How to Install Stardew Valley Mods on Android — SMAPI Mobile Guide

Yes — Stardew Valley on Android supports mods through a mobile port of SMAPI (Stardew Modding API), the same mod loader used on PC. The iOS version has more restrictions due to Apple's app policies, making Android the go-to platform for Stardew Valley mobile modding. If you have ever wondered how to get mods on Stardew Valley mobile, this guide walks you through every step using the SMAPI installer for Android. Fans of deep modding communities also enjoy Terraria and Minecraft, both of which have rich Android mod ecosystems.

SMAPI Mobile is an unofficial port maintained by the community. Here is how to install it step by step:

Step 1 — Buy Stardew Valley on Google Play. SMAPI only works with the official licensed copy. Pirated versions will not load mods correctly.

Step 2 — Download SMAPI for Android. Get the latest SMAPI APK from the official GitHub repository (search 'SMAPI Android' on GitHub). The current stable build supports Android 8.0 and above.

Step 3 — Enable Unknown Sources. In your Android settings, allow APK installs from unknown sources for your file manager.

Step 4 — Install SMAPI APK. Tap the downloaded file and install it. SMAPI creates a second Stardew Valley icon on your home screen — this is the modded launcher.

Step 5 — Add Your Mods. Place mod folders into the path: Android/data/com.chucklefish.stardewvalley/files/Mods. Use a file manager app to navigate there and drop your mod folders in.

Step 6 — Launch via SMAPI. Always use the SMAPI launcher icon, not the original Stardew Valley icon, to load your mods.

To verify any APK files you download along the way, use the APK Check tool to scan for safety before installing.

To uninstall SMAPI, simply go to Settings > Apps > SMAPI Stardew Valley and tap Uninstall. This removes the modded launcher only — your original Stardew Valley game and save files remain untouched. If you want to also remove all mods, delete the contents of the Mods folder at the path listed in Step 5 above.

SMAPI does not have an official iOS release. Apple restricts sideloading and code injection at the OS level, making a direct SMAPI port impractical without jailbreaking. On stock iOS, your options are limited to visual or data edits (save file editors, texture swaps via limited tools). If mobile modding is a priority for you, Android is the correct platform. Stardew Valley Expanded — one of the most beloved overhaul mods — is also Android-only on mobile.

SMAPI Mobile versions are updated by community contributors after each major Stardew Valley update. Check the GitHub releases page to confirm the current SMAPI build matches your Stardew Valley version before installing.

Most content mods do not corrupt saves, but removing certain mods mid-save can cause issues (especially mods that add new farm structures or NPCs). Always back up your save folder — located at Android/data/com.chucklefish.stardewvalley/files/Saves — before adding or removing mods.

Yes. Stardew Valley Expanded has a mobile-compatible version. Install it the same way as any other mod — drop the folder into your Mods directory. Performance may vary on lower-end Android devices due to the mod's large content additions.