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Fast answer
The answer before the background
A modified APK is not an official game update. The supported Android identity is com.redtailworks.slimetd on Google Play under Azur Interactive Games Limited, with ads, in-app purchases and random-item disclosures shown by the store. A modified package can carry a different signing key, block normal updates, disconnect purchases or change save data. Use the Play listing for installation; if a mod is already present, record the legitimate Game ID and receipts, remove it, run Play Protect and reinstall cleanly before contacting Redtail support.
Identity check
A copied name and icon are not enough
| Field | Official value | What to reject |
|---|---|---|
| Package | com.redtailworks.slimetd | A similarly named package or repackaged bundle. |
| Publisher | Azur Interactive Games Limited | A mirror account using copied artwork. |
| Distribution | Google Play | An archive that requires disabling device protection. |
| Business model | Ads, IAP and random items disclosed | A promise that paid systems were officially removed. |
| Support | slimecastle@redtailworks.com | A downloader asking for the Google password. |
Why updates fail
Android signatures protect the package lineage
Android normally requires an update to match the installed app's signing identity. A repackaged build may therefore fail to update from Google Play even when its package text looks identical. Removing it can also remove local data, so document the Game ID, account and legitimate purchase history before changing the installation.
Do not solve a signature conflict by installing another mirror. The clean route is to preserve evidence, uninstall the unknown build, enable Play Protect, reinstall the verified store entity and let Redtail support determine whether the expected account state can be restored.
Risk signs
Stop when the installer changes the security model
- A password-protected archive prevents ordinary inspection and is not required by the official store.
- Requests to disable Play Protect, grant accessibility control or install a configuration profile expand the risk beyond one game.
- A separate 'injector' or 'verification app' is not part of Redtail's redemption flow.
- Unlimited paid items do not become official because the balance appears in a screenshot.
- A version number newer than the store listing is not proof of publisher provenance.
Clean route
Keep purchases, events and support usable
Install with the Google account that should own purchases, launch once online and confirm the Game ID before spending. Keep purchase receipts outside the device. After a major update, check the store changelog before assuming a renamed menu, compressed attribute or new event is corruption.
For legitimate progression, the resource guide separates gold from system materials and the tier page explains equal-condition comparisons. Neither requires an altered package, and both remain testable after the next official update.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the real Android package?
The official Google Play package is com.redtailworks.slimetd.
Why will Google Play not update a mod?
A repackaged app can be signed differently, so it may not match the official update lineage.
Can a mod break purchases or saves?
Yes. It can disconnect store ownership, change local data or create a state the supported client cannot reconcile.
Where should I reinstall?
Use the official Google Play entity under Azur Interactive Games Limited after preserving the Game ID and receipts.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Google Play app identity
- OfficialGoogle Play Protect help
- OfficialOfficial Redtail game page
- OfficialOfficial Azur privacy policy