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Line 1: − + − + + − + − + + − + − There is also a list of phones which are currently confirmed to work for the mobile version of Kancolle [http://forum.gamer.com.tw/Co.php?bsn=24698&sn=92865&subbsn=0 on this site].+ − + − If your system does not meet the requirements, it may be still possible to use the app, but there is a risk of the app may crash in the middle of gameplay. − In order to play the Android version of Kantai Collection players will need to go to DMM's Play Store and download the App from the [http://www.dmm.com/app/appstore/lp/ DMM Game Store App Center] onto their mobile device. + − From that site, you will need to download the app via scanning the QR code. Once you sign into the app, download the Kancolle App and install it to your mobile device. + + + − From there you can select the app and start up the game. If your account was accepted to play in the Kancolle Android version you'll gain access to play, otherwise you'll be declined from gaining access to it. + − + + + + + + − * Being allowed the option to turn music, sound, and voice off at the start of the app. [[File:Promt turnoffsound.jpg|thumb|300px|right|At the start of the app, you are given the prompt to turn off music, sound, and voices if you wish.]] − * The Android app does not require Region cookies, VPN, or any devices to use it in order to play the game, making the Android Version region free to all players to use. − * You can scroll through your list of Kanmusus and equipment in the fleet composition and equipment section by moving your finger up and down the screen. − * Right side of the Resupply Menu is condensed to accommodate a mobile browser.
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{{Tutorialportal}}
{{Tutorialportal}}
[[File:Kancolle_Android_Title.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Android Title Screen]]As of [[Game Updates/2016/June 10|June 10th, 2016]], Kantai Collection entered into the mobile realm where players with Android OS Mobile phones were allowed to play Kantai Collection on their mobile devices. The mobile version went under a closed beta test and only selected players who managed to successfully be accepted from the [[Mobile Version Lottery|Kancolle Mobile Lottery]] were allowed to participate in the Android Version of Kancolle. The Android Version went live for all players on [[Game Updates/2016/August 1|August 1st, 2016]].
[[File:Kancolle_Android_Title.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Android Title Screen]]As of [[Game Updates/2016/June 10|June 10th, 2016]], Kantai Collection entered into the mobile realm where players with Android OS Mobile phones were allowed to play Kantai Collection on their mobile devices. The mobile version went under a closed beta test and only selected players who managed to be accepted from the [[Mobile Version Lottery|Kancolle Mobile Lottery]] were allowed to participate in the Android Version of Kancolle. The Android Version went live for all players on [[Game Updates/2016/August 1|August 1st, 2016]].
*Nowadays, better alternative exist to play on Android devices, see ''[[#Mobile alternative|here]]''
*Nowadays, better alternatives exist to play on Android devices, see ''[[#Mobile alternative|here]]''
*A major update was held on the {{GameUpdates|2023-12-15}}, raising the Android version up to the HTML5 browser standard in many areas.
=System Requirements=
=System Requirements=
In order to play the Android Version of Kancolle you will need specific system requirements for your mobile phone in order to use the app. According to the official dev tweets, the requirements are as follows:
In order to play the Android Version of Kancolle you will need specific system requirements for your mobile phone in order to use the app. According to the official dev tweets, the requirements are as follows:
*'''OS''': A Smartphone that has Android 4.4 or higher
*'''OS''': Android 7 or higher
*'''CPU''': 1GHz or more
**As of the {{GameUpdates|2023-12-15}}, versions 4.4 to 6 are no longer supported.
*'''CPU''': 1GHz or more, 64 bit
*'''Memory''': 1 GB or more
*'''Memory''': 1 GB or more
*'''Space''': 100 MB of free space
*'''Space''': 100 MB of free space
Most modern smartphones should be able to run the game.
*Do note that for foreigners, the device must use a VPN network to play the game, and so most likely run a VPN alongside the game.
*''An old list of phones that were confirmed to work for the mobile version of Kancolle can be found [http://forum.gamer.com.tw/Co.php?bsn=24698&sn=92865&subbsn=0 here].
=Acquiring the App=
=Acquiring the App=
The game is only available on Android devices, and not IOS devices so far.
In order to play the Android version of Kantai Collection, players need to download the application from the DMM Games's app store.
*The game is not available on other stores like the Google Play Store.
*The DDM Games's app store can be downloaded here: [http://www.dmm.com/app/appstore/lp/].
Once in the store, and logged in with the right DMM account, the app can be downloaded like on any app store, as well as being updated from the same menu.
=Noted Differences=
=Noted Differences=
Currently there are a few small noted things that are different from the Kancolle Android Version which players can do in this one that they can't do in the original. Which include:
[[File:Android Start Menu.png|thumb|right|At the start of the app, there is a prompt to turn off sounds as well as a clear cache button.]]
As of the {{GameUpdates|2023-12-15}} update, most parity differences between the HTML5 browser version and the Android version have been removed.
*The Android version mostly shares the same features and UI as the browser version, with only some elements being reworked for small touchscreen devices.
*On startup of the Android version, it is possible to immediately turn off all sounds as well as clearing the game's cache.
Currently, there are a few small noted things that are different from the Kancolle Android Version which players can do in this one that they cannot do in the original. Which include:
=Mobile alternative=
=Mobile alternative=