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Up to this moment, miHoYo's creation has been absent from the Vietnamese Google Play store for over 2 months, with no signs of a comeback. Gamers are left with the options of APK sideloading or obtaining the game through alternative stores like QooApp and Taptap. Recharging in-game currency is facilitated through miHoYo's website. As of today, their second game, Honkai: Star Rail, has also been delisted from Google Play, leaving players in suspense regarding its return.
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How to Download and Update Honkai: Star Rail
Aside from Google Play, miHoYo distributes Honkai: Star Rail across various platforms like Taptap, QooApp, Galaxy Store, and also provides an APK file for gamers, as announced during the temporary removal of the game. Below is a detailed guide on how to download and update Honkai: Star Rail brought to you by Mytour:
Download miHoYo's Honkai: Star Rail APK:
Alternatively, you can obtain it from one of the app stores below by searching for 'Honkai: Star Rail' and installing as usual:
For Galaxy Store users, simply navigate to Galaxy Store on your device, search for Honkai: Star Rail, and complete the installation.
Additionally, Mytour has a handy tip for gamers with less powerful PCs and limited storage. You can use an Android emulator to install the Honkai: Star Rail version from either of the two mentioned stores and play the game through the emulator. Mytour recommends using NoxPlayer, and you can download it here.
here. Other emulators like BlueStacks and LDPlayer are also viable options.
You might perceive this as a somewhat quirky workaround, but it genuinely serves a purpose: the mobile version has significantly smaller storage requirements than its PC counterpart (as of patch 1.2, the Android version is nearly 10GB while the PC version exceeds 21GB). Additionally, the mobile version doesn't demand high specifications like the PC version due to inferior models, surface textures, field of view, and more. Of course, its visual quality also falls short of the PC version.
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Currently, topping up Honkai: Star Rail funds for Android can be conveniently done through PC or iOS since all three platforms share a common account. However, if you solely own an Android device without the other two platforms, utilize the miHoYo website for topping up. You can only use credit cards and VTC Pay accounts to add funds to Honkai: Star Rail; scratch cards from mobile carriers, as with Genshin Impact, are not accepted.
Step 1:Visit the miHoYo Honkai: Star Rail top-up website
here. Log in to your account if prompted. After logging in, your account information will be displayed. Choose Top Up.
Step 2:In the Payment Method section, there is only one payment option, so you don't need to worry about it. Look at the 'Select Item' section and choose the package of items you want to purchase – materials, Starry Gems, or Monthly Pass.
Step 3:Click on the 'xxxx đ Purchase' button below the item package, and you will be directed to the payment interface.
Step 4:On the left side, you'll see 2 options: 'Domestic bank' and Ewallet. Choose the appropriate option and then select the correct bank or wallet type you are using. Click confirm.
Step 5:Log in to your selected account for payment and follow the provided instructions. That's it!
In reality, topping up directly through the website or in Honkai: Star Rail PC version is often cheaper than using app stores, unless you have a discount coupon. Therefore, even when Honkai: Star Rail returns to Google Play, this remains the best method for Vietnamese gamers to add funds.
Conclusion
The information shared by Mytour in this article should be sufficient to help you confidently update Honkai: Star Rail and add funds for Monthly Passes if needed. Best of luck with your gacha pulls, and don't forget to return for more insightful gaming updates with us.
