Installing Fortnite on an Unsupported Android Device
Fortnite is one of the most well-known battle royale video games; finally, it has come for Android devices. Still, Fortnite does not officially support all models. Whether your device isn't listed in the supported list or is having some compatibility problems, there's a method you can still install and enjoy Fortnite on your Android phone or tablet.
This guide will show you how to download and install Fortnite for your non-supported Android device. Remember that you will be installing from a source other than the Google Play Store. Bear in mind that with any APK installations, you have to make sure that you will download from a trusted site to avoid bricking your smartphone.
Step 1: Check Compatibility of Your Device
Before you actually get to the installation process, you should ensure that your Android device is capable of running Fortnite. While Fortnite may not officially support each device, at least the minimum system requirements must be achieved. These are as follows:
Android version: Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher
RAM: 4GB or higher
Graphics: Adreno 530 GPU or higher, Mali-G71 MP20 or higher, or similar.
That is the bare minimum to run the game. Anything lesser than those minimums, and the game might not be stable enough to run, or it might just not be playable at all.
Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources
By default, Android devices block the installation of apps by unknown sources. You'll need to turn it on to install Fortnite manually.
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll down and tap Security or Privacy, depending on your device.
- Look for the Install unknown apps option and click on it.
- A new window will pop up; select the browser or file manager app you will use to download the Fortnite APK and enable Allow from this source.
Step 3: Download the Fortnite APK
The easiest way to download Fortnite would be from the official Epic Games website.
- Fire up your browser and head over to the official Fortnite page on the Epic Games website (www.epicgames.com/fortnite).
- Find and click the Android download of Fortnite; this will begin to download an APK for the Epic Games installer.
- Once it has downloaded, tap the APK file to begin installing the Epic Games launcher.
Step 4: Installing the Epic Games Launcher
If the download of the Epic Games launcher APK is successful:
- Click the file to begin the installation process.
- On-screen instructions complete the installation process.
- Once it has been installed, open the Epic Games app from your app drawer.
Step 5: Download Fortnite via the Epic Games Launcher
Once the Epic Games launcher is installed:
- Open the app and then log in with your Epic Games account or create a new one if you don't have one.
- In the Epic Games launcher, search for Fortnite and click the Install button.
- The launcher will now download the complete Fortnite game. It might take some time to download, depending on your internet speed.
Step 6: Launch Fortnite and Enjoy
Once the download and installation are complete, you're all set to go with Fortnite. Open the Epic Games launcher, click on Fortnite, and enjoy the battle royale experience!
Tips for Smooth Gameplay
- Close background applications: Close all applications running in the background to free up system resources before commencing the play.
- Use a stable Wi-Fi connection: Fortnite is an online game and will require stable network speeds. Playing with Wi-Fi will be a far better experience compared to mobile data.
- Change Fortnite graphical settings if needed: In case of any lag issues or performance problems, lowering the graphics options on Fortnite may grant you smooth gameplay.
Conclusion
It may not support all the Android devices officially, but still an unsupported device can have this game installed and run it using the steps described above. Download the APK from third-party websites with high caution, since it may contain malware or viruses for your device .
Happy Gaming, and may the best gamer win!