Stardew Valley Expanded for Android - Installation Assistant
Disclaimer: Installing mods on Android is not officially supported and may cause issues with your game. Always back up your save files before proceeding. This tool is based on community knowledge and may not guarantee success on all devices.
Your Customized SVE Installation Guide
Step 1: Back Up Your Save Files▶
Before you begin modding, it's crucial to back up your save files:
Using a file explorer app, navigate to: /Android/data/com.chucklefish.stardewvalley/files/
Copy the entire "Saves" folder to a safe location (like cloud storage or another folder)
Step 2: Install SMAPI for Android▶
SMAPI is the mod loader that allows mods to work with Stardew Valley:
Allow installation from unknown sources when prompted
Open the SMAPI Installer app and tap "Install SMAPI"
This will create a new app on your device labeled "Stardew Valley (SMAPI)"
Step 3: Download Required Mods▶
You'll need to download these specific versions of the mods:
Mod Name
Required Version
Notes
Tips for finding these mods:
Check the "Files" tab on each Nexus Mods page and look for old/legacy versions
Join the SVE Discord - they often have packaged versions for Android
Some users share compatible versions in Google Drive folders on Reddit and forums
Step 4: Install the Mods on Your Device▶
Now you need to extract and place the mods in the correct folder:
Check for the SMAPI mods folder in these locations:
/StardewValley/Mods/ in your internal storage
/Android/data/com.zane.stardewvalley/files/Mods/
If you can't find it, open the SMAPI version of Stardew once and then check again
Extract all mod zip files so each mod has its own folder in the Mods directory
Make sure each mod folder has a manifest.json file directly inside it
The folder structure should look like this:
Mods/
├── [CP] Stardew Valley Expanded/
├── Stardew Valley Expanded/
├──
├── Content Patcher/
├── SpaceCore/
├── ... (other mods)
Be careful not to nest folders incorrectly. Each mod should be directly under the Mods folder.
Step 5: Launch the Game via SMAPI▶
Time to test if everything works:
Open the "Stardew Valley (SMAPI)" app on your device
You should briefly see a console window listing your mods as they load
For a new game, select the SVE farm map during character creation
For existing saves, make sure it loads without crashing
If the game loads successfully - congratulations! You now have SVE running on Android.
Troubleshooting Common Issues▶
Game crashes on startup
Make sure you're launching the SMAPI version of the game
Check if your game version matches the SMAPI version
You may need to downgrade to Stardew Valley 1.5.6.39 if using newer versions
Look for log files in SMAPI-internal/logs folder to identify which mod is causing issues
Error about "mod needs update" or "not compatible"
Find the metadata.json in SMAPI's internal folder
Add an entry for SVE with "Status": "AssumeCompatible"
Make sure you're using the legacy version of SVE designed for your game version
Game is extremely slow or laggy
SVE is resource-intensive - consider using fewer other mods
Based on your device type, you might experience performance issues
Try closing other apps while playing
Consider trying Ridgeside Village instead if SVE is too demanding for your device
Specific feature/event not working
Some SVE events might have bugs on Android
Check the SVE Discord for known issues or community patches
For festival issues, try exiting and re-entering the festival area
Alternatives to Consider▶
If SVE is too complex or doesn't run well on your device, try these alternatives:
Ridgeside Village - Another large expansion mod that's often more mobile-friendly
Stardew Valley Reimagined 2 or 3 - Map overhauls that add visual interest
Individual NPC mods - Add one or two new characters instead of the full SVE package
Simple content packs - There are many smaller mods that add new locations or items
These alternatives may provide a smoother experience while still enhancing your game.
How to install Stardew Valley Expanded on Android
Hey, what’s up, everybody? So today, I’m going to show you how to get started with Stardew Valley Expanded, installed, and working properly on your Android device. Let’s get into it.
Install SMAPI
In order to install Stardew Valley Expanded on your Android device, you will need to first download the Smapi installer for Android from the link provided. Once installed, open the app and tap on the “install” button to download the modded version of Stardew Valley. After the download is complete, run the game.
First, you’re going to open up the mod-drop URL for Stardew Valley Expanded and download the mod itself. The current version for Android is 1.11.6. There are mods that go with it that are required for it to work properly.
Install ZArchiver, use it to extract ** Stardew Valley Expanded.zip** to the mods folder(/Storage/emulated/0/StardewValley/mods/)
Downloading the Required Mods
Once you have the Stardew Valley Expanded mod installed, you’ll need to download each of the required mods that it needs to work properly. (extract them to the mods folder too )
First is the content patcher and the version we need is right there up at the top 1.19.0.
Next, we’re going to go to the Expanded Preconditions Utility mod. This one is through nexus. The version that we’re going to be downloading is going to be 1.0.0.
Next is the farm type manager, which is specifically for starter valley 1.4.5 which is the version that we’re working with today. For the farm type manager, you’re going to need version 1.9.3 this specifically says what version it’s for: 1.4.5
There are some optional mods that I really like, such as DaisyNikos Earthy Recolour, which just gives the game a whole new vibe and look. The version you need for this one is 1.0.3. Another option is the Vintage Interface, which changes the way your menu of things looks and gives it more of a toned-down vibe, which I really like. The version you’re going to need for that is v2.2.3.
