I'd really like to see a XAP archive made available. I have a personal archive of some apps that I've bought. The idea is to mitigate situations where an app is no longer available on the marketplace (for whatever reason - temporary misidentification by MS certifier techs, trademark dispute, developers not renewing their store accounts, etc) even though you purchased it and have a license for it.
One potential problem (and why I'm not posting my own collection here) is that it would enable installation of paid apps by people who didn't buy a license - piracy.
Regardless, is there some sort of archive to mitigate the above situation? Is there any effective way to do it without enabling pirating apps while respecting the rights of people who bought licenses?
jordanmills said:
I'd really like to see a XAP archive made available. I have a personal archive of some apps that I've bought. The idea is to mitigate situations where an app is no longer available on the marketplace (for whatever reason - temporary misidentification by MS certifier techs, trademark dispute, developers not renewing their store accounts, etc) even though you purchased it and have a license for it.
One potential problem (and why I'm not posting my own collection here) is that it would enable installation of paid apps by people who didn't buy a license - piracy.
Regardless, is there some sort of archive to mitigate the above situation? Is there any effective way to do it without enabling pirating apps while respecting the rights of people who bought licenses?
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remove WMAppPRHeader.xml from the xap Archive ( xap is just a .zip Archive that is renamed to .xap)
ceesheim said:
remove WMAppManifest.xml from the xap Archive ( xap is just a .zip Archive that is renamed to .xap)
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Only works if you have access to the unencrypted XAP.
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Only works if you have access to the unencrypted XAP.
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It always works.
Sent from my Windows Phone using Tapatalk, sorry for the excessive amount of spaces. its a bug in tapatalk.
matgras said:
It always works.
Sent from my Windows Phone using Tapatalk, sorry for the excessive amount of spaces. its a bug in tapatalk.
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So how do you open a XAP downloaded from the store?
You can not.
Xap downloaded from the store are protected by DRM.
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You can not.
Xap downloaded from the store are protected by DRM.
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Are you talking to me? That was my whole point.
Also, removing the app manifest makes the app completely not installable, which may prevent piracy but also renders the archived XAP file pretty useless...
To the OP, I don't know of any real way to do what you're asking, short of just making a personal collection and not sharing it.
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Also, removing the app manifest makes the app completely not installable, which may prevent piracy but also renders the archived XAP file pretty useless...
To the OP, I don't know of any real way to do what you're asking, short of just making a personal collection and not sharing it.
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lol typo
I ofcourse mean :WMAppPRHeader.xml
You cant open the downloaded XAP, cause of the crypto
When you do, you wil see the following error
Amadeus01 said:
You cant open the downloaded XAP, cause of the crypto
When you do, you wil see the following error
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exactly
I would like to know to..
But, how to recompile if I have acess to DLL's? Is to hard?
It's probably possible to re-build the archive and all of the required metadata, but I see no particularly legitimate reason to do so...
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It always works.
Sent from my Windows Phone using Tapatalk, sorry for the excessive amount of spaces. its a bug in tapatalk.
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Hey..if you still using tapatalk then can you packed it for me and send in "pm" if you have ..because I need it and it isn't available on store ..thanks in advance.?
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Hey..if you still using tapatalk then can you packed it for me and send in "pm" if you have ..because I need it and it isn't available on store ..thanks in advance.
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it has been almost 4 years since I've made that post, but i'll have a look
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Hello,
I would like to share a windows app, kind of a parallel market for desktop that allows you to download almost any WP7 application, and convert it automatically into .XAP file.
But I don't know if it is ok with moderation so please mods let me know about it before I upload the .zip file.
Thanks.
sounds like a great way to finally be able to install the free netflix app, even if it is not listed in your marketplace...
Alex
there's already an program for this over in the general windows 7 dev section
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there's already an program for this over in the general windows 7 dev section
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I don't think so.
This is a PAID APP and therefore NOT OK to post here.
Posting a link to a place where users can BUY the app IS OK.
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This is a PAID APP and therefore NOT OK to post here.
Posting a link to a place where users can BUY the app IS OK.
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Dude what are you talking about, this isnt a "paid" app? its a free app. But if you want ill set up a website and charge people to download it and post the link here
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Dude what are you talking about, this isnt a "paid" app? its a free app. But if you want ill set up a website and charge people to download it and post the link here
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This software lets you download any app from the market, including paid ones. Hence it is not allowed on xda.
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This is a PAID APP and therefore NOT OK to post here.
Posting a link to a place where users can BUY the app IS OK.
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Nope, this is a free app, but as said above, it can download any app, free or not, and convert it into .XAP.
So it can be considered as warez but it is not really one actually. Since it's able to grab free apps in .XAP file system, I though it was an interesting tool for finding rare .XAP apps...
But that is why I waited before posting any link, as the status of this app is rather vague, like in the grey area...
I think it's a free app. I've tried and works well.
Unfortunately, it seems it works for free and paid apps (honestly, haven't tried it, but read that it is possible). It is a pitty, because it won't be allowed on XDA and it is a great way to avoid all the trouble to get a live ID.
Well couldn't somebody mod it to only access the free ones?
There is also another software that does the same as this, both are by different devs. Would be great if we had a XDA dev work on it and release it with better/more stable functions.
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Well couldn't somebody mod it to only access the free ones?
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That would be a great step for HD2 users.
not hard at all to activate
other than the activation code from Microsoft being location based, it is not hard what so ever to have WP7 be fully fuctional. i have zero issues down loading/accessing anything from windows live, market, zune. all the info to do so is here on the forums, and a 5 min call to Microsoft customer service. There was only two specific questions they asked 1. are u in the US, 2. what is the phone Brand. having all of the software set up properly, then entering that code gives full use. when i plugged into the Zune software after it recognized it as HD7....................been testing the crap out of it since. zero problems. take your time....put all the software in the right order, call to get a code...done....
sorry if the Microsoft activation code does not work for you based on location.. that blows
please be realistic
it is considered as cracking app to me, definitely not allowed here, period. It is everywhere in the Chinese forums, where they share all kind of cracked paid apps.
Yes, there's no distinction between free and paid apps. I've download to alternative browsers, not knowing they were paid.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908293 - it seems to do the same thing, but only displays free apps. Should be sticky here.
Either way, bored of WP7, back to Android!
tried so many games and apps
apps are fine ! but no game is working except NFS !!!
tried so many games and apps
apps are fine ! but no game is working except NFS !!!
what exactly does this program do? just crack paid apps?
it download paid apps for free therefore not allowed to be discussed on XDA.
I suggest any discussion stop unless your willing to suffer a suspension or a bann
Evo
evolutionqy7 said:
it download paid apps for free therefore not allowed to be discussed on XDA.
I suggest any discussion stop unless your willing to suffer a suspension or a bann
Evo
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Actually it only downloads the free apps aswell as trials, it doesnt directly download any full apps. What it does do also is edit the trial so its full on supported titles.
Well I wouldn't consider removing the trial limitation to full legal since its then a full app. Anyway carry on. Don't say no one told ya
So, anyone afraid of dropbox now, lol.
http://jdsawyer.net/2011/07/02/put-it-in-the-cloud-are-you-nuts/
For the average user they can't cause any harm for storing music files or videos to have access to them elsewhere. So no reason for me to stop using it.
I sense lawsuits from somebody.
To add some facts to that: Dropbox already modified these changes, clearifying that those are legal terms they need to technically operate their service.
Read the lower part of this post: thinq.co.uk/2011/7/3/dropbox-terms-service-target-your-stuff/
A Dropbox spokesman:
Some of you have written us with very understandable concerns about the legal-sounding parts. In particular, our new TOS talks about the licenses we need to run Dropbox. We want to be 100% clear that you own what you put in your Dropbox. We don’t own your stuff. And the license you give us is really limited. It only allows us to provide the service to you. Nothing else
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However, users should be alarmed.
Yeah, came across this at bleeding cool. Com, from a Greg Rucka twitter (comic book writer), thought there would be some interest here. The main point someone was putting forth is that we are not the customers with dropbox/Facebook etc, we are the Product/Merchandise ...
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Shady! I haven't trusted (or used) Facebook for many months now. If you investigate their history it's more than a little sketchy. They don't want your information ... 'just because'.
It's really not that shady; it's just a bunch of legal jargon stemming from outdated laws they have to put into the agreement to protect themselves when storing millions of people's personal file's. Nothing will come of this, because there's no way a lawsuit will be able to get anything out of them
MySpace is the site with all the "weirdo's"..I haven't been there since college..2004 lol
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So, anyone afraid of dropbox now, lol.
CRAPP!!!!!!!!! was thinking about using drop box for game apps and other backups.. on the account that i flash roms constantly... but damm wat do i do now? anyone still say its safe to just back up game data on this? or any other app that would do that? thnx in advance..
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rafiqzadah said:
WarrGrinn said:
So, anyone afraid of dropbox now, lol.
CRAPP!!!!!!!!! was thinking about using drop box for game apps and other backups.. on the account that i flash roms constantly... but damm wat do i do now? anyone still say its safe to just back up game data on this? or any other app that would do that? thnx in advance..
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I know its kinda backward, but depending on the size of stuff just email it to yourself. With the size of hotmail and gmail these days a few gigs worth of attachments might just be ok. And if there 'stories', ie your a writer IIRC you've just copyrighted your work by mailing it to yourself (someone might want to clairify or correct that statement, just a thought bouncing around in my poor brain, lol).
Edit, just found this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/ubuntu-one-files/com.ubuntuone.android.files
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with the current buzz of DrawSomething, I thought I would check it out but it doesn't seem to fit within the screen resolution of the galaxy mini.
does anyone know if it is possible to resize/change something in the APK file to get it to fit?
thanks in advance
as far as I know you can't, because it's not compatible with our "legacy"devices
as for editing the apk to fit your need you must get a permission from the developer to do that; or you will be kicked in the a**(just kidding)
It is possible if you get it from other sources, its difficult because of the size issue - but still fun!
As for resizing it, I've thought about it, maybe try it today
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as far as I know you can't, because it's not compatible with our "legacy"devices
as for editing the apk to fit your need you must get a permission from the developer to do that; or you will be kicked in the a**(just kidding)
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haha okay
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It is possible if you get it from other sources, its difficult because of the size issue - but still fun!
As for resizing it, I've thought about it, maybe try it today
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yes please. I would really appreciate it
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haha okay
yes please. I would really appreciate it
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Right, I have a few complications here.... I decompiled it and there is a lack of files! I don't know if I can reaize it as there appears to be no images/xml's to resize!
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Right, I have a few complications here.... I decompiled it and there is a lack of files! I don't know if I can reaize it as there appears to be no images/xml's to resize!
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thanks for trying though.
Much appreciated
When you say you decompiled it, do you mean you unzipped the APK file? Or are there more steps to it?
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thanks for trying though.
Much appreciated
When you say you decompiled it, do you mean you unzipped the APK file? Or are there more steps to it?
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I used apktool to decompile it
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as far as I know you can't, because it's not compatible with our "legacy"devices
as for editing the apk to fit your need you must get a permission from the developer to do that; or you will be kicked in the a**(just kidding)
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Not if it's floss you don't, you don't need to ask permission even if they say so as long as it's under a correct license and you can't mix licences even under V2 of the GNU public license.
You might wonder how MIUI can be proprietary, well they can't and are not any more.
You can take anything and change it in any way without asking permission as long as you redistribute it under the same version of GNU licence.
AND YOU CAN DO SO IN ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.
When someone says that you can't, it just means they don't have a clue about the licence, the code or the intentions of the floss community, give them the finger and be done with them.
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Not if it's floss you don't, you don't need to ask permission even if they say so as long as it's under a correct license and you can't mix licences even under V2 of the GNU public license.
You might wonder how MIUI can be proprietary, well they can't and are not any more.
You can take anything and change it in any way without asking permission as long as you redistribute it under the same version of GNU licence.
AND YOU CAN DO SO IN ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.
When someone says that you can't, it just means they don't have a clue about the licence, the code or the intentions of the floss community, give them the finger and be done with them.
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Cheers for that! That is the best explanation I have seen on XDA for ages!
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I have played a similar online game from the android market. I dont remember the game name but.
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Not if it's floss you don't, you don't need to ask permission even if they say so as long as it's under a correct license and you can't mix licences even under V2 of the GNU public license.
You might wonder how MIUI can be proprietary, well they can't and are not any more.
You can take anything and change it in any way without asking permission as long as you redistribute it under the same version of GNU licence.
AND YOU CAN DO SO IN ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.
When someone says that you can't, it just means they don't have a clue about the licence, the code or the intentions of the floss community, give them the finger and be done with them.
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Seriously buddy, u should try becoming a lawyer. You'll make a good one lol
Btw thanks for providing some clarity on licensing
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I used apktool to decompile it
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Thanks for telling me about apktool.
I decompiled it and looked around the directory structure and opened some ascii text files... nothing more really.
There seemed to be a load of some kind of Assembly Language files
Maybe it's hidden somewhere? I may have a look at it again tomorrow...
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I searched and searched and cannot find a clear answer to this, so I apologize in advance if I'm asking something redundant.
I recently purchased an Icon and my most used app on a daily basis was Metrotalk. I was part of the beta and purchased it as soon as it was available eagerly. The dev was awesome and updated the app in a way that set a high standard. Well, with the threat from Google of blocking access to Google Voice for 3rd party apps, the developer decided to unpublish the app just weeks prior to me finally upgrading to a WP8 device (which he added numerous exclusive features for).
Here's the deal though: the xap is still available for download from it's page on the store. Is there any way for me to get install this manually on my phone still? If so, can anyone direct me a thread here that tells me how to do it?
Thanks, folks. Here's to hope ...
Does your phone have an SD card slot? If so, download the .XAP from the web store and put it on the SD card, then (with card in the phone) open the Store hub. There should be an option to install the app from the SD card. I can't promise it'll work but it's worth trying.
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Does your phone have an SD card slot? If so, download the .XAP from the web store and put it on the SD card, then (with card in the phone) open the Store hub. There should be an option to install the app from the SD card. I can't promise it'll work but it's worth trying.
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Unfortunately it doesn't.
I've read about developer unlocking my phone, using a xap deployer and several other things but I'm hesitant to go that route without knowing for sure it would work. I'm not a developer and I'm not looking to sideload a bunch of apps or anything like that. I just want this one that I purchased back really, really bad. Yeah, it's that useful of an app for me.
When it's unpublished, there's no way to redownload it. You need an unencrypted xap for that (not from the store). Best way would be to ask the developer, and if he gives it to you you can just download the windows phone SDK, register the phone & deploy the app.
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When it's unpublished, there's no way to redownload it. You need an unencrypted xap for that (not from the store). Best way would be to ask the developer, and if he gives it to you you can just download the windows phone SDK, register the phone & deploy the app.
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That's what I was afraid of. Well, I will give that a try. He's been really awesome in the past, so hopefully he'll capitulate. Thanks!
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That's what I was afraid of. Well, I will give that a try. He's been really awesome in the past, so hopefully he'll capitulate. Thanks!
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Well, the worst that could happen is him saying no. You don't put your device security to risk, it's not illegal and should be ok ^^ if you don't want the whole SDK and don't need it, you can get the "lite sdks" from arnold link here: http://dhost.info/vink/avink/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4 it has everything needed to deploy the app.
Tried to contact the dev 3 different ways and no response. This sucks.
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Tried to contact the dev 3 different ways and no response. This sucks.
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I tried contacting him as well on wpcentral but he didn't respond either unfortunately.
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I tried contacting him as well on wpcentral but he didn't respond either unfortunately.
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If we can find someone with a Samsung ativ s with the app installed, we could get the unencrypted xap. Or I might be able to get my lumia 920 jtag-unlocked...
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I tried contacting him as well on wpcentral but he didn't respond either unfortunately.
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I tried there too, along with email and reddit.
What I don't understand is why the pressure to remove the app from the store when other apps (such as Free Talk) are still available on there? Was Metrotalk singled out because it was awesome???
These are rhetorical questions, as I know no one here can answer them and the developer only talks about Metromail now ...
Hi, I just finished a phonegap application that I want to deploy in a Lumia520, but I've been trying without success because it says that my phone is locked. I read on the microsoft site, that I can do this by using the registration tool, but I get an error related to the Windows Dev account, I tried to create one but it charges me $20 for it, my question is, is it necessary to deploy apps? if so, what do I do with the clients' phones? I would provide them the XAP, but, would they have to unlock their phones as well? I would appreciate your help, thanks!
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Hi, I just finished a phonegap application that I want to deploy in a Lumia520, but I've been trying without success because it says that my phone is locked. I read on the microsoft site, that I can do this by using the registration tool, but I get an error related to the Windows Dev account, I tried to create one but it charges me $20 for it, my question is, is it necessary to deploy apps? if so, what do I do with the clients' phones? I would provide them the XAP, but, would they have to unlock their phones as well? I would appreciate your help, thanks!
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if you are a Student, register yourself to DreamSpark, you will get a coupon code, that can be used to get dev account totally free of cost...
DreamSpark
ovais_43 said:
if you are a Student, register yourself to DreamSpark, you will get a coupon code, that can be used to get dev account totally free of cost...
DreamSpark
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Thanks, I checked that, but no, I''m not a student, in that case, I need to purchase it to deploy my apps? after paying for it, will my clients be able to install the XAP in their phones? thanks!
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Thanks, I checked that, but no, I''m not a student, in that case, I need to purchase it to deploy my apps? after paying for it, will my clients be able to install the XAP in their phones? thanks!
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Your Welcome,
Yes, in this case you have to Purchase it to Deploy the App to your Phone to Test it, and to Publish your App to Store, so that your Clients can Easily Install your App from the Store.
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Yes, in this case you have to Purchase it to Deploy the App to your Phone to Test it, and to Publish your App to Store, so that your Clients can Install your App.
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Thanks! what If I don't want to publish it to the store (it's an internal use app) what do I have to do (after purchasing my account) so the clients can install the XAP provided by me directly? Thanks!
saman0suke1 said:
Thanks! what If I don't want to publish it to the store (it's an internal use app) what do I have to do (after purchasing my account) so the clients can install the XAP provided by me directly? Thanks!
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No, if you give them the XAP then they should also have their phone unlocked.
You have to publish your app to store, so that your Clients can install it.
I think there is an option to undiscover you app from the store, so no one can see it, people can only be able to install is using the URL you have provided to them.
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No, if you give them the XAP then they should also have their phone unlocked.
You have to publish your app to store, so that they can install it.
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Got it, well, I'll have to convice them then, so by uploading the application to the store, they don't have to have their phones unlocked right? by the way, I just purchased the account, but I don't know when is the expiration date, I have one from Android that never expires, I hope this one is the same, thanks!
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Got it, well, I'll have to convice them then, so by uploading the application to the store, they don't have to have their phones unlocked right? by the way, I just purchased the account, but I don't know when is the expiration date, I have one from Android that never expires, I hope this one is the same, thanks!
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Yes, if you publish your app to store they can easily install it like normal app (example facebook app).