Cross platform cloud saving

[jknut]

Updated:
Here are two Windows bat files that will 1-click pull or push the save files between Android and PC.

drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1DN3r2wt6yYfll5Tl9oZlNXek4yaGFiXzVsbzZxcUxaU0pERklVdG1mZExLdGRTQXVZZnc&usp=sharing#list



You need ADB on your PC and a rooted phone.
 SELinux Permissive is needed (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485) if it's not baked into your ROM/Kernel.


The file that Pushes it to the Android automatically reads the installation-dependent ownership and corrects the files during push.  

At least the first time for caution, I would use Titanium Backup to backup the app on Android and manually copy the save files on Windows to a safe location.


Original (manual) method:
I was able to transfer the save files from PC to Android:

1) Copy Windows 7 PC files from C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\TemplarBattleforce to Android SD Card

2) Use TitaniumBackup to backup Templar Battleforce, in case this doesn't work so I can restore it

3) Record owner and permissions of files in Android /data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/files

4) Delete all files in /data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/

5) Copy/paste files from SD Card (that were on computer) to /data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/

6) Use Root Explorer to batch match permissions and owner of all files

7) Profit

[Cory Trese]

Yeah, we hope to someday have the credits required to take advantage of all the work that we put into making the saved games compatible.

Right now it's a nice feature for advanced users, important for Helium and Google / iOS / Mac OS Cloud save integration.

Like I said -- we'd love to add buttons and features for it if the budget is there.

[jknut]

I figured out how to plug my phone into my computer and then use a command window (ADB) to push/pull the save files between the android/PC and change permission/owners. It makes it much easier. I could post it here but not sure if anyone else plays on both PC & Android...

[khearn]

jknut,

I'm interested.

[Cory Trese]

Probably the same thing I do. Requires root on the device.

[jknut]

May 28, 2015 12:36:01 GMT -5 khearn said:

jknut,

I'm interested.

Safety step: Backup Game on Android with Titanium Backup so you can restore it in case something goes wrong.  Also, copy PC save game files to a backup location.  I would do this at least the first time, maybe every time if you're extra cautious.

Plug in phone and use ADB

Confirm owner of Android save files
(I'm not sure if this changes from phone to phone)

adb shell

cd data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/files

ls -l

    (change u0_a119 in the code below to other owner if applicable)



Pull save files from android into to PC (overwrite PC)


adb pull -p data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/files c:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\TemplarBattleforce\



Push save files from PC to android (overwrite Android)


adb push -p C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\TemplarBattleforce data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/files

adb shell

cd data/data/com.tresebrothers.games.battlefront/files

chown u0_a119:u0_a119 *

chmod 700 *

There's probably some Windows BAT / Android script that I could write to make it one click from Windows... maybe later.

[Cory Trese]

I think u0_a119:u0_a119 maybe install dependent?

[jknut]

Here are two Windows bat files that will 1-click pull or push the save files between Android and PC.
drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1DN3r2wt6yYfll5Tl9oZlNXek4yaGFiXzVsbzZxcUxaU0pERklVdG1mZExLdGRTQXVZZnc&usp=sharing#list

You need ADB on your PC and a rooted phone.

The file that Pushes it to the Android automatically reads the installation-dependent ownership and corrects the files during push.  It also creates a backup folder where it copies the current Android save files before pushing the Windows files to the phone.

At least the first time for caution, I would use Titanium Backup to backup the app on Android and manually copy the save files on Windows to a safe location.

[noclue2]

I tried using Helium and it didn't work out, am sure it's my fault, still losing the saves wasn't great. Long story short, people not using Helium need to make a decision if we want to buy the mobile version or the PC version? I saw Battleforce go on sale on Steam/PC today. I know I'll play this mostly on mobile, so it sounds like I should wait?

[Cory Trese]

Sept 22, 2015 17:06:28 GMT -5 noclue2 said:

I tried using Helium and it didn't work out, am sure it's my fault, still losing the saves wasn't great. Long story short, people not using Helium need to make a decision if we want to buy the mobile version or the PC version? I saw Battleforce go on sale on Steam/PC today. I know I'll play this mostly on mobile, so it sounds like I should wait?

I would probably recommend that you buy the game on the platforms you intend to play it on.

We'd love to have you buy it on Steam, but if you won't enjoy the game on PC then stick with mobile.

We are hard at work on the mobile port =)

[CdrPlatypus]

Would it be possible to add steam cloud save? Play on my desktop, continue on my laptop kinda thing

[Cory Trese]

Like I said -- we'd love to add buttons and features for it if the budget is there.

We'll have to see how the rest of the launches go.

[happycat]

Thanks a lot, jknut. I recently got a copy for both platforms so it's helpful)

[jknut]

Nov 2, 2015 9:22:36 GMT -5 happycat said:

Thanks a lot, jknut. I recently got a copy for both platforms so it's helpful)

I've moved the save files back and forth 50 times using the bat files.  Just make sure to make a backup before you try it.

[Navnukjent]

Sept 28, 2015 13:08:13 GMT -5 CdrPlatypus said:

Would it be possible to add steam cloud save? Play on my desktop, continue on my laptop kinda thing

Is it not possible to simply copy and paste the save game folder from the desktop to the laptop, and vice versa?