How to Install and Use the Running Glitch in Temple Run

Last Updated: August 8, 2022

Have you wondered how to break into the top scores on Temple Run? The infinite cheat allows you to run as far and for as long as you want, without you doing any work. However, this glitch requires an old version of the game. If you have an older version of the game, don't update. If you don't have an older version of the game, you will need to find an APK file for an older version, which will only work on Android. There's no way to install an older version of the game on iPhone and iPad. The steps below will show you how to download an older version and install the glitch.

Steps

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Check what version of Temple Run you have installed. Newer versions of Temple Run do not support the glitch. In order to use the running glitch, you must be playing the original version of Temple Run. You can find old versions of the game for download online.
- Tap Stats on the main menu. The version number will be listed on the bottom. You must be running version 1.0.4 in order to use the running glitch. If you have an older version of Android, you may be able to search for an APK file of an older version of Temple Run, but it will not work on newer versions of Android.
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Turn on Tutorials. The glitch has to be activated on the first turn with Tutorials on. To turn them on, tap Option on the main menu and toggle the Tutorials slider to ON.

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Start a game. As you approach the first turn, you will be told to swipe the screen to make your character turn. Instead of swiping once to turn, swipe twice in the same direction in rapid succession. This should make your character turn completely around, running back the direction you started.
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Keep running. Once you’ve turned around, there will be no obstacles, turns, or coins. Your character will run straight for as long as you let the game play. If you really want to max out your score, plug your phone into a charger so that you can leave it running for hours.
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End your run. When you are finished and want to tally your score, swipe twice in either direction and the monkeys will catch up to you, ending the run. ^{[1]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I get unlimited gems in Temple Run?

Community Answer

You can either buy them or earn them, there aren't any mods or hacks you can use to get all the gems you want. It would ruin your game play, causing you to want to stop playing.
Question

How do I get unlimited coins and gems in the Temple Run 2 game?

Community Answer

Keep it up for a few minutes. That's all.
Question

How do I get unlimited coins and gems?

Community Answer

There are some hacks on the internet, but you shouldn't cheat as this ruins the game.