Installation - Revision history

Erina at 05:06, 8 January 2016

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Erina: Separating the original Installation page into two pages

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Separating the original Installation page into two pages

Erina at 23:03, 7 January 2016

2016-01-07T23:03:34Z

Erina at 23:01, 7 January 2016

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Erina at 23:00, 7 January 2016

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Erina at 22:57, 7 January 2016

2016-01-07T22:57:09Z

Erina: added that you don't need a VPN

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added that you don't need a VPN

Erina at 22:55, 7 January 2016

2016-01-07T22:55:28Z

Erina: Emphasized the fact that you DON'T need to install the app to play the game!

2016-01-07T22:25:12Z

Emphasized the fact that you DON'T need to install the app to play the game!

Erina at 16:03, 30 December 2015

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 If you understand everything so far, feel free to proceed! If you're confused about anything, feel free to contact/message someone by using the Disqus comments on the main page!
-=== iOS ===
+== iOS ==
 The process is pretty straight-forward for iOS. What you'll need to do is create a Japanese Apple account, and switch to that account momentarily to download the app and install it on your phone. Searching for "ガールフレンド(仮)" should take you straight to the app. If that doesn't work, try just searching for "ガールフレンド" and looking through the results to find Girlfriend Kari. You can find the link to the App Store for Girlfriend Kari [https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/garufurendo-jia/id570930454 here]. No VPN is necessary.
 If someone would like to explain the process of creating a Japanese Apple account below, please do so! I don't have any iOS devices, so I can't really explain this process. [[User:Erina|Erina]] ([[User talk:Erina|talk]]) 17:55, 7 January 2016 (EST)
-=== Android ===
+== Android ==
 The official link to the Play Store for Girlfriend Kari can be found [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ameba.vcard here]. However, the app is region-locked, so you'll have to install by different means if you're not in Japan.
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 Whenever you need to update the app, just go back into QooApp, find the Girlfriend Kari page again, and press update! It's that simple.
-However, if you'd rather get a direct link to the apk installation file, you can check out our [[Mobile App Download]] page. If the link there is out-of-date, please contact someone like [[User:Erina|Erina]]! We'll try to get it fixed as soon as possible.
+=== MEGA Download ===
 Now, wasn't that easy? Let's move on to the next page where you actually set up your account.

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-{{Template:Walkthrough Infobox|CurrentPage=[[Installation]]|NextPage=[[Setting Up]]|PreviousPage=[[Introduction]]}}Previous: [[Introduction]]
+{{Template:Walkthrough Infobox|CurrentPage=[[Installation]]|NextPage=[[Setting Up]]|PreviousPage=[[Methods]]}}Previous: [[Methods]]
-NOTE: This page will be MOVED in the future. Check the [[Talk:Installation|discussion]] page for more information.
+This page is about installing the mobile app for Girlfriend Kari onto your Android or iOS device. This page continues directly from the [[Methods]] page, so if you have not read that page yet, please go do so!
-Well, since you're here, you're probably interested in figuring out how to start playing this game.
+Before installing the mobile app, remember that you can play Girlfriend Kari on any device with Google Chrome without having to install anything! All you need to do is go to http://vcard.ameba.jp using Google Chrome! The browser version generally runs faster and can be used on more devices (including computers), so the browser version is generally recommended over the mobile app. The browser version also has no censoring of the cards unlike the mobile version. However, the mobile version does come with its own benefits (such as handy notifications for when your stamina has recharged), so it might be a wise idea to install both.
-If you want to play this game, you can either play on a browser (computer or mobile device) or as a mobile app.
+If you understand everything so far, feel free to proceed! If you're confused about anything, feel free to contact/message someone by using the Disqus comments on the main page!
 === iOS ===
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 However, if you'd rather get a direct link to the apk installation file, you can check out our [[Mobile App Download]] page. If the link there is out-of-date, please contact someone like [[User:Erina|Erina]]! We'll try to get it fixed as soon as possible.
-Now, wasn't that easy?
+Now, wasn't that easy? Let's move on to the next page where you actually set up your account.
 Next: [[Setting Up]]
 [[Category:Walkthrough|Installation]]

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		+	NOTE: This page will be MOVED in the future. Check the [[Talk:Installation\|discussion]] page for more information.

	Well, since you're here, you're probably interested in figuring out how to start playing this game.		Well, since you're here, you're probably interested in figuring out how to start playing this game.

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 == Mobile App ==
-[[File:BrowserCardFail.png|alt=Examples of a bug with artwork in the browser edition|thumb|This is what some cards may look like on the browser edition. As you can see, the art isn't loading.]]
+[[File:BrowserCardFail.png|alt=Examples of a bug with artwork in the browser edition|thumb|This is what some cards may look like in the app. As you can see, the cards are being censored!]]
 The mobile app has both disadvantages and advantages to the browser version. It's up to you to decide whether or not installing the app is worth it!

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 === iOS ===
-The process is pretty straight-forward for iOS. What you'll need to do is create a Japanese Apple account, and switch to that account momentarily to download the app and install it on your phone. Searching for "ガールフレンド(仮)" should take you straight to the app. If that doesn't work, try just searching for "ガールフレンド" and looking through the results to find Girlfriend Kari. No VPN is necessary.
+The process is pretty straight-forward for iOS. What you'll need to do is create a Japanese Apple account, and switch to that account momentarily to download the app and install it on your phone. Searching for "ガールフレンド(仮)" should take you straight to the app. If that doesn't work, try just searching for "ガールフレンド" and looking through the results to find Girlfriend Kari. You can find the link to the App Store for Girlfriend Kari [https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/garufurendo-jia/id570930454 here]. No VPN is necessary.
 If someone would like to explain the process of creating a Japanese Apple account below, please do so! I don't have any iOS devices, so I can't really explain this process. [[User:Erina|Erina]] ([[User talk:Erina|talk]]) 17:55, 7 January 2016 (EST)
 === Android ===
-You can install Girlfriend Kari through QooApp. This handy app allows you to easily download apk files (the installer file for your apps and games) from Japan, and it helps you keep them updated! Really neat, right? You don't need a VPN either for this method!
+The official link to the Play Store for Girlfriend Kari can be found [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ameba.vcard here]. However, the app is region-locked, so you'll have to install by different means if you're not in Japan.
 You can download and install QooApp by going to this site [http://apps.qoo-app.com/en/app/880 here] using your Android device. Note that in order to install this app, you might need to enable "Allow installation of files from unknown sources." This is usually somewhere in your Android Settings or Privacy options.

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 With the App, you'll get handy notifications about when your stamina has been refilled, and when new events or content has arrived. This is really useful if you plan to be a pretty hardcore player on the game - it'll make sure that you'll never miss out on any events, and that you'll never be wasting any stamina. You'll always know exactly when you have more stamina to use again on the game!
-However,there is censorship in the app! These cards will show up as a gray card with a prohibited sign in the middle. This is mostly for cards that show a bit too much skin. This can get pretty frustrating, as you're playing the game for the art after all!
+However, there is censorship in the app! These cards will show up as a gray card with a prohibited sign in the middle. This is mostly for cards that show a bit too much skin. This can get pretty frustrating, as you're playing the game for the art!
 In my opinion, the browser version runs better, faster, and allows you to see every card with no censoring. The app does provide for occasional handy notifications, so installing both wouldn't be a bad choice. All in all, it's up to you!
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 The process is pretty straight-forward for iOS. What you'll need to do is create a Japanese Apple account, and switch to that account momentarily to download the app and install it on your phone. Searching for "ガールフレンド(仮)" should take you straight to the app. If that doesn't work, try just searching for "ガールフレンド" and looking through the results to find Girlfriend Kari. No VPN is necessary.
-If someone would like to explain the process of creating a Japanese Apple account below, please do so! I don't have any iOS devices, so I can't really explain this process [[User:Erina|Erina]] ([[User talk:Erina|talk]]) 17:55, 7 January 2016 (EST)
+If someone would like to explain the process of creating a Japanese Apple account below, please do so! I don't have any iOS devices, so I can't really explain this process. [[User:Erina|Erina]] ([[User talk:Erina|talk]]) 17:55, 7 January 2016 (EST)
 === Android ===

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 The easiest way to play the game is to just use an internet browser. You must be using Google Chrome in order to play the game, since this is the only browser that is officially supported by Girlfriend Kari. Other browsers will redirect you to an information site rather than letting you play the game. You can go to http://vcard.ameba.jp on any device with Google Chrome, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and more!
-There is also a mobile app for the game. However, the mobile app is restricted to the Japan Play Store/Japan Apple Store, so you'll have to do some tweaking with your mobile device to set it to Japanese Locale in order to download the installation file. I'll try to host or link to copies of the Android app for the game, if possible. The downloads are located at the page [[Mobile App Download]].
+There is also a mobile app for the game. However, the mobile app is restricted to the Japan Play Store/Japan Apple Store, so you'll have to do some tweaking with your mobile device to set it to Japanese Locale in order to download the installation file. We'll explain how to install the app below. But, remember that you don't need the app to play! You can just go to the site from Google Chrome from your computer! It's a lot more convenient this way - you don't need to be on a mobile device to play.
 When you launch the game for the first time, the game will ask you to create an account. The walkthrough will cover the account creation process on the next page. Make sure to remember the details of your account - all of your progress is saved and tied to that account! This means that you can log into the same account on another device and keep playing with all of your previous progress. This means that accounts are super-important if you want to play on multiple devices! To be concise, with an account, you can play the game ANYWHERE on ANY DEVICE as long as you log in! Your progress will carry over between devices.
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 To summarize, while the mobile app has its advantages, the browser version is more recommended because its more compatible with game mechanics and it's a lot easier to start up - all you have to do is visit the [http://vcard.ameba.jp game website!]
-If you want to download the mobile app, visit the page [[Mobile App Download]].
+If you would still like to install the mobile app, below you'll find instructions for how to do so. If not, just go on to the next page: [[Setting Up]]!
 Now, wasn't that easy?

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 There is also a mobile app for the game. However, the mobile app is restricted to the Japan Play Store/Japan Apple Store, so you'll have to do some tweaking with your mobile device to set it to Japanese Locale in order to download the installation file. I'll try to host or link to copies of the Android app for the game, if possible. The downloads are located at the page [[Mobile App Download]].
-Remember that you don't need the app to play! You can just go to the site from Google Chrome. The only thing you'll be missing out on are a few handy notifications for events or for whenever your stamina refills.
+Remember that you don't need the app to play! You can just go to the site from Google Chrome from your computer! It's a lot more convenient this way - you don't need to be on a mobile device to play.
 When you launch the game for the first time, the game will ask you to create an account. The walkthrough will cover the account creation process on the next page. Make sure to remember the details of your account - all of your progress is saved and tied to that account! This means that you can log into the same account on another device and keep playing with all of your previous progress. This means that accounts are super-important if you want to play on multiple devices! To be concise, with an account, you can play the game ANYWHERE on ANY DEVICE as long as you log in! Your progress will carry over between devices.
-Now, you might be wondering: Should I use the browser version, or should I download and play on the app? There are a few advantages and disadvantages to both. I'll explain them here.
+Now, you might be wondering: Should I use the browser version, or should I download and play on the app? Well, it's up to you, as there are advantages and disadvantages to both. Of course, you could play on both (as long as you log in to the same account on all devices), so we'll explain both methods of playing below.
 == Browser Version ==
 This is the easiest and most efficient way to play Girlfriend Kari, because you can play the browser version on a computer! The game tends to lag on older smartphone devices, so being able to play it in a browser on a computer makes the game play a lot more smoothly with less lag than most other mobile devices. It's also easy to access: all you have to do is go to http://vcard.ameba.jp on any device that supports Google Chrome!
 I recommend playing the browser version whenever possible since it is the easiest and fastest way to get into the game.
 == Mobile App ==