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Step-by-step guide: How to install Counter-Strike on your Android device

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Since publishing our story about how to make Counter-Strike for PC run on your Android phone or tablet, we’ve received a smorgasbord of messages asking for help on how to install the game.

Well, dear readers and fellow recovering Counter-Strike addicts, ask and you shall receive: Here’s our step-by-step guide — with screenshots and accompanying annotations — on how to get one of the most popular PC games of all time running on your Android device.

1. Use your PC to download the Steam launcher from the gaming platform’s website. Be sure to download the appropriate installation file for your operating system. If you already have Steam installed, you can proceed to step four.

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2. Install the Steam launcher, then create a Steam account.

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3. Next, run Steam, and then type “counter-strike” in the search bar.
4. Buy and install the game that’s highlighted in the screenshot below. Once the installation is complete, you should find the Steam directory in your computer’s hard drive (drive C:, by default).

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5. OK, now on to your Android device. Use your device’s browser to download the latest versions of the CS16Client and Xash3D apps. The link for CS16Client is here, while Xash3D can be found here.

6. Install the CS16Client and Xash3D apps on your device.
7. Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to the computer where Steam is installed.
8. Create a folder called “xash” in your phone’s SD card directory.

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9. Transfer the “cstrike” and “valve” folders from your Steam directory (usually under C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life) to the xash folder in your phone’s SD card.

10. Run the CS16Client app. Untick the box next to “Enable ZBots bots,” then tick “Enable YaPB bots” and tap “LAUNCH CS16-CLIENT!”.

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That’s it! Launching the client will bring up a screen that looks like this:

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At this point, you might be asking: “Okay, so now what?” Now comes the fun part.
1. To start a multiplayer game against AI opponents (a.k.a. bots), click on “Multiplayer,” then select “LAN game.”

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2. Choose “Create game” next and select the map you want to play on.

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3. Once everything is in order, hit “Ok” and you’re all set.

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Was the guide helpful? How are you liking Counter-Strike on your Android device so far? Let us know in the comments!

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Pilipinas Live brings UAAP to worldwide audience

Available in key countries

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If you’re an overseas Filipino missing out on UAAP action, you can now rest easy. Cignal TV is making UAAP Season 86 “Fueling the Future” available to many key countries outside the Philippines through the Pilipinas Live streaming app. 

UAAP Season 86 kicks off on September 30th at the Mall of Asia Arena. Users can enjoy the beginning of the new season featuring the college basketball games live and on-demand, via their mobile devices. The on-demand is perfect for fans in different time zones.

Some of the countries that UAAP Season 86 will be available to are as follows:

  • USA
  • Canada
  • Saudi Arabia
  • The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong

Fans can enjoy unique features on the Pilipinas Live app like the multi-cam views and the fan stream of live games. There are also original shows, game highlights, and other related content.

Pilipinas Live is now available on the App Store and on Google Play worldwide at a special intro price of US$ 7.99/month (prices vary per country according to local currency).

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Spotify Jam is Spotify’s new listening party feature

For free and Premium users

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A listening party is still fun especially whenever a favorite artist releases a new album. Hosting one can be difficult, though. Sometimes, you need additional software. Now, Spotify is making listening parties easier with a native feature coming to the app.

Starting today, Spotify is rolling out Jam. The feature will allow up to 32 users into a single listening session. It’s more than just listening, too. Users in the session can queue up their songs to the playlist. They can also decide which device they want the music to play from.

Though both free and Premium subscribers can use the feature, only paying users can host a Jam. Hosts can also manage the members participating in a session and the songs queued up. Likewise, they can give the same privileges to others participating in the session.

Users can start a Jam session through the three-dot menu on a playlist or the speaker icon when playing a song. After creating a sessions, users have different options to invite others into the session: by connecting to the same device or Wi-Fi connection, or by generating a link or QR code.

The feature is slowly rolling out to users starting today. Spotify is adding more features. While the additions round out the difference between free and Premium subscriptions, it also prepares for the coming of a Hi-Fi tier coming to the platform soon.

SEE ALSO: Spotify is increasing its prices all over the world

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Tinder rolls out a $500-per-month subscription tier

Exclusive only to top users

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How much is a date worth to you? For most people, US$ 500 is way more than enough for a fancy night with a special partner. Tinder, however, thinks US$ 500 should be the baseline for its most dedicated users. The dating app has rolled out a premium subscription tier worth US$ 500 per month.

Though Tinder is still a free service, the app also offers more features locked behind different subscription tiers. The regular lineup includes Tinder+, Gold, and Premium tiers. Now, the app has a fourth paid tier, and it’s a pricey one.

Rolling out exclusively to only the top 1 percent of users, Tinder Select will cost users US$ 500 per month. Invited users will still need to apply to avail of the new tier. According to an interview with Bloomberg, the company says that the tier will include more premium features such as “’VIP’ search, matching, and conversation.”

It’s hard to say how much more value that the tier will offer subscribers. After all, only a very small handful of users will have access to the tier. As always, users can keep using the app at no cost.

Despite the addition of new features over the past months, Tinder has struggled to keep up with the industry. The Match Group also has other apps in its portfolio including Hinge. Other companies, such as Bumble, are also competing against Tinder.

SEE ALSO: Tinder now lets users specify pronouns and relationship type

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