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Installation Guide

This guide will help you install Match Mania on your Android device.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher
• 50 MB of free storage space
• ARM or x86 processor

Recommended Requirements

• Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher
• 100 MB of free storage space
• 2 GB RAM or more

Installation Methods

Method 1: Download from Official Website (Recommended)

1. Visit the Official Website
2. Go to matchmaina.ssfdre38.xyz

3. Navigate to the Downloads section

4. Download the APK

5. Download either:
   • MatchMania-release-v2.3.5.apk (Signed, optimized version - Recommended)
   • MatchMania-debug-v2.3.5.apk (Debug version with logging)

6. The website includes all versions and complete changelog

7. Benefits of Website Download

8. Direct downloads (no GitHub account needed)
9. All versions available in one place
10. Complete changelog and documentation
11. Faster download speeds

Method 2: Download from GitHub Releases

1. Navigate to Releases
2. Visit the Match Mania Releases page

3. Find the latest release version (v2.3.5)

4. Download the APK

5. Download either:
   • MatchMania-release-v2.3.5.apk (Signed, optimized version)
   • MatchMania-debug-v2.3.5.apk (Debug version with logging)

6. We recommend the release version for regular use

7. Enable Unknown Sources

8. Go to Settings > Security (or Privacy)
9. Enable Install from Unknown Sources or Allow from this source for your browser/file manager

10. On Android 8.0+, you'll be prompted when installing

11. Install the APK

12. Open your Downloads folder or notification
13. Tap the APK file
14. Follow the installation prompts

15. Tap Install

16. Launch Match Mania

17. Once installed, tap Open or find Match Mania in your app drawer
18. Enjoy the game!

Method 2: Build from Source

See the Building from Source guide for detailed instructions on compiling the app yourself.

Updating Match Mania

When a new version is released:

1. Download the new APK from GitHub Releases
2. Install it over your existing installation
3. Your settings and statistics will be preserved

Note: Always download the same build type (release or debug) to ensure smooth updates.

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

"App Not Installed" Error

Cause: Version conflict or signing mismatch

Solutions: 1. Uninstall the existing version 2. Download the same build type (release or debug) 3. Clear the APK cache and try again 4. Ensure you have enough storage space

"Installation Blocked" Error

Cause: Security settings preventing installation

Solutions: 1. Enable installation from unknown sources 2. Use a trusted file manager 3. Check your device administrator settings

APK Won't Open

Cause: Corrupted download or unsupported device

Solutions: 1. Re-download the APK 2. Verify your Android version meets minimum requirements 3. Try the debug build instead

"Parse Error" Message

Cause: Incompatible or corrupted APK

Solutions: 1. Ensure your Android version is 5.0 or higher 2. Re-download the APK file 3. Verify the download completed successfully

Uninstallation

To remove Match Mania from your device:

1. Go to Settings > Apps
2. Find Match Mania
3. Tap Uninstall
4. Confirm the uninstallation

Note: Uninstalling will remove all game data including statistics and settings.

Data Backup

Currently, Match Mania stores all data locally on your device. To backup your data:

1. Use Android's built-in backup feature
2. Copy the app data folder manually (requires root access)
3. Note: Cloud backup is planned for a future release

Getting Help

If you encounter issues during installation:

• Check the Troubleshooting Guide
• Review the FAQ
• Open an issue on GitHub

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