Unfortunately, issues with compatibility are entirely down to the SDK (Ren'py in this case), which I have zero control over. You'd have to head over to the Ren'py github, report the issue and hope that PyTom can fix it (https://github.com/renpy/renpy/issues)
That being said, the problem may not be with comp[atibility. Have you tried:
1. Restarting your phone (sounds stupid, but it fixes 90% of reported problems)
2. Freeing up 5-6GB+ storage space? Android has this weird thing about needing up to four times the available space as the actual app requires.
3. Using an app like JoiPlay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyou.joiplay.joiplay&hl=en_GB&gl=U...) to run the Windows version on your phone
Hopefully one of these suggestions helps you out!
I tried the tips above and the final verdict was the same, it came out on its own.
But I contacted Ren'py support and got a reasonable solution, but according to the creator he needs you to give him some information about the game, is there a problem with that? It would be great if I had your help if it's not too busy for you.
I’m not THE dev of this game, but I am A developer myself…so I am NOT answering for him personally, but I can likely say its not going to happen.
First off though, you may want to update your post with your Android Version rather than just the name of your phone.
Should be under ‘settings’ / ‘system’ usually, then ‘about phone’, ‘update’, or simply ‘Android/Android Version’ depending on how old the phone actually is.
Its been a while since I touched any Android Programming, but I suggest you give him your “Android Version” for sure, and you may want to include the “Kernel Version” (could be wrong, never got into Droid much).
Second, and the bad news…even with the little Android Programming that I did do (mainly because of this), there are, or were, at least 20+ versions of Android.
With each new release things are added and deprecated (no longer used), so to modify a game well under way would likely be more costly in a time sense than it would be worth…and its likely the Graphical or Renpy itself that was the deciding factor for the Android Version being used.
I don’t know how Renpy works on Android (idk at all really), but if I was the Dev I would likely choose to send you a free phone (obviously not happening) before dealing with going backwards in Android versions in all honesty lol.
Its just that much of a pain, sad to say…I can’t see them fulfilling this request–but again, I am NOT the developer of the game so don’t take my answer as a fact.
Just my two cents.
From what little I could find, it should work on Android 6, but thats not officially from Arcs pages so you may want to reply directly to him and ask (so he gets notified)
As long as your updated your right about the version you have, ironically the A12 shipped with Android 10 haha.
I play on PC and don’t have the space for a test run, what I can tell you is make sure your download is approx. 1.19 - 1.20 GB
Itch has a weird habit of interrupting mobile data downloads and them resuming which sometimes leaves you with half the file AND a second full copy at least on Windows.
Not really my area of expertise. I know more about the pain of the dev kit than I do about playing games on my phone.
I’m still running Android 8 just to keep my real Keyboard and avoid touch screen lol.
CursedFlame or Arc will have a much better answer for you here, they both know more about the Android version than I do.
Sorry I can’t be more help.
If the APK is failing to work on your phone still. You could always install joiplay from Google play. It allows you to run games like this easily. Just remember it requires a renpy plugin which is also available from Google play (last I checked atleast).
You'll need the pc version (extracted) saved on your phone memory aswell. Bonus is once extracted and tested its working on joiplay you can remove the compressed file.
joiplay needs the exe file for Windows to run. The help files are available online.
Hope this helps.
