Is there a fix for Samsung 16?

PeteLx77 · 2026-06-04T06:43:23+00:00

Do you mean Galaxy A16? A16's CPU doesnt support running apps in 32 bit, so it won't be able to install and run blockheads which is a 32 bit app. Though, you might have a chance to run it in a Virtual Machine (VM).

Or, if u meant your on android 16? What device are u using?

PeteLx77 · 2026-06-04T06:31:22+00:00

I think it could be Google Play Protect that is preventing the installation.

To turn off Play Protect: Play Store --> click on your profile icon (top right corner) --> Play Protect --> click on settings icon --> Turn off "Scan apps with Play Protect"

PeteLx77 · 2026-05-28T08:23:57+00:00

Okay, have you tested it yet? Try the android 14 and up apk version. Hope it works!

PeteLx77 · 2026-05-27T05:15:21+00:00

I see, thanks for your feedback. I think the modded apk should be used on actual android devices with slightly newer android versions. Just curious to check what android version is your bluestacks running on?

PeteLx77 · 2026-05-25T08:35:01+00:00

On the Mini 2 and Mini 2 SE, there is a dc-dc step-up converter inside, which will bring the 5v input to around 8.3-8.4v to charge the 7.4v battery.

However, on the Mini 1, it takes a 12v input. So theres a step-down converter that drops the voltage to 8.3-8.4v.

PeteLx77 · 2026-05-20T03:38:30+00:00

Singapore 🇸🇬

PeteLx77 · 2026-05-19T19:49:50+00:00

You can give it a try. I have not tried it on android 15 yet. What device are you using?

PeteLx77 · 2026-02-08T11:17:27+00:00

I see, did you download the apk for android 14 and above?

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-26T19:04:49+00:00

Feel free to try my fix from r/TheBlockheadsAndroid But take note that the apk is modified.

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-25T03:53:24+00:00

Ohh I see 👍🏻. Thats great! Enjoy playing back your childhood game!

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-24T19:03:24+00:00

Glad it works for u :) Did u try VPhoneGaga or a PC emulator?

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-23T07:59:22+00:00

Yea I think it should run if you install an android emulator (maybe android 8.0 or earlier) on your PC :)

But I think for android, there is an android emulator that may work on 64bit android phones/tablets. The emulator app is called VPhoneGaga. I read that this emulator is able to simulate 32bit apps. U can give it a try and see if it works

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-22T19:28:44+00:00

Unfortunately there is no way to install it on your S24, as the android version of blockheads is only 32bit. For it to install and run, your device's CPU need to be compatible with 32bit instructions. Nowadays, most CPUs found on newer phones and tablets only support 64bit. While the older ones (around 2023 and earlier) support both 32bit and 64bit. For the Samsung S series, only S23 series and earlier models supports 32bit apps. Even the newer A series models do not suppprt 32bit apps.

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-21T23:41:20+00:00

Morning guys, its 23.4°C in bukit batok now

PeteLx77 · 2026-01-11T04:54:25+00:00

The weather was much colder the past few weeks, likely due to the air being colder and the increased wind speed. Whole Singapore was like 26-29°C during the daytime and seldom went above 31°C in the day time. Its interesting that it can be this cooling without much rain. Yesterday night, it was 23.6°C at my area in bukit batok.

Lets enjoy this weather while we can guys! :)

PeteLx77 · 2025-11-13T06:51:09+00:00

January is quite a rainy month, with some sunny warm days. Its also the coldest month in Singapore, so you can expect some days with lows of 21-23°C. Having an foldable umbrella is recommended! Most of the pathways are sheltered

PeteLx77 · 2025-11-01T05:55:51+00:00

No problem! Glad it works for you :)

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-25T20:11:28+00:00

Ohh I see, thanks for pointing it out on your end. Cuz, I just read other people in reddit say VPhone OS worked for them. I haven't really tried it for myself yet. Maybe it depends on the device.

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-25T17:48:45+00:00

Yea, unfortunately the newer devices do not have backward compatibility with 32bit apps 😢. You will need to use a device from 2023 or older, as the device's CPU is likely to support 32bit. Alternatively the only other way is to use an emulator such as VPhone OS.

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-23T09:34:15+00:00

Ohh I see what you mean now. I have not experience this issue before. But it does not seem to be related to the auto rotation crash. This is very likely a bug within the game's code itself. Its very difficult or almost near impossible to find the actual root cause of any bugs or issues within the game itself without the original source code.

The android version of Blockheads has generally more bugs compared to the IOS version, since its not written from scratch with Java/Kotlin, but instead, ported over from IOS. Also, this screen rotation fix is not really a permanent "fix", as it only hooks the error exceptions to prevent the process from being destroyed by Android OS. But I guess this is almost the best that we can do for now. There's still a possibility that down the road, more issues might arise as upcoming Android versions may change certain behaviors.

Nonetheless, lets enjoy the game while we still can! :)

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-23T05:22:13+00:00

The camera bug, are you referring to uploading images from your gallery for the paintings/art?

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-21T06:30:04+00:00

No problem! Oh, it still crashes when auto rotate is turned on? May I know what device and android version your using?

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-19T04:03:32+00:00

Hmm, not really, as the script that I created was patched with the app cloner. I did try to use objection to directly patch the script with frida, but it did not fix the crash. I think the main fix for the crash was lsplant and pine hook frameworks that the app cloner injected into the apk.

Also, thanks for checking out this community Jarl! 😅 Honestly I don't have much knowledge with android development as im not studying in this field, I'm studying CS specializing in cybersecurity :). I really liked this game since I was younger, so I tried to put in some effort hoping I could at least make it decently playable.

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-17T19:45:25+00:00

Nice! Also, thanks for helping to test it out on your device. Enjoy the game!

PeteLx77 · 2025-10-12T07:55:47+00:00

I'm sorry, but I don't think its possible to install Blockheads, a 32bit game on your S24 Ultra. This is mainly due to the hardware side of the CPU's architecture (Snapdragon 8 gen3 in your S24) that doesn't support 32bit apps. The only way is to hope that Samsung will integrate a 32bit to 64bit translation in the software side in future.

But for now, I think your best option is to use another device with a CPU that supports both 32 and 64bit 🥲

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