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There was recently some talk on this Forum about Yongzh rereleasing N64oid. I went on the Market 10 minutes ago and was shocked to see that none of his emulators were in the "Top 10 Games" section of the Market. I then did a search for first, his Developer account, and that yielded no results. Then I searched for every emulator that he has released, which still yielded no results. Me thinks there has been foul play... What do you guys think is happening?
Yea, realised this before, im scared.... ive been looking forward to n64oid for ages.... still searching for answers...
This is exactly what happened to ZODTTD, someone should tweet him about it and look for some answers.
yeh i just noticed they were no longer under my purchased app list in the market also... even when n64oid was gone it would show up under my purchased list but say that the emulator couldn't be found... now its absolutely nothing at all... something foul is afoot :/
hmmm i hope i get a chance i never used an emulator on mu droid
I noticed this as well. Does Yongzh post anywhere we can see status updates?
OMG if it is Goole for real who is baning the accouts i start hating the company...
I talked to yongzh about it and this is his respones
From: Yongzh
Google pulled all my emulators, explaining that they violated the distribution terms on the Android Market, but without mentioning the details.
I am considering hosting my apps on SlideME (a 3rd-party app store). I will make them free for download for a limited period of time (eg. a week) to avoid existing customers from having to pay again.
Thanks very much for your understanding and support!
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I Also Talked to google about it and this is what they had to say:
Greetings,
Thanks for your inquiry. It looks like the applications you referred to
are no longer available on Android Market due to violations of our Terms
of Service. You may view those terms here:
http://www.android.com/us/developer-distribution-agreement.html
http://www.android.com/market/terms/developer-content-policy.html
If you'd like additional details, we recommend you contact the developer
directly.
Let me know if I can assist you with anything further.
Regards,
Eric
The Android Market Team
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Started a support thread here. (WARNING: strong language)
ok yongzh apps are on slideme for free for a little while: http://slideme.org/applications?text=yongzh
engagdget artical: http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/android-markets-most-popular-emulators-disappear-without-a-trac/
Thank god he lets people dl it for free i bought all his apps and forgot to save them. Good guy always loved his support and customer service. Bought all his apps from the market. stupid google
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http //www reddit com/r/Android/comments/hmwj7/android_markets_most_popular_emulators_disappear/
http //www snes9x com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=4454
http //www gp32x com/board/index.php?/topic/58889-n64-for-android/
ok another update from zodttd
Hello, ZodTTD here again.
Things have been rough as of late. Please read this one through as it will also shine a little light on why products and updates have not been rolling out. I’ve been extremely busy getting things straight in the “real world”. Though Google’s takedown of my Market and Checkout account couldn’t have come at a worse time. As you may have seen, Yong Zhang (yongzh) of Android emulator fame, was also taken down from Market by Google in the same manner that I was.
First and foremost, our takedowns have nothing to do with any sort of open source licensing violation. Both Yong and I handle developer relations behind the scenes. We give cuts to original authors at times, and I have posted sources to my source repository. Though there is a lot of rhetoric surrounding this, it is not an issue.
Google has no developer relations and support. Instead of Google simply removing the application in question, psx4droid, they did that and followed up a week later suspending my entire Market and Checkout account, with no interaction on my part.
And what happens when you suspend a Market account with a case such as Yong’s with lots of customers? Well you get hellish levels of emails, tweets, etc. that I must respond to most of every day. What’s worse is these customers are pretty stranded by Google. We can’t verify that many customers by hand. There’s no way to honor these previous customers, effectively killing our products. We can’t even issue a refund to users who are furious.
Yong’s emulators built Market up and gave it purpose when there was little to care about on there. Google was well aware of Yong’s top selling apps. Why is Google killing off developers (not even apps but the developer accounts!) that helped them get to where they’re at now? I wonder if they were aware all along. Take high risk apps, make themselves look all nice and open, then once they approach AppStore reach, they pull the developers they used. World may never know.
Right now as it stands, there’s little to no chance of Yong or I getting back on Market without a fight. I appealed and lost with Google in a canned response manner. I can go to 3rd party storefronts, but they have such a small number of users compared to Market, it’s not really an option with the large amount of effort these apps take.
For Cydia fans out there, I apologize for my lack of updates. But with all that has been happening, it made updating so many products nearly impossible. Things have snowballed and I now have so much work to do on Cydia products that it too has become more work than it’s worth.
So I wonder where that leaves me. This has killed my spirits immensely and I think it’s time to change things up.
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source: http://www.zodttd.com/wp/2011/05/it-hit-hard/
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 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.
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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?
I registered for the Google play developer licence recently.I know there are so many great developers who cant publish on play store due to the 25 USD developer fee.
I will post your app for free under my dev account under these conditions,
1.The app should be in English Language
2.The app should not be made with online tools(such as drag n drop app builders)
Just mail me on [email protected] with your app name.Describe it in simple words for me to understand.A screenshot would be good.If I find its not yet another crap,I will reply to you and tell you to send the apk,its descrition etc. so that I could publish it.
I will check the apk before publishing to ensure it is not malicious.
Your comments and thanks are appreciated.
Will mail you soon..
Great.I was looking for a way to get my app published.
Really supportive user, helped me alot thanks.
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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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!