Related
http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/ref=sa_menu_adr_app1?ie=UTF8&node=2350149011
It's live now. So yeah, pretty much sign up and get Angry Birds Rio free, this offer expires tonight.
The concept of 'free paid app of the day' is pretty interesting.
i dont understand whats the point of the android app store
tankmaster90 said:
i dont understand whats the point of the android app store
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Basically its just amazon trying to make money
About the Amazon Appstore for Android
Why Amazon Appstore for Android? The Amazon Appstore for Android is a place where you can get a paid app for free every day, view app recommendations based on your past purchases from Amazon, and shop using Amazon's trusted payment technology. You can also test apps on a simulated Android phone using a feature called “Test Drive.” You can shop from your computer, or directly on your phone or internet tablet.
Save on the Apps You Love Our recurring "A paid app for free. Every day." promotion gives all registered users an opportunity to download a new paid app for free every day. You can download the app from your PC, your mobile device, or your internet tablet.
Buying Apps In order to purchase applications from the Amazon Appstore and download them to your device, you will need to have the Amazon Appstore application installed on your phone. To get this, follow the instructions on the left of this page. To purchase paid apps, you will need to have an Amazon account set up with either your credit card or bank information (or both). All paid app purchases will be automatically charged to the card associated with your account and you will receive a receipt for each app purchase.
About the Amazon Appstore
Free App of the Day: Our "Free App of the Day" lets you get a paid app for free every day from your computer, your Android phone, or your tablet.
Test Drive: You can try some of our apps before buying them with our Test Drive feature. Test Drive lets you use the actual app, running on a simulator and controlled by your computer. Look for the "Test Drive now" button throughout the Amazon Appstore.
Reviews and recommendations: Check the star-rating on Android apps and read what other customers are saying about them. Get app recommendations based on your previous purchases and browsing history at Amazon.com.
1. Amazon Appstore downloads are only available to customers located in the United States and only work on Android mobile and internet tablet devices. To redeem a gift card for Amazon Appstore downloads, you must have opened an Amazon account and must accept the Terms of Use for the Amazon Appstore service.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The K-Zoo Kid said:
Basically its just amazon trying to make money
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That may be a role in it but I don't see it as a bad thing. It has its pro and cons:
Pros:
- Google sees this as a threat and significantly improves their app market. (Competition... something that AT&T / T-Mobile doesn't value -_-; incoming Market War? In the end it'll cause the two companies to improve their market/app store whatever you want to call it)
- 15 Minute Trial? Nawww.
Google's Android Market lets you return apps for a full refund within the first 15 minutes after you buy. Apple, by comparison, does not allow for trial periods on iOS devices. Amazon is taking a similar approach to Google by letting you test drive apps on your PC. "You control the app with your mouse and experience it like you would on your phone," Amazon's Test Drive Apps page reads. The feature lets you try the app within your browser before you decide to buy. This feature appears to be reserved for some of the more popular titles and may not be available for all apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^ winner?
- Some apps are cheaper on Amazon App Store than the Market.
- Free Paid App of the Day (free paid apps? with permanent updates? huge winner -- at least i believe its permanent updates)
- Countries that don't have access to the Android Market are able to buy apps and get free apps.
Cons:
- Possible that more companies will start their own "App Store" and Android will be more spreaded out in terms of App Markets.
just some of the things on top of my head.
And the worst part is that it's unavailable in several countries.
I couldn't care less about Amazon, but I do want Angry Birds Rio.
zephiK said:
Cons:
- Possible that more companies will start their own "App Store" and Android will be more spreaded out in terms of App Markets.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends if they want to be sued also. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110322/tc_nm/us_apple_amazon_lawsuit
The K-Zoo Kid said:
Basically its just amazon trying to make money
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'll only buy direct from Android Market
i'll not trust any other entity trying to make profit
TheRomMistress said:
Depends if they want to be sued also. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110322/tc_nm/us_apple_amazon_lawsuit
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Microsoft has already started appealing the term "app store" awhile back. So Amazon would be on Microsoft's side. And I would agree with Microsoft that the term "app store" is too generalized.
http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2011...tore-a-trademark-that-microsoft-also-opposes/
The Seattle area’s two tech giants, Amazon.com and Microsoft, find themselves on the same side today—battling a trademark claim by Apple. As expected, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) said Tuesday that it was indeed opening its new Appstore for Android, despite a recent federal lawsuit by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) claiming trademark infringement of that company’s App Store brand.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been opposing Apple’s attempt to secure the App Store brand name for a while now, but in a different venue—an appeal with federal trademark regulators.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And since we're on Android... I'm going to go ahead and assume that we all want Amazon/Microsoft to win this lawsuit. Not being a fan boy or anything, but I hate Apple's guts when it comes to making lawsuits on patents/etc.
Besides, in most court cases.. even if they lose. So what? it would either end up in the following ways:
A) Amazon pays money to Apple and continues using 'App Store.'
B) Renames it to something else.
@AllGamer: You don't have to use Amazon App Store to make purchases. You could just simply use it to get 'Free Paid Apps of the Day'
But Amazon is pretty trustworthy. Huge successful corporations. I personally just did it to get Angry Birds Rio and gotta say... the graphics in Rio are much more superb than the original Angry Birds & Angry Birds Seasons.
In the end, the developer of the app/game is still getting paid. Thats what really matters.... isn't it?
For some reason it won't let me get Rio. It says I need to add a payment method to my one-click settings, which I checked and there is a payment method...
lfmmoura said:
And the worst part is that it's unavailable in several countries.
I couldn't care less about Amazon, but I do want Angry Birds Rio.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Edit: Link removed - sorry.
Rewtor said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004186
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could be considered warez, since it is supposed to be limited to US and only free for a limited time...
tekkitan said:
Could be considered warez, since it is supposed to be limited to US and only free for a limited time...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I reported that thread when I first saw it. It is considered warez.
Unauthorized distribution.
EDIT: Looks like the mods deleted the thread.
I shall remove it then
EDIT: Been beaten to it.
tekkitan said:
For some reason it won't let me get Rio. It says I need to add a payment method to my one-click settings, which I checked and there is a payment method...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I figured this out in case anyone runs into the same issue. Apparently you can't use your Amazon store card (the non-Visa card) as a payment option for the app store. I put in one of my credit cards and it works now.
The free paid app of the day looks like groupon concept.
cubewalker said:
The free paid app of the day looks like groupon concept.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well.. it's a very good one Hopefully we'll see some significant changes from Google to their market. Maybe incorporate some of their ideas into the official market.
Today's free paid app, the poker game didn't really appeal to me so I didn't bother with getting it.
Really liking the changes done in Angry Birds Rio.
Seems like a lot of people are leaving poor feedback on a lot of these apps/games when they aren't bad :|
- Countries that don't have access to the Android Market are able to buy apps and get free apps.
yha great.
that would be,if it would actually be available in every country....
and i still dont see the use of it as long as you still need to use a credit card!
ill stick with the android market for now.
ghost010 said:
- Countries that don't have access to the Android Market are able to buy apps and get free apps.
yha great.
that would be,if it would actually be available in every country....
and i still dont see the use of it as long as you still need to use a credit card!
ill stick with the android market for now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well its still relatively new, im sure it'll expand.
everything you buy online requires a credit card or debit card.. i dont get your point? some apps on the "app store" are cheaper than the market... very slightly but it doesnt hurt
I just can't find the search function on this site, this should be more clear for new people here, anyone want to tell me where it is?
Thanks!
Did you bother to look at the top of the page?
[Sig] dId you know? If you Insert a Coin on your Desire, then it levels up to HD, Z or S :[/Sig] !!!! 10 post limit for off topic NOW!!!!
You can find a good helpful guide on using the forums here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041206
Also.. It hasn't been working for me for the last 2 days
Alt+F4 is a shortcut to search.
good day.
It's been stolen and held to ransom. Once you've paid all XDA members £10 each you can have it back.
Sincerely,
The Thieves.
arnodude53 said:
I just can't find the search function on this site, this should be more clear for new people here, anyone want to tell me where it is?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here's how to get Google to do the work XDA's servers are too retarded to do:
Go to www.google.com, and type in the following on the search bar:
forum.xda-developers.com:[insert search string here]
Or you can use the Search to find that button!
Sorry, could not resist...
vmiguel said:
Or you can use the Search to find that button!
Sorry, could not resist...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is it like using Google to find Bing, and using Bing's search box in Google to search for Google?
sakai4eva said:
Is it like using Google to find Bing, and using Bing's search box in Google to search for Google?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That just reminds me, don't you just hate retarded people who go to google for EVERYTHING? Like if they're going to Facebook, go to google and search for Facebook and so on. It's as if they don't know all they have to add is the domain after Facebook and they're done.
Skellyyy said:
That just reminds me, don't you just hate retarded people who go to google for EVERYTHING? Like if they're going to Facebook, go to google and search for Facebook and so on. It's as if they don't know all they have to add is the domain after Facebook and they're done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually... guilty as charged.
I only bookmark sites that I visit daily. Everything else goes into folders. Sensitive sites (like banking sites and paypal) never gets bookmarked. I google them because there is no way phishing sites can beat three layers of alertness (once when going into google, another time when el Goog searches, last time when I see the site itself).
And since I use Chrome, there's another layer of security.
But yeah, sometimes I google for gmail and facebook, but that only happens on someone else's PC.
@OP
Only use XDA search when you want retarded result.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
sakai4eva said:
Actually... guilty as charged.
I only bookmark sites that I visit daily. Everything else goes into folders. Sensitive sites (like banking sites and paypal) never gets bookmarked. I google them because there is no way phishing sites can beat three layers of alertness (once when going into google, another time when el Goog searches, last time when I see the site itself).
And since I use Chrome, there's another layer of security.
But yeah, sometimes I google for gmail and facebook, but that only happens on someone else's PC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah but you do it for security purposes. Other people do it out of sheer laziness. Which is deplorable!
-Insert signature here-
twitch153 said:
Yeah but you do it for security purposes. Other people do it out of sheer laziness. Which is deplorable!
-Insert signature here-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Banned for being deplorable!
Wait, wrong thread... I have crossed the strea-
Read all you want for FREE and WIN a trip to PARIS.
http://bookboon.com/
The above site seems to be spam.
I'm saddened that the best site for books was recently shut down
www.library.nu RIP
TabLife said:
The above site seems to be spam.
I'm saddened that the best site for books was recently shut down
www.library.nu RIP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No its not a spam, i just downloaded all of them.
EDIT: Please delete that post.
Great idea. :good:
However, there is one problem. What will you do if someone sends you malware to be published on Google Play?
You are the one who is responsible for everything you upload there. Just my thoughts. Think about it.
Well, lets just hope that this doesn't happen, i'll review the apk a bit and look for something that screams "I'm malware"
Who knows if even anyone is interested
Matze5800 said:
Well, lets just hope that this doesn't happen, i'll review the apk a bit and look for something that screams "I'm malware"
Who knows if even anyone is interested
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If there will be malware, they will delete your dev account. Just for your information.
Good luck!
Hmm i'm sensing some sort of breaching of the developer terms of use
Maybe i'm just cynical after they removed my free app for copyright infringement lol but they did say several time that repeat offenses will result in your developer account being terminated.
But i agree the $25 is kind of bs, just for the intent to filter out spam.
Well, lets end this thread, there's no one interested anyway
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk 2
Matze5800 said:
So i've recently created a developer account on play store and payed 25$ for that crap!
After all its still the nicest way to get your updates over to the users
Now, there are lots of very great developers here that don't put there apps on the market because of that reason.
I think its time to change this
PM me all the data needed for publishing and it will be on google play in a few hours for free
These are:
Title of the application
Description
2 Screenshots
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512
And of course a signed apk
A email adress for users to contact you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will soon send you fee of my tasker apps.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
No
I would rather create my own account than send my applications over to you to publish
ur e-mail?!!!
Lyonsbane said:
I don't think that 25$ are a problem for anybody that wants to publish an app, and it is a good measure to keep a minimum apps level on Google Play.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes that's true
How to sign my apk?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
thahim said:
How to sign my apk?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can do it with eclipse, right click project, sign apk
Heisenberg420 said:
You can do it with eclipse, right click project, sign apk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I want to know about tasker apps.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Heisenberg420 said:
Hmm i'm sensing some sort of breaching of the developer terms of use
Maybe i'm just cynical after they removed my free app for copyright infringement lol but they did say several time that repeat offenses will result in your developer account being terminated.
But i agree the $25 is kind of bs, just for the intent to filter out spam.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
GiveMeApps has no developer fees and gives you the option keep 100% of your earnings. They'll also let you withdraw your earnings whenever you want (not once a month or once every two weeks, or whatever), but they WILL delete your dev account if you upload malware. Wouldn't any reputable online store do this anyway? http://www.givemeapps.com
You're responsible if you upload harmful content, but most dev agreements will hold YOU responsible for any damages, so be careful. Why would you risk your own account?
you keep posting about them in every thread, but when are they going live?
every app i click on has no description and a pic of angry birds on top.
Please Upload My App To Google Play
Matze5800 said:
So i've recently created a developer account on play store and payed 25$ for that crap!
After all its still the nicest way to get your updates over to the users
Now, there are lots of very great developers here that don't put there apps on the market because of that reason.
I think its time to change this
PM me all the data needed for publishing and it will be on google play in a few hours for free
These are:
Title of the application
Description
2 Screenshots
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512
And of course a signed apk
A email adress for users to contact you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Title: Tibnine
Description: Tibnine's News&Pictures From Our Facebook & Instagram Accounts
The Icon & The App Available In Attachments
Email: [email protected]
Matze5800 said:
So i've recently created a developer account on play store and payed 25$ for that crap!
After all its still the nicest way to get your updates over to the users
Now, there are lots of very great developers here that don't put there apps on the market because of that reason.
I think its time to change this
PM me all the data needed for publishing and it will be on google play in a few hours for free
These are:
Title of the application
Description
2 Screenshots
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512
And of course a signed apk
A email adress for users to contact you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a lot more to distributing your apps through Google Play than offering your users a nice way to update them. Google Play is also a great showcasing platform, its search algorithm ensures prioritizing your app to the intended targeted users, etc. Also, as other people pointed out, it's the best way to keep users away from malicious apps.
Matze5800 said:
So i've recently created a developer account on play store and payed 25$ for that crap!
After all its still the nicest way to get your updates over to the users
Now, there are lots of very great developers here that don't put there apps on the market because of that reason.
I think its time to change this
PM me all the data needed for publishing and it will be on google play in a few hours for free
These are:
Title of the application
Description
2 Screenshots
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512
And of course a signed apk
A email adress for users to contact you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks bro ill send u my apps soon but they are from tasker is it ok?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
The New Summit School
Title Of Application:-
The New Summit School
Description:-
A application for The New Summit School's Student.Published by New Summit Students
Attachment Description:-
2 Screenshots are image no.2&3
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512 is image no.1
View attachment appsbar_499558.apk
A email adress for users to contact me is [email protected]
Dan's Pc Repairs
Matze5800 said:
So i've recently created a developer account on play store and payed 25$ for that crap!
After all its still the nicest way to get your updates over to the users
Now, there are lots of very great developers here that don't put there apps on the market because of that reason.
I think its time to change this
PM me all the data needed for publishing and it will be on google play in a few hours for free
These are:
Title of the application
Description
2 Screenshots
The apps icon as PNG with 512 x 512
And of course a signed apk
A email adress for users to contact you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi i would love to upload my app called
Dan's Pc Repairs
its an app to direct people to my facebook page of the buisness also has contact details and a website link
users can contact me on [email protected]
Hi Guys,
I saw a lot of threads on the forum by which users could publish their apps for free on Play Store. But unfortunately, the members that were doing this are not active since a lot of time.
I am new to Android Development, and developed an Evolve Calculator for Pokemon GO, and wanted to publish it to Google Play Store, but unfortunately I don't have a credit card, and can't buy a Play Store Developer account.
So I wanted to ask, does Google give away free Developer Accounts to students, etc. Or would someone be kind enough to help me in getting a Play Store Account, or share one with me?
I am currently hosting a signed APK of my app on Google Drive, but i am not sure whether I should share it here or not.
Thanks in Advance
haiderali176 said:
Hi Guys,
I saw a lot of threads on the forum by which users could publish their apps for free on Play Store. But unfortunately, the members that were doing this are not active since a lot of time.
I am new to Android Development, and developed an Evolve Calculator for Pokemon GO, and wanted to publish it to Google Play Store, but unfortunately I don't have a credit card, and can't buy a Play Store Developer account.
So I wanted to ask, does Google give away free Developer Accounts to students, etc. Or would someone be kind enough to help me in getting a Play Store Account, or share one with me?
I am currently hosting a signed APK of my app on Google Drive, but i am not sure whether I should share it here or not.
Thanks in Advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can't really help you with the publishing (sorry!) but I'll say... don't worry too much about the APK.
The second you put anything on the Play Store, whether free or paid, it becomes available on a couple dozen mirrors and piracy websites. Where are you from? I'm sure there are prepaid credits cards that you can use without a bank account in your country, and getting your own developer account (with the ability to update your apps whenever you want) is REALLY recommended.
Whiskee said:
Can't really help you with the publishing (sorry!) but I'll say... don't worry too much about the APK.
The second you put anything on the Play Store, whether free or paid, it becomes available on a couple dozen mirrors and piracy websites. Where are you from? I'm sure there are prepaid credits cards that you can use without a bank account in your country, and getting your own developer account (with the ability to update your apps whenever you want) is REALLY recommended.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought the developer account, and hosted my app. Will make a Post on XDA as well, when I reach 10 posts. As far as pirated copies are concerned, I found none on the internet, I don't know whether thats insulting or what
haiderali176 said:
I bought the developer account, and hosted my app. Will make a Post on XDA as well, when I reach 10 posts. As far as pirated copies are concerned, I found none on the internet, I don't know whether thats insulting or what
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well then congratulations on your first published app
They usually start popping out when you emerge in any category, like Top New X or very deep in the Trending rankings. It's all done by bots anyway, rarely the APK ends up on websites that bring some traffic (which can be useful if you integrate ads, and some of them might want to download the "real" updated version).
Whiskee said:
Well then congratulations on your first published app
They usually start popping out when you emerge in any category, like Top New X or very deep in the Trending rankings. It's all done by bots anyway, rarely the APK ends up on websites that bring some traffic (which can be useful if you integrate ads, and some of them might want to download the "real" updated version).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I had high hopes for the app, and hopefully it will do good. As far as Ads are concerned, I will integrate them next year, I am not eligible for AdSense or Merchant Account yet
haiderali176 said:
Well, I had high hopes for the app, and hopefully it will do good. As far as Ads are concerned, I will integrate them next year, I am not eligible for AdSense or Merchant Account yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well considering that your app is about Pokemon Go, your users like games which means that you can integrate pretty much any interstitial ad network and not just AdMob
Whiskee said:
Well considering that your app is about Pokemon Go, your users like games which means that you can integrate pretty much any interstitial ad network and not just AdMob
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will see whether I will integrate them or not. Most probably not, I myself don't like ads, and I think others also hate them. As far as making money is concerned, I am not interested that much into it. I just the app to perform well
You could try free stores like: Opera, Amazon, Aptoide.
Just search for mobile marketing forums. There must be people who want!