How to update the SlotKaki app and keep your data

Signs your app needs updating

An Android app installed from outside an app store does not update itself. You install each new version yourself. That is usually needed when:

• the app shows a message asking you to install a newer version;
• logging in fails in the app but works in the browser at slotkaki.shop;
• the lobby or certain games stop loading, while the web version works normally;
• the app closes on its own straight after opening.

To see which version you have, open Settings > Apps, choose SlotKaki and look for the version number, often at the bottom of the app info screen. Note it down so you can compare after updating.

Installing the new version over the old one

1. Make sure you know your username and password. If you are unsure, test them in the browser first.
2. Open slotkaki.shop in your browser and tap the app button. Do not reuse an old file sitting in your Downloads folder.
3. Open the new file. If the phone asks, allow installs for that browser only.
4. The installer will usually ask whether you want to update the existing app rather than install a new one. That is a good sign: the signatures match.
5. Tap Update or Install, wait for it to finish, then open the app and check the version number.
6. Delete the APK from Downloads and switch the browser's install permission off again.

An app signature is a digital seal the developer puts on every APK file. Android lets a new file replace an installed app only when both were signed by the same party. That rule is what stops a different file from taking over your app's data.

For example, say your phone has version 2.3 and the new file is version 2.4 from the same source (the numbers are made up). Android installs 2.4 on top, and you will most likely stay logged in, though some updates do ask you to sign in again.

Signature conflicts and when to uninstall first

Now and then the install stops with "App not installed", or a message saying the package conflicts with an existing package. It means the new file and the installed app were signed by different parties. One of them did not come from the same source as the other. Treat that as a warning sign, not just a technical hiccup.

1. Do not go hunting for another file online or in a chat group to "fix" the conflict.
2. Delete the file you just downloaded. Type slotkaki.shop into the address bar yourself and download again from the app button.
3. If the conflict persists, think about where the old app came from. If someone sent it to you, or you cannot remember, assume the old copy is the doubtful one.
4. Uninstall the old app, then install the file from slotkaki.shop as a fresh install.
5. If the old app did not come from slotkaki.shop, change your account password in the browser and follow the steps in the guide to spotting a fake APK.

You also need to uninstall first if you are trying to install an older version than the one on the phone, because Android does not allow a downgrade over an existing app. For other errors, such as full storage or a broken download, see APK install and update errors.

What lives on the server and what lives on your phone

Most of what matters to you was never inside the app. The app simply opens an account that is held on the server.

So uninstalling never touches the money in your account. What you lose are small things you can set again in a few minutes. For wider device issues, such as a blank screen or a phone that has become too slow, see app and device problems in the help centre.

Frequently asked questions