Killswitch Bypass:
- Modified getLatestAppVersionCheckResult() in EnvironmentDataContainer.smali
- Method now always returns 0 (APP_VERSION_OK) regardless of server response
- Bypasses EA's March 2026 shutdown mechanism
- Game will continue working even after EA servers go offline
Technical Details:
- Replaced 88 lines of server-check logic with hardcoded return value
- Added debug log: '🔓 Killswitch bypassed - returning APP_VERSION_OK'
- Server can send appUpgrade=2 but game ignores it
- Compiled bytecode is immutable - EA cannot revert this remotely
Documentation:
- KILLSWITCH-REMOVAL-GUIDE.md - Complete technical explanation
- How it works, why it works, how to verify
- Manual patching instructions for community
- FAQ addressing common concerns
Impact:
- v14 Ultimate APK remains playable indefinitely
- Community can continue racing after official shutdown
- Progress preserved locally
- No dependency on EA infrastructure
Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
