It seems that everyone knows how to install the game on a tablet. But it turns out that here there are subtleties and nuances that can be associated, for example, with the lack of quick. What to do in such cases?
They say that sooner or later men will make weapons out of any invention. There is no point in arguing with this, but it is also true that we will make ourselves a new toy from absolutely everything. So, the fun, considered the first ever game on the screen - Tennis for Two - used the oscilloscope screen to display the gameplay, and two rheostats served as “joysticks”. More of this toy, Pong, is the first commercially successful video game.
A bit of history
Our readers, belonging to the generation of “over 30”, had the opportunity to get acquainted with this entertainment almost in the original: various versions of the analogue set-top box on television penetrated the USSR. Own clones were also produced, for example, Videosport or Exi Video.
Well, those who are younger, probably met her computer emulation. Also, the older generation cannot but remember for programmable calculators, which Soviet engineers entertained themselves in their free time. It is curious that it was the programmable calculator that was the first Soviet mass gaming platform, because video consoles were available only to a few.
And the point is not even in the “biting” price of the product (120-150 rubles - the monthly salary of an engineer). In the end, TVs were not much cheaper, but they were in almost every apartment. The main factor was the frantic deficit of Soviet set-top boxes, which stood out even against the background of the usual deficit of everything else. If the same one could be purchased from the back door of the store (when there was no desire to stand for many months), then game consoles in sufficient quantities did not even reach the stores, finding their owners even at trading bases. However, we digress from the topic.
The fate of gadgets
Simple toys mounted on mobile phonesstarting almost with the very first models. Well, the fact that an electronic computer almost immediately turned into an electronic game is a well-known fact, because the production of computer games and hardware that can support them is a serious industry with multi-billion dollar turnover. For many, use as a gaming platform - if not its only purpose, then, in any case, main reason acquisitions.
Thus, the fate of the tablet computers was predetermined initially, fortunately, the Android operating system provides ample opportunities for this. The user can only install it on the tablet’s memory card and play. How to play, you will figure it out yourself (here the appropriate resources will help you if necessary), but we will dwell on the question of installing games in more detail.
Install the game on the tablet
We were lucky - now we do not need to enter the game program code into the device each time, as was done on calculators, or it is tiring to load the game into memory from a wheezing tape recorder, as on the first computers. Now everything is much simpler, however, there is.
Normal installation method
Let's start with standard method Install games provided by the developers. For this we need:
- of course, the tablet itself;
- sufficient fast Internet connection;
- google Account
- optionally a bank payment card.
It's no secret that Android and everything connected with it is the domain of the IT giant Google. Therefore, the standard way to install applications, including games, on a tablet with an Android “axis” is to download them from a special service Google market. The functionality of the service and its interaction with the device inextricably links the installation with their downloading and removal, respectively. That is why we need wireless Internet with sufficient speed and reliability of the connection.
Before installing the game on an Android tablet with google service Market, we need - our business card in the world of services provided by Google. If you have been using the tablet for a long time, then you probably have an account. It is possible that you passed registration while working on a PC, because google mail and remote collaboration tools, the use of which is also impossible without authorization, are quite popular.
If suddenly you still have not got a Google account, then it's time to do it. In order to do this using a PC, just go to www.google.com or any other Google resource and go through a simple registration procedure.
Important! Be sure to remember or write down your registration data - password and login. They will be useful to you more than once.
Connect your tablet to the internet and run play app Market. If you still have not registered a Google account, then you can do this right in the application. , and a hint will tell you if the selected application is supported by your device.
The Market offers a wide selection of free applications. If you want to download paid toys or receive paid add-ons and bonuses, you need to attach a payment card to your account.
After choosing, you just have to click "install" and confirm the list of permissions for this toy. The application will be downloaded to your tablet, after which it will be installed automatically.
Hint: if you prefer to work with personal computer, then the installation of games and other applications on the tablet can be done with it. To do this, go to www.play.google.com from your computer, select a game, click install. And after that, select from the list of your devices connected to google account, the tablet on which you would like to see this game. Of course, the tablet must also be connected to the Internet.
You don’t need to add devices to the list yourself, Google will do it for you. Whatever you say, it’s quite convenient to live “under the hood” at Big Brother.
Abnormal game installation methods
As you can see, everything is easy and simple. But, unfortunately, you can not always use this method. As mentioned above, the regular installation and uninstallation process is associated with downloading and uninstalling. On the one hand, this is convenient - it saves the memory of mobile devices, which, as a rule, are few. On the other hand, you will not be able to download, and accordingly, if your gadget does not have a fast enough connection to the Internet. How to install the game on a tablet without the Internet?
Let’s say right away, you won’t be able to launch the vast majority of games without any Internet connection. Therefore, it is highly desirable that the device be equipped with some kind of access to the Network, at least 2G. This will be enough to launch the toy, and we will use other sources to download it. For example, you have a computer with Internet access, but there is no Wi-Fi router. In this case, we are on the PC, and then install it on the tablet.
You can’t just download the application without installing it from the Google Market website. What to do, “a well-fed hungry one doesn’t understand”, and the Google leadership is not too worried about the problems of users who do not mobile internet. We will use the help of comrades in misfortune - we will turn to one of the forums of connoisseurs and lovers of mobile devices and applications to them.
Now a little theory. What you download from the Google Market is the so-called “installer” or “APK-cabinet”, a file with the APK extension. This is an executable archive containing all the files needed to install the game. But this is not the whole game, there is also a cache (cash) - data not included in the installation package and downloaded to the device as needed. We will have this data.
So, we downloaded the installer and cache, now we need to install the game. Transfer the toy files to the device via, for example, a USB cable, SD card or USB flash drive.
Important! Where to install games on a tablet? The APK archive can be copied anywhere, but the cache must be installed in a very specific place on the device’s memory card, otherwise the game simply won’t find this data. On the forum where you downloaded the game, the path to the cache is usually prescribed - applications in the tablet’s memory, for example, sdcard / data / name of the developer company / name of the toy.
Now you know how to install the application on the tablet manually, and you won’t disappear even where fast internet no in principle. If you suddenly get into some kind of wilderness, you can easily install the game on a tablet from a USB flash drive, which a carrier pigeon will carefully deliver to you from the mainland. Good luck
Many people like to play, and modern tablets allow you to do this anywhere and anytime. Unfortunately, free games that can only be installed on a tablet by downloading one file from the Internet do not sparkle with beautiful graphics or the originality of the plot.
More advanced ones require the resuming of an additional paid package. But he, in turn, can reach several gigabytes, which is doubly disadvantageous to users of limited 3G tariffs. However, there is a way how to install games on an Android tablet without paying for cache and spending on mobile Internet.
Equipment Preparation
In order for the game, placed on the tablet not through the Market, to work, you should select the “Application” tab in the device’s settings menu, where you need to put a tick in front of the inscription “ Unknown devices". It should be borne in mind that, at the request of the manufacturer, this item can also be placed in the "Security" and "Device Administration" tabs. The main thing is to find it and give permission to launch third-party applications.
In addition, to install games with a cache package on a tablet, you will need an Internet-connected computer, a USB cable from the device and / or a card reader.
Download application
A package of a game hosted for free download consists of a file of the game itself (with the permission of .apk) and a folder with a cache (sometimes archived). The APK file is the same for any Android device.
The description of the cache folder also indicates the type of processor (ARM6 or ARM7) and video accelerator (PowerVR, Tegra2, Tegra3, Adreno, Mali) for which the application was developed. It is important that both of these types coincide with the equipment installed in the device.
You can find out which processor and "video card" a particular tablet is on specialized sites. Quite often, a game is developed for all types of hardware. Then, in the description of the cache, either all types of processor and video accelerator are indicated, or they simply mark “For all devices”.
Installation process
With help USB cable (card reader) you should move the APK file to any directory on the tablet’s memory card, find it through the existing file manager and run it. Turning on the game immediately after it is fully installed is undesirable. Before starting the game, you need to copy the cache folder to the device directory used by the developer of a game:
- Glu - sdcard / glu /;
- Gameloft - sdcard / gameloft / games /;
- Electronic Arts - sdcard / Android / data /;
- other developers are sdcard / Android / obb / or sdcard / data / data /.
After that, you can disconnect the tablet from the computer and select the application in the list of installed. In rare cases, when you first start up, you may be asked to upload some unique files. This verification does not consume a large number of traffic. It must be confirmed.
Games for modern tablets and phones are most often installed from official stores. But for a number of reasons, the necessary application may for some reason not be there. And if they are found on the Internet, they are often downloaded to a computer, and then transferred to a mobile device. In this case, the question of how to install the downloaded game and play it seems reasonable.
We use USB
Games on a tablet from a computer can be transferred in a number of ways. Using USB is one of the most popular due to the fact that you do not need to install additional software. As an example, we will take an arbitrary brand of a tablet with the Android operating system version 4.2.2. So, initially we get developer rights. Then we need to enable the "USB debugging" mode. Thanks to him, the computer will be able to work with a tablet or smartphone and send him data. Then we go to the “Computer” and open the mobile device as a regular folder. We are looking for a place where the games are located (or where there is a desire to place the application). Now, to add its shortcut to the desktop, go to the main menu. Find the icon of the downloaded file. Click on it, in the upper left corner the inscription "Label" will appear. Without releasing the icon, transfer it to this inscription. Next, you can already choose a placement of your choice. As a result, we can install games for free on our computer if we find paid applications in the public domain.
Via wifi
But speaking of that, from a computer to a tablet, we did not take into account one point - a special cable is needed. And what if it is not? This does not mean that everything is bad, just have a little more work to do. We will throw over with the help of Wi-Fi. Games on the tablet in this way can also be installed. But we will need special software. And not just anyone, but a special one - file managers. And not such programs that simply allow you to watch files that are on mobile device, and those that can interact with the computer, acting as a client. There is a pretty good range of applications for this purpose. But since they are not, but data transfer is the topic of the article, we will proceed immediately to the fact that we will figure out how to install the game from a computer to a tablet. So, first you need to make sure that your versions are both on the mobile device and on the PC. Then identification is carried out. By it can mean the generation of a unique number with which the technician can recognize another participant in the exchange of data. When the codes are entered and the devices are confirmed, you can use the client part of the computer to organize the transfer of information to the tablet. As soon as it is completed, the program will immediately notify you. You see how to install the game from computer to tablet using Wi-Fi? This is not a difficult and not expensive business, therefore, if the first method did not fit, this one can help out.
We use a mobile network
This option is distinguished by possible cash costs (if there is no unlimited Internet) and slow download. So, how to install the game from computer to tablet using a mobile network? In general, the procedure resembles the one in the previous paragraph, with slight differences:
- You must have a SIM card. I.e this option not suitable for everyone.
- It is necessary to configure the work mobile network and the ability to transfer data through it.
- Also, do not forget that in the absence of unlimited Internet you will have to pay for traffic (we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the prices).
Other communication methods
The above features, which consider how to install a game from a computer to a tablet, should help in all cases. But there are two more ways that will be discussed in the article:
- Bluetooth transmission. Typically suitable for use with laptops. All you need to do is make the devices visible. Then you can begin to transfer data. This method cannot boast of significant speed, but it is free. In addition, information can be transferred directly between devices. This is a small one, but a plus.
- If it is not possible to synchronize the operation of devices at this moment and transfer data, you can use this method. It is necessary to download a file from a computer to cloud storage. And as soon as the opportunity arises, it will be possible to transfer documents from it to a tablet or smartphone. And not only on one, but also on several devices.
Conclusion
So, we have analyzed all the most popular answers to the question “how to install the game from a computer to a tablet?” Of course, it is worth noting that in some nuances when using various operating systems you will need to figure it out yourself, because they differ from the solution presented in the article.
How can I install games on my tablet?
Many new owners of tablet computers are wondering: how to install the game on your tablet ?!
Firstly, you will need such a useful program in everyday life as a file manager. Many already "shuffled" users recommend the ASTRO application. And not in vain. It is easy to learn and convenient software that performs all the functions that we expect from a file manager.
We recommend creating a special folder called “Downloads” so as not to clutter up the interface and always have access to the catalog of games. You yourself then say thank you for such forethought. It’s easy to say “throw”, but how can I transfer it from a computer to a tablet ?! - you ask. And everything is really easy and simple. When you purchase even the most budget tablet on android, you get in the appendage a usb cable with which the tablet can "communicate" with the computer.
Well and thirdly, sent to the tablet installation file must be activated on the device. To do this, simply open it in the already installed file manager. That's it, now you can forget about the technical side and, leaning back in your chair, enjoy your favorite Android games.
What is cash (cache) and where should I put it?
Tablet computers are becoming more productive and game developers are happy to use the opportunities to improve product quality! As a result, games on tablets "get heavier" before our eyes. Cash is the image of the game, files that should be downloaded via wifi when buying a game in Google play. The cache needs to be poured via usb into the desired directory, and only after that start * apk.
This memo should help you:
* Games from Gameloft - sdcard / gameloft / games / (game name)
* Games from Electronic Arts (EA) - sdcard / Android / data / (game name)
* Games from Glu - sdcard / glu / (game name)
* Games from other developers - sdcard / data / data / (name of the game) or sdcard / (name of the game)
