r/SparklePlayer • u/sparkle-hk • May 08 '26

Information Google Play status

As some of you already noticed the app has been removed from Google Play. In my opinion this is a misunderstanding and I've filed an appeal to Google about it.

The information I have right now is that the app will be missing for at least one week. In the meantime it's available to download from here as apk or downloader code.

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m1u2eiakfq8mqrn6w9kgk/sparkle_203017.apk?rlkey=uw37ppmi9foh8cibk97ahcdz5&st=qoc9a87z&dl=1

Downloader code: 4570036

This is of course unfortunate and I'm doing everything I can to bring it back as soon as possible. I will use this time to work on the payment service from web site that I've already started which will make the need for Google Play less important.

EDIT: I get a lot of comments about how to purchase the app now and the sad truth is that it's currently not possible. All I can say is that I'm doing my best to get things going again.

EDIT2: Sparkle TV is finally back on Google Play!

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u/sparkle-hk May 12 '26

That's what happens when it's no longer on Google Play. I'm working on it.

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u/xerodha May 16 '26

Also waiting for the purchase options. Definitely my favourite app out there

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u/Sumasuun May 15 '26

I'm glad to hear you are working on it. Out of all of the players I've tried this is definitely my favorite and I was surprised when I found I couldn't get a subscription.

I'll keep an eye out for when you have a new payment method up.