- Football Manager 27 Mobile real name fix corrects unlicensed club and competition names
- The fix installs as changelist.txt inside the game's Android data folder
- Logos and kits go into a graphics folder you may need to create yourself
- First launch after installation takes several minutes to pre-load new files
- Keep only one real name fix installed at a time
What the Real Name Fix Does
The Football Manager 27 Mobile real name fix is a community patch that restores the correct names of unlicensed clubs and competitions. Without it, certain leagues, cups, and teams appear with generic or legally altered names. The fix also keeps up with real-world changes — for example, Deportivo La Coruña was updated to Deportivo de A Coruña to reflect the club's current official name.
The patch comes alongside three optional add-on packs that transform the presentation of the game: a logo pack, a face pack, and a kit pack. Together they replace placeholder crests, blank player faces, and generic shirts with licensed-style assets.
Video Highlights:
- Installing the real name fix, logos, faces, and kits on Android
- Recommended file manager: X-Plore, plus Shizuku for Android 10+ restrictions
- Face pack is roughly 14 GB and split into two download parts
- Explanation of the .FMF format and where each file belongs
| Fix Component | File Format | Restores |
|---|---|---|
| Real name fix | changelist.txt | Club and competition names |
| Logo pack | .FMF | Club crests and competition badges |
| Ultra Face Pack 7.0 | .FMF (two parts) | Real player faces |
| Kit pack | .FMF | Current-season club shirts |
You must have only one real name fix installed. If the file ends up named changelist(1).txt or similar after copying, the game will not read it — the file must be named exactly changelist.txt.
Tools You Need Before Installing
Preparation is the step most players skip, and it causes most installation failures. Because the game stores files inside Android's protected data folders, standard file browsing is often blocked on Android 10 and later.
X-Plore File Manager
- Free file manager
- Dual-pane view for copying
- Handles large .FMF files
Shizuku
- Bypasses Android data restrictions
- Needed on Android 10+
- Grants file managers access
RAR Extractor
- Decompresses downloaded packs
- Required for face pack parts
- Some packs need a password
| Tool | Purpose | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| X-Plore | Copy files between folders | Free |
| Shizuku | Access Android/data folders | Free |
| Extractor | Unpack RAR archives | Free |
| Storage space | Face pack needs ~14 GB free | Device dependent |
The Ultra Face Pack 7.0 occupies roughly 14 GB across two RAR parts. Verify you have enough free space before downloading, and remember the .FMF file itself is large after extraction.
Step-by-Step Installation
Follow this sequence exactly. Copying a file to the wrong folder is the most common reason the fix fails to load.
Download the files
Get the real name fix, logo pack, kit pack, and both parts of the face pack from the source blog linked in the video description. Note any extraction passwords shown during the video.
Install the real name fix
Copy changelist.txt to Android/data/com.netflix.ngp.footballmanagermobile/files/. If a file already exists, choose overwrite. Confirm the final filename has no (1) or extra characters.
Install the face pack
Unzip both RAR parts in order to produce the single face .FMF file. Place it in files/application_support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager Mobile/.
Install logos and kits
Navigate to the Football Manager Mobile files folder and create a folder named graphics if it does not exist. Copy the logo .FMF and kit .FMF files inside. Do not decompress .FMF files — they are copied directly.
First launch and pre-load
Start the game and let it pre-load. Keep the screen awake (plug in a charger if needed) and do not close the app. This happens only on the first launch after installation.
If logos, faces, or kits still do not appear after pre-loading, go to Settings, then User Interface, and click Reload Skin under the skin options.
Folder Map and File Placement
Every file type has one correct destination. This table consolidates all installation paths for quick reference.
| File | Destination Folder | Format |
|---|---|---|
| changelist.txt | Android/data/com.netflix.ngp.footballmanagermobile/files | Text file |
| face .FMF | files/application_support/Sports Interactive/Football Manager Mobile | Single .FMF |
| Logo pack .FMF | Football Manager Mobile/files/graphics | Single .FMF |
| Kit pack .FMF | Football Manager Mobile/files/graphics | Single .FMF |
Even if you remove old packs before updating to newer logo or kit versions, keep the graphics folder itself. It is usually not auto-created by the game, so deleting it means you must create it again manually.
Troubleshooting Checklist
Verify Your Installation:
- changelist.txt has no (1) or suffix in its filename
- Only one real name fix is present in the files folder
- graphics folder exists and contains logo and kit .FMF files
- Face pack .FMF sits in application_support/Sports Interactive folder
- Device kept awake during first-launch pre-load
- Reload Skin applied if assets did not display
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Names still generic | File renamed changelist(1).txt | Delete duplicates, keep one clean file |
| No logos or kits | Missing graphics folder | Create it inside the files folder |
| No player faces | .FMF in wrong directory | Move to application_support path |
| Long black screen | First-launch pre-load | Keep device awake, wait several minutes |
| Cannot access folders | Android 10+ restriction | Use Shizuku with your file manager |
Once loaded correctly, division screens show real crests, Spanish clubs like Deportivo de A Coruña display their current names, and player faces render with the high-resolution Ultra Face Pack 7.0 assets.
FAQ
Q: Is the Football Manager 27 Mobile real name fix free?
Yes, the community packs are distributed free of charge. Some downloads are password-protected, with passwords shown inside the tutorial video, as a way to support the creators who maintain the packs.
Q: Why does the first launch take so long after installing the packs?
The game pre-loads all newly installed files on first launch, which can take several minutes depending on your device. Keep the screen from locking and do not close the app. Subsequent launches return to normal speed.
Q: Can I keep two versions of the real name fix installed?
No. You must have only one changelist.txt installed. If your file manager saves a duplicate as changelist(1).txt, the game will not read it, so delete extras and keep a single correctly named file.
Q: Do I need to unzip the .FMF files?
No. Only the RAR archives (such as the two face pack parts) need extraction. Files with the .FMF extension are already in the format the game reads and should be copied directly into their target folders.