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Apparent Android Developer Scam (Actually, it seems real!)

Haha I love fakes like this. They tend to make me laugh
This email I just got for example, heres the text;
"Subject: Device Seeding Program for Top Android Market Developers
From: [email protected]
Due to your contribution to the success of Android Market, we would like to present you with a brand new Android device as part of our developer device seeding program. You are receiving this message because you're one of the top developers in Android Market with one or more of your applications having a 3.5 star or higher rating and more than 5,000 unique downloads.
In order to receive this device, you must click through to this site, read the terms and conditions of the offer and fill out the registration form to give us your current mailing address so that we can ship your device.
You will receive either a Verizon Droid by Motorola or a Nexus One. Developers with mailing addresses in the US will receive either a Droid or Nexus one, based on random distribution. Developers from Canada, EU, and the EEA states (Norway, Lichtenstein), Switzerland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore will receive a Nexus One. Developers with mailing addresses in countries not listed above will not receive a phone since these phones are not certified to be used in other countries.
We hope that you will enjoy your new device and continue to build more insanely popular apps for Android!
Thanks,
Eric Chu
Android Mobile Platform
Google, Inc.
1600 Amphitheater Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
NOTE: You have received this mandatory email to notify you about an important update to the status of your Android account. "
The page it links to is (link changed just in case). I like the way it's on Google Sites instead of a real Google webpage, and the registration form is just an inlay of Google Docs with some info. Not sure I can see a point in this one, since it doesn't ask for any critical information except address & phone number, but pretty funny none the less lol.
EDIT: Also, by the way, I am a developer on the market with an app that meets the criteria, so it is targeted at the right person, but I just think it seems fake lol.
EDIT 2: AndroidAndMe is reporting it, it appears to be legit.

oops, ****. I filled it in O_O
reported the site though?, not sure how much they can get with that little bit of info...

and just for the record, google has used google docs before for forms.
I used one for switching my gvoice from one account to another

<blank> said:
oops, ****. I filled it in O_O
reported the site though?, not sure how much they can get with that little bit of info...
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Thats what I was wondering too. I figure I'll wait and see if I see anything else about it, the requirements are pretty lax, so I figure quite a few people got it. I'll see what people say and if it turns out real I'm all for it lol.

Well it sounds kind of "too good to be true" and when it does it usually is.
However, check the mail headers. The sending server is one known to be used for Google mass mailings. Check for example
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/AdSense/thread?tid=127d121c2bc9d7a1&hl=en
It also seems like all the IP's involved checks out (ie are real Google IP's)
I got one of these mails as well and I do qualify. Sure hope it's legit.

jonasl said:
Well it sounds kind of "too good to be true" and when it does it usually is.
However, check the mail headers. The sending server is one known to be used for Google mass mailings. Check for example
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/AdSense/thread?tid=127d121c2bc9d7a1&hl=en
It also seems like all the IP's involved checks out (ie are real Google IP's)
I got one of these mails as well and I do qualify. Sure hope it's legit.
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Thats what I thought. What throws me off is it being on a Google Site instead of a real Google hosted page. I filled it out, since there is no personal info required really, and I hope its legit, but I don't hold high hope lol

The headers seem to be legit, and Google has used Google Sites before (the Wave Developer preview signup was through a Google Site). Unless someone hacked Google servers to send people emails just to steal peoples' addresses, order numbers (quite useless), and phone numbers.

Update: I see a lot of people think this offer is too good to be true and have concerns of a phishing scam. I’ve reached out to my contact at Google and will post a response if I get one. From what I can tell, the email appeared to be legit.
Update 2: Roman Nurik, Android Developer Relations for Google, states that this is real on the official Android Developers Google Group.
Update 3: I received a second confirmation from an official Google spokesperson.
“A thriving developer community is an important part of creating a better mobile experience for users around the world. We hope that offering devices to developers will make it easier for them to create and test great applications. This is inline with other efforts to support developers, which also includes our Android Developer Labs World Tour and our upcoming participation at the Game Developers Conference.”
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http://androidandme.com/2010/03/new...-devs-with-free-phone-in-new-seeding-program/

LinkinX said:
http://androidandme.com/2010/03/new...-devs-with-free-phone-in-new-seeding-program/
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Hot damn! I hope I gets me mah Nexus!! Lmao

I could always use another Nexus...one for each hand

I think this is great. Gives the developers reason to keep working. Looks like google actually has taken notice. Good for all.

[CLOSED]Free publishing of your apps on play store

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
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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
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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
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I will soon send you fee of my tasker apps.
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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.
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yes that's true

How to sign my apk?
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thahim said:
How to sign my apk?
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You can do it with eclipse, right click project, sign apk

Heisenberg420 said:
You can do it with eclipse, right click project, sign apk
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I want to know about tasker apps.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Thanks bro ill send u my apps soon but they are from tasker is it ok?
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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
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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]

I'll publish anyone's app gratis.

Pretty simply, after seeing the requirements and the limitations for normal html5 development on the Chromecast, and paying my $5 admission fee.... it's ridiculous.
So if anyone wants to jumpstart their development of an app for Android or Chrome and they already have a Receiver app hosted on an https site (apparently even Google Docs will do), I'll publish your app myself.
Here's a list of things I'd need to know for publishing a Receiver and Sender app. Message me there, or here, if you're interested. I try to keep my Hangouts invites visible.
Things to note:
In Chrome, both a Sender URL and a Receiver URL are required. The sender can be site specific (e.g. if your application is hosted at mysubdomain.site.com/folder/page.html, the sender URL will get shortened to mysubdomain.site.com.)
For the above reason, you can't send Web requests from locally hosted sites. Google needs direct access to them, so they forbid it.
The Receiver URL must be a single page, however. This is what gets displayed on the screen. Because of the restrictions of the Chromecast, even Google considers it safe to assume your content should be hosted in a single 1280x720 rectangle.
All Receiver URLs must go to an https site. There's a way to use Google Drive/Docs to house a Receiver via https. You'll probably have to search around the Chrome store for a reliable Google Drive html editor if you need to go this route, so I would recommend Drive only as a last resort.

OT but to add up. You think that's ridiculous. Play Store admission fee is $20. And for iOS devices only access to SDK is $100.
I am looking to make CC app of my own. Will keep you in mind.

ppero196 said:
OT but to add up. You think that's ridiculous. Play Store admission fee is $20. And for iOS devices only access to SDK is $100.
I am looking to make CC app of my own. Will keep you in mind.
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It cost me $25 usd when I signed up last week, is there seriously another fee to pay on top of that to publish cc apps?

ppero196 said:
OT but to add up. You think that's ridiculous. Play Store admission fee is $20. And for iOS devices only access to SDK is $100.
I am looking to make CC app of my own. Will keep you in mind.
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I think it's ridiculous that all apps, regardless of target audience, must pass through Google's censors, yes. Previously the only way to have an app available was to publicly list it on their website. No developer account, no app testing... Period. Unlike the Google Play Store, this account is mandatory to do anything.
idone said:
It cost me $25 usd when I signed up last week, is there seriously another fee to pay on top of that to publish cc apps?
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Yep.
Not just to publish but to start developing, debugging, or testing.

Google Corporation has recently sent me a threat over email, added a strike to my Google+ account for daring to post this message online.
So I guess I'll amend my words. I'll "partner" with anyone who wants to publish or develop or test a Chromecast app. In said partnership I'll assume no ownership of your stuff. You make it, I'll do everything in my power to make sure you can run it on any Chromecast you want.
If Google hates me, I must be doing some good.

Final update:
Google recently realized their loophole here and closed it, adding a clause to their developer agreement that states that helping anyone with unfortunate circumstances can get you removed from their whitelist.
I guess my developing days are over, and remember: buy a Kindle Fire Stick instead!
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Yet another reason I regret buying a CC

Play store requires my home address?

So I'm publishing a paid app, and discovered I need to provide an address which will be displayed publicly. This was apparently enforced around sept of 14, however I just learned about it.
I'm a college student, I don't own a business. The only address I have is my home. I've read many discussions on this, all starting out as a simple question and forming into a debate about privacy and why Google would require such an invasion of privacy for indie developers.
Can I use a PO box? What are my options for providing an address?

Anyone know what type of mail gets sent to this address? I'm assuming mostly advertisements?

I believe nobody is really interested in your home address, it's just one of those stupid things they want you to do. Like use Google+ for alpha/beta testing in Play Store

thebizon said:
I believe nobody is really interested in your home address, it's just one of those stupid things they want you to do. Like use Google+ for alpha/beta testing in Play Store
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Right I've gathered its pretty pointless and just a formality required to sell in Europe. I've published my paid app a little over a week ago and haven't received any mail yet... Hope it stays that way.

Google Developer account terminated due to COMMENTS!!!

I had an app suspended as it broke the google policy as it contained external links to betting sites. I was told I can upload a new apk when the links were removed.
I commented out all of the links and re-uploaded the apk. 1 months later, they suspended my account and terminated my developer account.
here is the reason
REASON FOR SUSPENSION: Violation of the gambling provision of the Content Policy.
After a regular review, we have determined that your app or your Play listing contains links to a gambling website. This violates the Content Policy
So, they are looking at comments? how is this possible? this is not code, this is not something the end users can ever see or interact with, so how on earth can they terminate an account for COMMENTS????
How are google unregulated? if my appeal fails then what next? there is no ombudsman to assist, legal action against google seems unlikely so whats the next step?
any thoughts, tips, ideas appreciated.

Hi, my play store isn't running. It shows that "connection error & Plz try later."
[N.B.] Play store is modified & host is modified too.
---------- Post added at 10:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:52 AM ----------
Plz upload your non-modified palystore's host file.

I got the same. I've a football statistic app and in the app are no links to any other site. I think my problem is the api where I get the data for the app. But google is very strict and didn't answer my questions. Also my accout is still closed.
I attached the last two mails from google. Nobody looks at my app and tells me were in my app is the mistake, also how the think you can click in the app an a link to go to a gambling site.
Has someone a idea what todo now?
Thank you again for contacting Google Play developer support. Unfortunately, as much as we'd like to help, we aren't able to provide additional information for your inquiry.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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After further review, your app will not be reinstated because it violates the Gambling provision of our Content Policy.
Our policy states:
"We don’t allow content or services that facilitate online gambling, including but not limited to, online casinos, sports betting and lotteries, or games of skill that offer prizes of cash or other value."
For example, your app support site contains feature articles that link to various gambling sites
If you publish a new version of your app, please make sure it complies with our policies. You may want to review these resources for additional guidance:
Content Policy:
https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html
Google Play Developer Help Center:
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/113474
If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.
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coleburg said:
I had an app suspended as it broke the google policy as it contained external links to betting sites. I was told I can upload a new apk when the links were removed.
I commented out all of the links and re-uploaded the apk. 1 months later, they suspended my account and terminated my developer account.
here is the reason
REASON FOR SUSPENSION: Violation of the gambling provision of the Content Policy.
After a regular review, we have determined that your app or your Play listing contains links to a gambling website. This violates the Content Policy
So, they are looking at comments? how is this possible? this is not code, this is not something the end users can ever see or interact with, so how on earth can they terminate an account for COMMENTS????
How are google unregulated? if my appeal fails then what next? there is no ombudsman to assist, legal action against google seems unlikely so whats the next step?
any thoughts, tips, ideas appreciated.
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Do you use any third-party advertising? maybe your app have a gamble ads banner, that's a reason why we should use Admob for app in Google Play

I only had admob as advertiser in the app to be an the safe side.
Do some one know a contact to google? Is there a supervisor where I can chat with?