Download and Install Fortnite on Android & iOS Easily

Chukwuka Solomon August 1st, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Download and Install Fortnite on Android & iOS Easily

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.

What is Fortnite Mobile

Download 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

You’ve successfuly installed Fortnite! Select Yes if you have an existing account or No if you don’t have and want to create a new one.

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

Where to Download Fortnite Installer

How can I play Fortnite on my Android device?

Download Fortnite on Android on the Epic Games Launcher here.

Do I need an internet connection to play Fortnite?

Yes. You will need a stable 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?

Yes. We currently support the use of Bluetooth headsets for audio usage but not for voice chat.

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?

No, there is no current support. If you use a keyboard and mouse on Android, you will be removed from the match.

Is voice chat available on Android devices?

Yes, voice chat is available on Android devices.

Can I customize the HUD?

Yes, the HUD is customizable. Just tap the settings in game and click the HUD Layout Tool. The HUD Layout Tool allows the player to move, resize and add buttons from the extra section!

Is Save the World coming to Android devices?

No. We don’t currently have any plans to bring Save the World to mobile devices.

Is Creative Mode available on Android devices?

Yes. Creative Mode is available on Android devices.

Does Fortnite support rooted devices?

No, we do not currently support rooted devices. We’re looking into the possibility of supporting rooted devices in the future, provided we can find effective anti-cheat solutions.

Does Fortnite support jailbroken devices?

No. We do not support jailbroken devices.

How do I get the Galaxy Outfit?

The Galaxy Outfit is available now! Find out all the details here.

iOS

How can I play Fortnite on my iOS device?

Download Fortnite on iOS on the iOS App Store here.

Do I need an internet connection to play Fortnite?

Yes. You will need a stable 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?

Yes. We currently support the use of Bluetooth headsets for audio usage but not for voice chat.

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?

No, there is no current support. If you use a keyboard and mouse on iOS, you will be removed from the match.

Is voice chat available on iOS devices?

Yes, voice chat is available on iOS devices.

Can I customize the HUD?

Yes, the HUD is customizable. Just tap the settings in game and click the HUD Layout Tool. The HUD Layout Tool allows the player to move, resize and add buttons from the extra section!

Is Save the World coming to iOS devices?

No. We don’t currently have any plans to bring Save the World to mobile devices.

Is Creative Mode available on iOS devices?

Yes. Creative Mode is available on iOS devices.

Does Fortnite support rooted devices?

No, we do not currently support rooted devices. We’re looking into the possibility of supporting rooted devices in the future, provided we can find effective anti-cheat solutions.

Does Fortnite support jailbroken devices?

No. We do not 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?

For Fortnite, we recommend iOS 12.0 or later. iOS 12.0 and later substantially improves the stability and performance of Fortnite and other games. With earlier versions of iOS OSyou will encounter significant performance issues.

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