Angry Birds Bugs & Glitches

Below is an actively updated list of Angry Birds bugs, glitches, and issues spanning all version and platforms. We obviously can’t know everything, so many of these are reported and/or updated by the AngryBirdsNest community, so if you notice something out of the ordinary leave a comment below and investigate. Please don’t leave a comment for a bug that already exists unless you have something new to report. Thanks!

Name Edition Platform Fixed
Total Bugs Logged: 49
Golden Egg #30 Sometimes Doesn't Pop UpOriginalAllv3.4.0
Golden Egg #8 UnobtainableOriginalAllv3.3.0
"New Year Egg" UnattainableSeasonsAllv3.1.0
Mooncake Festival Golden Egg Flip-FlopSeasonsAllv3.1.0
Seasons Golden Egg 16 BrokenSeasonsAllv3.0.0
Both Christmas Level Selection Screens BorkedSeasonsiOS, PC, Macv2.5.1
Power Up Slot Machine InaccurateOriginaliPhone, iPod Touchv2.3.0
"Menu Popper" Not WorkingSpaceiOSv1.2.0
"Feather Picker" Not WorkingSpaceiOSv1.1.0
Scores Adding 5SpaceAllv1.1.0
Achievements Earned OfflineSpaceiOSv1.1.0
"Where No Birds..." Not RegisteringSpaceiPhone, iPod Touchv1.1.0
"Gravitational Escape" Incorrectly ListedSpaceiOSv1.1.0
"Pig Bang" Score Addict Incorrectly ListedSpaceiOSv1.2.2
Double-Bonus BirdsRioAllNo
Mac Trackpad SensitivityOriginalMacv2.0.2
Nokia's "New Year Egg"SeasonsSymbianv2.3.0
Scores Ending in 9OriginaliOS, Android, PC, Macv2.0.2
Golden Egg 1 Missing from Mac/PCOriginalPC, Macv2.0.2
"Carnival Upheaval - Score Addict" Valued Wrong (Unfixable)RioiPadUnfixable
Carnival Upheaval 8-5 3-star ThresholdRioiOSv1.4.0
Facebook/Twitter Levels Show No StarsSeasonsAllv2.1.0
Trick or Treat Golden Egg Flip-FlopSeasonsiOS, Androidv2.1.0
Block Smasher Free BuggedFree, Seasons FreeiOSNo
Rio Loading IssueRioAndroidv1.3.2.2
"Stellarvore" Not RegisteringRioiOSv1.4.0
Seasons Mighty Eagle Achievements FlawedSeasonsiOSv2.0.0
Rio Football FlawedOriginalPCv2.0.0
PSP Unattainable Golden Eggs (Rumored Solutions Within)OriginalPSPNo
"Bright Side of the Moon" Not WorkingSeasonsiOSv2.0.0
Star for Golden Egg 17 Only Once UnlockableOriginalPCv2.0.0
Seasons Greedings 16 FeatherSeasonsiOSv2.0.0
"King of the Caves" LabelingOriginaliOSv1.6.3
Smash Maniac (Not Bugged)OriginaliOSNot Bugged
Rio Football Numbering InconsistentOriginalAllv2.0.0
Accordion Not WorkingOriginalMacv1.6.3
17 Melons in Beach VolleyRioiOS, Androidv1.3.0
"Bunny Hunter" FlawedSeasonsiOSv2.0.0
Facebook Levels Won't UnlockSeasonsAllv1.6.0
Mighty Eagle Purchase and Use FlawedOriginaliOSNo
Only 14 Golden FruitsRioAllNo
Golden Eggs DisappearingOriginal, SeasonsAllNo
Seasons Golden Eggs MisnumberedSeasonsAllv2.0.0
Mooncake Festival In-Game Score Counter FlawedSeasonsiOSv2.0.0
"Easter Eggs - Score Addict" Valued Wrong (Unfixable)SeasonsiPhone, iPod TouchUnfixable
"Summer Pignic - Score Addict" Not WorkingSeasonsiOSv1.6.0
"Carnival Upheaval - Score Addict" MissingRioiOSv1.3.0
Carnival Upheaval Achievements Not WorkingRioiOSv1.3.0
Mighty Eagle Achievements FlawedOriginaliOSv1.6.3

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6960 points
By iamMighty (@iammighty)

I have a strange glitch on my PC. On Poached Eggs level 3-20, when you kill the first two pigs then randomly 1 of the pigs suddenly disappers and you’re are given points for it. Anyone have this?

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Rank: Shooter with 815 points
By mightybrotherrainbowbird1598 (@mightybrotherrainbowbird1598)

I dont have that EXACTLY to me is that i throw the second white bird and make it launch the egg in the second moustache pig,then the third pig dies.Even if the structure didnt get damaged

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Rank: Flinger with 30 points
By jezrafaelmightyeagle (@jezrafaelmightyeagle)

Registration failed. Make sure you entered the code correctly and you are connected to Internet how to solve this problem?

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Rank: Pig Leader with 11200 points
By FujiToast (@fujitoast)

First, what platform are you playing on? Can you give us a little more info. Second, Please don’t type in all caps. ;)

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yes, we need far more information. Quoting a random error message doesn’t help us.

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By Willian

I changed my iphone to a 4S (had a 3G) and Angry birds seasons is totaly bugged. The star/feather count is ok but when i enter the chapter is like this. When i did the levels again (on halloween theme) the bonus level did not open. Someone know something i can do?

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Did you transfer your data via our method? It is clear to me that you transferred the highscores file and not the settings file.

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By Willian

I didnt transfer for any method. I just restore de backup from my original iphone (that way itunes sync everything). ON Angry Birds (original) i didnt have this problem.

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By Willian

Oh and in Angry Birds Seasons, in chapters like Seasons Greedings (chapters that originaly opened 1 level at thime) the bug doesnt exists.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

If you still have the original device, try our method.

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By Willian

unfortunately i don`t have the original anymore :(. I reseted the original and sell it. I notice this problem only after the restore.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I may be able to help you. Check your email.

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By Willian

THAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS MAN!!! It worked, Now i have all my eggs and levels oppened again. Really really thanks.

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Rank: Debriefed with 1495 points
By 15ofclubs (@15ofclubs)

Golden Egg Level -1 on (Windows 7 phone only) has bug. No score variation possible, confirmed by checking scores on Angry birds Score site & using Windows 7 phone filter, only score possible is 36890. I checked Youtube & it appears score variation is achieved by both rock balls rolling into red ball chamber & one red ball escaping. This is not possible on Windows 7 phone as only one rock ball can roll into chamber, other always get stuck on shelf.

Can anyone advise if scores can be transferred to another platform, am sick of Windows 7 phone lack of support from Rovio. Still don’t have Mine & Dine onwards or Mighty eagle. Which phone would offer best Angry Birds gaming?

Any replies gratefully appreciated.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Don’t blame Rovio. I would blame Microsoft for the way they treated Rovio early on in (and actually before) app development. That said, I recall Rovio announcing that they were unsure if they would update the WP7 app.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

Every once in a while when I throw a bird, it disappears and the game crashes.

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By gail

how do i unlock the “comming soon” in the Mine & dine with ver.1.6.2

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

You should update your app. v2.0.2 is available for most platforms.

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By gail

im new at this..how do i update v2.0.2 on my roku2?

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Sorry, I don’t know how to update Roku.

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By Margy Chaufty

I have Rovio 2.02 mobile app. I have all my golden eggs except 21. I have 3 stars all levels . Ham EnHigh bonus levels won’t load. I have tapped icon and liked FB Angry Birds . Box comes up showing I have liked, then it freezes and won’t open the bonuses levels. Is there anything I can do to resolve this problem.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Contact Rovio directly.

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By Margy Chaufty

I have finished all the levels and have achieved 3 stars on every level. I am missing Golden egg 21. On Ham EnHigh the 3 FB bonuses levels won’t open. I clicked the tap, and liked. A notication box comes up and shows that I have liked and it freezes and won’t download the bonuss levels.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I have already responded to you twice and informed you what to do.

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By Grace

With the original Angry Birds on android: since the update I have not been able to open the game. I get a message that an unexpected problem occurred and is unable to open with the option of force close and, …I forgot what the other option is. Neither work. I have tried turning my phone of and restarting no change. I have tried looking for updates. Also tried opening from the market. Any suggestions? ??

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Either refer to Rovio’s Android FAQ or contact them directly.

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Rank: Champion with 3640 points
By CmdrBond (@cmdrbond)

I have just started playing AB:Facebook – so far I have only completed Poached Eggs 1-1. I have my 3 star score so I decided to use 1 of my sardines to get the feather.

So far I have used 3 sardines, achieved total destruction 3 times and the same thing has happened 3 times. I get an error message saying that the pigs have got into the server room and to refresh the page. When I do this my feather is not awarded, but my sardines have been deducted.

I sent an email to Rovio about this a week ago – no reply as yet :(

I am running Windows XP and use Opera as my primary browser (have to admit I have not tried it in any other browser yet)

I also experience slow page loads – unless I switch to another tab, then it loads in the background a lot quicker, I switch back. Annoying.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6960 points
By iamMighty (@iammighty)

This should actually not happen during gameplay or try using Chrome for better results.

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Rank: Champion with 3640 points
By CmdrBond (@cmdrbond)

OK, got it wrong – running Vista not XP on this device (far too many computers in my house)

Anyway – the game (feathers) work fine and get listed successfully n Firefox, Chrome and Safari. However the store froze in chrome.

Got a reply back from Rovio support today.

Angry Birds Team, Feb 27 17:05 (EET):

Hello,

and thanks for contacting us!

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will try our best to keep the pigs out of the server room from now on.

Best regards,

Niklas
Angry Birds Team

Not really a great response.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

While the app is likely OK to run in Opera, it was likely not the pinnacle of development standards. I would try a browser such as FireFox or Chrome. It may run a little better, particularly with Win-XP.

Also, it may be a good idea to clear your Internet cache, upgrade your flash player, etc.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6960 points
By iamMighty (@iammighty)

But Slim, isn’t clearing your cache going to delete your progress?

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

No; AB-Facebook progress is stored to your Facebook account, not local files on your computer. You can sign on to any (supported) computer and pick up where you left off.

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Rank: Avian Overlord with 17685 points
By burbman (@burbman)

No score for pig launched off screen high and fast.

When working to get my third star on Seasons Greedings 1-18 I ended up with the black bird slightly below and to the left of the upper right hand pig a number of times. If he is launched off the right side of the screen, fast in an upward trajectory, the level clears without ever awarding the 5,000 points for his destruction. If he falls off the screen low and slow, I get the 5,000 points. I finally got the third star, but should have had it many times but for this little glitch.

My guess is that he leaves the “programed world” without hitting anything so he is no longer there, but was never destroyed either. Could probably be fixed by adding a solid border to the left and right sides of the world that extends upward to infinity. Obviously this could be outside of the visible area, but would catch items launched by a well timed explosion.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

This happens in a few levels. Best solution is to zoom out — it allows for a larger “catch” area.

Example: Seasons GE-21 from Summer Pignic.

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Rank: Shooter with 855 points
By GFish (@gfish)

Tried that, when it goes too fast it still falls into ’The Void’.

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Rank: Avian Overlord with 17685 points
By burbman (@burbman)

Maybe this is where they are populating the “Pigs in Space” from.

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Rank: Shooter with 855 points
By GFish (@gfish)

But… The pig doesn’t fly into space… It also goes off-screen to the right hand side…

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Rank: Champion with 3640 points
By CmdrBond (@cmdrbond)

I think he may be making a “Muppet” related reference to the upcoming Angry Birds: Space

The Muppet Show: Pigs in Space

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Rank: Explosive with 2300 points
By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

Golden Eggs 6 and 8 ARE attainable on PSP, I forgot how I got them though. I think I just pressed buttons randomly.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Unless you can provide explicit instructions, their status shall remain as-is.

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Rank: Explosive with 2300 points
By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

Alright, I started over to see how I got them. For 6, scroll over to Golden Eggs and press X at the same time. For 8, be holding O before the birds make their victory cheer and the level ends.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6495 points
By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

Knows someone when Rovio process the Bug on ANR “Double Bonus Bird”. My Total Score is also not correct on Gamecenter (Leaderboards). Will there come a Update soon? Have someone an answer to my questions? Thanks

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

I asked Rovio about this. No reply yet.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6495 points
By CC Jolly (@cc-jolly)

That isn’t fair. I don’t think they can reverse the bugged Scores with Update :-(

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Rank: Explosive with 2300 points
By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

@AMslimfordy I got the instructions…

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We can’t count it as solved unless we get some users to confirm.

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Rank: Explosive with 2300 points
By AngryBirdsFanGuy438 (@angrybirdsfanguy438)

If I make a YouTube video of me obtaining them, would that count as confirmed?

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Rank: Sling God with 37955 points
By Bird Leader (@birdleader)

Yeah, that would probably work.

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By Mathias

There is a bug in Angry Birds Rio Symbian. If the “Low battery” message shows, after that the level only zooms out and in if you try to shoot an angry bird.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 5510 points
By pianistrevor (@tnatiuk17piano)

Why weren’t the glitches on Seasons greetings 1-7, 1-18 and 1-20 listed? They were fixed in later updates but still…

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We have them tagged, but we only created this page a few months ago. We aren’t listing every glitch that ever existed since that would be very very difficult, and likely not too helpful.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6960 points
By iamMighty (@iammighty)

There seems to be a glitch in ABSpace for PC. When you go in the special egg levels and click on ‘?’ nothing pops up? Example E-1

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Rank: Shooter with 815 points
By mightybrotherrainbowbird1598 (@mightybrotherrainbowbird1598)

I tried that and the instruction still appeared,gonna try harder.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Everything works fine for me.

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Rank: Fling King with 4185 points
By RedBirdsBrother (@redbirdsbrother)

There seems to be a bug in ABoS, in level 2-30, if you hit the king pig with the ice bird at just the right time, he freezes. Don’t know if this is a bug, or just for fun.

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Rank: Master Slinger with 6760 points
By username12345 (@blahalb09)

When a pig’s bubble is popped, the pig freezes.

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Rank: Fling King with 4185 points
By RedBirdsBrother (@redbirdsbrother)

No, i meant that if i hit the king pig while he’s flying in his spacecraft with the ice bird, he gets frozen but the craft still flying. Also, the bomb bird can kill the king pig while the ship stays intact, it leaves the ship still flying around, but the level ends anyway.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

That’s no bug. That’s actually an iOS achievement.

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Rank: Fling King with 4185 points
By RedBirdsBrother (@redbirdsbrother)

Oh, thanks for clearing that up!

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Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

Slim, i believe bug #39 could be re-worded as:

“The “Where No Birds Have Gone Before” achievement sometimes does not register for SD users, even if they have purchased Danger Zone.” (or similar) :)

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I haven’t heard of SD users getting credit for it yet. Do some people have it?

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Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

Yeah, I have iPhone 3GS, the achievement registered for me. (see here) :)

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

OK, updated.

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Rank: Fling King with 4430 points
By Andreas189 (@andreas189)

i also got it without problems! but another bug is that achievements that are earned while playing offline dont register when your re-connected to wifi! at least for me! and some other users (see achievements page)! and i believe its just for SD version (ipod iphone)

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I agree with this, because when I transferred my progress to my iPhone, I got 0 achievements.

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Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

I have it too!

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By Ignacio Medina

Hi Slim: I did writhe something for you right here :!!! did you erased !!! I have an question; and you do not give an answer yet is on 2-11. Also I give you over here an other question . Is about . ” where No Birds Have Gone Before . I didn’t got, . After Purchase the Little Green color Notice come in up but no the Achievement Come in up.!!!! Sorry if you think I am doubled the question. I just wants to know , If you already contact ; Rovio and Game Center ??and what’s going on it .!!!!

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

See the list above.

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By Alan

I just downloaded and beat (3 starred all levels) Angry Birds Rio Free. I have no achievements listed in gamecenter. All of them should be completed but none of them are.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

This is related to an API issue raised in iOS 5. It will be fixed in the next update. Read more.

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By Sheng

Report a bug on Angry Birds Space Android:
In some levels, an extra 5-point is added to your actual score, thus making your score ending with 5. This is a random bug. I have not found any pattern. This could have happened in any levels in all three chapters. You can also notice a highscore ending with 5 in one of the pre-release gameplay videos on Galaxy Note devices.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We have seen this and reported it to Rovio. It happens on iOS and PC as well (I assume on Mac, but haven’t heard anything specific). Our leaderboards have been tweaked to allow scores ending in 5.

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Rank: Sling God with 26055 points
By sal9 (@sal9)

Mac has the same scoring issue too.

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By TripleXero

For the Score Addict bug on Space, I think that it is mislabeled. I got it while I was playing Danger Zone

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

There’s a lot wrong. A real lot.

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Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

@Slim, will you notify Rovio about those bugs in ABSp?

In my case, the “Where no birds…” schievement registered, but I did not get the Feather Picker achievement, although I have more than 60 feathers. Another user reported that the Cosmic Discovery achievement did not register.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yes, I will be in contact with Rovio this week. One major issue is that the settings file doesn’t seem to push details after an achievement first occurs. That is, if you are offline when you earn an achievement, it will register in your settings file, but won’t be pushed to GameCenter when you reconnect. In all likelihood, this will solve many of the issues.

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Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

Yes, this will solve many of the problems.

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Rank: Gold Flinger with 7835 points
By Stevenellie (@stevenellie)

Space score addict episode 1 achieved at 1803000 while playing Danger Zone episode

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By Chantel

I’ve 3 starred pig bang in angry birds space and it’s not showing up in game center. Using iPhone 4 with the latest iOS update.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Give it some time, or try restarting your device, or signing out/in to GameCenter manually.

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By Christian

I think i just discovered some more info on the score addict Pig Bang bug i have a score of 1.868,220 on Pig Bang and did not have the Achivement. But directly after playing level 1:19 in dangerzone i was awarded the achivement. Seems like this level 1:19 credits scores on the Pig Bang score addict achivement.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Some users have reported receiving the achievement while playing Cold Cuts.

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By Jill

I downloaded AB space on android supported device but the graphics are all messed up. the background is white and all you can really see are the birds and pigs.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Try uninstalling the app, restarting your device, and reinstalling.

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By Jill

I did. On the reviews for the app there are a lot of other people that are having the same issue.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Then I’m sure Rovio is looking into it.

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By Josh

when my game runs i can’t see all the pigs and i dont see the background just white space

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Try restarting your device, or un/reinstalling if you haven’t played it much. Otherwise, Rovio is investigating.

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By Ignacio Medina

Hi .!! Slim. I am really mad and Angry about Rovio : this evening I got the 50 feathers picker …But this time not the green notice right on the bottom does not coming up. Nor even the Achievement.!! why.!!! I did 26 on the first episode and 24 on the second episode. I did wait for the green notice longer : it was my iPod on pause but after that I start to play , the notice and the achievement never comes to me .. Really angry.!! this game has a lot Bugs. Know I have 3 achievements lost.!!!

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

This is know and Rovio has been notified. See my personal list

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By Kris

Level 1-29 summer….my score is 143,790 and I am still just showing 2stars. iPad

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Not a bug at all. The minimum score for 3 stars is 144,000.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Hi all,

I have updated the Bug List to include the 6 known-and-confirmed bugs. There are a few other issues still outstanding that have knowingly been excluded from the list, including:

— Crashing and Background issues, especially on iPod Touch 4gen and iPad 1;
— The Centripetal Force achievement; and
— The Menu Popper achievement.

Nonetheless, Rovio has been informed of the six bugs listed and the three I mention here. Please be patient as Rovio tries to isolate, diagnose, and repair these issues.

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Rank: Explosive with 2105 points
By nascarboy (@nascarboy)

Odd. I use an iPad 1 and it never crashed, nor has it ever looked like crashing.

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Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Doesn’t effect everyone, but there are a lot of reports.

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