How to install/run an older app that isnt supported by newer android versions? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am trying to play iron man 3 the game on my phone for the nostalgia, but i havent found any way to get it to run on my oneplus 7t pro with android 11. The game works with android 2.3, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. I have tried VMOS but they dont have the right android version.
Any help?

anbugged said:
I am trying to play iron man 3 the game on my phone for the nostalgia, but i havent found any way to get it to run on my oneplus 7t pro with android 11. The game works with android 2.3, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. I have tried VMOS but they dont have the right android version.
Any help?
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Reverse engineering the Android apk file with APK Tool or APK Editor.
Decompile the apk
Update the versioncode in manifest
Recompile the apk

I have managed to run it with a preconfigured google play version of android 5 on vmos, thank you

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Bluestacks AVd for ADT

Can anyone tell me how to use Bluestacks for android versions higher than 4.0. I searched te internet and found that it cannot be used above android 4.0 development. Is there any equivalent good AVD available other than Bluestacks which works for all the versions?

Is it possible to patch pokemon go to work on 4.3. Jelly Bean? Or get a beta version?

Hi Guys,
I really looked forward to playing Pokemon Go and was really shocked when i saw that the release version of it supports just android 4.4. kitkat and onwards but no older versions. My phone is stuck on 4.3 jellybean and cant be rooted so im sitting here sadly now I already managed to get the app installed by using Gmaps patcher, it also starts but won`t let me sign in via google or pokemon club. So now im asking you guys at xda, who are the most amazing guys in android scene, is there ANY possibility to make it work on android 4.3 jelly bean? The fact that it was planned for 4.3. in the beginning and beta testers claimed it would work on that version leaves me with al glance of hope.
Here are some ideas i have as a noob:
Since its possible to install the game and make it run, but just signing in wont work i guess the app is not far from running on 4.3. On top of that the games developer and beta testers claimed it working on 4.3 and onwards. So i guess in early stages it already WAS running on 4.3. Maybe it can be patched or modified in a way that it will work? If so, is anybody willing to work on that proect? Im affraid me as a noob is no option.
The Fact that beta testers and the developer said it would work on 4.3 might mean that an older version or beta version would run on 4.3.? Is there anybody who has a old/beta/field test version to test that?
Is there any other option? Or is it complete hopeless? Please try to help me, i was waiting for this great game so long and now i cant pay it, while all my friends do
Just install a costum rom
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ken2802 said:
Just install a costum rom
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I would love to do that but since i have a blackberry phone its completely locked as far as i know. I someone has other infos regarding that, please tell me
Ah that sucks. I think there are some apps that where being back portet. If it's viable to Pokémon go too i dont know through.
You could buy a cheap as android Phone with android 5.0
For example ZTE blade l3 it should be around ~80 to 90 bucks, if you can afford that much
ken2802 said:
Ah that sucks. I think there are some apps that where being back portet. If it's viable to Pokémon go too i dont know through.
You could buy a cheap as android Phone with android 5.0
For example ZTE blade l3 it should be around ~80 to 90 bucks, if you can afford that much
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Thank you for our answer. Maybe someone knows if this gets packported maybe? Im sure lots of people would appreciate much.
You can dowload 0.13.5 version.that work.
you can't install apk files that uses higher API level (Pokemon GO, 19) on older Android version (Jelly Bean, 16). It's like trying to use a remote tv controller like a cellphone, you're trying to use a function that your system doesn't have. i don't think a generic patcher can solve this and i don't know where you found that apk, but you should be careful of what you install on your device. Anyway, out of curiosity i checked for you, given the possibility that for some "strange" reason Niantic decided to set the minimum sdk level to 19 without really use any functions that is not supported in Jelly Bean (whaaa? so why use higher API level than? maybe cause if you are running on KitKat you are 90% running on a "new" device, this is faster than making a list of hundreds of compatible phones). Worst case scenario is that you will get a NoClassDef exception (probably) and of course app crash.
(the following is not a piracy attemp, we are not trying to hack anything. it's intended for learning purpose and to satisfy your curiosity)
ok, let's start :
so, you need to set minimum sdk to Jelly Bean level (16)
to do this , you will need to edit the AndroidManifest.xml file, inside the apk, adding this line
("<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="16">)
and of course deleting any labels or parameters that are not recognized by 16 API level (in Pokemon Go case : things like android :isGame, android : banner, etc..)
(oh..but you can't just edit the manifest inside the apk, that is compiled. you need to decompile it first)
even if doing this doesn't break the app (very improbable) now you need to recompile it again (just for obtain a new compiled manifest file, that you can inject in the original app using Winrar/Winzip..infact .apk are just jar/zip files).
of course, we can always just edit the compiled manifest, just need to be able to read, unreadble anti human characters.
so, now it's "working" on android 4.1 , but can't get past splash screen, hangs after that
stuck at -- E/dalvikvm(32567): dlopen("libNianticLabsPlugin.so") failed: Cannot load library: load_library(linker.cpp:750): library "libNianticLabsPlugin.so" not found --
found this mega link on reddit:
#!cZ5BVRTa!QhUCp 45G7wK6dPVGmFh88xDQtTaUJX-j8t09pd_KeFY
Working version for jellybean 4.3
i have patched a working copy of pokemon go v0.29 if anyone wants it message me and il email it to you ,i have tested it on 4 droids running 4.3 and it work fine tho you will have to use a pokemon account not google account and the AR mode doesnt work since it uses feats that 4.3 doesnt have thus i have removed it
email me at [email protected] for a copy
ripperwbfg said:
i have patched a working copy of pokemon go v0.29 if anyone wants it message me and il email it to you ,i have tested it on 4 droids running 4.3 and it work fine tho you will have to use a pokemon account not google account and the AR mode doesnt work since it uses feats that 4.3 doesnt have thus i have removed it
email me at [email protected] for a copy
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i don't think you should distribute a modded apk, even if it's free
anyway i'm really curious, can you tell me what you did? i'm hitting a roadblock
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Could we go the other direction? Is it possible to install the required libraries that 4.1/4.3 is missing and fake the system version to Pokemon Go?
Mine wont install at all on 4.3
Jumpersize said:
anyway i'm really curious, can you tell me what you did? i'm hitting a roadblock
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Curious here also, and very interested if this is real.
masterilkd said:
You can dowload 0.13.5 version.that work.
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Does it? Will it work in North America, and can you change the language to English? From what I've seen, this is the Japanese beta release.
A trustworthy download link would be nice as well, as there are some fishy apk's floating around.
I have a Galaxy Stardust S766C (a tracphone) with Jellybean 4.3. Any chance in hell that mod will work for me?
TesseractE said:
Could we go the other direction? Is it possible to install the required libraries that 4.1/4.3 is missing and fake the system version to Pokemon Go?
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actually, Pokemon Go can be installed on Android 4.1. it hangs after the splashscreen because it can't "see" some .so files (even if they are inside lib folder). it seems to be cause of a different behaviour of dlopen on different Android platforms.
i'm trying to get a list of dependences for that libray and see if it can be workarounded
Iron124 said:
Does it? Will it work in North America, and can you change the language to English? From what I've seen, this is the Japanese beta release.
A trustworthy download link would be nice as well, as there are some fishy apk's floating around.
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Jumpersize said:
actually, Pokemon Go can be installed on Android 4.1. it hangs after the splashscreen because it can't "see" some .so files (even if they are inside lib folder). it seems to be cause of a different behaviour of dlopen on different Android platforms.
i'm trying to get a list of dependences for that libray and see if it can be workarounded
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i was able to install it on zte blade q (4.2.2 JB) But like you said it hangs after splashcreen
i really hope so you will be able to find workaround! i would be thankfull if you can send me apk if you find solution
Jumpersize said:
actually, Pokemon Go can be installed on Android 4.1. it hangs after the splashscreen because it can't "see" some .so files (even if they are inside lib folder). it seems to be cause of a different behaviour of dlopen on different Android platforms.
i'm trying to get a list of dependences for that libray and see if it can be workarounded
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If you managed to get this working, you would be an absolute hero.
The same ZeonZs, ZTE Blade Q with android 4.2.2 and a black screen...
Good luck Jumpersize, we count on you !! :good:

Is there any way to get Samsung Flow working with Huawei P10 on Android 7.0?

As the title says, is there any way to get Samsung Flow working with Huawei P10 on Android 7.0?
In the app description it says it supports Android devices version 6.0 and up.
If I open the app in the Play store, it says "Your device isn't compatible with this version" but why? I can install the APK from apkmirror, but when I run it, it won't turn on? Any idea what the problem is with the app? Does it not support Android 7.0 yet?
Is there a "hack" to make it work?
Samsung Flow is exclusive to Samsung devices, and at the very least, won't work without root and some serious mucking around.

{Problem} Running old apk on recent Android versions

Hi everyone!
I'm facing a "big little" problem with an custom made Android app. I don't have code skills so I don't know how to change the code of the appk.
The problem is something like this:
- Have an apk created a few years ago, with the API level 19 (android 4.4). It runs okay at all Android 4, 5 and 6 versions, but since android 7 I can't use it. Is an application that need root privileges to work properly.
There are any simple way to do something that allow me to run that apk on Android <=7 version?
Can't downgrade Android version because the stock version of my actual android phone is the 7.1, can't go lower than that.
Sorry if my question is not well explained, my English is not too great.
Thanks
Cheers.
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Hi everyone!
I'm facing a "big little" problem with an custom made Android app. I don't have code skills so I don't know how to change the code of the appk.
The problem is something like this:
- Have an apk created a few years ago, with the API level 19 (android 4.4). It runs okay at all Android 4, 5 and 6 versions, but since android 7 I can't use it. Is an application that need root privileges to work properly.
There are any simple way to do something that allow me to run that apk on Android <=7 version?
Can't downgrade Android version because the stock version of my actual android phone is the 7.1, can't go lower than that.
Sorry if my question is not well explained, my English is not too great.
Thanks
Cheers.
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Don't worry , your English is understandable
I don't think you can run older APK on a newer Android version. Because the API used in this app may be deprecated or something like that.
I'm not sure of the info I provided you here so if someone tell you the opposite , he may be right .

Old Android Apps

Is it possible to get old Android Apps for Android 2.3 ( gingerbread )? I need the old VLC to play some .m3u InternetRadio Files and one of a Kodi Remote App, like Kore, Yatse. I was searching the Internet but I didnt found anything to get the old Apps.
If you go to a trusted source such as apkmirror, you can look for previous versions of apks. I believe that some of the apps you are mentioning weren't created at the time or made to support gingerbread.
You could try installing a lollipop or marshmallow custom rom to get access to most latest apps. Marshmallow is currently the minimum api, though lollipop still had great support up until recently
Android Gingerbread is from 2010, by doing some google searching I found out that:
-VLC's android app was first launched in 2014, so you won't be able to get that for gingerbread.
-Yatse was released in 2011, so a primitive build might be available, but it wouldn't be too useful.
-The XMBC Official remote app was launched before yatse, so a primitive build of that may also be available.
The point is, Android 2.3 is heavily outdated and long gone. If you mention your phone's model here then I can walk you through the process of installing a custom rom, and also find a suitable rom for you if you need any help in that category.
But I have used VLC and XMBC remote apps on my Mobile, with Android Gingerbread, 2 years ago. But I cant find the apps anymore.
Do you have an link for Anddroid Marshmallow or Lollipop? My mobile is a Samsung GT-S5300.
Android 4 is available with some googling, but has some bugs.
My bad regarding the vlc apk. It was released in 2014, but is compatible with android 2.1+, let me give you a link to the latest stable version for android 2.3:
VLC for Android 3.0.13 (arm-v7a) (Android 2.3+) APK Download by Videolabs - APKMirror
VLC for Android 3.0.13 (arm-v7a) (Android 2.3+) APK Download by Videolabs - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Yatse and Kore are both android 4.0+
You could try this xmbc remote app apk:
Download Official XBMC Remote 1.0.9 for Android | Uptodown.com
Download the latest version of Official XBMC Remote for Android. A remote control for XBMC. Official XBMC Remote is an open source application that allows...
official-xbmc-remote.en.uptodown.com
The XBMC package works well. But On the www.apkmirror.com site, VLC is not available
The Hit-Man said:
The XBMC package works well. But On the www.apkmirror.com site, VLC is not available
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I can download it just fine, you might need a vpn to download it.
No worries though, I'll attach it here.

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