Installation on Android
Contents
- 1 Download and install VCMI
- 2 Installing Heroes III data files
- 3 Troubleshooting / well known issues
- 3.1 I installed google play version, but have a problem while installing daily builds
- 3.2 I installed play version, but the screen is flashing on its edges
- 3.3 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
- 3.4 Other problems
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.
- Newest daily builds: https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/
- Tested daily build (from 21.07.2019): on Google Play.
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.
