After installing, the game tries to download 1-2GB from EA servers (which will fail, since servers are offline).

: Modern Android versions (12+) often block the game from reading files. Ensure you have manually enabled all permissions , specifically "Files and Media," in the app settings 📥 Zip File Installation (Deep Post Steps)

When you install FIFA 16 from a ZIP file, the APK tries to phone home to EA’s activation servers. Since those servers now redirect to the newer FIFA Mobile (or are simply offline for the legacy title), the app throws an error like: "Cannot connect to server. Please check your network." This is a .

: These zip files often come bundled with "EA Sports FC" or "FIFA 24/25" mod updates

/storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.ea.gp.fifaworld/main.12345.com.ea.gp.fifaworld.obb