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Yes it's required because it's in the wifi section and also like I said the Skype chat is another small source for now you can use and I constantly am trying to add people to the chat so more battles for you.
No but your phone is broken and you don't have a computer right now what device do you use. Also my friend code is in my signature but I'll give it to you in aminute