Smart Phone App

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Originally Posted by Gokuhan

Will this app be on the PS Vita? With both online FFs being on Playstation systems and the Vita being able to use PS Mobile software, it could be possible. I don't have a smart phone so it would be great if it did come to the Vita.

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Apparently, yes:

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A companion app for the PS Vita is planned, including a database and the features of the new Lodestone, but Remote Play is the priority.

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and about that remote play for PS4:

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Remote Play with the PS Vita will be fully supported. Yoshida-san makes the example of gathering, fishing, crafting or questing solo while relaxing on the couch on the PS Vita, and then, when the time for party play starts, one can switch to the PS4 to enjoy the challenging dungeon content on the big screen.

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(from a Dual Shockers article about a video interview of Yoshi-P released by Sony.)

Is there an authenticator app yet?

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Originally Posted by Mornlieth

Is there an authenticator app yet?

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Yes, for Android and iOS, plus the physical key ring version.

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Add extra security to your account with a Security Token or Software Token

To further strengthen the security of your Square Enix account, we highly recommend using a Square Enix Security Token or Software Token to act as an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.

A free, downloadable smartphone app is available at the following locations:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...software_token

Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/squa...617970570?mt=8

Physical security tokens are also available for purchase here:
http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/otp/

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Originally Posted by ArkhamNative

Apparently, yes:

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A companion app for the PS Vita is planned, including a database and the features of the new Lodestone, but Remote Play is the priority.

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and about that remote play for PS4:

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Remote Play with the PS Vita will be fully supported. Yoshida-san makes the example of gathering, fishing, crafting or questing solo while relaxing on the couch on the PS Vita, and then, when the time for party play starts, one can switch to the PS4 to enjoy the challenging dungeon content on the big screen.

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(from a Dual Shockers article about a video interview of Yoshi-P released by Sony.)

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This is good news. Thanks for the reply!

People who say Android is better than iOS is making me LOL. Obviously SE thinks iOS is better. Otherwise why would they make an iOS app before Android? Problem with Android is there's so many different models of Android phones that Devs have to code their apps for most of those different models otherwise you're stuck with a generic looking UI. Yea... Android is so much better /sarcasm. Can't wait for the iOS app to release! My iOS devices will be happy :)

Have you guys looked at the reviews for the mobile authenticator? It can force close and then not let you log back into it because you need a one time code. Which you can't get without logging in.

Yeah I won't be downloading that.

Yeah I was using the software token (Android version) for about 36 hours before it reset itself (I suspect because my phone was off for a bit?) and wanted me to re-enter the one time registration information. If I hadn't gone and gotten the emergency removal password (which can be a little difficult to find if you don't know where to look - it's not emailed to you or anything) back when I registered it, I'd be locked out of my account right now. 0/10 Do not recommend. <_<

Yeah unfortunately I've been hearing bad reviews on it from my friends as well. I really wouldn't mind paying an extra dollar for the key ring. I just got hacked into this morning while I was work... luckily I got my account frozen and sent me an email for retrieval. I <3 SE!

I have the key ring, but went for the phone app instead as registering the key ring gave me some worries about the battery life of the thing. Basically that the battery is not guaranteed, they cannot provide an estimate of how long it will last (as it depends on use) but that if it dies within 3 months they will replace it for free.

I have both the key dongle from CE as well as Android version of the Authenticator which I've opted to use instead of the physical / separate dongle as I prefer not to carry another gadget with me around and haven't had a single issue with it since the launch using it several times daily (and indeed I've saved all the de-registration codes provided if needed).