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− | = 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.
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− | * Newest daily builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
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− | * 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 Google Play version, while being a tested and proven one, contains bugs and problems that were fixed in later versions.
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− | = Installing Heroes III data files =
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− | * Find a way to unpack Windows Heroes III or GOG installer.
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− | * Connect your device to PC and enable file transfer.
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− | * Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
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− | <external storage*>/vcmi-data/
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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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− | 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.
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