“Works fine if you put the skin folder correctly. But on Android 12, my file manager can't see the data folder anymore. Had to use a workaround. Skins look great once loaded.”
“Some skin packs are just renamed images from Euro Truck Sim 2 – they don't fit TOE3 properly. Check the resolution first.”
The skins in Truckers of Europe 3 are more than just images; they are complex texture maps packed within the secure architecture of the Wanda Software application data. While the average player interacts with them through the in-game store, the modding community continues to explore these files to bring custom liveries to the roads of Europe. Whether you are a player enjoying the default aesthetics or a tech-savvy user exploring the data files, the visual customization remains a key part of the trucking simulation experience.
Truckers of Europe 3 , skins are custom graphic files (usually in PNG format) used to personalize your trucks and trailers. While the internal game folder is android/data/com.wanda.truckerseurope3/files/skins
, recent Android security updates have made direct manual access to this folder difficult. How to Apply Skins (Standard Method)
The easiest way to add skins is through the game's built-in interface rather than manually moving files into the system folders. Download Your Skin:
Save the skin image (usually a PNG) to your phone's standard Open the Game: Launch Truckers of Europe 3 and go to the from the main menu. Customize Your Vehicle: Select the truck or trailer you want to modify. ) and look for the Color & Skin Add New Skin: Add New Skin “Works fine if you put the skin folder correctly
The game will prompt you to select a file. Navigate to where you saved your image (e.g., your Downloads folder) and select it. to apply it. Accessing the Folder Manually If you specifically need to reach com.wanda.truckerseurope3/files/skins
to delete old files or bulk-paste skins on Android 13 or 14, standard file managers often show "Access Denied". Use these workarounds: Third-Party Tools: FV File Explorer
can often bypass these restrictions if you grant them special "All files access" permissions. Shizuku Method: For advanced users, pairing the Shizuku app
with a compatible file manager allows full read/write access to restricted data folders without rooting your device. PC Connection: Connecting your phone to a PC via USB and using MTP (File Transfer) mode is often the simplest way to see and edit the Android/data subfolders without permission errors. Where to Find New Skins
Let’s walk through a practical example. You downloaded a "Volvo FH16 750 Retro Skin" from a modding forum. It is a zip file.
Step 1: Extract the files.
Never put a .zip file into the skins folder. The game cannot read compressed archives. Extract the contents. You are looking for a .png or .dds file. “Some skin packs are just renamed images from
Step 2: Rename if necessary.
Look at your in-game truck. If the modder named it volvo_fh16_2020.png but your game uses volvo_fh16_2012.png, change the file name to match the game’s internal ID. (You can find these IDs by extracting the game’s original .obb file, but that is for another guide).
Step 3: Transfer the file.
Using the USB/PC method (or Shizuku), copy the .png file.
Paste it into: Android/data/com.wanda.software.truckers.of.europe.3/files/skins/
Step 4: Clear the cache (Optional but recommended).
Go to your phone’s Settings > Apps > Truckers of Europe 3 > Storage > Clear Cache. Do not clear "Data" (or you will lose your save game). Clearing the cache forces the game to reload all textures.
Step 5: Launch the game. Open Truckers of Europe 3. Go to your garage. Select the truck you applied the skin for. Navigate to the "Paint Job" menu. Your custom skin should now appear as an available option, usually without a thumbnail (just a grey box or a generic icon).
Due to Android's "Scoped Storage" restrictions (Android 11 and later), you cannot use a standard file manager to view or modify the Android/data folder directly. Here is how to bypass that:
While you can make your own in Photoshop (using templates from the official Wanda Software forum), the easiest way to populate the skins folder is via community hubs: The skins in Truckers of Europe 3 are
This is the standard root directory for application-specific storage on your device. Unlike the Downloads or Documents folders, this is a protected sandbox. Each app installed on your phone has a dedicated folder here where it stores heavy assets, configuration files, save games, and downloadable content (DLC).
Since Wanda Software did not build an internal "Import Skin" button into the game’s UI (unlike some PC simulators), users must manually bypass this restriction. Here is how the community currently accesses the skins folder:
Method A: The Built-in File Manager (Most Reliable)
Many Android devices (Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus) have a stock "Files" app. If you navigate to Android/data using that specific default app, you can usually access the com.wanda.software folder without root permissions.
Method B: PC or USB Transfer (The Gold Standard)
Method C: Third-Party Shizuku (Advanced)
For users unwilling to use a PC, apps like Material Files combined with the Shizuku API can grant elevated permissions to write to Android/data.
What these files usually are:
They are custom texture packs (paint jobs, decals, company skins) intended to replace default truck/trailer skins in Truckers of Europe 3. The package name com.wanda software.truckers of europe 3 indicates they’re designed to be placed in Android’s data folder.
Pros (if they work cleanly):
Cons / Risks (very important):