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WifiScan - Developer Says always free then charges for app

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Screenshot took with G1 screenshot app, sorry its sideways ;\
This is extremely upsetting, I have attached WifiScan that was said to be free forever
He is charging 2.99 in the market, it may be worth it but I wont support a developer that doesnt keep there word

That's life. $ always wins.
Dunno how old you are, but you remember a certain President saying "No new (or raising existing) taxes". What happened later?. Yeah, raised taxes! yay Just because someone says something doesn't mean they will keep their word.

@OP:
If you have the App already downloaded [i.e. have the .apk file on the phone] you have nothing to worry about.
Which makes me wonder... If you can send someone an .apk file (for instance, an application that is now "paid"), you could give it to them for free, no?
That'd be pretty interesting, considering many of the apps I have are now paid or removed and transfered to paid only.

free -> pay transition
I had all my apps backed up(via astro) on a black g1 I bought on day 1.
I wanted white but but on the first day all they had was black and a few bronze, the wifey wanted 1 in black so I got a white one then swapped my sd card to the white one and downloaded astro to the new phone (after rc33->29 downgrade->JF RC33 upgrade) and installed them all 1 by 1[OT](hey astro dev cant we get a check all on the restore like on the backup)[/OT]
I went to check out the new stuff at the market and all I could see is PRICES, all the good apps got a slight name change and a price tag, how is it protected, my wife would never use most of the geek apps I had on it(i wiped it for her) so would those apps be locked to her imei and I would have to rebuy all the aps I'd want for my white one?
just a tip, to whomever controls this "IF you screw this part up, piracy will be rampant, it has to be fair to the end user and the devs"
bhang

bhang said:
just a tip, to whomever controls this "IF you screw this part up, piracy will be rampant, it has to be fair to the end user and the devs"
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Agreed!

defconoi said:
Screenshot took with G1 screenshot app, sorry its sideways ;\
This is extremely upsetting, I have attached WifiScan that was said to be free forever
He is charging 2.99 in the market, it may be worth it but I wont support a developer that doesnt keep there word
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Just a question about your screen, sorry to go off topic but what is that icon at the top with the little android guy & the red number?

I beleive that if an app was free, but now dev is charging for it, we should be allowed to share app since it was not cracked if you have original apk. My opinion.

Beast84 said:
Just a question about your screen, sorry to go off topic but what is that icon at the top with the little android guy & the red number?
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Twidroid. Its a twitter app and is probably the best one you'll find on the market.
johnowa636 said:
I beleive that if an app was free, but now dev is charging for it, we should be allowed to share app since it was not cracked if you have original apk. My opinion.
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I think we should be allowed to share the version before it went premium considering that version was released for free and thus there's no basis for claiming losses with the DMCA regardless of a lack of proper DRM protection.
Honestly stuff like this is making me backup a lot of my apps. I have no problem paying for an app that is worth the money, but when there is little or no changes from the original free version it feels like I'm being back stabbed for my support when I see a $4.99+ price tag on some apps. Its also not helping the situation where Google banned dev phones and anyone not on the T-Mobile network from purchasing premium apps. Between Google and this, some people are just setting themselves up to be targeted by pirates.

http://strazzere.com/blog/?p=185
A little adb pull/install will allow you to get the "protected" apks and reinstall them when/where ever you want.

johnowa636 said:
I beleive that if an app was free, but now dev is charging for it, we should be allowed to share app since it was not cracked if you have original apk. My opinion.
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Sharing the free apk isn't a problem. The one posted is not the paid apk file -- so this should be fine. The problem is, the free one will most likely not be updated if he introduces new features.
As of now they are the same, other than the "will always be free" has been removed.

aad4321 said:
thats gay. hope no one buys it
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I agree. It's totally (term applicable to aad4321 and used in a negative context) that the dev did that. I've noticed quite a few apps that I have in My Downloads that have "updates" that aren't any different except for the name.

[How To] Easily get your MSL - Root Required (No PC or Verizon involvement Needed)

Saw this on the Evo forums and figured it would help some people out over here that may not have gotten their MSL yet. As the app says it may freeze your phone, if this happens you WILL need to do a battery pull, sorry just a side effect, also this is great for people wanting to flash their phones to other carriers, updating your PRL manually, and a few other uses. Also just about every Verizon phone i've laid my hands on have had the MSL/SPC "000000", so please report back if it differs from this, as i have yet to try it on the Incredible.
flexgrip said:
ROOT REQUIRED.
There is an app in the market called "MSL Reader". I ran it and it gave me my MSL. Seems like it just came out. If you can, please confirm if it works for you. It took all of two seconds to download and give me my MSL.
The developer of the app is a user on xda called mmastrac and he has a few posts in this thread. Seems pretty cool and responsive to updates. ALL credit goes to him, I just stumbled on the app and happened to post it on xda before he did If you have any issues with the app, you should be able to get a hold of him on here.
If you are reading this on your android, this will link you directly to the market download:
market://search?q=pname:com.esccode.msl
Update: Here is the working qr-code
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EDIT #2: Here is the link to it on appbrain. http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.esccode.msl
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msl/spc:000000

Haha, well good to know i guess, pretty much useless for you incredible users then eh?

bmxrider4444 said:
Haha, well good to know i guess, pretty much useless for you incredible users then eh?
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That's OK. Why would we want to jump ship to another carrier?

Yeah, all 0's here too - thanks, but no go.

verizon doesnt use msls like sprint does etc does, verizon sets all msls to 000000 thats why your showing that

So in theory, you could get an evo and use it on verizon's network?

ashdawg4 said:
So in theory, you could get an evo and use it on verizon's network?
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not really, the esn wont show up in verizons system and unless you could get a phone rep to add the esn to the network (cloning may work not to sure on that one)

wowthatisrandom said:
not really, the esn wont show up in verizons system and unless you could get a phone rep to add the esn to the network (cloning may work not to sure on that one)
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Interested. Tell me more.

Could always try to sweet talk a rep into adding it for you. Something along the lines of: I lost my phone and I have no insurance on the phone. I don't have the money to outright buy another phone so I purchased one from my friend, can you please add it for me? (can get Evo's from craigslist for around 300-350)

velopirate said:
That's OK. Why would we want to jump ship to another carrier?
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Ummm...because I have 500 anytime, free nights after 7, unlimited weekends, unlimited texts, true unlimited data (no caps) all for the price of $25.43 per month. And most importantly, I'm using an Incredible on it. I won't be giving up Sero anytime soon.
Granted I left Verizon 4 years ago but have been very happy with Sprint. I will say that Verizon does have better coverage but Sprint works fine in my area and I have not had too many coverage issues while traveling.

gedster314 said:
Ummm...because I have 500 anytime, free nights after 7, unlimited weekends, unlimited texts, true unlimited data (no caps) all for the price of $25.43 per month. And most importantly, I'm using an Incredible on it. I won't be giving up Sero anytime soon.
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Wow. If SERO were around for the masses, a lot of us would consider that (if we had friends who work for Sprint). Great price!

NFL mobile

It was just updated in the market, working on the thunderbolt finally!

Woohoo, just downloaded, finally!

Finally.
Edit: Damn I didn't know that I needed vcast. How much a month is that?
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I thought you only needed to have a subscription during the season and it was free in the offseason?
Jcase just put up a fix for my verizon too!
edit: just tried it and it works fine here

dirtyfingers said:
I thought you only needed to have a subscription during the season and it was free in the offseason?
Jcase just put up a fix for my verizon too!
edit: just tried it and it works fine here
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Live TV works fine? No vcast subscription?

ddgarcia05 said:
Live TV works fine? No vcast subscription?
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Hrm, I have had this installed on my phone thinking it would work from awhile ago and never uninstalled. Anyone happen to know the version number that is confirmed working with the thunderbolt?

Version number is 4.0 on my bolt.

Finally, go raiders.

Sweet! Just checked this the other day too. Glad its back and working. GO PHINS!

Go Eagles and Mike Vick suckaaaaaz

Says I need a Verizon login client and get an error. Huh, is it saying I need to be on Verizon? Thing is I am, with my thunderbolt. Lol
Thunderbolt Rooted!

andrew53517 said:
Says I need a Verizon login client and get an error. Huh, is it saying I need to be on Verizon? Thing is I am, with my thunderbolt. Lol
Thunderbolt Rooted!
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Are you going on with your phone number or account id? I noticed it never let me log on with my phone number. I had to use my account id.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App

I don't even have that option. I download it, accept the terms, then it errors me out. ://
Thunderbolt Rooted!

Well, if they don't settle the lockout, we may have an extra year to get any app worked out!

strongergravity said:
Well, if they don't settle the lockout, we may have an extra year to get any app worked out!
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At least we have NFL network coverage until then.

Thanks for the heads up... I had given up on them ever getting this working before the draft
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App

andrew53517 said:
I don't even have that option. I download it, accept the terms, then it errors me out. ://
Thunderbolt Rooted!
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Same thing happens to me, I dont know whats going on. Kinda confusing how other people are saying it works great, is it that our phones are rooted?

andrew53517 said:
Says I need a Verizon login client and get an error. Huh, is it saying I need to be on Verizon? Thing is I am, with my thunderbolt. Lol
Thunderbolt Rooted!
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nkd said:
Same thing happens to me, I dont know whats going on. Kinda confusing how other people are saying it works great, is it that our phones are rooted?
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Hey guys,
Found the problem you are having. Look in titanium backup and see if you have Verizon Signon Services 1.something in there. You need that. Flash the most recent radio and ROM and it should be bundled with it (it is with BAMF 1.5 at least). I am sure there are alternate ways of getting this on your phone though.
Looking at my titanium backup, it's called: "Verizon Single Sign-On Engine 1.0.13"
You need that for the NFL app to work and be able to verify the needed info and such

Chopes said:
Hey guys,
Found the problem you are having. Look in titanium backup and see if you have Verizon Signon Services 1.something in there. You need that. Flash the most recent radio and ROM and it should be bundled with it (it is with BAMF 1.5 at least). I am sure there are alternate ways of getting this on your phone though.
Looking at my titanium backup, it's called: "Verizon Single Sign-On Engine 1.0.13"
You need that for the NFL app to work and be able to verify the needed info and such
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I don't have the Verizon Signon Services 1, well, at least I couldn't find it...Where did you see that? Also, maybe it is because I don't have the most recent radio? I doubt it though. I don't want to flash it because I've read people are having trouble with reboots and poor battery life. Was going to wait till another one leaks. But that might be the reason...

andrew53517 said:
I don't have the Verizon Signon Services 1, well, at least I couldn't find it...Where did you see that? Also, maybe it is because I don't have the most recent radio? I doubt it though. I don't want to flash it because I've read people are having trouble with reboots and poor battery life. Was going to wait till another one leaks. But that might be the reason...
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Hey you definitely need the Verizon Single Sign-On Engine for the NFL app to work at least, not sure if the version matters, but that is definitely a must.
As far as I can tell I came from BAMF 1.3* and I de-sensed it and it wasn't included then, I ran into the same issue as you, upgraded to 1.5 and flashed the new radio and noticed it in my listings.
Here is a screenshot of my titanium backup app list with the Verizon Sign-On Engine showing:
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PSA: Google is offering a one time replacement on a cracked screen/water damage.

YMMV, but it appears as though Hammerhead devices you've purchased from Google Play Store that are cracked or ones that have suffered water damage are able to be replaced completely free. They'll put a hold on your debit/credit card, mail you a replacement and you send the old/broken/damaged one back.
Note: This is one time replacement is only available for folks who purchased their phones in the US and from the Google Play Store!
http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2fbo2p/new_nexus_5_repair_policy/
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-creates-new-free-replacement-program-damaged-nexus-5-phones
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-free-under-a-new-unofficial-warranty-policy/

If only they had implemented this earlier!!!!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

It seems Google doesn't have any more brand new devices and are getting rid of all the refurbished ones too before the next release. Lol.
@simms22 maybe you should give Google a call and see if they'll actually replace it
ふかつどう

too bad it's only for US :/

only to US customers and only to people who bought from the PlayStore.
I will be getting one because I was working out and accidentally set a weight down on my phone inside the towel and I damaged the digitizer and smeared the color.

I am thoroughly impressed, the entire process took about seven minutes! My "new" (refurbished) phone shall be at my doorstep tomorrow! Not bad El Goog, not bad at all!
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took 1 day for my phone to come in from Texas (I'm in NJ) ...everything is looking good for my replacement

Judging buy other Google services only around 2 years till we might see this in Canada then lol

I received my refurbished n5 within 12 hours of calling. Funny how she told me 7 to 14 days. Totally free, one time etc. Thank you Google!

so i got nowhere in the chat.
Conor D 6:13 PM
Hi Alex! Thanks for getting in touch with Google. My name is Conor.
me 6:13 PM
hi conor how are you today
Conor D 6:14 PM
I understand that you heard a rumor, and want to replace your Nexus 5 correct?
I'm doing well thank you, how are you today?
me 6:14 PM
im great i did if that was possible
Conor D 6:14 PM
I'd be happy to look into this for you. May I ask what is wrong with the Nexus 5?
me 6:15 PM
cracked screen, i heard that google may be replacing these at no charge. i thought it may be to good to be true but i needed to ask...lol
Conor D 6:15 PM
Ah I see.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to issue you a warranty replacement for your device because the damage was caused by situations not covered by our warranty policy.​
any suggestions

meatwad0222 said:
so i got nowhere in the chat... any suggestions?
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Call (855) 836-3987, if you aren't successful hang up and try again. Good luck, YMMV!

Yesterday my N5 went for a swim in the pool with me, forgot it was in my pocket. This morning I saw the postings on Google+. Called Google after I got off work. New phone is on its way. :highfive:
At it gave me a chance to update my N4.

@rootSU
This thread is a good candidate for your sticky roll up thread.

Had a crack around my Sim card slot area and I've been having battery issues so I called in for an RMA. Refurb is now on it's way! I'm just hoping for one is good condition
Sent from my Nexus 5

madquack said:
YMMV, but it appears as though Hammerhead devices you've purchased from Google Play Store that are cracked or ones that have suffered water damage are able to be replaced completely free. They'll put a hold on your debit/credit card, mail you a replacement and you send the old/broken/damaged one back.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2fbo2p/new_nexus_5_repair_policy/
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13me5i5hvajzhrib04cdp3blsvoinmwqxs0k
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Please can you add the below to the OP?
mistahseller said:
only to US customers and only to people who bought from the PlayStore.
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Ill add this thread to sticky roll-up a bit later today
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

rootSU said:
Please can you add the below to the OP?
Ill add this thread to sticky roll-up a bit later today
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Yeah, I could have sworn I added it yesterday to my original post, maybe the tapatalk app was messing up, either way I should have clarified that! Thanks brotha!

I just called and got this deal. Any thoughts on whether or not I should concern myself with removing root before retuning my old phone with a cracked screen?

jaytee20 said:
I just called and got this deal. Any thoughts on whether or not I should concern myself with removing root before retuning my old phone with a cracked screen?
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i'd recommend removing root before sending it back in.

jaytee20 said:
I just called and got this deal. Any thoughts on whether or not I should concern myself with removing root before retuning my old phone with a cracked screen?
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It's not necessary. Google does not discriminate against rooted devices and it does not void Google's warranty.

Too bad doesn't work on T-Mobile bought Nexus 5s, ugh LoL

Did we lose Google Now options?

I got a few app updates recently (including the 100GB one drive offer) but I also lost options for Google now that were there before. I can only say "ok Google" from the Google app now.
Image attached. Anyone else have this?
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Yep I can also confirm an update removed the Ok Google commands. I was previously able to use the hot word from my lockscreen and now it only works within the Google search app. Pretty ****ing disappointing, I truly miss the Ok Google commands of the Nexus 6.

I still have them on my AT&T GS6. All up to date so far and everything working fine.

Just bought one of these to compliment my Nexus.
Definitely missing and definitely disappointing.

This is really weird...I guess I'll keep monitoring the app updates. Super strange.

Same here, few threads on reddit as well with others having the same issue.... hopefully it comes back soon coming from my N5 I really got into the habbit of using the voice to text search.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A

Me too. I'm really mad

Same here. Total BS. I was thinking it was something I had screwed up until I saw this thread. Very frustrating.

If I am correct it's a bug with the 64 bit version of Google play services and should be fixed soon.

Wiseor said:
If I am correct it's a bug with the 64 bit version of Google play services and should be fixed soon.
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I have the newest 64 bit version installed and I linked to it in a thread in general. It's from the N9 and is not what is on your phone now. Still not there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3086279

Ok Google missing
Lots of us over on the androidforums.com galaxy s6 have been working on this.
We have called google support....and they are aware of the problem.
Great feature and sure miss it! Bring it back!

Good to hear

Hightecho said:
Lots of us over on the androidforums.com galaxy s6 have been working on this.
We have called google support....and they are aware of the problem.
Great feature and sure miss it! Bring it back!
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I can all but guarantee it was a server side tweak and was done on purpose. Why?
My theory? Microsoft and Cyanogen got into bed together to replace core Google apps on upcoming phones. This phone comes with a OneDrive promotion. This is them fighting back.
Nutty and conspiracy theory ridden, but it crossed my mind ?

SilkyJohnson said:
I can all but guarantee it was a server side tweak and was done on purpose. Why?
My theory? Microsoft and Cyanogen got into bed together to replace core Google apps on upcoming phones. This phone comes with a OneDrive promotion. This is them fighting back.
Nutty and conspiracy theory ridden, but it crossed my mind ?
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My first blame went to Samsung. Thought, "Oh here goes Sammy trying to make us use the crappy S Voice that NEVER wakes on command."

Has anyone else notices Google Voice Typing sucks now, too? It never starts listening when I start it up. I have to tap it a few times to get it to work.

Mine works ok still but I'm dying without ok Google being able to be used all over the phone.

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Mine works ok still but I'm dying without ok Google being able to be used all over the phone.
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natefish said:
Has anyone else notices Google Voice Typing sucks now, too? It never starts listening when I start it up. I have to tap it a few times to get it to work.
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Voice-to-text is fine again for me. Just had to clear cache for Play Services.

Works with Google Now Launcher
I too noticed the voice activation loss then went to GNL and it's working again.
So now not sure it ever worked or I only noticed when I used GNL prior. In any case gonna keep it on the phone as the feature is very useful to me.

I'm using Nova Launcher and it has a feature to use it unfortunately can't use it when phone is locked.