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Works on Android 15+ and future Modern Versions

This method works perfectly on future modern Android versions, including the latest Android 15+. It uses Shizuku, which is currently the most stable and reliable method for accessing the Android/data folder without rooting your device.

Requirements

You need four things to get started. The main download link for the MonetizationVars file is always updated here, but you can also find it in the community Reddit post.

Can't Download Shizuku from Play Store?

If the Play Store says:

"This app isn't available for your device"

or mentions the app was made for an older version of Android, download Shizuku directly from GitHub instead: Shizuku GitHub Releases

Restricted ADB Permissions on MIUI/ColorOS/Flyme

If you're using MIUI (Xiaomi/POCO), ColorOS (OPPO/OnePlus), or Flyme (Meizu), Shizuku may display a warning:

"Your device manufacturer has restricted adb permissions."

The preferred solution is to view the official Shizuku Guide on Restricted Permissions or adjust your Developer options settings directly:

  • MIUI (Xiaomi/POCO): Enable "USB debugging (Security options)" (this is a separate option from standard USB debugging).
  • ColorOS (OPPO/OnePlus): Disable "Permission monitoring".
  • Flyme (Meizu): Disable "Flyme payment protection".

Setup & Installation

Step 1: Activate Shizuku

You must start Shizuku using the Wireless Debugging method. This is the most important step.

Step 2: Configure ZArchiver

  1. Open ZArchiver.
  2. Click the three dots on the top right. ZArchiver main menu with three dots highlighted
  3. Click Settings. ZArchiver settings option
  4. Click ROOT. ROOT option in settings
  5. Click Root Access and select Shizuku from the dropdown menu.

Shizuku Must Be Running

Shizuku must be running already for this to work.

Dropdown menu showing Shizuku selected

  1. Enable the option Use for Android/[data|obb]. Enable 'Use for data' option

IMPORTANT: ZArchiver Permission Settings

ONLY enable "Use for Android/[data|obb]" option.

DO NOT ENABLE "File operations"

Only the Android/data access is needed for this guide to work properly.

Step 3: Apply new MonetizationVars

  1. Navigate to your Download folder.

File Naming Requirements

The file must be named exactly MonetizationVars with no extra extension.

  1. Long-press the MonetizationVars file and click Copy. Holding the file and clicking Copy
  2. Go to the ZArchiver home screen and navigate to the Android folder. Navigating to the Android folder
  3. A Shizuku pop-up will appear. Click Allow all the time. Shizuku permission pop-up for ZArchiver
  4. Navigate to the data folder. Navigating to the data folder
  5. Open the com.candywriter.bitlife folder. The com.candywriter.bitlife folder
  6. Navigate to the files folder. The files folder
  7. Click the paste icon on the bottom right. The paste icon location
  8. When asked to "Overwrite File?," check the box and click REPLACE. Overwrite file confirmation pop-up

Step 4: Make the Mod Permanent

  1. In the same folder (.../files/), find the file named LiveDictionary.
  2. Delete the LiveDictionary file. Deleting the LiveDictionary file
  3. Create a new folder (not a file) and name it exactly LiveDictionary. Creating the new LiveDictionary folder

Advanced Customization with BitEdit

For Power Users: Create a MonetizationVars Mod

If you want more control and wish to enable or disable specific things yourself on MonetizationVars, you can use my other project, BitEdit.

BitEdit is a web tool that lets you edit the MonetizationVars file using a simple, human-readable interface. You don't need to understand complex JSON code.

How it works: 1. Go to the BitEdit web tool: Click here to open BitEdit 2. Make your desired changes to MonetizationVars. 3. Download your new, MonetizationVars file from the tool. 4. Follow Step 3 and Step 4 of this guide using your newly created file.

Troubleshooting & Updates

When BitLife Updates with New IAP

When BitLife releases a new update with new In-App Purchases (IAP), you'll need to get the latest MonetizationVars file and replace it again.

You DON'T need to: - Set up ZArchiver again - Configure Shizuku permissions again

You ONLY need to: - Activate Shizuku - Download the latest MonetizationVars file - Follow Step 3 (Apply new MonetizationVars) to replace the old file

The setup is permanent - only the MonetizationVars file needs updating when BitLife adds new content.

Once finished, force close BitLife and open it again. Everything will be unlocked.