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RonaldLikström
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Question to IOS users that use Paypal

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Hi guys. I am new to Stadia since a few months back, and i can honestly say that i love it, but there is something i can’t figure quite figure out and that is about the payments through Paypal when you use IOS. 
I found a solution here in the community, and that was that you can set up Paypal as a payment option of you just get the Google Pay app and Add it there, and it worked. I have used it to buy games, but the problem is that each time i want to buy something i have to get my old Samsung S6 Edge (that is barely functional due to a really bad battery) and make the transaction there. 
Is it supposed to be like this, or is it possible for me to buy a subscribtion or buy games on my Iphone? 
My Samsung is going to ”die” soon and i don’t know what i am going to do then. 

thanks in Advance. /Ron Likström

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
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Hello @RonaldLikström,

There is a workaround for it.

While not very friendly it should do the trick:

1. Install a Chrome extension called ARC Welder to emulate Android on a Chrome instance (see https://www.gadgetsnow.com/how-to/how-to-run-android-apps-on-google-chrome/articleshow/65532288.cms)

2. Go to the Play Store and get the Stadia app

3. Log in to Stadia through this emulated Android experience

4. Set up Paypal as your payment method

5. Purchase game/Stadia Pro

6. Exit the emulated instance and use the Chrome version of Stadia

Note: this is a not supported solution, but hey... If it works right? :winking_face:

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ViviFFIX
Platinum Stadia Guide
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On Android, the payment is handles through Google Play, which has support for PayPal as it's a storefront, so uses many different payment providers.

Google Play isn't available on other devices, they use Google's payment system called Google Pay. Google Pay is itself a payment provider and as such doesn't support other payment providers, so outside of Android, it's not possible to pay via PayPal at the moment.

- Vivi
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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hello @RonaldLikström,

There is a workaround for it.

While not very friendly it should do the trick:

1. Install a Chrome extension called ARC Welder to emulate Android on a Chrome instance (see https://www.gadgetsnow.com/how-to/how-to-run-android-apps-on-google-chrome/articleshow/65532288.cms)

2. Go to the Play Store and get the Stadia app

3. Log in to Stadia through this emulated Android experience

4. Set up Paypal as your payment method

5. Purchase game/Stadia Pro

6. Exit the emulated instance and use the Chrome version of Stadia

Note: this is a not supported solution, but hey... If it works right? :winking_face:

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RonaldLikström
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I am going to try it. It sounds like it going to work. My Samsung died on me when i was trying to buy some silver in order to Pay for theDestiny 2 season pass today, so i am out of options. :unamused_face::slightly_smiling_face:
anyway Thank you for taking your time to help me out. Your answer should be highlighted or something for Other people that needs help in the future. 

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