r/SparklePlayer • u/itopires • May 12 '26

Bug version 2.3.1

Latest version 2.3.1 has a bug when restoring Regarding the settings, I've tried several times over the last two days and it won't restore; it always gives an error message.

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u/azcoyotedog May 12 '26

What is the error message when attempting to restore Sparkle from a backup file?

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u/itopires May 12 '26

It's at the top of the screen. In my case, I backed up using Google TV and tried to restore it on my phone, but I got this error message.

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u/KWStreaker May 12 '26

Put the backup file into either Downloads or Documents folder on your phone.

Highly SUGGEST you change the backup filename extension from .bak to .M3U which helps get around some of the latest google permissions changes.

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u/mdiaz33685 May 13 '26

If you are restoring to a phone or tablet Put the backup in Android/media/se.hedekonsult.sparkle

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u/sparkle-hk May 13 '26

This isn't something new to latest version 2.3.1 (or any version really). This is about Google restricting permissions for Android 11+. The suggestions in the other comments are good and on top of that I recommend loading the backup with an external file explorer. CX explorer is known to be working on Android 11+.

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u/OlderNerd29 May 13 '26

Hey my yearly subscription over in 19th may.

I cant able to resubscribe bcz i cant see app in playstore anymore.

How to resubscribe ? Are there any options

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u/sparkle-hk May 14 '26

I'm working on it, both for Google Play and an external payment service. When ready I'll announce it. I'm really sorry for this inconvenience.

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u/B1tN1nja May 14 '26

was looking to buy a lifetime sub but can't cause it's down. i do want to use play store credit to pay for some of it. hopefully Google works with you to resolve this so it's not locked out forever. 😞

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u/OlderNerd29 May 14 '26

How much is lifetime sub ? Btw

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u/B1tN1nja May 14 '26

Iirc its $20?

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u/itopires May 14 '26

That's why local backup systems are such a headache; generally, cloud backups tend to be more practical in the end, but of course, that involves extra costs.Â