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Gen2Recomp Android Installation Guide

Install Gen2Recomp 0.7.18 on a phone or tablet, choose your own Pokemon Gold, Silver or Crystal game, and protect your progress before replacing an older installation.

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Before installing on Android

Use the Android download

The computer downloads will not install on Android. Version 0.7.18 uses Gen2Recomped-0.7.18-android.apk.

Prepare your own game

Keep a compatible US copy of Pokemon Gold, Silver or Crystal in a folder Android's file picker can reach, such as Downloads or Documents.

Leave enough free space

Keep extra storage available for the app, your prepared game and future saves. Do not begin with a nearly full device.

Export progress before updating

If an older Android build is installed, open it and useStart → Save → Export before uninstalling anything.

Install and start Gen2Recomp on Android

  1. Download Gen2Recomp for AndroidUse the Download page and choose the Android button. Avoid unrelated app stores and third-party download websites.
  2. Allow the installation when Android asksYour phone may ask whether the browser or file manager can install a downloaded app. Allow only the app you used for this download, then return to the installer.
  3. Install and open Gen2RecompFinish the normal Android installation and open Gen2Recomp. Prompt wording can differ between Samsung, Pixel and other devices.
  4. Choose Pokemon Gold, Silver or CrystalUse the Android file picker to select your own compatible game. If it is not shown, move it to a folder the picker can access and try again.
  5. Wait for the first setupGeneration 2 games can take a couple of minutes. Keep the screen on and leave Gen2Recomp open until the title screen appears.

Move a pre-v0.7.10 Android save to v0.7.18

  1. Open the older Gen2Recomp appDo this before uninstalling it.
  2. Export each important saveUseStart → Save → Export and choose a safe folder such as Downloads or Drive.
  3. Confirm the exported file existsDo not continue until you can see the saved copy outside the app.
  4. Uninstall the older app and install v0.7.18This is the one-time reinstall required when moving from a pre-v0.7.10 build.
  5. Prepare your game and import the saveOpen v0.7.18, choose the same supported Pokemon game, then use the save import option with the copy you exported.

Controls and smoother play on Android

Use the on-screen buttons for movement and the main game actions. If you connect a controller, open Options → Controls to check the button layout before continuing an important save.

If the game feels slow, open the performance option and tryAuto, Balanced orLow. These choices reduce extra visual effects. They do not change your Pokemon, battles or story progress.

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