The latest upgrade removes gifts - How to revert back to the older version

[Dave]

The latest version of Airport City removes a large amount of gifts that you were previously able to send.

The gifts currently available to send are:

Fuel (3 units)
Biker Jacket
Loudspeaker
Air Conditioner
Cockpit Glass
Welder
Landing Lamp
Radar
Passengers (10)
Powerful Radio Transmitter
Textbook
Fuel Supply
Jet Engine
Whiteboard
Fuel Additives
Power Source
Additional Radar
Amperemeter
Spare Wire
Server Rack
Landing Gear
Oscillating Beacon
Flight Catering
Packaging Machine
Navigation Module
Master Plan
Fuel Hose
Gyroscope
Spare Propeller
Deicer
Grinding Machine

Apparently the items you are available to send as gifts varies depending on what device you are using, however the list is still very small compared to what it was prior to the update.

Current advice is not to update to the latest version for as long as possible. Once you upgrade the amount of items you can send as gifts will reduce.

However, If you have already upgraded, it is possible to revert back to the version prior to the update. To roll back from the new version of Airport City (v1.33) to the older version that has full gifts (v1.31) you will need to download the file at the bottom of this post to your android device.

Once you've downloaded the file, make sure that installing applications from "Unknown Sources" is enabled (in Application Settings) and then use a file browser (such as "Astro" found in the Market/Google Play) to run the .apk file. It will warn you that this will overwrite the currently installed program so just accept that and it will then install the older version.

This has been tested and works, however I must give the usual disclaimer that you should make a backup using a backup program that also backs up game files prior to doing this. Although it should work 100%, theres always the small chance of a glitch happening and you losing your current progress.

 

[Lee]

The problem I'm having is not being able to send out gifts. It's been over a day but it still says I can send 0 gifts. How do I resolve this? I read in the FB community that someone emailed games insight but I can't get a hold on the email address.

 

[Dave]

Have you tried their main websire Lee?

http://www.game-insight.com/

 

[xp_xyz]

However, If you have already upgraded, it is possible to revert back to the version prior to the update. To roll back from the new version of Airport City (v1.33) to the older version that has full gifts (v1.31) you will need to download the file at the bottom of this post to your android device.

Once you've downloaded the file, make sure that installing applications from "Unknown Sources" is enabled (in Application Settings) and then use a file browser (such as "Astro" found in the Market/Google Play) to run the .apk file. It will warn you that this will overwrite the currently installed program so just accept that and it will then install the older version.

This has been tested and works, however I must give the usual disclaimer that you should make a backup using a backup program that also backs up game files prior to doing this. Although it should work 100%, theres always the small chance of a glitch happening and you losing your current progress.

Does manually downgrading preserve the old save state of the game or do you have to start from scratch after downgrading?

How do you make a backup without having a rooted cell phone? ;-)

 

[Dave]

The old save state is preserved. No need to start over again.

Hmm, good question! Not sure how you can back up saved games without rooting. Will have to look into that!

 

[xp_xyz]

Because, when you are able to back up the saved game, you are also able to edit the coins you possess *eg*

And as far as I know, that is only possible with a rooted phone :-(

Additional question: When downgrading to version 1.31 will the "Rock Fest" event be lost or does it also exist in the old version?

 

[Dave]

Ah right, didnt know that. Not that I would condone people editing their coin balance. Insight work hard to produce these games so I think its only fair they make some money. Plus I personally think it would remove the enjoyment of collecting and saving.

I believe downgrading to 1.31 will remove rockfest as they was part of the upgrade/

 

[xp_xyz]

I also believe that downgrading will result in losing the rockfest. But as far as the save game is preserved, it would be ok for me (not to mention, that I am not seeing the music arene to be built in time...). But what would happen to the rockfest business buildings, if the rockfest never happened? It is like traveling through time: It sounds good on one hand, but it could be dangerous on the other hand.

 

[Dave]

I havent tried it yet, it was just info that a read about online, however it also appears that insight may have resolved this issue by requiring you to upgrade before playing.

I might give it a try when I come home from work tonight, as I really dont think im going to be able to complete the rockfest mission.

 

[xp_xyz]

Hi Dave,

don't worry, I just thought you might have downgraded already and could provide us with practical information. If you have not downgraded so far, it is allright. No need to do so, just because of my curious nature ;-)

 

[Dave]

I'm going to give it a try so i can have a better selection of gifts to offer. Since the update the srlection of gifts is dire!

 

[xp_xyz]

I absolutely agree. The items you are able to send to neighbours are very limited in the new version. Maybe it saved the players too much (real) money, so the guys of game insight changed it in an ungenerously way. I am curious about the result of your attempt to downgrade. If it works, I will downgrade, too. Rather giving neighbours a broader selection of items than never finishing the music arena.

 

[M_thr33]

hey guys did it work?

hblxj9

 

[thorozar]

Frankly I do not feel sad for any of you guys, DROID users have not been able to update to the friends and gifts crap, we are still stuck in the dark ages. I have nearly had it with the game.

 

[Jerrymcburg]

Thanks dave, this works for me.

Can anybody please send me some stamps ?

username : Jeroen-stamp, 9v25ty

 

[Dave]

Frankly I do not feel sad for any of you guys, DROID users have not been able to update to the friends and gifts crap, we are still stuck in the dark ages. I have nearly had it with the game.

Have insight told you why you cant upgrade?

 

[Dave]

Thanks dave, this works for me.

Can anybody please send me some stamps ?

username : Jeroen-stamp, 9v25ty

Thats great news. Glad it worked.

To request items, you'll need to start a thread in the trading section - Will be seen and get more replies.

 

[thorozar]

Frankly I do not feel sad for any of you guys, DROID users have not been able to update to the friends and gifts crap, we are still stuck in the dark ages. I have nearly had it with the game.

Have insight told you why you cant upgrade?

Just their stupid blanket statement that their engineers are aware of it, blah blah blah. If it takes them as long as it did to fix the inability to repair planes while you are upgrading your repair base, it will be a long time for me to wait. They even went through a process during that saga about the repair base bug was a feature before finally fixing it. Maybe my inability to update is also a feature

 

[SnelleMuG]

Hello all

I did downgraded airport city but i did lose my festival camping ... but ive noticed when i send out gifts with the old version and then upgrade to the new version i can send gifts again and visit me neighbours collect coins and then i downgraded again ... loosing nothing

 

[xp_xyz]

Ok, that is some useful information for me! Thanks a lot. I have always feared, that downgrading results in losing the festival camping/rockfest mission buildings. Unfortunately I find that festival camping quite excellent and don't wanna loose it, as long as I really need the money for the yet to come very expensive level 6 buildings. :blush: