I'm currently running Google Android on my HTC Touch Vogue thanks to dzo, but I'm wondering, why is the Marketplace not available for other phones yet?
I mean, the OS is pretty well pointless at stock. All you can do is check your email and browse the web (oh right, and make calls too!). It's the applications that make it useful.
Is there any reason in specific that Google decided not to make the Marketplace available to the open-source public?
And on the same matter, if I were to request somone upload .apk's of certain (free) apps from the Marketplace, would that be deemed warez?
I'm dying to get my hands on several apps, including meebo, fBook and Twidroid, all of which are free, but are only available on the Marketplace
It would not be considered wares because they are free apps and games. As far as the market im not sure why its not open to public.
Ok then, would anyone be willing to upload the .apk's of "fbook, "Twidroid" and "meebo"?
Thanks in advance.
If i get a hold of them i will put them in my sig files and let you know, i am searching for them every day and adding them as I get them. meebo added!!
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If i get a hold of them i will put them in my sig files and let you know, i am searching for them every day and adding them as I get them. meebo added!!
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Thanks stats!
And on the same matter, if I were to request somone upload .apk's of certain (free) apps from the Marketplace, would that be deemed warez?
I'm dying to get my hands on several apps, including meebo, fBook and Twidroid, all of which are free, but are only available on the Marketplace
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There is an optional feature for apks published to Market to key the apk to the G1 that originally downloaded it. Probably won't be usable until billing is enabled for Market sometime early next year.
try android-dls.com they have .apk's for many apps on te market
I and several other persons (I have read forum posts about) have heard from Google that they will be putting access to the Android Market via the internet.
My comment to them was that if one had to use the phone to get to the market than they were no better than the "i" (insert SUCKS) market.
Their comment back was that they were working on access to the market from a PC via the internet.
So, it is just a matter of time.
Google keeps the applications that interface with their services (Market, GMail, Maps) closed source. As long as you can get the apk's to those applications, you should be able to install them. Google really should add these apps to the android repository so everyone can access them.
I created web site for android free and open source applications just for users like you, who don't have access to the Marketplace for any reason. There is nothing uploaded yet but as soon i finish my other work i will take care of this. If anyone want to upload an app please register. URL is http://andapps.org
NOTE: Administrators and moderators. I know that this is some sort of spam, but i am not doing this for profit. Just one user helping other users. Fell free to remove this link if you want.
Security By Obscurity
The Marketplace client uses restricted API calls to perform some functions (http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/msg/71f14048eec1c8df), also there is no public web interface into the market, so I think Google believe that revealing what the Marketplace client does to access app data from their servers will lead to mashups and third party apps which use the data in ways that Google may not want to support in the future.
Al.
P.S. If you're interested in an alternative feel free to download the AndAppStore client from http://andappstore.com/AndroidPhoneApplications/apps/7661 or just visit http://andappstore.com/. I'd welcome any feedback about either the AndAppStore site or the app.
way to get apps...
There is a program you can download from the market "ASTRO" that allows you to backup things (and apps) to your SD card. Once the app is on the SD card, plug the G1 into your computer and browse (copy, paste, etc) away.
I wouldn't want to suggest that the apps could then be posted, or whatever, but...
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Sup everyone. Thought id share how im organizing all my apps for the Rogers Dream while im waiting for H's root on this damn device haha. I've catagorized my apps for easier access cuz i didnt really like the scroll up/down to find an app. I sure wish I had a list like this when i started off so i hope this helps some of u guys. So ive had this several days after the release date here in Canada and have been having a pretty good experience with it. Loving the free apps that are available in the market and also loving the reactions i get about the phone. Key things that are bothering me though is that it does slow down at times and the battery life is never enough. Im with Rogers paying $70/month tax included with the promotional $30 for 6 GB/month data plan. I also do work at a Future shop as a Cell Expert so i deal with all the major providers except for Solo Mobile. So feel free to ask about any questions about plans/phones. So heres my list which ill be updating as much as i can, IF i can that is... This is actually my first post ever in a forum so yeah....haha. Thought id rep the Dream(yeah, not G1) here in Canada. So after all that...here we go:
HTC DREAM APPS LIST OnPhone
SUNDAY JUNE 28 2009
GAMES
Abduction!
Buka Demo
Chess
Retro Defence Lite
Robot Defence FREE
Teeter
Texas Holdem – RedPokerClub
ACCESSORIES
USEFUL
aCurrency
AK Notepad
Alarm Clock
AndFTP
AppManager
Astrid
Calculator
Calendar
FireWallet
Free Dictionary
Gmote
HandyCalc
Kooaba
Night Clock
OI Shopping list
PDF Viewer
Quickoffice
ShopSavvy
Sports Tab
Thesaurus
Tip Calc
Translate
Ultimate Stopwatch
YellowPages.ca
LEISURE
1001 Coctails
Book: Art of War
DailyHoroscope
eQuotes
Funny Jokes
Noble Fart
Sky Map
Speaking Pad
WordPlayer v3
MULTI MEDIA
Camcorder
Camera
Gallery
Lyrics Search 2.2
Movie Finder
Music
Shazam
SnapPhoto
TuneWiki
Video Player
Voice Recorder
vTap
MOBILE CONTROL
Advance Task Manager
ASTRO
aTrackDog
Backgrounds
Backlight!
eoeAppInstaller
Ringdroid
Settings
Toggle Settings
Wall Calendar
WEB BASED APPS
Browser
Gmail
Google Talk
Mail
Maps
Market
My Tracks
Pkt Auctions eBay
Places Directory
WeatherBug
Wertago
Youtube
OTHER ICONS
Call log
ChompSMS
Contacts
Dialer
Default Rogers Apps: Home, My Account, Ringbacks, Ringtone, Shop
Messaging
Voice Dialer
Yeah list is pretty long but hopefully helpful. My aTrackDog count is 58, but could be alot more. im trying to be pretty careful on what i do or donot keep on my phone. This list does include default apps and downloaded apps. I will post up pictures of my home pages if requested. i actually also got a list i made up on apps ive download before but took out and also a list of apps id like to get / waiting for and if u guys want that posted too just let me know. So take care and enjoy, happy downloading and please comment on anything about ur apps experience and to what other apps i should add to my list. oh and major thanks to the developers and best of luck to haykuro on the rooting of this phone.
QuickOffice？
I personally think Documents to go is better than that one.
Ive gotten used to QuickOffice and cant seem to find this Documents to go in the app market. wats the actual name of it? are there any other apps anyone else would like to share that they would add to this list? ive download more apps to this too actually so ill be updating it tonight
Is there a list anywhere of honeycomb optimized apps (or a list of apps that will show off the true power of the Xoom... and co)
Seen a few threads while searching for individual apps but not a list...
i.e.
Plume
Plex
YouTube
Google Earth - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065815
Google Body
Reddita - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049137
TweetComb - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048236
BBC News (tablet edition)
CNN
Best one I know of:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...al-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list-n-170-a.html
thanks - shame I have to register to see links
Use BugMeNot to get a login without registering.
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I have read loads about this app being great on the xoom, but the market doesn't show it for me.
Any idea how I can get it?
So... I've searched for a similar thread, but I didn't found any so I decided to make a new one.
As I don't want to use any google services on my telephone I had to purge Play Store also. I've searched for alternatives. I came across Fdroid - actually the store I've searched for. The only problem I've faced is there are no proprietary apps. I try to reject using of proprietary software as much as possible, but many of my friends use proprietary chat apps like WhatsApp, Viber etc.
So I've searched a solution to get this proprietary apps without much tricks...just keep it simple. I came across Aptoid - another android store, but I didn't liked the idea behind very well - you can find lots cracked apps etc. and that is not what I am looking for. Second point is - all apps are outdated - so you are missing the new version of the apps and their security and performance fixes. It didn't suited my needs so I decided to purge Aptoide.
So... after a bit of research I founded another two solutions:
APKmirror - it is a website - there is no app for it. So If you want to use it you have to go to the website and download and install .apk manually (you also need to enable Untrusted Sources in your security settings). The website has very nice interface and it looks exactly as a normal appstore. I've bookmarked it and placed it on my homescreen - so it is usable - no pain in the *** at all. The packages seems to be "trusted" as the packet signature is checked with the one of the original developer. All apps are updated - you can even download beta versions (before they hit PlayStore) and if it goes wrong... you can easily downgrade to previous verions - very nice feature. This site is related to Android Police - as it is a good source in my opinion, I think the packages there are trust-able. Is there anyone who has additional info about APKmirror?
APKpure - the second solution I came across. I wasn't able to find any additional information about this source or any review so I really have no idea who is standing behind this project. Anyway... I downloaded several apps and I checked the app signature and it seems fine - every app I checked matched the original signature of the developer. There are also "Trusted" marks same as APKmirror. All of the apps are updated. It looks pretty much like APKmirror - there is no app, just website. You can easily update your applications too so it suit all my needs. Anyway... I would like to get some additional information about it... it seems to me like mirror of PlayStore but... anyone who knows more maybe?
Apkpure has a app that you can download. Just have to watch certain apps such as play games will update to the 038 version when I am completely updated to the 030 version in the play store. Apkmirror describes this on their website when you download certain apps. Just though you should know about the app.
One thing I miss Fromm the Google play store is Google games for backup of games data and achievements. When cyanogen finishes partnership with the social gaming network, play games or whatever it's called, I'll hopefully be able to get away from the Google play store. Course devs would have to enable those servers for achievements etc, which is a long shot. Till then helium is my best friend I guess.
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Is there a hack or work around for rooted users to use unauthorized android auto apps that are not live in the Play store? For example I am working on one that will read my emails. I have some of it working in the emulator but I want to also try it out in my vehicle. I found this on another forum:
"Because of the UX/Safety concerns, you HAVE to be live on the Play Store - aka go through review (which is a new thing for Android) before testing in-car. However, this doesn't mean that you have to be public - you can publish to the Alpha or Beta channel, so only you and an optional controlled list of people can access it."