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lollerk9 days ago (2 edits)

I have a question about save files on Android. 

Do i have delete old ver and download new one and star all over again? 

Or is there any method to extract a save file out of folder that i don't know about, since android shows nothing in the suppossod folder where the save file should be. 

I heard of a thing that you don't delete the old ver and just download new ver and open it. But it doesn't work for me, it's just saying that "the app haven't been installed", or " This app already exists".

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Tiny Secret Games9 days ago

That's right, on android you have to download the newest APK and install it "over" the last release. Deinstalling a game on android also delets the save files that are stored at system data.

If your device blocks installing the version, then it must be a specific issue on your end. Either a limitation or wrong setting. You can try redownloading the APK. Also tell us your device and android version and we might be able to help with your settings.

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lollerk7 days ago

Sorry for not responding for so long. 

So i found a good file manager that shows me the save files, if i import these save files into other folder delete the old ver, then download the new one and import these save files might it work?

And if yes, do i all of these save files or only certain ones.


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Tiny Secret Games7 days ago

The savedata_slot0.dat is your save file. You can back it up and use it to replace another save on your phone or on PC.

As said, that shouldn't be necessary because you can just install a new version over the older APK. If that's blocked on your phone then it's likely a wrong setting in your system. 

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lollerk7 days ago (1 edit)

I see. I think the problem of the updating by installing a new ver while not deleting the old ver is followed due to phone storage problem. 

I think I'll replace the savefile on new ver with one i have, it will be easier for me with having problem with storage.

Anyways, thank you for the help! 

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