The first 2014 Android update to Tiny Death Star introduced a myriad of problems and bugs, including, but not limited to:
As of the time of this answer posting, there has not been an update to resolve these issues.
When I asked Disney Mobile Support (support@disneymobile.com) about this issue they responded in late March with the following email:
Hi,
The developers are aware of the issue and a solution is being looked into. In the meantime, to help us with the investigation, please include the following details in your reply:
Player ID (MENU > Wrench icon > HELP - User ID is the 32 digit long code that you can screenshot and email it to us vs typing it all out)
If any new levels were purchased, how many:
Version number of app installed/downloaded:
From which app store did you purchase/download the app:
Was the app purchased/downloaded/updated via 3G/4G or Wi-Fi:
Was the app installed onto internal memory or an SD card:
Brand name and specific model of your device (Android - About Phone>System Settings or Apple - Settings>General>About>Model):
Device operating system version, language and region settings:
Has your device been modified or rooted from its original manufacturer's specs:
The exact level and/or location where the issue is occurring (please indicate if the occurrence is random):
Are alerts or notifications from other apps on your device popping up during gameplay? If so, please indicate the app(s):
We don't have an ETA for a fix, however, once one is found, an update will be posted in your app store that you can download and use. All updates will contain a quick message about what is included (bug fixes, added content, etc) in the update. We thank you for your patience while we investigate this bug for all of our guests.
Thanks!
Star Wars: Tiny Death Star Support
Feel free to write to them yourself.
Best Answer
Every new Imperial item you finish building earns you some medals, and when accumulated to a certain number will net you some limited edition rewards.
The aim of getting these limited edition rewards is what keeps me churning out those new Imperial items, even if the direct benefits does not cover the costs.
There are also non-monetary rewards such as VIPs or Imperial Bucks.