One of the most successful and iconic computer games in the world for a very long time getting to each new platform. In 2013, GTA 5 was released on old-generation consoles, which include the PS 3 and XBOX 360. It was a classic part of the series from a third party, but with three main characters. The next loud appearance of the creation of Rockstar Games refers to modern consoles and PCs. The creators promised the players an updated schedule and first-person view. On personal computers, GTA 5 turned out just great.
But several years have passed since the release of the game on the PC, and its total age is more than 5 years. It's time to move to mobile platforms. More recently, owners of Android have been made happy - they can download GTA 5 to their devices. Still unofficially and not in the full version, but already a big step to the port on smartphones. Consider the installation procedure and the content of the mobile version.
Where to download "GTA 5" to a smartphone?
It should be stated right away that the project should not be looked for in the official Play Market app store. Since this is only part of the game, it needs to be installed in a workaround via the APK file.
When downloading the game installer, use only trusted resources that specialize specifically in applications for Android. Check the downloaded file using an antivirus program.
If you downloaded the game installer on your computer, then you need to transfer it to your smartphone. To do this, connect your mobile device using a USB cable as a drive and transfer the APK file.
In the event that you managed to download "GTA 5" on the phone through a mobile browser, this action is not required.
How to install?
Now we move on to the installation procedure. To use the file that lies on the Android’s internal drive of the smartphone, you need a file manager. You can download it for free on the Play Market. One of the most popular and convenient managers is ES Explorer.
With it, we go to the drive directory and find the APK file that installs "GTA 5". If upon startup the installation does not start, and the smartphone refers to the impossibility of installing from unknown sources, you need to change the settings of the smartphone:
- Open the smartphone / tablet settings menu.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Find the Unknown Sources option and enable it. After clicking on the item, confirm the action.
Now you can install third-party applications and games on your smartphone (not from the Play Market).
Again, open the folder in which it turned out to download "GTA 5", and run the installer in APK format. It remains to wait until the program is completely unpacked to your device. As with any other application or game, after installation, a shortcut with the name of the game will appear on the desktop and in the smartphone menu.
What awaits you?
This version is not a full-fledged game that you are used to watching on the screens of computers or TVs with connected consoles. The fact is that the transfer to the mobile platform is still a long time to go, and the finished part of the open world is not fully completed. The game features one area of the city of Los Santos and the opportunity to play for one of the three key characters - Franklin. The player can ride his personal car, explore the surroundings, other residents of the metropolis. Also, in this version, a part of the initial missions is available, however, even one third of the storyline cannot be reached.
Objectively, the player will be able to please the graphics. The mobile version, although it looks much worse than the older versions on the PC and the next-generation console, is already on the same level as the graphics on the PS 3 and XBOX 360.
How to download to PC?
If you need a full-fledged game, then it is still impossible to download "GTA 5" to a smartphone in the form in which it was released on personal computers.
In the case of playing on a PC, the situation is greatly simplified. You have two options: buy a license in the Steam store or download "GTA 5" to your computer for free using torrent trackers. Remember that in the second option you will be deprived of GTA Online multiplayer. If the cooperative component is important to you, then be sure to buy a license. Steam often conducts sales, during which you can purchase this game at a very low price.
It remains only to wait and hope that the released GTA 5 demo is actually developed by Rockstar Games themselves and will be brought to the final stage in the near future.