For the game to work, you need both the and the Data (the game world/files) .

If you are using a modded version or a manual backup, you must place the folder named com.rockstargames.gtasa into the Android/obb/ or Android/data/ directory of your internal storage. Important Note on Mods

Full functionality for devices running recent Android versions, which previously required complex "Cleo" workarounds to even launch. How to Install GTA SA 2.10 Data

While the core gameplay remains the same, the technical backend was overhauled in the 2.10 data release:

This version includes improved frame rates and better memory management, which are crucial for maintaining the "top" performance levels on high-resolution screens. Key Features of the v2.10 Build

The v2.10 update was a significant milestone for the mobile port of GTA San Andreas , primarily released to fix long-standing bugs and improve stability on newer hardware.

The core purpose of the 2.10 data files is to ensure the game runs smoothly on Android 11, 12, 13, and 14 . Earlier versions of the game often crashed on these OS versions due to changes in how Android handles scoped storage.