Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) APK Download Link for Android (2023)
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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is no longer available in India but players have been able to get around the ban by manually downloading the game’s installation files directly. Since BGMI was designed to be a game for the Indian audience only, using a VPN does not help and you will have to “sideload” the game. Keep reading to view active Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) APK download links and we will also guide you to install them.
Download link for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) APK file
Since BGMI's apk file is unavailable on Play Store, you can download the APK file from mirror sources like APK Mirror or XAPK from mirror sources like APK Pure. After downloading the BGMI XAPK file locate the file on your system.
Rename the file extension from XAPK to ZIP. (ie) Change Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Download APK 2.1.0.XAPK to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Download APK 2.1.0.ZIP
Unzip this file in any folder in the system.
An APK file, an Android folder and a PNG file will be in the extracted folder.
There should be another folder inside the Android folder when you open it. Copy this folder to Internal storage > Android > OBB.
After that, return to the extracted folder and tap the APK file to install it normally. Allow the file manager to install applications from untrusted sources if prompted.
If you download the APK successfully but your device prevents you from installing the game, do the following:
Navigate to Setting > Security.
Check the option “Unknown sources“.
Tap OK on the prompt message.
Select “Trust“.
Some devices may have slightly different menus and you can search for “unknown sources” and navigate to the setting to enable it. Enabling this allows you to download any APK files online and install them.
Note: Sideloading APKs can be dangerous and you should download them from trusted sources only. There are also plenty of APKs that come with cheats and it is recommended to not use them as you are likely to be banned.
Can I be banned for sideloading BGMI on Android?
Currently, players are not banned for sideloading the game on Android. However, the game may shut down the servers if Krafton is unable to reverse the block on the game in the Play Store. If that happens, even if you sideload the game, you will be restricted from accessing the game completely.
PUBG Mobile is also banned in the country but you can consider installing PUBG New State. Esports organizations are also shifting towards the game but the downside of playing the game is that it is more demanding on mobile hardware and requires powerful smartphones to run smoothly.
If you are looking for other games to play, you can check out our recommended alternatives to BGMI. If you want to know the latest updates on the game’s ban situation, you can also check out our comprehensive coverage of the BGMI ban in India.
