DFU builds require desktop download

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Vladmobius
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DFU builds require desktop download

Post by Vladmobius »

Hi,

I have noticed recently that in order to download this fine product a desktop computer MUST be used where previously any net capable device could download it.

Is this an intentional restriction and if so is there a reason?

Perhaps one of you fine folks can allow it's download by any device since it is quite restrictive do demand a desktop pc.

Keep up the sterling work on this fine port.

Kind Regards
Vlad :D

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Jay_H
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Re: DFU builds require desktop download

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Welcome to the forums :)

I use DFU on a Linux laptop, so I know desktop PCs aren't necessary. Do you mean excluding mobile devices? Mobile devices have never been able to run DFU.

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Re: DFU builds require desktop download

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Vlad isn't trying to run the game on, say, his phone. I think he is just trying to download the DFU installation files onto one so that he can transfer it onto a computer later on. And that he used to be able to do this but now can't.

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Interkarma
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Re: DFU builds require desktop download

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Builds are generated and distributed via Unity Cloud Build. I don't have any control over which platforms Cloud Build will allow downloads from. I wasn't aware downloading from non-desktop platforms was even possible before. I can only suggest downloading on the computer you plan to install on.

How DFU is distributed might change after 1.0. the Cloud Build share is good enough for now.

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Re: DFU builds require desktop download

Post by Vladmobius »

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the warm welcome and the kind responses to what I concede in hindsight was probably a silly question.

XJDHDR hit the nail on the head :)

Thanks for the clarification Interkarma :)

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