How can I resolve this?
If you come across an "Invalid Application" error while starting a match in "Critical Ops" on BlueStacks 5, you can resolve it by following the steps given below.
- Create a Nougat 32-bit instance from Multi-instance Manager and set its "ABI setting" to "ARM"
- Install and play "Critical Ops" on this new instance.
How can I do this?
1. Launch BlueStacks 5 and open the Multi-Instance Manager by clicking on its icon in the Side toolbar.
2. Then, follow the steps given below:
- Click on "Instance" and then select "Fresh instance"
- From the dropdown menu select "Nougat 32-bit" and then, click on "Next"
- Customize the instance and under "ABI setting", select "ARM"
- Click on "Download" and once the process is complete, click on "Start"
3. After the new instance launches, search for "Critical Ops" using the search bar on the home screen or on the App Center, as shown below.
4. Log in to the Play Store and install "Critical Ops" on this instance. You may read about how to do so in these articles:
5. After the installation is complete, launch the game by clicking on its icon from BlueStacks home screen.
You will no longer face any error messages while starting matches when playing "Critical Ops" on BlueStacks 5.
Thank you for choosing BlueStacks 5. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!