The Indian edition of PUBG Mobile, customised by Krafton for players in India. This mod build of Battlegrounds Mobile India focuses on quality-of-life unlocks for the latest 4.3 update.
App info
- Publisher
- KRAFTON, Inc. (modded build)
- Package ID
com.pubg.imobile- Version
- 4.3.0
- Updated
- May 2026
- Size
- ~1.27 GB
- Android floor
- Android 5.1 and above
- Architecture
- universal (xapk bundle)
- Region
- India (the Indian edition of PUBG Mobile)
- Installs
- 100,000,000+
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Category
- Action, Battle Royale
What is BGMI
BGMI, short for Battlegrounds Mobile India, is Krafton’s India-only edition of the global PUBG Mobile battle royale. Up to 100 players drop on Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Livik, and the limited-time event maps, scavenge weapons and armour, then fight to be the last squad standing while the play zone shrinks. Squads can be solo, duo, or four-player TPP or FPP.
The Indian version was launched in July 2021 to replace PUBG Mobile in India, was pulled from the Play Store in July 2022 during a national security review, and was relaunched by Krafton in May 2023 after a ten-month gap. The 4.3 update introduces the Evolving Universe themed mode, refreshed Royale Pass rewards, and Unreal Engine optimisations that bring 120 fps mode to a wider list of devices.
The official app is free with in-game purchases. UC (Unknown Cash) is the premium currency, used for crates, the Royale Pass, and outfit skins. The mod build on this page is a community variant that ships unlocked premium content for offline practice and feature evaluation. It is sideload-only because no mod build is permitted on the Play Store.
In-game screenshots
What this mod offers
The 4.3.0 mod build extends the standard Battlegrounds Mobile India client with practice-mode unlocks. Treat it as a sandbox build for evaluating the premium content set before deciding whether to buy UC on your live account.
- Unlocked premium outfit and weapon skins.
The full crate cosmetic set is visible in the wardrobe for preview, including the Mythic-tier weapon finishes from the latest crate cycle.
- Royale Pass content preview.
RP rewards from the current and previous Cycles are unlocked in the preview screen so you can see what you would receive before committing to UC.
- Practice-room aim assist.
Optional aim assistance is bundled for the training ground to help newer players learn recoil patterns. Disabled by default in ranked queues.
- UC display unlocked for store browsing.
The shop interface and crate odds tables are fully browsable without burning UC on cosmetics.
- Custom map and mode selection.
Quick switch between Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Livik, and Vikendi from one menu, including limited-time modes when active.
- 120 fps unlock on supported devices.
The high-frame-rate mode flag is enabled on flagship devices that meet the Unreal Engine 5 thermal envelope.
How to install
Battlegrounds Mobile India ships as an XAPK bundle (APK plus the OBB resource pack). The split-package installer in most Android file managers handles it in one tap. If your file manager does not understand XAPK, install a free tool like Split APKs Installer first.
- Download the XAPK file
Tap the green download button on this page. The bundle is roughly 1.3 GB so connect to Wi-Fi before starting.
- Allow installs from this source
Open Settings, search for
Install unknown apps, find your file manager or browser, and toggle the permission on for this session. - Open the XAPK with a split-package installer
Most modern file managers (MiXplorer, Solid Explorer, ZArchiver) install XAPK natively. If yours does not, install Split APKs Installer from F-Droid first.
- Tap Install
The installer extracts the APK and the OBB resource pack to the correct folders, then runs the package installer. Allow three to five minutes on a mid-range device.
- First-run setup
Launch BGMI. Log in with your existing Krafton or Facebook account, finish the initial resource patch, and accept the in-game data prompts.
Mod APK vs Play Store
| This mod APK | Play Store BGMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Sideload (XAPK bundle) | Google Play, region: India |
| Premium content | Outfits, skins, RP rewards visible for preview | Locked behind UC purchase |
| Online ranked play | Not recommended (anti-cheat flags mod builds) | Fully supported, MMR-eligible |
| Updates | Manual sideload of each new mod release | Automatic from Play Store |
| Account safety | Use a throwaway account for practice mode | Use your main account safely |
Related apps and guides
Common questions
- Is BGMI free to play?
- Yes. The official BGMI client on Google Play is free, with optional in-app purchases for UC (premium currency), the Royale Pass, and cosmetic crates. The mod APK on this page is also free and unlocks the premium content set for offline practice and evaluation.
- Is BGMI available outside India?
- No. BGMI is geo-locked to Indian Play Store accounts. Players outside India usually run the global PUBG Mobile client instead. The sideload mod build on this page works on any device that meets the Android 5.1 minimum, but online play is still restricted by Krafton’s servers.
- Can I use my Krafton account on the mod build?
- Technically yes, but we do not recommend it. Krafton’s anti-cheat system can flag mod clients and issue temporary or permanent bans on accounts that log in through them. Use a throwaway account for practice and keep your main account on the Play Store build.
- What Android version do I need?
- BGMI 4.3.0 requires Android 5.1 (Lollipop) or above with at least 2 GB RAM. The 120 fps mode is gated to flagship devices like Snapdragon 8-series chips and recent iQOO, OnePlus, and ROG Phone models.
- How big is the download?
- The XAPK bundle is approximately 1.27 GB. After install, plan for 4 to 5 GB on disk once the in-game resource pack and Royale Pass assets finish downloading on first run.
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