After a week-long delay, the highly anticipated battle royale mobile game, Apex Legends Mobile, has finally launched. Initially available in select countries as part of a Limited Regional launch, the developer, Respawn, aims to test gameplay mechanics, legends, weapons, and features before a wider global release later this year. The regional test is now live for Android and iOS users, running throughout Spring. In this article, we detail how to download and play Apex Legends Mobile in the 10 eligible countries listed below, along with steps to install it in any country.
Installation Guide for Apex Legends Mobile on Android and iOS (2022)
Before learning how to download Apex Mobile, review the list of eligible countries and minimum hardware requirements for iPhone and Android devices. Then, explore FAQs to clear doubts.
Official Availability of Apex Legends Mobile
- Argentina
- Peru
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Colombia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Australia
- New Zealand
System Requirements for Apex Legends Mobile (Android, iOS)
Many of you may wonder if your iPhone or Android device can run Apex Legends Mobile. Respawn developers have provided official system requirements for both platforms. Here are the minimum hardware requirements:
For Android:
- Compatible with phones from Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Motorola, Samsung, and Lenovo
- Android 8.1
- Open GL 3.0 or higher
- 3GB free storage space
- Minimum 3GB RAM
- iPhone 6S or newer
- iOS version 10.0 or later
- CPU: Apple A9 and newer
- 3GB free storage space
- Minimum 2GB RAM
In an official blog post, developers mention that “Apex Legends Mobile is currently in development and being optimized to run on various devices.” The game doesn’t support Android devices with less than 3GB of RAM and iPhones with less than 2GB of RAM during this regional test, which ends on May 3.
Now, let’s explore how to download and install Apex Legends Mobile on Android and iOS:
Download Apex Legends Mobile on Android
In Supported Countries
If you reside in a supported soft launch country and pre-registered for the game, installation and play of Apex Legends Mobile are straightforward. Visit the game’s listing on the Google Play Store (Free) and tap the “Install” button. Download the game and start playing as your favorite Apex Legends Mobile characters.
Additionally, if you selected the “Install when available” option during pre-registration on your Android device, the game will automatically download when it goes live in your country. Simply follow the Apex Legends Mobile download link for Android provided above to begin playing immediately.
In Unsupported Countries
The most crucial part now: residing outside the supported regional launch countries, such as the US, UK, or India, means you cannot directly download Apex Legends Mobile from the Play Store. Instead, you must rely on a workaround.
This workaround involves switching your Play Store country to one of the supported locations. Then, installing Apex Legends Mobile on your Android phone becomes straightforward. We won’t repeat the step-by-step process here, as it was explained in a recent guide. Refer to our tutorial on “how to pre-register for Apex Legends Mobile” to learn how to switch to another country’s Play Store and download the game. You will likely see an “Install” button instead of a “Pre-register” button, as the game is now live.
Note: The game installation may not require you to use a VPN service, but you will need to connect to one of the supported regions when logging in and playing Apex Legends Mobile on your smartphone. That means you can experience latency and lag while trying out Apex Mobile in regions not part of the test.
Install Apex Legends Mobile on Your iPhone
In Supported Countries
Though unexpected, the announcement of the soft launch said iOS users will need to wait to try out the game, Apex Legends Mobile has been released on iPhone as part of the Limited Regional launch. You can head to the official Apple iOS App Store listing for Apex Legends Mobile (Free) to download the game on your iPhone.
No pre-registration exists for the iOS version. Access the iOS App Store download link for Apex Legends Mobile to install and play.
Playing in Unsupported Countries
To play Apex Legends Mobile outside the ten eligible countries on iOS, apply the same workaround as for Android on your iPhone. Change your device’s region to install geo-restricted apps. Follow the instructions in our guide linked here to switch the region on your iOS device. If you encounter issues while changing your App Store region on iOS, refer to this guide for solutions.
To switch your region to one of the eligible soft launch countries, go to the App Store, find Apex Legends Mobile, and install it on your iPhone. Keep in mind that you should use a secondary Apple account because region switching may be restricted to once every 90 days per device after using certain iTunes features.
Remember, you’ll need to keep your VPN service enabled at all times while playing Apex Legends Mobile on your Android or iOS device from an unsupported country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Apex Legends available on mobile?
Apex Legends is available on mobile devices, including Android and iOS, as part of the Limited Regional launch. Respawn, partnering with Tencent, has been developing Apex Legends Mobile. The company conducted multiple beta tests worldwide last year. Now, Apex Mobile is playable in 10 select countries, including Mexico, Indonesia, Colombia, and more.
Q. How do I download Apex Legends on iOS?
Unlike Android, there’s no pre-registration to play Apex Legends Mobile on iOS. You can head to the game’s Apple App Store listing (Free) from one of the soft launch countries to download Apex Legends Mobile immediately.
Q. How can I play Apex Mobile in the US or India right now?
To play Apex Legends Mobile in unsupported regions like the USA or India during the soft launch, follow our concise guide. Create a compatible new Google account and use a VPN to join the action. Learn how to play Apex Mobile worldwide with our step-by-step instructions. Additionally, find steps to download Apex Legends Mobile on iPhone in non-eligible countries.
Q. How do I obtain Apex Legend Mobile APK and OBB files?
In line with the beta tests, Respawn prohibits sideloading Apex Legends Mobile on Android smartphones. The developers emphasized this in a recent blog post, stating, “The game should not be sideloaded through a third-party site or direct APK download.” Consequently, sideloading the APK will likely render the game inoperable.
Install and Play Apex Legends Mobile Now!
You now know how to download and play Apex Legends Mobile on your smartphone globally. You don’t need to reside in eligible soft launch countries. Our workaround functions on both Android and iOS devices, requiring only a change in your app store country to one of the supported locations. Follow this guide closely to start playing Apex Mobile. Share with friends to team up and conquer enemies. For queries, leave comments below. See you in the Outlands, legends!
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
