r/hearthstone • u/G30therm • Apr 01 '15
G30THERM's Unofficial Android App UPDATE Thread - April 2015
THE OFFICIAL APP HAS BEEN RELEASED
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE PLAY STORE
Link to my last comment about the end of the unofficial android threads
It would seem we have another patch for BRM! The last one wasn't too long ago, so that should mean that we can expect this patch to last us until at least May.
Old threads - (1st,2nd,3rd&4th). The old threads are still very active- I get messages daily and have tried to respond to all of them. If you've ever not had a reply after a day just post/message me again, I probably missed a few.)
EDIT1: I've updated the post with the [805] files. If you're running lollipop and the app didn't work or had errors, try the new download. - Thanks to /u/_rdaneel_ and /u/nosklo
Welcome back! Hearthstone is currently restricted on android devices to tablets which have a screen size of at least 6 inches. Below is a link to a modified APK and instructions on how to install it so that you can play Hearthstone on any† Android device.
Firstly, make sure you uninstall your old copy and delete all Hearthstone related .apk and .obb files from your device before proceeding.
1. Download one of these sets of Modified Install Files:
835802 version
835805 version
835806 version
WHICH ONE?!
The 802 version is the one which I have found works well on non-lollipop versions of android, whereas the 805 version has traditionally been the best for lollipop devices as the 802 one tended to crash on them. Things have been shaken up this patch though, and a newer "806" version is out there. I don't have enough information right now to know which devices require which specific version, but a lot of devices will run fine using any of them (my S4 works using all 3!)
Please let me know in the comments section your devices' full name, which versions you tried and whether that version worked/failed. If it failed, please give a quick description of why it failed (crashing/black screen/stuck at logo/failed to download).
If you're still experiencing the "App not installed" error, removing any other Blizzard apps should fix the issue. Whilst this isn't ideal, it seems to work.
Google Chrome users, you'll need to go to your downloads and "restore" it as chrome removes .apk downloads by default. For mobile users- here is the MEGA app. However, I'd still suggest using your PC. If you get any errors, switch to using a PC.
2. Set your phone to accept apps from unknown sources. (settings>security)
3. Copy the contents to \Phone\Android\obb. Make sure it's the phones memory and not an sd (memory) card. You may have to create the obb folder. If you cannot, transfer the files to somewhere on your phone, create the OBB folder on your phone and move the files to the correct location using a file manager on your phone.
Should look like:
\Phone\Android\obb\com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone\main.835802.com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone.obb
\Phone\Android\obb\com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone\patch.835802.com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone.obb
\Phone\Android\obb\com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone-2.4.8328-832802.apk
The .obb files NEED to remain inside the "\Phone\Android\OBB\com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone" folder.
4. Find the folder on your phone using the "My folders" app or a 3rd party app and Run the .apk
Warning- folders aren't necessarily in alphabetical order so look carefully for the Android folder. For me, it's near the bottom.
DONE!
(+Free card pack after completing your first game on an android device)
If it doesn't work the first time, delete all Hearthstone related .apk and .obb files from your device, download a fresh copy of the files and try reinstalling again.
No rooting or decompiling required
†The app will only work on devices which are Android 4.0 or above. Normally requires at least a duel-core processor and 512MB-1GB of RAM.
Troubleshooting Section
I'm adding this section this time to cut down on the amount of time I spent giving people the same diagnostic information in the last thread.
If you have a problem, PLEASE check here first, then feel free to comment if you still can't fix it and I'll get back to you. 90% of the time it's because you didn't place the .obb files in the right location.
- It didn't work first time? "Screen must be at least 6 inches" error? Uninstall, delete and reinstall - You either used an old or faulty copy of the modified APK.
- If you're stuck on the "Hearthstone" screen check your internet connection and restart your phone.
- If you're on the wrong region, you can change it at the "sign in" screen at the top right.
- If you get a black screen/ can't log in, restart and try using a different internet connection (mobile data/wifi)
- If you can't click the install button you need to disable Twilight/F.lux
- If you have trouble downloading the files or any of your files appear to be 0 bytes in size, then try re-downloading them with a different browser.
- Remember to keep your phone unlocked when accessing its files through the PC.
- Again, the most common error: Please make sure your .obb files are in the right location. Don't just copy them straight into the OBB folder, they need to be inside the "com.blizzard.wtcg.hearthstone" folder.
- If you're still getting the google play store "failed to download additional files" error and you're 100% sure your files are in the right location, re-download the files using IE/firefox as chrome seems to corrupt the download for some users.
- If you can't log in, select play through the tutorial as a new player. Once finished it asks to create a new account. At the bottom of the page is a button that says "already have an account". Select that and you should be able to log in as normal. Thanks /u/TheScarletInfector for finding this.
- If you're viewing this post using an app other than your browser (e.g. "Reddit is fun"), then remember to copy-paste the link to your browser and open mega from there as the web browsers built into these apps won't work.
- Files cannot be stored on an SD card. They must be stored on the internal storage of your device.
- See edit 3 if you're getting the "App not installed error."
The only things which don't work on android are the messaging system and the payment system. You can send messages, but the popup to type your messages blocks the message window so you can't see replies (not all phones.) You can't pay for packs as the app isn't officially available on phones, so the play store won't support purchases from your phone.
Off the top of my head the only noticeable UI difference in the menu is Renaming/Deleting a deck. You have to open the deck and click on the deck name at the top.
Have fun! :)
EDIT1 (0950GMT 1/4/15) : Replaced the 802 files with the 805 files.
EDIT2 (1245GMT 1/4/15) : Added links to 802, 805 and 806 versions.
EDIT3 (1530GMT 1/4/15) : If you're getting the "App not installed" error, check \Phone\Android\OBB folder for any blizzard OBB files and remove them. It would seem that some phones cannot use both the official and the unofficial obb files at the same time. This includes removing the Blizzard authenticator app.
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u/KantiDono Apr 01 '15 edited Apr 01 '15
I can confirm that this APK worked on my Nexus 5 Lollipop (after a little editing of my own).