We spend more time on our mobile phone this days and that is why Fortnite for mobile was created.
You can now play Epic Games‘ battle royale shooter on both mobile devices, taking the most-played game worldwide to a wide range of pocket-sized smartphones and bag-ready tablets.
In this article, we are going to show you how to download and install Fortnite on your Android and iOS so stay tuned as we guide you through the process.
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What is Fortnite Mobile
Fortnite mobile is the mobile version of Epic game you know (fortnite) from PCs and consoles, having the same weapons, the same map and an identical update timetable.
The controls are adapted for touchscreen, with some actions automated to make it less fiddly, including picking up items and opening doors.
Elements of Fortnite’s UI are different on Android too, with extra building buttons popping up, and there are both on-screen footstep and gunshot indicators to tell you the direction of any nearby sounds. Other than that, Fortnite on mobile is the same game.
Devices Compatible With Fortnite Mobile
The following Android devices are supported:
- Samsung Galaxy: S7 / S7 edge / S7 Active, S8 / S8+ / S8 Active, S9 / S9+, S10e / S10 / S10+ / S10 5G, Note 8, Note 9, Tab S3 / S3 WiFi, S4, A9 / A9 Pro
- Sony: Xperia XZ / XZ Premium, XZs, XZ1 / XZ1 Compact, XZ2 / XZ2 Premium / XZ2 Compact, XZ3, Xperia 1
- LG: G5, G6, G7 ThinQ, V20, V30 / V30+, V50
- OnePlus: 3, 3T, 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 and 7 Pro
- Xiaomi: Blackshark, Mi 5 / 5S / 5S Plus, 6 / 6 Plus, Mi 8 / 8 Explorer, Mi Mix / Mi Mix 2 / Mi Mix 2S, Mi Note 2, Poco F1
- Google: Pixel / Pixel XL, Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL
- Asus: ROG Phone, Zenfone 4 Pro, 5Z, V
- Essential: PH-1
- Nokia: 8, 8.1/X7
- Razer: Phone / Phone 2
- ZTE: Axon 7 / 7s, Axon M, Nubia / Z17 / Z17s, Nubia Z11
- HTC: 10, U Ultra, U11/ U11+, U12+
- Lenovo: Moto Z/Z Droid, Moto Z3, Moto Z2 Force
- Huawei: HONOR 10, HONOR Play, HONOR Mate 10 / Pro, HONOR Mate RS, HONOR Nova 3, HONOR P20 / Pro, HONOR V10, HONOR View20, HONOR Mate 20 / X / Pro, HONOR 20
If your phone is not on this list, it might still work assuming if you have the following specs:
- OS: Recommended Android 8.0 or higher, 64 bit
- RAM: 3GB or higher
- GPU: Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher
How to Download and install Fortnite on Android
It is important to know that you won’t find Fortnite on the Google Play Store like all your other apps but we I am going to show you how to download it on your android phone.
Important! Before you download, you must do the following:
Check your device compatibility
Go to your phone’s Settings>> Lock screen and security
Set the Unknown Sources permission to ‘enable’
This is necessary to install any app outside of the Google Play Store.
- Go to your browser ( Chrome, Firfox, Opera Mini or any other )
- Go to www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/mobile/android/get-started
- Click on Download to download the Fortnite InstallerThe install file APK will only take up about 4mb of storage, though the game itself comes in at a more sizeable 2GB.( Use free data to download)
- Click on install
- Wait for it to install
- Click on Open/ Lunch
How to download Fortnite on iOS
If you’re an iOS user reading this, all you have to do is go to the App Store as usual and search for Fortnite in the search bar. You then hit install and wait for the game’s icon to pop up on your homescreen or list of apps. It just as Easy as that.
Some FAQ about Fortnite Mobile
There are some frequently asked questions about Fortnite on mobile and the answers to these questions can be found below for both Android and iOS.
Android
How can I play Fortnite on my Android device?
Do I need an internet connection to play Fortnite?
Will Android players be forced to play with other platforms?
No. By default, Android and iOS players are matched against other mobile players only. However, if a mobile player joins a crossplay party, they’ll be placed in crossplay matchmaking queues.
Note: Any players using controllers will be automatically placed in crossplay lobbies with other players who are using gamepads.
Will Bluetooth headsets be supported on Android devices?
Will Bluetooth controllers be supported on Android devices?
Yes. We recently added Bluetooth controller support for mobile devices in Patch v7.30. We support most Bluetooth controller adapters, such as:
- Steelseries Stratus XL
- Gamevice
- XBox1
- Razer Raiju
- Moto Gamepad
Does Fortnite support mouse and keyboards on Android devices?
Is voice chat available on Android devices?
Can I customize the HUD?
Is Save the World coming to Android devices?
Is Creative Mode available on Android devices?
Does Fortnite support rooted devices?
Does Fortnite support jailbroken devices?
How do I get the Galaxy Outfit?
iOS
How can I play Fortnite on my iOS device?
Do I need an internet connection to play Fortnite?
Will iOS players be forced to play with other platforms?
No. By default, iOS players are matched against iOS players only. Crossplay is when an iOS player joins a squad with friends on other platforms, then that squad is matchmade against a multiplatform population. Thus, cross-platform play is opt-in.
Note: Any players using controllers will be automatically placed in crossplay lobbies with other players who are using gamepads.
Will Bluetooth headsets be supported on iOS devices?
Will Bluetooth controllers be supported on iOS devices?
Yes. We recently added controller support for mobile devices in Patch v7.30. On iOS, we support most MFi controller, such as:
- Steelseries Nimbus and Gamevice.
Does Fortnite support mouse and keyboards on iOS devices?
Is voice chat available on iOS devices?
Can I customize the HUD?
Is Save the World coming to iOS devices?
Is Creative Mode available on iOS devices?
Does Fortnite support rooted devices?
Does Fortnite support jailbroken devices?
What iOS devices are compatible with Fortnite on mobile?
Fortnite on iOS works with:
- iPhone
- SE
- 6S
- 6S Plus
- 7
- 7 Plus
- 8
- 8 Plus
- X, XS, XS Max, and XR
- iPad
- Mini 4
- Air 2
- 2017
- Pro
Which iOS devices support 60 FPS?
The following devices currently support 60 frames per second:
- XS
- XS Max
- XR
- iPAD pro 2018
- iPAD pro 2017 10.5
What iOS OS does Fortnite require?
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