[Drive Ahead!] When i'm launching the game, it stay on a black screen with the music. Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0.6.0

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4 months ago In Drive Ahead!
when i'm launching the game, it stay on a black screen with the music. Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0.6.0

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4 months ago

Hi there! I understand that when you launch Drive Ahead! on your Xiaomi device running HyperOS 2.0.6.0, you get stuck on a black screen but still hear the game music. Let's try to get this sorted out for you.

To help me tailor the best solution, could you please let me know:
- Are you launching the game directly from the app icon or through a game booster/app like Game Turbo?
- Have you recently updated either the game or your system to HyperOS 2.0.6.0 just before this issue started?
- Have you tried any fixes already, like restarting the device or reinstalling the game?

In the meantime, here are some common, effective steps for resolving black screen issues like yours on Xiaomi’s HyperOS:

1. Force Stop and Clear Cache of Drive Ahead!
- Go to Settings > Apps > Drive Ahead!
- Tap on Force Stop
- Tap on Storage and select Clear Cache
- Then try launching the game again.

2. Change Graphics Backend (If Possible)
Some similar issues with Vulkan graphics can cause black screens. If the game allows, try switching from Vulkan to OpenGL in its settings or configuration files.
- This might require editing configuration files or advanced settings, depending on the game platform.

3. Disable Game Turbo or Launching via Game Booster
Xiaomi’s Game Turbo feature sometimes conflicts with games post HyperOS updates.
- Try launching the game directly from the app drawer, avoiding Game Turbo or other boosters.

4. Check for Updates
- Ensure both the Drive Ahead! app and your Xiaomi device OS are fully updated.
- Sometimes patches addressing these bugs are released quickly after OS updates.

5. Reinstall the Game
- Uninstall Drive Ahead!
- Restart your device
- Reinstall from the official store.

If these steps don’t help, there might be a compatibility fix needed related to HyperOS 2.0.6.0. Others have had success by editing certain graphics settings (like switching from Vulkan to OpenGL), especially with similar black screen issues reported in gaming forums for Xiaomi HyperOS devices1.

Let me know what you tried, and we'll go deeper together! Are you satisfied with this initial guidance?

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4 months ago

i start the game form the app icon, and the playstore, i can't update the game, i try some of

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Thanks for the extra details! So, you’re launching Drive Ahead! either from the app icon or Play Store, but you mentioned the game won’t update from either source. This can sometimes happen if the app is no longer supported or the update is not available in your region.

Here’s what I recommend trying next:

1. Check Internet Connection
Make sure your Xiaomi device has a stable internet connection when trying to update. Sometimes update requests fail if the connection is unstable or set to a metered network.

2. Clear Play Store Cache and Data
Sometimes the Play Store itself needs to be refreshed to show updates:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store
- Tap Storage
- Choose Clear Cache and then Clear Data (your Google account info will not be deleted, just reset the app)
- Open Play Store again and check for updates.

3. Update Play Services
Ensure Google Play Services are up to date, as outdated services can block updates.

4. Install the APK Manually (If Safe)
If the game really doesn’t update through Play Store, some community users have downloaded and installed updated APK versions from trusted sites to continue playing with new features or fixes, since Drive Ahead! updates have been reportedly limited or delayed at times1.
- Only do this from trusted sources to avoid security risks.
- Before installing an APK, enable installation from unknown sources in the device settings.

5. Check for Regional Limitations
Sometimes updates are region-locked or rolled out gradually. This can cause Play Store to not show updates in your area.

If after these steps you’re still unable to update and are facing black screen issues, it’s possible the currently installed version has compatibility problems with HyperOS 2.0.6.0. Manual APK updates or contacting Drive Ahead! support at [email protected] might be the best next step.

Would you like me to guide you through clearing the Play Store cache or the APK manual installation safely? Also, are you able to tell if the game version number is old compared to the latest listed on Play Store? This info will help tailor the next advice.

Are you satisfied with this guidance so far?

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