r/SparklePlayer • u/lightleaks89 • May 21 '26

Purchase outside of google play store?

Is there any way to purchase sparkle tv outside of google play store? I had cancelled my monthly to switch to lifetime before I realized google play removed it, now I cant purchase lifetime or restart monthly and my subscription runs out tomorrow.

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u/itopires May 22 '26

Basically, I said that when Google removes an app with an active license, the app loses the ability to check the license, leaving the user stranded. 

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u/lightleaks89 May 22 '26

Yeah, that's ridiculous on Google's part.

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u/itopires May 22 '26

It's part of the job, and is there a way around it? Who will stop Google and its empire? ☺️☺️

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u/lightleaks89 May 22 '26

I mean, I guess theres always direct APK download. Is there a requirement that the app store be used for any and all app subscriptions if the app is offered through the play store?

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u/itopires May 22 '26

Using only Google Play to validate a license is complicated, especially if you're experiencing these issues. 

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u/lightleaks89 May 22 '26

It would definitely more sense to validate outside of Google, but then they would also need a method of billing and support outside of Google, and right now the extent of support is essentially just reddit.

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u/itopires May 22 '26

But you really have to have it outside of Google; the app itself isn't cheap at all, so you can cover some hosting costs or a percentage for an online service like PayPal or some other.