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Here\u2019s a detailed guide on implementing a \u2018restore purchase\u2019 feature:<\/p>\n<h3>Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your game is set up with in-app purchasing (IAP) functionality using Defold\u2019s IAP module.<\/li>\n<li>Have a valid account for the platform you are targeting (e.g., Google Play, App Store).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Setting Up Restore Purchases Feature<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Integrate IAP Module:<\/strong>\n<p>First, ensure that the IAP extension is included in your Defold project. You can do this by editing your <code>game.project<\/code> file to reference the IAP dependency:<\/p>\n<pre><code>[dependencies]\nurl = \"https:\/\/github.com\/defold\/extension-iap\/archive\/master.zip\"<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configure Product Identifiers:<\/strong>\n<p>Define product identifiers for your purchases in the game project\u2019s settings, corresponding to those on the app\u2019s platform console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request to Restore Purchases:<\/strong>\n<p>Use the <code>iap.restore(callback_function)<\/code> function to fetch previous purchases. This function requests the platform to supply a list of items the user has previously purchased:<\/p>\n<pre><code>function restore_previous_purchases()\n  iap.restore(function(self, products, error)\n    if error then\n      print(\"Error restoring purchases:\", error)\n    else\n      for _, product in ipairs(products) do\n        print(\"Restored purchase:\", product.id)\n        -- Unlock or re-enable features based on the restored product\n      end\n    end\n  end)\nend<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle Restored Purchases:<\/strong>\n<p>In the callback function, iterate through the <code>products<\/code> returned from the restoration request, checking each <code>product.id<\/code> to appropriately unlock or restore access to the content that was purchased.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Interface Feedback:<\/strong>\n<p>Inform users when the restore process begins and ends, using UI updates to display messages or load spinner indicators to keep users informed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Best Practices<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Test purchases and purchase restoration processes thoroughly on sandbox accounts to ensure flawless functionality before release.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that error handling is robust, particularly for scenarios where connectivity issues could prevent successful restoration.<\/li>\n<li>Consider implementing analytics to log restore attempts and any errors for additional insight and troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Implementing a \u2018Restore Purchase\u2019 Feature in Defold Defold provides an integrated way to manage in-app purchases, including restoring them. 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