The Fortnite Device Not Supported issue continues to hurt Android and mobile players wanting to jump into Chapter 3 of the game, but how can you fix it?
Errors are not uncommon in the world of Fortnite. Whether it's the Fortnite Unexpected Error or the Easy Anti-Cheat error, at times it can seem like the game just doesn't want you to play.
If you're playing Fortnite on an older device, the time may come that a new update renders the game incompatible with your antique phone or tablet. So with that in mind, is there anything that can be done if you get the Fortnite device not supported issue? Or must you consign your device to the mystery drawer for all eternity? In this article, we'll explain what exactly this error indicates. We'll also see whether or not there is anything you can actually do about it.
How to fix the Fortnite Device Not Supported Error
If you're running an older device, there is one possibility to allow you access to Fortnite. Players have reported that you can install an app called GSM Fix Fortnite for Android. This program can run on any Android device running Lollipop or later. The idea is that this app will be regularly updated to enable legacy devices to continue accessing Fortnite. It will also avoid the error message which has been causing such frustration.
This workaround may enable you to continue playing Fortnite on an older device. But it is possible that eventually, the app itself will stop working on older devices, as it continues to be updated. Sooner or later, you may have to consider upgrading your handset to something a little bit newer. Sure, you may enjoy the classical stylings of a rotary dial handset. But Fortnite does not.
Of course, you can also consider switching to another platform, using the same account details. Because Fortnite is an online game, all your account data is accessible regardless of what you are playing on. This widens your options considerably. Fortnite is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS (albeit with some jiggery-pokery). This has the added benefit of giving you a bigger screen, and potentially vastly superior performance as well.
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What is the Fortnite Device Not Supported Error?
As mentioned above, if you are getting this error, it indicates that the device you are playing on is no longer compatible with Fortnite. Most commonly, it is because the device is not running software that is sufficiently up to date to cope with the game requirements. This is what causes the Fortnite device not supported error.
If you are using a legacy version of Android for example, eventually it will stop receiving updates. Apps and games will simply stop working on it as support dwindles from developers. It simply isn't cost-effective to keep providing support for older operating systems with an increasingly small number of users.
At the time of writing, according to Epic Games, Fortnite is compatible with Android 8.0 (Oreo) and above. You'll also need a minimum of 4GB of RAM. So if you are running an older version of Android than this, you will be struggling to play Fortnite.