If you are an avid mobile gamer, an Android enthusiast, or someone digging through system files, you have likely come across the string com.firsttouchgames.dls3.
To the average user, it looks like random computer code. However, this string is the unique digital fingerprint for one of the most popular mobile soccer games in the world: Dream League Soccer 2017 (DLS 17).
In this post, we are going to break down what this package name means, why it matters, and why this specific string represents a pivotal moment in mobile soccer gaming history.
Finding this folder has become harder on modern Android versions (Android 11+). Google introduced "Scoped Storage," which hides the Android/data directory from standard file managers. com.firsttouchgames.dls3
Method 1 (PC Required):
Connect your phone to a PC, enable File Transfer (MTP), and navigate to Internal Storage > Android > data > com.firsttouchgames.dls3.
Method 2 (Third-party File Manager):
Apps like CX File Explorer or Material Files can bypass scoped storage restrictions. Navigate to Internal Storage > Android > data and look for the folder named com.firsttouchgames.dls3.
Method 3 (Root Access):
If your phone is rooted, the folder is located at /data/data/com.firsttouchgames.dls3/ (for app settings) and /sdcard/Android/data/com.firsttouchgames.dls3/ (for user media). A Deep Dive into the Package Name: com
Search for a reliable APK repository like APKMirror or APKPure. Ensure the package name listed is com.firsttouchgames.dls3. The version should be around 9.06 or higher (for 2023).
In the Android operating system, every app must have a unique identifier known as a Package Name. Think of it like a URL or a social security number for an app. No two apps on the Google Play Store can have the same one.
Here is how com.firsttouchgames.dls3 breaks down: com : This stands for "commercial
com: This stands for "commercial." It is a standard top-level domain naming convention used by developers (similar to websites ending in .com).firsttouchgames: This is the Developer ID. It identifies the creator of the app, First Touch Games, the British studio famous for the Score! Hero and Dream League Soccer franchises.dls3: This is the Application ID. It is an abbreviation for Dream League Soccer 3.You should know: The package name com.firsttouchgames.dls3 is the intellectual property of First Touch Games Ltd. Distributing modified APKs that use this package name without permission violates copyright laws and the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement.
This article is for educational and troubleshooting purposes only. Always download the game from an official source (Google Play, Apple App Store, or Amazon Appstore) to support the developers who create the beautiful game we love.
A: Not on Android 11+. Google removed official support for moving Android/data to external storage to improve security. However, rooted users can use App Mgr III to force the move.