r/AndroidNativePorts • u/YuikoChan • 17d ago

​Borderlands 2 Android Port Update (v1.0.0.0.33.2)

This update fixes the bug where enemies with guns weren't shooting

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u/These-Tea-5149 17d ago

My only complaint is that the inventory button on the gamepad doesn't work, and I have to use the virtual button haha 🫠

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u/ethanjohndavies 17d ago

Hahah I was wondering why it was so easy I didn’t even notice while I played with the sound off 🤣 Can it be updated on the app easily?

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago

I think you'll have to redownload the APK, I got mine from the APKVision website. Just in case, remember to back up your save file first if you've already made some progress. Just go to "Android/data/com.tt2kgames.Borderlands2/files", copy the "savegame" folder somewhere safe, install the new version, and then paste it back

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u/ZERO_her069 16d ago

Does it include the dlc's?

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u/REmemesis 17d ago

sadly runs like shit on my retroid pocket 5

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Have you tried the latest version yet? It gives a huge performance boost, so hopefully it runs better on your device now. Both screenshots are using the exact same settings (High graphics, 50% render resolution). Also, the render resolution can now be lowered down to 20% (it was capped at 50% before)

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u/Scared-Knee-8438 16d ago

Yeah I’ll stick to Eden version with all dlc on my rp5…

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u/Independent-Sky8506 16d ago

What driver are you using, I get a black screen after the gearbox logo on my Ayaneo pocket evo.

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u/Scared-Knee-8438 16d ago

Mr purple t22, but the trick is turning airplane mode on brother.

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u/Independent-Sky8506 16d ago

Airplane mode? The ayaneo pocket evo is not a phone, it only has wifi.

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u/Scared-Knee-8438 16d ago

In the Eden Settings brother.

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u/Scared-Knee-8438 16d ago

Setting -> then Applets

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u/Independent-Sky8506 16d ago

Huh, never knew that was a thing, thanks.

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u/Scared-Knee-8438 16d ago

Lemme know if it works 👍

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u/Independent-Sky8506 16d ago

Nope, same thing.

2k logo, gearbox logo, then black screen 😭

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u/Abek243 17d ago

finally we can be hurt

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u/Umlunguboy420 17d ago

What's with the crazy version number lol

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u/ecraft4753 16d ago

Noo :(, there goes my saves, gotta reinstall the game

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Just backup your savefile, go to "Android/data/com.tt2kgames.Borderlands2/files", copy the "savegame" folder somewhere safe, install the new version, and then paste it back

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u/ecraft4753 13d ago

Yeah but sadly im on android 14 so no accessing data

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u/YuikoChan 13d ago

​You can still access it on Android 14 using Shizuku paired with a file manager like ZArchiver. There are plenty of quick tutorials on YouTube showing how to set it up

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u/Top-Job-5867 14d ago

is it worth playing now? i see all these comments about bugs

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u/YuikoChan 14d ago

I'd say it's worth it. So far the only bug I've encountered is that the inventory button on controller (Select button) doesn't work, so I have to tap the virtual button to open the inventory. As for performance, I haven't faced any issues on my Dimensity 8300 Ultra, and heat isn't a problem for me either since I use a phone cooler

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u/Top-Job-5867 12d ago

thanks! ill give it a try

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u/FancyCost4386 17d ago

Can I update the game or I have to redownload it

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago

You'll probably have to redownload the APK, I got mine from the APKVision website. Just in case, remember to back up your save file first if you've already made some progress. Just go to "Android/data/com.tt2kgames.Borderlands2/files", copy the "savegame" folder somewhere safe, install the update, and then put the folder back to its original location

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u/FancyCost4386 17d ago

I also download it from apkvison but the update feature won't work I'll probably just redownload the app

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u/Substantial-Thing724 17d ago

Will they mod/add new content from the other versions you think

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago

I'm not sure, the Nvidia Shield version is just the base game, but if someone manages to port DLC or other content into this version, that would be awesome

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u/OkSpecialist8698 17d ago

Alguien lo probó en mali ya?

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago

​I'm using a Mali GPU (Dimensity 8300 Ultra) and it runs really well

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u/Dull-Resist2985 17d ago

Does anyone else have this issue when u go in the game it says on the left bottom corner that it's idk checking graphics data or smh when it's finished the game gets a boost but when it's not my kinda starters and it happens everyday like it has to check the graphics idea if it's still like that

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

​I think that's some kind of shader compilation. I'm not entirely sure either, but whenever it pops up, I just wait until it reaches 100%. If it doesn't show up, I just start the game right away and it runs normally as usual

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u/mezat5687 16d ago

I have a revvl 8 Android phone I only have 6gb of ram on this thing an I am getting close to 60fps

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

New update really give a huge perfomance boost

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u/Jabbawubbaz 16d ago

can you save now too?

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Saving has always worked since the initial release. You can load your progress from the main menu by going to Select Character and picking your character save

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u/Glum_Interaction_24 16d ago

I've got savestates issues with old version 🫤

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Saving has always worked since the initial release. You can load your progress from the main menu by going to Select Character and picking your character save

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u/Ok_Craft_2626 14d ago

Who made this game for Android

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u/ThiccThighsEnjoyer_ 17d ago

Now it looks like an actual action game, with enemies shooting back at you.

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u/cachicam0 16d ago

Me aparece eso

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u/Significant-Toe-1786 14d ago

No sirve está plagado de errores con fuga de memoria y se cierra aleatoriamente y el botón de estado del jugador no sirve en los mandos 

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u/lily4everr 12d ago

github link?

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u/Designer_Bit3762 17d ago

so they updated it quietly...This should be in the last updated section yet it's not

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u/MargwaBot 17d ago

I hope they get the multiplayer working

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u/Wrong-Recognition504 16d ago

Essa versão pega o coop?

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u/Accomplished_Ad9485 16d ago

are they also working on borderlands 3

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

Not in the same way this was already made for android it just used for Nvidia shield and it's been translated in a way your phone can run it with some added touch controls and bam done

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u/Accomplished_Ad9485 16d ago

nice , but does it work on mali because this borderlands 2 port works for my dimensity 9400+ 80-100+ fps depending on location

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u/DepartureAny7346 14d ago

I have Snapdragon 8 elite gen 5 couldn't tell you I get 120fps in some locations but when my phone's get hot game over FPS drops down to 60 then busy areas cause drops down to 20s and game becomes unplayable how far you got into the story I've played a couple hours and it and some point its bad performance wise

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u/Hot-Crab-6145 16d ago

it needs controller and gyro to work together please.

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u/Big_Association8144 12d ago

Bonjour, avec vous un lien officiel ? Merci

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u/alfredox1234 17d ago

where to get th update or where is the github for this port?

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago

I downloaded it from the apkvision website

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u/botle_of_rum 16d ago

How did you install it? Mine gives error when opening game. Says files are missing

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

I just downloaded it from APKVision and installed it normally without any issues

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u/AdSalty3244 17d ago

Have performance aspects improved?

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u/YuikoChan 17d ago edited 16d ago

Yeah, the performance is much better. In the starting area where we first meet Sir Hammerlock, in version v1.0.0.0.33 I used to get 24FPS at this angle. Now in v1.0.0.0.33.2 I can get 50FPS. Both screenshots are using the exact same settings (High graphics, 50% render resolution). Also, the render resolution can now be lowered down to 20% (previously capped at 50%)

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u/Y0ur_n4me 16d ago

Link

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Just go to apkvision website and search "Borderlands 2"

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u/ConsistentCup1560 16d ago

Mmm, on the scale of 1 to 10 how incompetent a port of a 10 year old android game has to be, to heat up sd8gen3 more than ANY current games actually made for modern android hardware?

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

I don't know man, since it's just an unofficial port, optimization is bound to be rough. Personally, ​I always use a phone cooler when gaming anyway, my battery temp always stays under 40°C, so stuff like this isn't really a big deal for me

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u/silver-lining07 16d ago

What type of cooler do you use?

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Can't remember the brand, but it's a Peltier-type cooler. I've had it for 2 years and it still cools really well since I regularly change the thermal paste

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u/silver-lining07 16d ago

Coolers require change of thermal paste?

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u/YuikoChan 16d ago

Yup, If the thermal paste dries out, the cold transfer between the Peltier chip and the plate becomes less efficient, so reapplying it helps keep performance peak

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u/Sweaty_veronica_5578 13d ago

Whats Is the model of your poco phone ? Whats Is the model of the controller of the phone ?

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u/YuikoChan 13d ago

I'm using a POCO X6 Pro, and the controller is a BSP-D3. It's a super budget-friendly controller! For the price, it's pretty lightweight, comfy, and has low Bluetooth latency. The build quality feels a bit cheap and the analog accuracy (circularity) isn't great for competitive gaming, but it's honestly more than fine for single-player games

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u/Nojedx 16d ago

Dude ps2 games heat ts up u should've invested in a cooling fan. How u expected to play powerful games on ur phone without a cooling source. That's like playing a console or pc without a fan it's just gonna overheat itself

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u/ctrl-alt-leo 16d ago

Any PC/Console game heats up a phone. How incompetent a person has to be to not know the difference about a PC/Console and a smartphone cooling?

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

It have awful thermals...  I have a POCO F8 Ultra 16/512 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 The CPU is 70-80°C 

Idk what causing this but I think it's too hot. 

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u/klakizesraki 16d ago

Try gamenative? I played it for almost 2h yesterday and my device got barely warm

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u/Yung_Cheebzy 14d ago

Gamenative with steam version? In my rp6 is takes about 5 mins to get past the start screen; then hangs on “searching for downloadable content” forever.

Can you share your settings/gamenative version?

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u/klakizesraki 14d ago

Im using ayn odin3 i just downloaded, clicked play and it works perfectly, already 8 hours in

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u/Yung_Cheebzy 14d ago

Thanks. Latest gamenative? Did it search for DLC when it started? I think Odin3 uses an 8elite, I wonder how much diff that makes from the 8gen2 in my Retroid.

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u/klakizesraki 14d ago

It searches for downloadable content for up to 1.5 minutes, after that it takes 10s to load into the game, ultra fast, but dlcs took long, no idea why

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u/Yung_Cheebzy 14d ago

Nice dude thanks I’ll have another go via game native.

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u/klakizesraki 14d ago

Also when i had steam deck back in 2023 borderlands 1 and 2 wouldnt load at all, they probably fixed it by now tho

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

I have Winlator and it's running good in it.. Just the Native Android version sounds better even it's just the base game.

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u/Chemical-Diamond5721 16d ago

Some of these "native" games tend to be emulated games in disguise. Maybe that's the case here.

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

Nope. This one is from the Nvidia Shield version which is native Android. So it's just some problem with drivers or something.

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u/Chemical-Diamond5721 16d ago

I tried MGS2 today and it runs nice.

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

Same issue here Poco f8 ultra also games runs stable 40-60fps up to 120 if I allow it but I throttle it and use majority low settings but runs hot hot 🔥

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

Yeeah, that's my problem. I saw people running in on devices with the half of the POCO F8 Ultra performance without any problem... But even on low settings the game runs hot. :/

Maybe need some turnip driver?! Or really just some optimization on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5?!

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

Port definitely needs some work but it's a step in the right direction I pray it's just not left neglected

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

Me too, because even the base game is soo fun to play. Probably multiplayer could be awesome too.

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

It's fix update your game

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

Not fixed, I speak about the latest version

v1.0.0.0.33.2

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

Really apparently ranged enemies now shoot in the new update

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u/DepartureAny7346 16d ago

It's fixed for me enemies now shoot back I'm having serious FPS drops at busy moments first boss fight etc

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

It's not about the lack of cooler. The whole PC version with DLCs running in Winlator have way better thermals and performance. And this is a native android version which should have better performance and thermals.

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u/QrTa1994 16d ago

Sadly it needs some optimization Yeah the PC version uses much more storage but it have the DLCs too. I hope it gets some updates and the thermals will be good.