iOS data transfer on IOS

zazo

Newcomer
i was wondering if i could transfer my game progress from apple arcade to the normal app. i wanted to make sure before buying the game individually from the app store rather than just playing on apple arcade
 
nicodeux

nicodeux

Farmer
I don't have Apple Arcade. If you know where are stored save files from Apple Arcade (I guess they are somewhere on iCloud), I could tell you if you will be able to transfer them to another release of the game.
 

zazo

Newcomer
nicodeux said:
I don't have Apple Arcade. If you know where are stored save files from Apple Arcade (I guess they are somewhere on iCloud), I could tell you if you will be able to transfer them to another release of the game.
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they’re stored in my files app, which isnt stored on my icloud i think
 
wildandblue

wildandblue

Sodbuster
It's a good question and the answer is maybe. If your SDV+ Arcade save file is stored in the Files app > On My iPhone (or On My iPad) > Stardew Valley, it might work. Here's some thoughts and hopefully I'm not treading on stuff you already know. Sorry it's a bit long.
  • I believe the Arcade version uses Game Center to auto-save game data to iCloud. This allows you to install the Arcade version on multiple devices (iPhone/iPad, and for some games even Mac/AppleTV) and have the same Arcade version game data available.
  • The Arcade version is 1.5.6.46, and the regular iOS version is 1.5.6.39. Not sure if that creates a problem.
  • Unlike Game Center, the Files app gives you access to actual files/folders on both iCloud Drive and On My iPhone (or On My iPad) under Locations. You can move files/folders from one location to the other easily within the Files app.
  • I recommend copying your save file folder (farm name_number) from your device to iCloud temporarily as a backup. Not a bad habit to do regularly anyway. This is different than Game Center saving your game data automatically to iCloud in a location to which you don't have access.
  • It won't allow you to copy the whole SDV folder, so open the folder and copy the specific save file folder to iCloud.
  • Once you've selected the save file folder, the option may show as Move but it will, in fact, just copy it to iCloud.
  • Uninstalling/deleting SDV from your device removes the SDV folder. Install/reinstall the game, and open it without creating a new save to create the SDV folder in the On My .... location.
  • BUT uninstalling the Arcade version won't delete the game data saved to iCloud via Game Center. It will still be available if you reinstall the Arcade version. Some non-Arcade games also use Game Center, but the regular iOS version of SDV does not, only the Arcade version.
  • You can then copy down your save file folder from iCloud back into that On My ... SDV folder, and it should show when you tap on Load after launching the game.
Hope this helps. I'll be curious what you find out. At least the regular SDV version is a nice price.
 
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Kalderia

Newcomer
I’m having some trouble with this if anyone can help. I moved the emergency save as well as the farm name_number folder but it’s glitching when I try to open my save and it won’t open at all. I’m not sure what’s wrong
 

Kalderia

Newcomer
Kalderia said:
I’m having some trouble with this if anyone can help. I moved the emergency save as well as the farm name_number folder but it’s glitching when I try to open my save and it won’t open at all. I’m not sure what’s wrong
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Nevermind I got it! I didn’t realize that I needed to make sure the file names matched after they were moved. Thank you so much for this post! :)
 
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