DexTyler

So as everyone knows, GTA III is out on Android. I've seen people running it on their Nexus S but they had to download it via non paying means, which I really don't want to do.

So is there a way to buy it for my Nexus S?

kejlyCZ

If the Market says it's not supported on you device, there's no way how to buy it (OK, you can buy it from supported device, extract the apk and transfer it to your phone, but this is really stupid way and this way also probably needs rooted phone). Otherwise you have to wait for Rockstar to release it officialy for Nexus S, or google the apk (which is the not legal, but it's the easiest way for now).

DexTyler

I was really hoping to avoid that way. Hopefully Rockstar will provide the Nexus S users with a version. I've heard from fellow Nexus S users that the game works fine and doesn't even lag.

Say I could get the APK by buying it on a friends phone and transferring it, what about the SD data? I can't download it because of ISP limits. I could probably get it elsewhere though, but I have to wonder, is downloading just the SD data legal?

Last edited by DexTyler; February 13th, 2012 at 11:41 PM. Reason: More information.

razvan06

"Grand Theft Auto III 10 Year Anniversary Edition is now available on:
• Android Phones: Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G, Motorola Droid X2, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Photon 4G, Samsung Galaxy R, Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, T-Mobile G2x
• Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, Dell Streak 7, LG Optimus Pad, Medion Lifetab, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1, Sony Tablet S, Toshiba Thrive"

I've played GTA III on my Nexus S ,and it's sluggish ... i can only play it on low res ,we'll have to wait for a low req. version for us

DexTyler

Is there a chance we will see a version though? It seems like Nexus S users have been abit left behind lately. I haven't even heard a whisper about fixes for ICS. I have heard the PowerVR version works very well with Nexus S. Still, on the ethics of the SD data, would that be ok to download at the very least? PowerVR works and the apk is irrelevant to the SD data from what I hear (meaning compatibility) .

razvan06

Well ,if you got the PowerVR .apk version ,you can download the SD Data that the game requires from ...wi-fi ! It's the only way to ensure you have the correct data.

DexTyler

Well I can't get hold of the apk but I can get the SD data. I thought the apk didn't matter when it came to compatibility and only the SD data mattered?

razvan06

There are a few apk's compatible with almost every phone ,but some are based on devices like SGS & NS [powervr] ,data has nothing to do with it.
And from what i saw ,there is no .apk for powervr yet

DexTyler

Well like I said, the .apk is irrelevant. There is SD data available for the PowerVR, and it specifically says is for the SGS. Apparently that is the version that also works with the Nexus S.

razvan06

So ...after downloading the SGS Data ,it works fine ? How is it ?..

DexTyler

Well I don't know, I'm just saying that the SGS PowerVR data is what works with any .apk and I'm thinking about buying the .apk but downloading the SD data separately. What would be the legality of download just the SD data without the .apk?

razvan06

...i just tried for myself almost every apk+sd data out there ...none work :| they all request to download data via 3g/wi-fi.

DexTyler

I'd try it myself but like I said, I'll be buying it when I get the chance and download the SD data elsewhere (downloading on my phone on my network doesn't work too well for large file sizes).

EDIT: Incase the quote above doesn't work, try this:

1.start the app
2.accept the license agreement
3.It will ask to download data, press the "back button" once.
4.Now press "home button".
5.And start the game again using notification icon or shortcut icon

Last edited by DexTyler; February 17th, 2012 at 08:08 PM.

add119

if you want gta 3 u going to have to get crack version look at my video u see it that it work smooth on 1ghz phone even on my g2 on 800mhz. I think rockstar wants user to upgrade.
Grand theft auto 3 on Google Nexus S version 1.2 - YouTube

http://www.4shared.com/file/lMjwGDYi/gta_iii_10-year_anniversary__1.html

Thanks me after you download the link thanks.

Last edited by add119; February 21st, 2012 at 01:37 PM.