Improved UI scaling and sizing for larger tablet devices.
This is the headline feature. In 1.5.6.39, Ginger Island is fully unlocked and bug-free. You can repair Willy’s boat, sail to the island, explore the Volcano Dungeon, grow tropical crops year-round, and unlock the island farmhouse. Older APKs often crashed when entering the volcano; version 6.39 fixes this.
Then, in late 2022, leaks began to emerge. A version number started circulating in Discord servers and Reddit threads: . apk stardew valley 1.5.6.39
In short, is the definitive mobile version as of the last major patch cycle before the developer (Eric Barone) shifted focus to version 1.6 (which, at the time of writing, is exclusive to PC). For Android users who cannot or do not want to download the game via the Google Play Store, this APK represents the pinnacle of mobile Stardew Valley.
Why? Because the official Stardew Valley 1.5 update (build ) is now live on the Google Play Store. It fixes every single bug in the .39 version. It has full controller support. It has working multiplayer via IP connection. And most importantly, it won't delete your 200-hour save file. Improved UI scaling and sizing for larger tablet devices
You must install the SMAPI Installer APK first, then patch the Stardew Valley APK. This process requires ZArchiver and a custom manifest.json . Check the official SMAPI Mobile GitHub page—do not download pre-patched “modded APKs” as they often contain malware.
One reason advanced users hunt for specific APK versions is mod compatibility. The mobile modding scene relies on (Stardew Modding API). As of version 1.5.6.39, SMAPI has been updated to support this build. You can repair Willy’s boat, sail to the
While you ethically own a license, distributing or downloading the APK without paying the developer is piracy. If you have purchased the game on Google Play in the past, downloading the APK for personal backup is generally considered acceptable. If you have never paid for Stardew Valley, please buy it from the Play Store or Steam—ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) has earned your support.