I am going to tell a little bit about the problems I am having with gameloft and installing their games on my Sensation, maybe someone here is able to come up with a solution (gameloft support is quick, but seems to be not very capable).
To begin, I bought Assassin's Creed and Asphalt 6 in the wap store (they had a great deal, 3€ per game + buy 1 get 1 free)
I downloaded the apks, installed them, but I was never able to download the addional date needed.
I complained on the gameloft forums, and a day later, I recieved the following email:
Hello!
Thank you for contacting Gameloft Customer Care. My name is **** and I am happy to assist you with your problem.
In order for me to be able to resolve your issue, please provide me with the following essential information:
- Where did you get the game from? (Gameloft Shop, Android Market Place etc.)
- What is your complete mobile phone number with the country code?
- What is your country and service operator?
- When did you order the game(-s)?
- Firmware version: For your Firmware version please go Settings>About phone>Software information.
- Game version: You can look up for the version of the game in Settings>Applications>Manage Applications.
If you have a receipt, please send it to me.
Please get back to me with your answers.
Kind regards,
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Of cause, I submitted all the necessary information - result was that I was resent all download links (via email and sms) and instructions on how to completely remove the games.
The next emails didn't contain any helpful information as well, so I started making suggestions to gameloft support on what might be the problem:
They use a specific port that is blocked on my campus network
They block certain IPs, I am always online using the same IP
vodafone.nl does *not* store the numer on the SIM
Unfortunately, the assistant didn't know anything about these, I was offered another free game (which didn't work as well) and was told that the problem will be forwarded to the developers.
My question is: Does anyone here know more about gamelofts DRM and/or etc than my support assistant wants to tell me?
EDIT: Read this post to see why gameloft's DRM is effed up...
I had a similar issue with a BOGO directly from their website. I had to email them all of that info, and they sent me a link to the APK. I tried loading the APK onto both of my phones. It installed on one, and failed on the other due to DRM. I don't how they lock down their games, I just know they do when you buy it from them. Gameloft games purchased from the android market on the other hand will install just fine on any phone linked to your gmail account, assuming the game supports your phone.
well the htc sensation has now very very limited compability atm with gameloft...but some of the 'pirated' versions seems to be fine...
Pirated versions seem to work, but if I like a game, I buy it. Additionally, purchased versions are always up to date...
I think that gameloft's DRM is, if you buy via their web shop, based on your phone number. vodafone nl seems to be not storing the number on the simcard (number does not show up in settings or other apps e.g. the "my number" widget), and that's why no API can "read" the number - gameloft thinks I am using a pirated version...
Just call gameloft and tell them u need the games sent to you again cuzz u factory resetted or any excuse u choose and they will sent u the game threw text I do it all the time even on games I don't buy it works I got alot of there games
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Just call gameloft and tell them u need the games sent to you again cuzz u factory resetted or any excuse u choose and they will sent u the game threw text I do it all the time even on games I don't buy it works I got alot of there games
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They send me the games again several times, I actually did a factory reset, nothing did help.
This is nothing new for Gameloft. Plenty of Android bloggers have had the exact same problems on pretty much every handset.
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This is nothing new for Gameloft. Plenty of Android bloggers have had the exact same problems on pretty much every handset.
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And this is what I'm pretty angry about. If gameloft does not come up with a solution in the next few days, they probably lost one customer - and many future customers will be warned. This is the point where DRM fails badly - and starts supporting piracy. I mean, what do they expect me to do? Purchase the game and download a cracked version afterwards, because their version does not work?
Gameloft doesn't give a damn about their customers. They've told plenty of people who bought games and never got to use them to go to hell aka no refund. They're more concerned about people pirating their games than having a good reputation with consumers. It's messed up too since some of their games are decent if you can get their links to work or get the game to install or manage to reinstall it after resetting/replacing/modding your phone.
DRM - Dirty Rotten Muth.........
I just came back from my local vodafone store, the assistant there didn't know a thing, but sent me to a technician form "the phonehouse".
Together with this guy, I figured out the following. Gamelofts DRM seems to be based on the MSISDN, which vodafone does not store on the card. According to this wiki, the MSISDN does not necessarily need to be stored on the SIM, it's just for our convenience. Result of this is no API being able to read the MSISDN, and me not being able to play gameloft games.
Conclusion: I suggest not buy gameloft games if you can't see your own phone number in >Settings>About phone>Phone identity. (Unless, of cause, gameloft fixes their DRM)
I will give vodafone a call and will post any updates.
EDIT: Vodafone assistant didn't know a lot, but enough to confirm my theory of the gameloft DRM.
Good to know. How the f&*^ do you base your drm on arbitrary crap? I bet the units they develop on all use that so they figured it was good enough. No reason to warn owners of other hardware since if it doesn't work they've already been paid.
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I have a legitimate copy of this game as well as a paid subscription so I'm not looking to circumvent security.
The thing is my phone (Lynx 3D) is not officially supported so I have to rely on picking up cracked versions off the net every time there is an update.
The trouble is nobody is cracking the latest version to work on all devices.
I have waited for weeks, posted on a number of forums and even tried mailing some people who I know have done it in the past but so far I've had no luck.
Can anyone help me out here please?
Lol, I'm an idiot
A) I have already paid for it. I don't want or need any 'warez'
B) I am only looking to edit the apk to make it work on my device
And again!
"Software cracking is the modification of software to remove or disable features which are considered undesirable by the person cracking the software..."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_cracking
The feature I want to disable is the one that stops it working on my phone.
I stated clearly, twice, that I am not trying to pirate the app.
I am looking for a way to edit the apk to allow it to run on a device which is not supported.
I already ownit and have a paid subscription for it.
Did you contact the developer of that game?
Yes, a number of times.
Unfortunately the developer is Gameloft and they couldn't care less about supporting my phone. They have never supported popular devices like the Asus Transformer so the chance of getting them to support my obscure, Japan-only phone is a solid zero.
I'm really sorry, completely misunderstood.
Ok, they've got user forums on the order and chaos website, I think you'll get a much better response there than here
I think the easiest way to get it on your device would be to change your build.prop and edit it so that it setup as a supported device like a DroidX, HTC Thunderbolt etc. Hope that helps, good luck.
No problem
I've thought about changing the build.prop but I cannot root my phone, its locked down tight.
I KNOW its possible to crack it for all devices, I've been playing cracked versions for months now. They usually surface a day or two after the game is updated. But nobody has done it this time and I just don't know how it is done to do it myself.
I think there must be some kind of list in the apk that the game checks against your device before allowing you to proceed. If I could just find out where it is and what it looks like then maybe I could amend it myself.
Otherwise when I install and run the game it says 'Device not supported" and kicks me out.
Decompile it, checkout the androidmanifest.xml but there won't be a device list, rather things like "needs screensize X", "needs sensor X" which you can alter.
If that doesnt help, search through the code files for either a device you know is compatible or not compatible, see if you find something.
Thanks, I managed to decompile the apk and I found what I believe is the list of supported devices.
I edited one of them and changed it to my make/model.
But I'm not sure about compiling the apk again, is there an idiotproof way of doing that?
So I just bought my children each a tablet 2 different brands. The one I am having a problem with is an Ematic Funtab (pink and purple silicone kid like tablet). I have searched high and low on the web and have had no success.
First of all it is a 2.2 Android Froyo, and when I try and go onto her fav website (the whole reason I got her this was to play this game and leave my computer alone, lol), it is called animal jam, it tells me I need to download Adobe Flash, and when I try to download Flash, it tells me my device does not support it.
I was told to try and get the Flash app from the market, and here lies problem 2! It is preloaded with some generic ''app market'' with a pic of the android avatar, and another market, Appoke or something, and they both suck (because they are not Google Play), and do not have Flash, or much else for that matter! So I added (thru the browser, website, and email) the Amazon Market, but when I tried to download any apps I was told I needed and sd card, so now I am waiting on that to arrive to try that again.
So I was wondering about this whole ''rooting'' thing? If I root this device will I be able to add Flash and Google Play? Also, since there is so little info on the internet about this Ematic Funtab, does anyone know how I would be able to root this specific device? And after the device is rooted what version of Android will it be, still 2.2 or what? And what do I do after it is rooted? Like do I have to install the OS or something?
I know this is a lot, but if you can answer even one of these questions or point me in the right direction my baby would really appreciate it, because I got this on ebay and it is going to cost more money we don't have to return it, she used her birthday money :crying:
Hey I was just wondering, some of the really cool games like iron man 3 and real racing 3 isn't compatible with the tf700. Would these games work if I were to root it. Or is there any other way for these games to work. Thanks a lot
Iron man 3 works, playing it now.
Rooting it won't make a difference. It won't suddenly become compatible in the play store.
Iron Man 3 plays fine, can't speak for Real Racing, not my type of game.
You have two options:
- Sideload it. Buy it on another device and transfer it to your TF700.
- Alternatively, there are thousands of websites who offer the apk. That's all I can say about it as per the rules on the board, I'm afraid. I know it's not ideal, and I don't particularly like the solution myself, but the developer doesn't provide another option, it's their own fault. If you want to know more, let me know (send me a PM).
I saw the option for side loading on my recovery and wasn't sure how it works. Would the function be similar to backing up an application in say, titanium back up, transferring that file to another device, and then running titanium again to install it? Or does it run the apk from there? Either way, these options may not work for games that connect to a server and check the compatibility of your tablet. That would require build changes in your system. I think Gameloft does this type of check. I was unable to transfer one of their games from my phone to the tablet for this reason.
I downloaded from the play store onto my Acer A500 and then backed up the app with ES File Explorer. Then copied the backed up apk to my tf700, installed it, and it downloaded all the needed files. Runs fine.
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I saw the option for side loading on my recovery and wasn't sure how it works. Would the function be similar to backing up an application in say, titanium back up, transferring that file to another device, and then running titanium again to install it? Or does it run the apk from there?
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The former -- TB backups work fine for most cases.
Either way, these options may not work for games that connect to a server and check the compatibility of your tablet.
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That is correct.
That would require build changes in your system. I think Gameloft does this type of check.
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Correct again. As far as Gameloft goes (I haven't played that many games on the 700) that would suck even harder because they a) make AAA-rated and popular games, and b) they are the main culprits in not properly identifying compatible devices (I believe most of their games run just fine when sideloaded, however).
I was unable to transfer one of their games from my phone to the tablet for this reason.
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Obviously, you mileage may vary.
Compatibility of games
I've come across this problem a few weeks ago when trying to purchase Machinarium, which also identifies as incompatible.
I'm thinking it would be in ASUS' interest to have developers correctly identify their apps/games' compatibility with the TF700. Could we perhaps start a list of incorrectly identified compatible games from the Play store, and then could someone forward it to an ASUS representative?
My contribution:
- Machinarium
I side loaded the Real Racing 3 .apk
And its HORRIBLY broken, textures all over the place and sub 20fps to almost stuttering at times.
Hello,
I have a TC55 from Motorola Solutions (i.e. the enterprise division that does not belong to Google). It is a rugged phone with a big battery (4400 mAh), but certainly not the sleekest design. Not sure if there is much interest in this kind of device, and I am certainly no developer - but in case anyone is investigating the TC55, here are two things I found so far:
It does not come with any Google apps: no Maps, no Gmail, no Play store and so on.
It is easily rooted with Framaroot using the Gandalf exploit.
(I cannot post this info into the Framaroot thread due to my low post count).
Anyway, maybe this helps someone. I will be happy to try to answer any questions about the TC55, but keep in mind I am no pro and I am not keen in messing around in its internals much more than I have done already.
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Hello,
I have a TC55 from Motorola Solutions (i.e. the enterprise division that does not belong to Google). It is a rugged phone with a big battery (4400 mAh), but certainly not the sleekest design. Not sure if there is much interest in this kind of device, and I am certainly no developer - but in case anyone is investigating the TC55, here are two things I found so far:
It does not come with any Google apps: no Maps, no Gmail, no Play store and so on.
It is easily rooted with Framaroot using the Gandalf exploit.
(I cannot post this info into the Framaroot thread due to my low post count).
Anyway, maybe this helps someone. I will be happy to try to answer any questions about the TC55, but keep in mind I am no pro and I am not keen in messing around in its internals much more than I have done already.
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I heard my company is planning to go with these soon for entry level supervisors such as myself. I'm trying to figure out exactly what it is. All the specs and brochures from Motorola keep calling it a mobile computer in a smartphone "form factor" but never actually call it a phone. I didn't see anything in any of the specs to lead me to believe for sure that it was a phone or if it was just an Android computer in a smartphone form factor.
Anyway, I just wanted to confirm, that, you're certain this is a phone, correct?
Thanks.
- Byron
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Anyway, I just wanted to confirm, that, you're certain this is a phone, correct?
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Yes, definitely. You can call and get called, and you can send and receive SMS. It also supports wired headsets, and it is supposed to work with Bluetooth headsets, though I do not have any to test.
Elanguescence said:
Yes, definitely. You can call and get called, and you can send and receive SMS. It also supports wired headsets, and it is supposed to work with Bluetooth headsets, though I do not have any to test.
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Thanks for the info but it looks like mine is going to be crippled.
Sort of a let-down really. Yes, it "can" be a phone. Or without a sim card it can be a really powerful Android based mobile computer. That's what it is going to be for most of us. Only a few supervisors with area management approval are going to get units with the phone features working. Still cool. Just not as cool as I'd thought it was going to be.
- Byron
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Thanks for the info but it looks like mine is going to be crippled.
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I see, sorry to hear that. It sounds weird to me to do that, but then again I have no clue about this type of work.
Maybe the crippling could be worked around or undone by people with good Android knowledge - but I suppose it might not be the best idea to go against company policy.
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I see, sorry to hear that. It sounds weird to me to do that, but then again I have no clue about this type of work.
Maybe the crippling could be worked around or undone by people with good Android knowledge - but I suppose it might not be the best idea to go against company policy.
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I don't think they're doing anything all that special to cripple it. They just won't all have sim cards or a cell plan. Pretty much as simple as that.
I won't be doing anything to circumvent that though or rooting it or anything like that. It's not like it's a gift and it belongs to me or anything. After almost 22 years, I've kind of grown to like my job and getting a paycheck every two weeks.I'd kind of like to keep it for another 15 or 20 years. Who knows, maybe my manager will decide that I need cell service with mine.
I work for a large automaker in the U.S. We have over 2.8 million square feet under roof. Personally, I can be anywhere on in the plant, on the roof, in pits & sub-basements underneath or anywhere on or near the 50 acre plant site at any given time. A lot of what I need to do on a daily basis is through our intranet portal. They're putting in something like 500 new wi-fi repeaters/extenders all around the plant as well. They're purchasing these for over 300 first line supervisors at my site alone. I'm pretty sure they're doing this corporate-wide so I hate to think what they're spending on these things as a corporation. I'm sure it would bankrupt many small nations! In addition to giving us portal access away from the desk, these are meant to replace our aging industrial radio system. As expensive as these are, they're still much cheaper than $1.5 to $2k per person for a radio that has no other built-in functionality and these do seem pretty ruggedized.
Still a shame about the phone functionality though.
- Byron
Can you see what browser it comes with? Can you install (untrusted) APKs directly without rooting it?
FYI, in case anyone's wondering, there is a version with Google apps on the way (if it isn't already orderable).
Sent from my Moto X
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Can you see what browser it comes with? Can you install (untrusted) APKs directly without rooting it?
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Browser is a standard one, which comes with other devices. Name is Browser.apk and version is 1.0.9
It's possible to install unsigned APK's without rooting.
google account
Hi,
I got stucked with trying to get google calendars from my google account to TC55.
I found one solution to setup google account as a corporate one, but it's not available anymore due to change in google policy.
I can setup google mail via email account, but that doesn't bring me my calendars to the device.
I tried to install gapps but without success.
Is there any other way?
Thanks.
Motorola work on google apps for TC55.There is in beta.
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... here are two things I found so far:
It does not come with any Google apps: no Maps, no Gmail, no Play store and so on.
It is easily rooted with Framaroot using the Gandalf exploit.
(I cannot post this info into the Framaroot thread due to my low post count).
Anyway, maybe this helps someone. I will be happy to try to answer any questions about the TC55, but keep in mind I am no pro and I am not keen in messing around in its internals much more than I have done already.
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Obviously u rooted, can u install gapps in it?
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Obviously u rooted, can u install gapps in it?
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No idea, I haven't tried. As far as I understand gapps are usually installed via flashing a zip from recovery, and the stock recovery of the TC55 does not have that option, it only allows reflashing a whole image, if I understand it correctly. Either way, I have come to appreciate the open source alternatives and do not want to get Google on my phone, so I will not try, sorry.
However, going by this thread over at the Motorola support forum, it seems it won't take long until there is official gapps support:
https://developer.motorolasolutions.com/thread/4989
Motorola has now released a TC55-firmware with Google apps. Here are the release notes:
https://atgsupportcentral.motorolasolutions.com/content/emb/docs/ReleaseNotes/Release%20Notes%20-%20%20TC55_RevAPlus_GMS_01%2074G_v10.htm
According to the support email they sent me, to get the actual release you need to perform the following arcane ritual:
Resolution Type is : Software Download
Resolution Id is : 95562
Resolution Title is : TC55 Update Image v1.74 with GMS (Google Mobile Service) Release Note & Factory Reset & Enterprise Enabler package
restrictedSW :
T55N0JGMVRUEN17400.zip 321 MB TC55 OS Recovery Update package
T55N0JGMVAUEN17400.apf 321 MB TC55 OS update package file for deployment using MSP
If you require access to OS files for TC55 1.74 GMS then call the local Support Desk and provide following information:
a. Site ID
b. Serial #(s)
c. Phone #
d. Customer name (First and Last)
e. E-mail address
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Don't ask me what the local support desk number is, or the site ID, or why they have to make this so complicated.
Hi Elanguescence,
I think I screwed up my tc55 by enabling the multiuser function without first creating the white list. Now all the users (with admin rights) does not have access to all the programs, including Applock Administrator and Multiuser administrator.
To cut things short, do you know of a way to reset the device? I don't mind setting it to factory default and start over. I've googled it and some said to launch Rapid Deployment and scan a barcode from there... but my Rapid Deployment just says "Service Not Ready, Please Wait" and get stuck there.
Any help appreciated. Thank you.
Any TC55 users here? Should be getting my unit w/ GMS soon... How do you guys like it?
Is the bootloader locked?
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Hey!
I want to Buy one TC55 for me. Normally i hate Android and the Google stuff on the Phone but some Motorola Salesman told me there is a version with out.
Now i use an Sybian Device. That mean i am "offline" the hole time and when i need Internet the Phone connect the the Internet.
So how about that phone can i work "offline" to?
I will also use an VPN Tunnel to block on my backend all Connnection i dont want. Does all Data trough this VPN Tunnel ?
How about the Barcode Scanning does it work good?
I know for 2D i need to use the Cam but how works it when i am in some other Application?
Nobody?
Ok. I just bought a TC55 from a Friend and I was wondering if someone would post the update to get GSM and the Factory Reset packages. I went to the page and it requires all the information posted above before. Mine is rooted, but i am trying to install GAPS but the recovery is the basic and cannot. I manually installed Google Play and the Google Play Services but Google Play services keep crashing and the Play Store will not connect, any ideas ?
the are 2 versions one with google s... service and the other without.
So i belive you have the first?
(Can i ask you some question about that phone?)
While browsing around the net, I've stumbled upon an article, saying that Fishlabs have released their game, Galaxy on Fire 2, optimized for Xperia Play. And how, not only it was XPO, but they've also thrown in Valkyrie expansion pack as a bonus!
This was 2 years ago and it was version 1.0.4.9. I've looked around for this version... but it's gone. Like, everywhere. Google App Store only offers Galaxy on Fire 2 HD, which is ages ahead and targeted at newer devices. I've checked it - it runs on Xplay with custom rom, but the touchscreen controls are catastrophe to play on Xplay. There is no way whatsoever of remapping controls to the gamepad.
As for the XPO version, for some reason, it vanished like a ghost. Literally all the links around the internet are dead. The only thing that's left are standalone APK files here and there, but they're useless, since downloading the game content with this version is not possible anymore - the server will not allow you to connect.
I don't understand - what's the point? It's not even piracy - the game is FREEWARE. Why would anyone go to such effort to delete the only version optimized for this device? Fishlabs got a deal with Sony to help in killing Xperia Play?
Anyways... What do you think? Is there still hope for playing this game on Xplay?
yeah, it's sad the support and old files for our (almost) retired xplay are slowly vanishing from the internet.
I just took a look on my backup and saw i still have the "data" folder, its named "Android\data\net.fishlabs.GalaxyonFire2\files\GOF2\GalaxyonFire2Valkyrie20111114"
something like 240mo is not biggie, if you want i can upload it for you somewhere.
https://app.box.com/s/021hy8g60o4kxlg1xyq9y36lrcmugakd
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yeah, it's sad the support and old files for our (almost) retired xplay are slowly vanishing from the internet.
I just took a look on my backup and saw i still have the "data" folder, its named "Android\data\net.fishlabs.GalaxyonFire2\files\GOF2\GalaxyonFire2Valkyrie20111114"
something like 240mo is not biggie, if you want i can upload it for you somewhere.
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I agree. I fell in love with this phone at first sight, and it really sucks it's losing interest.
I've sent you a private message.
I snagged this way back when it came out for my PLAY. Here is the link, I saved this too my gmail for safe keeping. I also have a backup of the apk and the files needed. As I recently replaced my Nexus 5 with a Nexus 6. I am curious if this link works for you,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fishlabs.GalaxyonFire2
I also have the Dungeon Defenders as well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trendy.ddsw
Let me know if these do or do not work
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I snagged this way back when it came out for my PLAY. Here is the link, I saved this too my gmail for safe keeping. I also have a backup of the apk and the files needed. As I recently replaced my Nexus 5 with a Nexus 6. I am curious if this link works for you,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fishlabs.GalaxyonFire2
I also have the Dungeon Defenders as well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trendy.ddsw
Let me know if these do or do not work
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Thanks, and so sorry for such a late reply... For some reason I did not get a notification about a reply to the topic.
Anyways, both links do not work for me. This is what I see upon entering:
"Sorry! This content is not available in your country yet.
We're working to bring the content you love to more countries as quickly as possible.
Please check back again soon."