, then you need to upload Heroes3 original data files into your android device.
  
* Well working daily build (from 21.07.2019): [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi on Google Play]
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* Latest release on Google Play (recommended): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi
* Daily builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
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* Latest release as .apk file: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/latest
* Please report about gameplay problem on forums: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/c/international-board/help-bugs Help & Bugs]
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* Daily builds (unstable): https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
 
 
If your problem is Android-specific: APK not installing of game doesn't start please use following topic:
 
* [https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/vcmi-for-android/784 VCMI for Andoid]
 
Make sure to specify your device and used version of Android.
 
  
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
  
* Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer.
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* Install Heroes III on your PC or extract Heroes III data files from gog installer
  
 
* Connect your device to PC and enable file transfer.
 
* Connect your device to PC and enable file transfer.
  
* Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
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* Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to any folder on mobile device, then open VCMI, select Heroes III data import option, then select the folder where you copied Heroes III data.
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<external storage*>/vcmi-data/
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= Troubleshooting / well known issues =
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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.
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== The game crashes on start ==
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'''Please double check that you copied original SoD/Complete game files into your Android Device'''<br/>
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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 / blank on its edges ==
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'''Solution:''' Should be fixed since VCMI 1.3
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== 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:''' Should be fixed since VCMI 1.3 onwards.
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If you use version 1.2 or older - please download "VCMI-extras" mod from VCMI Launcher.
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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] or [https://discord.gg/chBT42V Discord]
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Make sure to specify your device and used version of Android.

Revision as of 11:25, 4 August 2023

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 a two step process, at first you need to install game, then you need to upload Heroes3 original data files into your android device.

Installing Heroes III data files

  • Install Heroes III on your PC or extract Heroes III data files from gog installer
  • Connect your device to PC and enable file transfer.
  • Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to any folder on mobile device, then open VCMI, select Heroes III data import option, then select the folder where you copied Heroes III data.

Troubleshooting / well known issues

The game crashes on start

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 / blank on its edges

Solution: Should be fixed since VCMI 1.3

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

Solution: Should be fixed since VCMI 1.3 onwards.

If you use version 1.2 or older - please download "VCMI-extras" mod from VCMI Launcher. Resolution setting 1024x600 is better than original 800x600 for widescreen mobile phones.

Other problems

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