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{{Infobox Game
|name = ''Old School RuneScape Mobile''
|image = [[File:Old School RuneScape Mobile icon.png|50px]]
|developer = [[Jagex]]
|publisher = [[Jagex]]
|engine = [[RuneTek]]
|released = [[30 October]] [[2018]]
|genre = Fantasy MMORPG
|ratings = <nowiki/>
* '''16''' by PEGI
* '''MA15+''' by ACB
* ''Not rated by ESRB''
|platforms = {{WP|iOS}}, {{WP|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|specs = 
* Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, and at least 2GB RAM.
* iOS Version 13.0 or later.
|input = Touch screen
|website = [https://oldschool.runescape.com/mobile oldschool<wbr/>.runescape<wbr/>.com<wbr/>/mobile]
}}
'''''Old School RuneScape Mobile''''' is an ''[[Old School RuneScape]]'' client for the {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}} and {{wp|iOS}} mobile platforms. It was announced on [[17 July]] [[2017]] and was released on [[30 October]] [[2018]]. It allows players to play ''Old School RuneScape'' for free on their Android and iOS mobile devices.{{CiteForum|author=Mod Sween|url=http://services.runescape.com/m=forum/forums.ws?317,318,456,65932067|title=Old School Mobile FAQ|forum=Old School RuneScape General|postdate=17 July 2017|accessdate=17 July 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.fo/cKsSC|archivedate=17 July 2017}} It works cross-platform with the desktop client, allowing players to play using the same [[accounts]].{{CiteNews|url=http://services.runescape.com/m=news/old-school-mobile?oldschool=1|title=Old School Mobile|newsdate=17 July 2017}}
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==Features==
The mobile client has suspend and resume support which will keep players logged in but idle (for as long as they would be in the desktop client) if the player switches to another app, e.g to take a phone call; however, this may vary between the type of phone the player uses. Additionally, players who log in to the mobile client once will be able to login subsequently through the same device without the need to enter their username and password. This active session can be disabled by tapping Log Out in the Main Menu or through the player's Account Settings.

===Interface===
The interface displays some features that are exclusive to the mobile client.

{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|Function
!Use
|-
|[[File:Mobile data usage.png|center]] [[File:Wifi usage.png|center]]
|Internet connection
|This displays a mobile phone or Wi-fi icon to denote whether the game is played through a mobile data or Wi-fi connection.
|-
|[[File:Mobile battery.gif|center]]
|Battery
|This displays the mobile device's battery level (in 4 blocks of 25%). Players may tap on the battery icon which will display the exact level for 3 ticks. If the phone is plugged into a charger, a charging ([[File:Phone charging.png]]) icon will appear over the battery icon.
|}

===Spellbook===
[[File:Mobile spellbook filtering.png|thumb|220px|The spellbook interface on the mobile client, having filtered Utility spells.]]
Players on the mobile client may check the level and runes required to cast a spell by tapping the Info button on the bottom of the spellbook interface, then tapping the desired spell.

If players use enough filters to significantly decrease the number of spells displayed, the spell icons will become enlarged to make them easier to tap.

==Settings==
{{main|Settings}}
There are several settings that are exclusive to the mobile client, in addition to those that already exist on the desktop client.

===Display===
[[File:Display (mobile).png|left]]
This menu is for graphical settings. It contains a slider and several toggle buttons. It does not contain the Resizable screen and Advanced Options interface, and is replaced by other options.
{{clear|left}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|Function
!Use
|-
|[[File:Mobile zooming.png]]
|Camera zoom distance
|This is a slider that can be adjusted to zoom within the game. Players can also tap the button to disable the use of two fingers to zoom.
|-
|[[File:Adjust Frames Per Second.png]]
|Limit Framerate
|This is a slider that can adjust the frames-per-second (FPS) that the mobile client can display. It can be set to 15, 20, 30 and Max (60). Players cautious with battery consumption are recommended to set their FPS low.
|-
|[[File:Tap through chatbox.png]]
|Allow tapping through the chatbox
|This allows players to choose whether they can tap through their chatbox or not.
|-
|[[File:Toggle store orb.png]]
|Store orb
|This allows players to choose whether the [[Minimap#Store_orb|store orb]] is displayed on the [[minimap]] or not. For [[free-to-play]] players, it is enabled by default.
|}

===Controls===
This menu is for adjusting how the game is controlled. Mouse options and keybinds are not displayed in the mobile client.
{{clear|left}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|Function
!Use
|-
|[[File:Single-tap mode.png]]
|Single-tap mode
|Single-tap mode acts as the desktop's right-click. If players disable Single-tap mode, they must touch & hold in order for "right-click" options to appear on an object.
|-
|[[File:Tap to drop.png]]
|Tap to drop items
|Tap to drop acts as the desktop's shift-click drop. If enabled, the inventory interface will be highlighted red, and tapping an item will drop it instantly.  This also allows for bags such as the essence pouch and coal bag to be emptied into inventory.
|-
|[[File:Function button.png]]
|Show the function button
|The function button enables a small button to appear directly above the [[Combat Options]] tab on the mobile client.
|- 
|[[File:Deadzone adjuster.png]]
|Deadzone adjuster
|Adjusts how far sidebar buttons are away from the edge of the device's screen.
|}

====Function mode====
[[File:Set Function.png|left]]
If the function button is enabled, it will appear directly above the [[Combat Options]] tab. Once tapped, a chatbox will appear, prompting players to select a function mode:
{{clear|left}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|Function
!Use
|-
|[[File:Show Keyboard.png]]
|Keyboard
|If selected, tapping it will cause the mobile keyboard to appear.
|-
|[[File:Tap-to-drop mode.png]]
|Tap-to-drop
|If selected, tapping it will cause the inventory interface to be highlighted red, and tapping an item will drop it instantly.
|-
|[[File:Single-tap mode (Set Function).png]]
|Single-tap
|If selected, tapping an object acts as the desktop's right-click. If players change the function or disable Single-tap mode via the Controls interface, they must touch & hold in order for "right-click" options to appear on an object.
|}

==Ratings==
''Old School RuneScape'' is rated '''16''' by the {{wp|Pan European Game Information}} committee,{{CiteGeneral|url=https://pegi.info/search-pegi?q=runescape&op=Search&age%5B%5D=&descriptor%5B%5D=&publisher=Jagex+Ltd&platform%5B%5D=&release_year%5B%5D=&page=1&form_build_id=form-5Nc7D2ScBDuiMzP9F2ffxljtiSLFY38thQpDSDwRrq0&form_id=pegi_search_form|title=Pan European Game Information|accessdate=13 January 2022|archiveurl=https://archive.ph/eXLLQ|archivedate=13 May 2022}} and '''MA15+''' by the {{wp|Australian Classification Board}}.{{CiteGeneral|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/old-school-runescape|title=Australia Classification Board|accessdate=13 January 2022|archiveurl=https://archive.ph/3NdIz|archivedate=13 May 2022}} While ''Old School RuneScape'' is not rated by the {{wp|Entertainment Software Rating Board}}, the equivalent rating would be '''Teen'''.

==Development history==
===Pre-launch===
At {{RSL|RuneFest 2017|RuneFest 2017}}, players had the chance to play ''Old School RuneScape Mobile'' on the live servers.

Players were able to sign up to express their interest in joining closed tests. Selection for participation was based on account standing and device type.

The original planned release for ''Old School RuneScape Mobile'' was in winter 2017 but was delayed. A technical beta involving 2,000 players ran from [[2 February]] [[2018]] to [[8 February]] [[2018]]. A second beta involving 5,431 players ran from [[13 April]] [[2018]] to [[19 April]] [[2018]].

An open beta test for Android was released on [[5 July]] [[2018]], via an app available on the Google Play store. Although free to download, only players with a [[members]] subscription were be able to sign in and play. An open beta for iOS was released later in Summer 2018.{{CiteNews|url=http://services.runescape.com/m=news/osrs-mobile-android-members-beta?oldschool=1|title=OSRS Mobile: Android Members Beta|newsdate=5 July 2018}}

===New client===
On [[24 November]] [[2021]] a closed Android beta ran until [[8 December]] [[2021]]. This beta was for initial feedback on testing features introduced in the [[New Official Client|Steam Client]] that would be rolled out on the mobile version; this closed beta was in preparation for an open beta that launched in [[28 February]] [[2022]],{{CiteNews|title=Known Issues - New Android Client Open Beta |newsdate=28 February 2022 |url=https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/known-issues---new-android-client-open-beta-?oldschool=1}} with a closed beta rolling out for iOS in April 2022 afterwards.{{CiteNews|title=iOS Closed Beta & Inventory Rework |newsdate=20 April 2022|url=https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/ios-closed-beta--inventory-rework?oldschool=1}} The features were eventually released on [[22 June]] [[2022]] for all Android and iOS mobile clients.{{CiteNews|url=https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/pride-2022-pet-reclaim-changes--new-mobile-client?oldschool=1|title=Pride 2022, Pet Reclaim Changes & New Mobile Client!|newsdate=22 June 2022}} The device requirements were also changed along with the new client; the previous ones were:
* iOS 10.0 or later
* Android 5.0 or later

===UI rework===
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A [[beta]] for a User Interface (UI) rework was launched on 21 September 2023.

==Troubleshooting==
'''Unable to launch app'''
* Review that your mobile device meets the current [[Game Requirements]].
* Re-install the app.
* If you're using a mobile emulator, make sure you're using the latest version of the mobile emulator and ''Old School RuneScape Mobile'' app.

'''Error! Your login or password was incorrect. Please try again.'''
* A bug confirmed in late 2020 which affected some devices generated an empty space when typing the first character of an [[account]]'s email/username. This bug should already be patched on most, if not all, devices; but a simple work-around is to delete any spaces before your email/username after typing it in order to save your login credentials.

'''Unable to connect'''
* Toggling {{WP|airplane mode}} on and off is a quick way to reconnect your mobile device to the nearest cell tower. This will also toggle on and off your mobile device's Wi-Fi. But if that doesn't seem to help, try restarting your mobile device.
* If you're still unable to connect to the game with or without Wi-Fi enabled, try connecting to a [http://oldschool.runescape.com/slu world server] from {{WP|Google Chrome}} instead of by launching the game from the ''Old School RuneScape Mobile'' app.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" widths="180">
Old School RuneScape Mobile - Login screen.png|The login screen on iOS.
Old School RuneScape Mobile - Interface.png|The in-game interface on iOS.
Old School RuneScape Mobile - tapping to move.gif|Moving and interacting with an item.
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Christmas 2018).png|The mobile icon commemorating the [[2018 Christmas event]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Song of the Elves).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Song of the Elves]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Mobile Anniversary).png|The mobile icon commemorating the [[Mobile Anniversary]] event.
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (The Nightmare).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[The Nightmare]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Sins of the Father).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Sins of the Father]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Trailblazer League).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Trailblazer League (2020)|Trailblazer League]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (8th Birthday).png|The mobile icon commemorating the game's [[2021 Birthday event|8th birthday]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Group Ironman).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Group Ironman Mode]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Shattered Relics League).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Shattered Relics League]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (10th Birthday).png|The mobile icon commemorating the game's [[2023 Birthday event|10th birthday]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Desert Treasure II).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Trailblazer Reloaded League).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Trailblazer Reloaded League]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (While Guthix Sleeps).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[While Guthix Sleeps]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Araxxor).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Araxxor]].
Old School RuneScape Mobile icon (Varlamore Part 2).png|The mobile icon commemorating the release of [[Varlamore]]: The Rising Darkness.
</gallery>

==Changes==
{{Subject changes header}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 5 April 2023
|type = mobile
|update = Easter 2023
|change = The mobile client will now remember whether or not your [[minimap]] was expanded the last time you logged out.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 7 December 2022
|type = mobile
|change = 
* Fixed animation issues with various NPCs
* Fixed bugs with the XP Tracker displaying incorrect information
* Stabilized the build following reports of crashes{{CiteTwitter|author=Old School RuneScape|date=17 March 2023|url=https://twitter.com/OldSchoolRS/status/1636681993340559360|archiveurl=https://archive.is/0ylFM|archivedate=20 March 2023|quote=📱 A quick update on mobile fixes that launched today, and a note about the S Pen issues on the mobile app:
<br/>
▫️ Fixed animation issues with various NPCs<br/>
▫️ Fixed bugs with the XP Tracker displaying incorrect information<br/>
▫️ Stabilized the build following reports of crashes}}
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 7 December 2022
|update = Quest Speedrunning: Batch 3 & More
|type = mobile
|change = Fixed an issue causing the chatbox to enter an unusable state.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 30 November 2022
|update = The Garden of Death & More
|type = mobile
|change = 
*A final fix has been released for the black screen issues some players have been experiencing.
*Support for OpenGL ES 2.0 has been deprecated, meaning devices that don't support OpenGL ES 3+ will no longer work with the mobile client.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 9 November 2022
|update = Diversity & Inclusion Changes and Quest Speedrunning Updates
|type = mobile
|change = Optimised the on-tap highlights to help with framerate dropping issues.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 26 October 2022
|update = Halloween 2022
|type = mobile
|change = iOS users can now make use of the Bond voucher codes
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 19 October 2022
|update = Fresh Start Worlds
|type = mobile
|change = 
* Resolved an issue with text displayed on the Helper menu.
* Resolved an issue where Bank Pin numbers were disappearing.
* Resolved issues for players experiencing a 'black screen'.
* Tool-tips are now aligned to the left-hand side following player feedback. 
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 8 September 2022
|update = Tombs of Amascut: Ornament Kits & More!
|type = mobile
|change = Skills tab tooltips no longer disappear after gaining XP.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 27 July 2022
|update = New Client Update: Clue Scroll Helper
|type = mobile
|change = 
* Improvements have been made when opening or closing Side Panels.
* Fixed an issue with entity overlays inside the Chambers of Xeric.
* Resolved various issues that caused the app to crash or become unresponsive.
* Fixed an issue allowing Prayer to activate after clicking on an Inventory item and changing tab via hotkey.
* Audio now works correctly with certain slider setups.
* Fixed an issue where tiles highlighted incorrectly under certain circumstances.
* Reduced the visibility of grid lines.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 29 June 2022
|update = Unranked Group Iron Changes and More!
|type = mobile
|change = The {{wp|Apple Pencil}} will now work for players using the latest iOS client.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 22 June 2022
|update = Pride 2022, Pet Reclaim Changes & New Mobile Client!
|type = mobile
|change = Fully released the new client features on both Android and iOS devices:
* Buff Bars
* Fishing Spot Indicators
* HUD Improvements (NPC Information and Combat Styles)
* Agility and Slayer Helpers
* Chambers of Xeric Helper
* Woodcutting and Ore Respawn Timers
* Increased Draw Distance
* Navigation Tile Indicators
* Chat Improvements
* Entity Highlights for NPCs
Device requirements for running the client have been raised:
* At least iOS 13.0 instead of iOS 10.0
* At least Android 8.0 and 2 GB RAM instead of only Android 5.0
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 18 May 2022
|update = Poll 76 Improvements
|type = mobile
|change = * The Multiway Combat icon no longer overlaps with the collapsed Minimap.
* Entity Highlights now work correctly in the Tears of Guthix minigame.
* The player can no longer interact with the Minimap through the XP tracker.
* Cleared private chat history will now remain cleared when logging back in.
* Fairy Rings are now highlighted by Entity Highlights.
* Fixed Entity Highlights for player-grown Mahogany Trees.
* The HP Regen indicator now correctly updates when running out of Prayer Points with Rapid Heal on.
* Long Tap Delay settings now update visually after setting the new value.
* Unused interfaces are no longer visible while on Target Worlds.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 12 January 2022
|update = Nex Changes & Tweaks
|type = mobile
|change = An Account Deletion button has been added in the Account Management tab, under the Useful Links section.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 17 November 2021
|update = Duel Arena Changes
|type = mobile
|change = Fixed an issue where the word 'null' was appearing in shop menus for mobile users.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 26 March 2020
|update = Game Improvements (26 March 2020)
|type = mobile
|change = The Bond store is now available once more on iOS devices.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 27 February 2020
|update = Game Improvements and Email Linking for Mobile Accounts
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*Accounts created through mobile can once again be linked to an email address.
*Tapping a player's username in the chatbox now opens the keyboard instead of the text line.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 20 February 2020
|update = Nightmare Feedback and the Zalcano Loot Table
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*Mobile devices which don't use the slider which controls how far apart the interfaces are will no longer have that slider.
*Wiki link has been re-enabled for iOS users.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 13 February 2020
|update = Nightmare Feedback and the Zalcano Loot Table
|type = mobile
|change = Players may no longer redeem bonds for membership on iOS devices if they already have an active membership.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 5 December 2019
|update = Game Improvements and Nightmare Beta Changes
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*The tap-to-drop option for mobile users will be toggled off if the player logs out for more than a few minutes, so that players are less likely to drop their stuff by mistake when they return.
*Links to Old School websites in the [[Account Management]] tabs and on the welcome screen are no longer displayed when playing on iOS devices
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 2 October 2019
|update = The Fremennik Exiles Feedback Changes
|type = mobile
|change = A new slider on the options side-panel now adjusts the minimum dead-zone at the side of your screen. Shifting the side-stones will shift in real time. This setting will be remembered after logout and persist for each account that logs into the same device.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 15 July 2019
|update = Last Man Standing Beta and Splashing Restrictions
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*Fixed PvP world login warning.
*Added clearer disconnect reason messaging.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 6 June 2019
|update = PvP Changes and Deadman Beta
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*Free players tapping on a members skill on the stats interface should no longer randomly stop you performing skilling actions.
*The mobile app's icon that shows the app to be using mobile data rather than wifi has been changed. The previous picture of a smartphone ([[File:Mobile data usage v1.png]]) was unclear, whereas the new icon is a more standard design and is consistent with the wifi indicator.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 24 January 2019
|update = Boxing Mechanics and Lots of Fixes
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*The Pest Control shop interface has had its black background removed, since it wasn't rendering well on Mobile devices. As part of this, the buttons have been made more responsive.
*The world switcher layout has been restructured to make sort buttons stay visible as the interface scrolls and increased size of the sorting buttons on mobile.
*The Pyramid Plunder overlay is now positioned in the top left making it less obstructive.
*The Wintertodt Boss next game countdown timer no longer displays when a game has started, this occurred when backgrounding the app on iOS and returning as the next round starts.
*The Prayer tab now has an info button which when activated displays tooltip information on tap.
*The Store orb no longer overlaps the Castle Wars timer.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 17 January 2019
|update = Kebos Graphical Changes and Other Fixes
|type = mobile
|change = The following changes have been made:
*The chatbox interface no longer obstructs cutscenes during [[Making History]] and [[Swan Song]].
*Deleting text on the Report Abuse interface after closing the keyboard now works as expected.
*The area left of the XP counter now registers taps when the counter is disabled.
*[[Tutor]] icons in the [[newcomer map]] can now be toggled on and off correctly on mobile.
*A flash effect in a cutscene from [[Another Slice of H.A.M.]] has been fixed.
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 22 November 2018
|update = Bird Nest Balancing and PvP Changes
|type = mobile
|change = The Store orb on mobile has been shifted slightly to reduce its overlapping.
}}
{{Subject changes footer}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://oldschool.runescape.com/mobile ''Old School RuneScape'' website's mobile section]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jagex.oldscape.android ''Old School RuneScape'' on Google Play]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/old-school-runescape/id1269648762 ''Old School RuneScape'' on the App Store]

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