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With the NBA Live 18 demo coming out next week, EA Sports has released the companion app for Android and iOS devices. The app can be used to scan your face into the game, for use with your player who will be The One. A breakdown of the app is as follows:
Become THE ONE anywhere, anytime with the NBA LIVE Companion app. NBA LIVE 18 is centered on your legendary basketball career, defined by the shots you take and the choices you make. With the companion app, you can take your in-game identity to the next level with GameFace HD, an easy-to-use mobile scan that puts your face into THE ONE’s all-new, dynamic experience. Create your player and have the freedom to play how you want and with whom you want, where the respect you earn in THE STREETS matters just as much as the rings you earn in THE LEAGUE. Follow no one, be THE ONE.
If you still have the companion app for NBA Live 16 installed on your Android device, it is recommended that you uninstall it first to avoid any issues. Note that the app does not allow you to select a hairstyle this year, but there will indeed be a wide variety of hairstyles available in the in-game editor.
In Episode #216 of the NLSC Podcast, recorded last night and coming out soon, Arcane and I did speculate on when the companion app would be released. Clearly, those predictions are now outdated! If you’re trying out a face scan with the app, be sure to share the results with us here in the NBA Live 18 section of the NLSC Forum.
I expect my new phone will probably be to dated again to use the app just like back in 16
Ben was able to use an older phone for his, so you might be in luck.
Yeah it works on mine, I just look like an outpatient in all my scans
Good to hear! I reckon it’ll take me a couple of tries to get a decent one. Just need to get some good lighting tomorrow.
I can’t find the app
The links in the post should take you directly there. It’ll also let you know if there are any compatibility problems with your device.
Nba Live 18 companion app doesn’t work right on Android
What’s the issue? A lot of people have had success with it thus far.
doesnt work on androidss
It does seem like there’s a limited amount of compatibility with Android devices, compared to the NBA Live 16 version.
Yeah it’s not compadible with my phone
It’s compatible with mine, but I’m getting render failures. Definitely frustrating.
I’ve managed to get it to work, though it took a few attempts. Turned out alright, except for the eye colour.
I Am Waiting for NBA Live to come out.
Not too long now. The demo is already out, and the full game drops September 15th.
Can’t get it to work
Bad ass demo
if you’ve got any extended feedback, feel free to post it in the Forum. We’re collecting feedback there.
Make sure your EA and PSN/X1 accounts are properly linked. That seems to be a common issue.
I can’t upload all it says share
Do you have a connected EA Account and PSN/XBL account? They need to be connected, and I believe preferably use the same email address. Otherwise, the upload/download function isn’t available.
Other than that, could’ve been a temporary server issue. It definitely hasn’t been as smooth as NBA Live 16’s app so far.
Doesn’t work or mf or iPhone 5c… smh
It doesn’t seem to have a lot of compatibility with devices older than a year or so.