Open GTA: San Andreas from your app drawer. First launch may take 30–60 seconds to load.
| Error Message | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | “App not installed” | APK signature mismatch (previous version installed) | Uninstall any existing GTA: SA, then install v1.08 APK. | | Black screen on launch | OBB missing or wrong path | Re-check /Android/obb/com.rockstargames.gtasa/ for main.8.obb file. | | “Downloading additional files 0%” | Game is trying to download from Rockstar servers (not using local OBB) | Force-close app, clear cache ( Settings → Apps → GTA: SA → Storage → Clear cache ), then relaunch. | | No sound / Missing radio | Corrupted OBB or partial download | Re-download the OBB zip. Verify size is exactly 2.5 GB. | | Lag on modern devices (Android 11+) | v1.08 was optimized for older OpenGL | Install a graphics fix mod (requires root) or use to spoof lower GPU. | grand theft auto san andreas v1 08 apk obb data install
This contains scripts and additional files required to run the game natively on your device. Step 2: Install the APK Open GTA: San Andreas from your app drawer