Axie Infinity: How to play on an iPhone or Android

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Axie Infinity players have the option to earn money while playing on their mobile devices. While the game is available on PC, you can carry your smartphone anywhere in your pocket. However, getting Axie Infinity on your mobile device is not as easy as downloading it from the app store.

Instead, you can only get the mobile versions from the official website or from third-party providers. It is still much safer to contract it from the first one, since the risk is lower. Keep reading to know more.

How to play Axie Infinity on an iPhone

iPhone users have the worst of it when it comes to getting the game. Signing up for cryptocurrency wallets can be time-consuming due to the amount of money involved. However, there is another possible reason why you may have to wait a while before you can play Axie Infinity.

TestFlight is an application that other application developers can implement for their users. Developers will allow users to test their software, which requires an approval process. For Axie Infinity, players must use TestFlight and apply as a tester. After being approved, they can download the app and start playing.

Before you can play Axie Infinity, you will also need to own some Ethereum, as the game’s special cryptocurrencies are based on this token. That means you’ll need an Ethereum wallet like MetaMask or something legal in your country.

Another requirement is the Ronin Wallet, which is how you will store all of your Smooth Love Potions (SLP), Axie Infinity Tokens (AXS), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH). While you may not need the last option, you get the first two just by playing the game.

Now that you know what Axie Infinity requires, we can get into the process.

Getting MetaMask

We’ll use MetaMask as an example, as it easily connects to Axie Infinity. You can also buy or trade Ethereum using it, all from your smartphone.

1. Go to the app store.
   
2. Search and install MetaMask.
   
3. Sign up for a MetaMask account.
   

MetaMask is the way you will buy Ethereum; Never reveal any of these credentials to anyone. If someone with malicious intent accesses your wallet, you are in serious trouble.

Get the Ronin Wallet

Next, you will download Ronin Wallet, since you cannot have an Axie Infinity account without it. It is also available for smartphone users.

1. Open the app store.
   
2. Search for Ronin Wallet and install it.
   
3. Sign up for an account.
   

These two processes may take some time as you may need to wait for approval. Once both are ready, you can go to the Axie Marketplace and get at least three Axies. You can create an Axie Infinity account using your Ronin Wallet account.

Install TestFlight and Axie Infinity

Now, with Axies in hand, you are ready to download the game. The developers will only allow players with Axies to get the app. That’s why you have these instructions at the end:

1. Download TestFlight from the App Store.
   
2. Install the app, but don’t do anything with it yet.
   
3. Go to the official Axie Infinity website.
   
4. Go to the download page.
5. Choose the iOS version and download it.
6. Install Axie Infinity.
7. After that open TestFlight.
8. Apply to be an Axie Infinity tester.
9. Wait for approval.
10. When you are approved to be a tester, open the Axie Infinity app.
11. Get a QR code and send it.
12. Log in and play.

Finally, you can start earning money to cover your Axies. Scholarship players do not have to pay anything except a portion of their winnings.

How to play Axie Infinity on an Android device

Fortunately, Android users don’t need to use TestFlight at all. Once you have three Axies on your account, you can download the app and start playing. Other than that, the process is almost identical.

This is what you have to do:

Download MetaMask

If you are not a fan of MetaMask or it is not available in your country, you can substitute it with another exchange platform.

1. Open the Google Play store.
   
2. Download MetaMask and install it.
   
3. Sign up for an account.
   

Make sure you have a bank account and that you have fiat money. You will need money to purchase Ethereum, and Ethereum is for the three Axies that you must acquire before starting the game.

Download Ronin Wallet

Just like on iOS, you will need to get Ronin Wallet on your Android device. It’s not that you can’t use your phone’s browser, but installing it is much more convenient. That way, you won’t have to switch tabs all the time.

1. Search Ronin Wallet on Google Play Store.
   
2. Download it.
3. Install the app.
   
4. Sign up for an account.
   

When you play, all your winnings will go to the Ronin Wallet. It is essential to keep his credentials secure, as he does not want anyone else to steal his SLP and AXS.

All you need to do now is use the Ronin Wallet account to start your Axie Infinity account and purchase three Axies.

Get the app

Without the need to download TestFlight, there is no reason to wait any longer. Once you have your Axies, it’s time to get Axie Infinity:

1. Go to the official website of the game.
   
2. Go to the download page.
   
3. Choose the Android download option.
4. Install the app.
   
5. Open the app and send your QR code.
   
6. Log in and start playing.
   

This is how you get the game on Android. It’s usually much faster than on the iPhone, thanks to the lack of TestFlight approvals.

Earn money on the go

With the help of Axie Infinity, many Filipino gamers have left their original jobs just to play and earn money. Most of them play on smartphones as they are easier to get in the Philippines. Today, they make up the largest part of the player base.