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So, Launcher Pro + has just been released, and he's charging 3 bucks for it.
This is my question, How do I get it onto my rooted Captivate? I know it's only 3 dollars, but I'd rather know how to get it on before I actually buy it. Know what I mean?
It isn't available in the market yet, so we have to send him a paypal directly.
Launcherpro.com

side load it with droid explorer? That guy did a great job with launcher pro.

madjsp said:
So, Launcher Pro + has just been released, and he's charging 3 bucks for it.
This is my question, How do I get it onto my rooted Captivate? I know it's only 3 dollars, but I'd rather know how to get it on before I actually buy it. Know what I mean?
It isn't available in the market yet, so we have to send him a paypal directly.
Launcherpro.com
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Quit being cheap and support a developer that worked hard to make a beautiful piece of software.
As you said, it's only 3 dollars.

This is my first android phone. I promise developers will get my money but you have no reason to call anyone cheap. It was a question. If you have a problem with my questions don't read them.
So, what is droid explorer?
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oh i didnt see that you wanted to know how to do it illegally. Droid explorer is program that helps sideload apps. Just do a search for captivate and droid explorer or look through our sideloading apps threads.
On the piracy note, its not ok to discuss such things here because not only is it morally incorrect but xda has to own up for the activities of its users.
btw, because the new launcher pro + costs money, i highly recommend getting the launcher pro regular. Launcher pro truly shines in its speed and flexibility not its widgets. You can always dl more widgets for free from the marketplace. Ofc i will buy his launcher pro + when it comes to market just on principle because of the great launcher alternative he has provided free of charge for everyone to use.

No I wans buy it but I don't know how to put non market apps on my phone. It is rooted though. Does that help?
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madjsp said:
No I wans buy it but I don't know how to put non market apps on my phone. It is rooted though. Does that help?
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sho does, you should pay for it and then he will provide you with an apk to install it with. Droid explorer can take care of the rest. There are other alternatives as well. You should read the sideloading apps threads here in the captivate forums because there is alot of information you should go over b4 attempting and getting frustrated and giving up. Post for help there if you still dont understand after reading through .

Thanks! And just to clear the air, I do not believe in piracy. Developers work too hard on their products. I've paid for most of my programs with Nokia and Apple, just as I will here. I just didn't know how to do it!
I'll look up droid explorer and read that thread. Thanks for the help

Launcher Pro is a mad awesome app. I would pay 10.00 or more for it. I swear my Captivate is TWICE as fast as The iPhone 4 i just returned to At&t.
The dev states it will be in the App market soon, at least thats how I took it from reading his website.

sKyZ said:
Quit being cheap and support a developer that worked hard to make a beautiful piece of software.
As you said, it's only 3 dollars.
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You are being very mean to the poster. He said he doesn't want to buy it if he doesn't know he can use it. You want him to buy it if he can't use it?

SlimJ87D said:
You are being very mean to the poster. He said he doesn't want to buy it if he doesn't know he can use it. You want him to buy it if he can't use it?
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I'm stating that he should buy it. If it doesn't work I can almost guarantee that the developer would give him a refund.
Next time you're at a car dealership, steal a car for me so I can drive it for a week.... I want to make sure it "works" with my style of driving before I purchase it..

Launcher Pro in the market is almost exactly the same as the plus version, but without the custom widgets included. Other than that it's the same. No need to steal.

He didnt say anything about pirating it. He said he wants to buy it but is not sure how to install a non market app. He is just doing a little pre purchase research.
Would you buy a car before or after you learned to drive?
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Ugh, you think you can get away from Trolls who can't read, or at least piece together what someone says.
Not once did I say I wanted to pirate software. I said that I don't know how to put a non-market app on a device since AT&T will not allow it. So why would I spend my money on something that I can't put on there?
Do you buy 18 inch tires for your 16 inch rims, just because bridgestone makes a good tire? No. Sheesh, just leave me alone SkYz.
dsjr2006 said:
Launcher Pro in the market is almost exactly the same as the plus version, but without the custom widgets included. Other than that it's the same. No need to steal.
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Show me where I said I was going to steal it? Go read my first post and explain to me which part meant I was going to try and pirate software. Once you've decided on which part, read the whole post again and figure it out a second time.

sKyZ said:
I'm stating that he should buy it. If it doesn't work I can almost guarantee that the developer would give him a refund.
Next time you're at a car dealership, steal a car for me so I can drive it for a week.... I want to make sure it "works" with my style of driving before I purchase it..
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Why would you need to do that? You have "paper work" to back you up. You think Paypal is going to refund you for downloading a program that you should have researched if it was compatible with your phone or not? That is what he is trying to do. Next time just give him his answer.
You could have been like "Yes, I have it installed right now."

madjsp said:
No I wans buy it but I don't know how to put non market apps on my phone. It is rooted though. Does that help?
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Why not just install the free version and see if you like it and if so upgrade to the paid version.
Also under settings - applications - unknown sources is where you can install apps from the market that would usually not install. --- Did ATT cripple that in the Captivate??

I have the free version but not the paid one
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anosis said:
Also under settings - applications - unknown sources is where you can install apps from the market that would usually not install. --- Did ATT cripple that in the Captivate??
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yup they did, but there's a way to permanently allow non-market apps via editing the .db file and turning the option on

madjsp said:
I have the free version but not the paid one
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if the free one works, then so will the paid one.
droid explorer gives you access to side load the app once you have downloaded & copied the .apk file to your sdcard.

sorry for all of the posts lol.. also, ADW Launcher works perfect as well, thats the one that i use & is in the market for free

Don't miss: BUSINESS CALENDAR

Each day in the Amazon Android Apps market they give away an APP that you would normally have to pay for.
The FREE app for today (Wed April 27th) is BUSINESS CALENDAR and it sells normally for $4.99.
This is the best calendar app I have used on an android device, hands-down. It syncs with all of your google calendars - not just the primary ones for any account - and offers a mryiad of options for display, including home screen widgets.
Don't miss it.
http://gigaom.com/mobile/best-android-calendar-app-free/
- michael

I got it and like it much better than the G calender... Can't beat FREE!

Yeh I was using the free version and it rocked. Nice to have the full version now.

While I throroughly enjoy getting a free app every day, does anyone else have the same apprehensions I have when it comes to Amazon App Store?
I tend ot browse through it, then find an app I may be interested in, but ALWAYS feel like I shouldn't buy it becuase there's a chance it will be free soon.
It really is a nice perk to their store. Even at $1.00 each, after a year you've received $365 worth of apps, for nothing!!

i would suspect that the dev is still getting paid. i would believe amazon would foot the bill to pay the dev or something. but i'm just guessing

I know a dev who says that when they do this they pay the dev a percentage everytime someone downloads it. So yes, the devs are getting paid for this.

A percentage of nothing?

spamhead said:
A percentage of nothing?
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No, I can't remember exactly where I read it, but it is something like 20% of their minimum selling price that they define, or something like that. So, if the calendar was $5.00, Amazon would pay them $1.00 for each download when it was the free app of the day.
Maybe someone can post the exact info, but that's the general idea.

What I like about the Amazon App store is that you can download the app once and use the appstore to install it on more than one device. Plus it keeps them stored for you, so it is a type of free app backup too.

App stores I use

Google Play of course
One time $25 sign up fee Payouts once a month no matter the amount you have earned.
Synapsy <--Scam!
App brain is ok. You will get more recognition with them if you pay to promote your app verses just adding it to their library. Also your app must be live on Google play for it to be included on appbrain.

I thought this Synapsy company was a spam:
http://thegamingpost2013.wordpress....lace-is-stealing-developers-from-google-play/
http://thegamingpost2013.wordpress....ributor-fails-to-pay-us-developers-thousands/
There are also threads on xda ]about that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133388
Can you provide the link to their app store?

GobletSky31689 said:
I thought this Synapsy company was a spam:
http://thegamingpost2013.wordpress....lace-is-stealing-developers-from-google-play/
http://thegamingpost2013.wordpress....ributor-fails-to-pay-us-developers-thousands/
There are also threads on xda ]about that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133388
Can you provide the link to their app store?
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No! That is the first I have hear of that! Thanks so much for the info will discontinue my apps there immediately! Glad I created this thread and you stopped by.

I'm trying with GetJar. Anyone has experience with it?

Aptoide Market.. the best?
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In my opinion it's too difficult to trust any market that you have to upload your apk to. Appbrain though is perfect, has anyone got any other markets you can submit your apps (from google play) to?

Im still primarily using the play store. Doesnt app brain charge a per download fee or something like that even on free apps?
Note 2 ftw

I use Google Play, BlackBerry World and Amazon Appstore. Blackberry World has worked better than expected for us.

Use google play... Its the best.... Also check out amazon and appbrain for some additional profits......
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i use google play and slideME

Skektox said:
I'm trying with GetJar. Anyone has experience with it?
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getjar was worse than amazon for me. It used to be much better but i didn't have any luck with my current game.

Additionally to Google play I use AppBrain, RoboMobo and Opera.
They're OK. With minimal effort I get 20-30% extra downloades.

Try GiveMeApps
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getjar was worse than amazon for me. It used to be much better but i didn't have any luck with my current game.
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Try GiveMeApps. They don't have any developer fees AT ALL and you have the option of keeping 100% of all of your earnings. You also get to withdraw your money whenever you want using your control panel, not just once a month, once every two weeks, etc. You can also track your downloads and get analytics.
They also have a Tech Blog, YouTube channel, etc. :good:
It's worth it http://www.givemeapps.com

JeffM123 said:
Try GiveMeApps. They don't have any developer fees AT ALL and you have the option of keeping 100% of all of your earnings. You also get to withdraw your money whenever you want using your control panel, not just once a month, once every two weeks, etc. You can also track your downloads and get analytics.
They also have a Tech Blog, YouTube channel, etc. :good:
It's worth it
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Hmm that sounds like a pretty good deal

eraste said:
Hmm that sounds like a pretty good deal
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Definitely check it out. You can pretty much track everything in that store and they are expanding fast. It's not just Android either, but iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and even Web OS.

Play Store
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I use Play Store, Samsung App store, GetJar, Softonic, Opera, BlackBerry, Applandic and Apptoide.
Well by amount of downloads I have next list:
Play Store
BlackBerry
Samsung
Softonic
almost on the same position are GetJar, Opera, Applandic and Apptoide.
By the way, Softonic doesn't ask to submit an app, Play Store link will be enough.
GetJar was good for me when I've tried to promote an app with their promotional service but it's not so good as Appbrain. After I've finished the campaign number of downloads returned to the previous level.

I like SlideMe. I'll add to Play Store too, but right now i don't have a mean to pay those 25$.
That is one time fee and they will charge you nothing from that day? Not even when you withdraw your eranings?

anugotta said:
Use google play... Its the best.... Also check out amazon and appbrain for some additional profits......
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Do any of the alternative appstores provide In-App Billing like google play does?
And did you have to adjust your apps to the different appstores?

furqanrydhan said:
getjar was worse than amazon for me. It used to be much better but i didn't have any luck with my current game.
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Any idea why getjar wasn't working for you? I've heard good things about them, but haven't tried them myself (and what I'm hearing about them might be outdated...)

[Q] Any experience with Amazon or Samsung Apps?

Hi,
I was wondering if it worth to be included in Samsung apps and Amazon store. Do any of you have experience with them?
I've read that Amazon paid installs are higher than Google Play, but they've a higher (and annual) fee.

IvanMunson said:
Hi,
I was wondering if it worth to be included in Samsung apps and Amazon store. Do any of you have experience with them?
I've read that Amazon paid installs are higher than Google Play, but they've a higher (and annual) fee.
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I found Amazon pretty good. I sell there about 33% of what I sell in Google play.
They reduce 30% tax for developer out of the USA, so that's a bummer.

Well...
Started with the Amazon store a month a go. A few sales now and then but I really expected higher sales. I read that people tend to spend more money on the Amazon store than with Google Play but could not really see this myself until now.
Jens

I didn't have a good experience at all. Making even the smallest change in the developer console takes week(s) to reflect on the app's page. And my app sales there were almost non-existent. Closed my account.

bagarwa said:
I didn't have a good experience at all. Making even the smallest change in the developer console takes week(s) to reflect on the app's page. And my app sales there were almost non-existent. Closed my account.
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This is where your marketing comes in. Amazon does well, but it ISN'T play, so you will have to kind of bring your customers there. You already closed your account, so there's no point in talking about it, but did you have YouTube trailers, did you have App Review sites mention where your app is? Did you do Social Media marketing through low cost sites like Fiverr?
These are the routes you're going to have to take if you push apps outside of the main app stores.

Hi,
In case someone is thinking about selling apps on Samsung Apps, here is a little warning...
In other app stores, developers can expect to get 70% of the sales, but on Samsung you barely get 30% of the sales.
There are huge fees, different in every country (sometimes > 90% in some countries) and you are paid more than 6 months after the sales...
OK you may get some interesting sales if you have the chance to get your app promoted, but be warned, most of the cash will go to Samsung agents and commissionaires...

P a t r i c k said:
Hi,
In case someone is thinking about selling apps on Samsung Apps, here is a little warning...
In other app stores, developers can expect to get 70% of the sales, but on Samsung you barely get 30% of the sales.
There are huge fees, different in every country (sometimes > 90% in some countries) and you are paid more than 6 months after the sales...
OK you may get some interesting sales if you have the chance to get your app promoted, but be warned, most of the cash will go to Samsung agents and commissionaires...
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I finally went to Samsung with my free apps. It requires a commercial verified account in order to sell apps. My experience with Samsung is a terrible portal and very long time waiting for updating the apps.

I've got quite different feeling about Samsung Apps (but my app is free...) - in fact it seems that right now SA makes 4/5 times more downloads than Google Play...

IvanMunson said:
Hi,
I was wondering if it worth to be included in Samsung apps and Amazon store. Do any of you have experience with them?
I've read that Amazon paid installs are higher than Google Play, but they've a higher (and annual) fee.
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Yes, it worth it, even if the results are now low by far from G Play, But there is less competition and these two markets are like android market 4 years ago. They are growing fast, so if you get your apps on the top there you can expect the same success made by some famous apps on Play Store
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After todays paypal payment problem.. i will never use any payment system! ''except play store''... :]
+Google app store [Easy to use, easy to pay, make refunds, payment check, many apps,propely best paid free app store.]
+Samsung app store [First of all many updates, give some other app when updated samsung app ''like 2 sam stores...'' raly lack of games, best stupid kid place to buy stupid old games. :0]
+Amazon app store [Never used.. but i thing its abit like 'play store' but less apps, some disscounds, easy to find app, many tags.]
...Just use Play store, and mob.org or apkmani ^^ (tegra3 ru are great place for tegra users)

How to get featured on Amazon store
Hey guys, I'm pretty new at this. How do you get your app on the Amazon store?

rden.april said:
Hey guys, I'm pretty new at this. How do you get your app on the Amazon store?
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Just sign in here http://developer.amazon.com/home.html it's free

[Q] Best apps+games to purchase with $25 gift voucher for Lumia 1320

I got 1500INR (~$25) Microsoft gift card with Lumia 1320 that expires within 2 months.
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Also I got these games free:
Asphalt 7: Heat
Modern Combat 4
N.O.V.A. 3
Order & Chaos
Shark Dash
Earthworm Jim
Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
Let's Golf 2
Brain Challenge HD
Asphalt 8: Airborne (already free)
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What are the best apps+games that I should purchase?
Currently I have WP8 and about in a month I will get WP8.1 so please suggest accordingly. for example: file manager will be included in WP8.1 so I guess no need to purchase one.
Also I have free version of Moliplayer from China store, so I guess no need to purchase a media player too.

sher_dil said:
I got 1500INR (~$25) Microsoft gift card with Lumia 1320 that expires within 2 months.
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Also I got these games free:
Asphalt 7: Heat
Modern Combat 4
N.O.V.A. 3
Order & Chaos
Shark Dash
Earthworm Jim
Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
Let's Golf 2
Brain Challenge HD
Asphalt 8: Airborne (already free)
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What are the best apps+games that I should purchase?
Currently I have WP8 and about in a month I will get WP8.1 so please suggest accordingly. for example: file manager will be included in WP8.1 so I guess no need to purchase one.
Also I have free version of Moliplayer from China store, so I guess no need to purchase a media player too.
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if u like 3rd person brainless shooter, try halo i am also using collector as substitute for flipboard, which does not exist for wp (news). files is good file manager (free and no adds). mytube is imo best youtube client...

I already have NOVA 3 and Modern Comabt 4 for free, Halo is also similar type so I don't want that for now.
I got mytube for free few days back
Many Xbox games were also free in past few days, I missed those :/
I have free newshunt app which enough newspapers everyday.
Suggest more.
Thanks
skyh1gh said:
if u like 3rd person brainless shooter, try halo i am also using collector as substitute for flipboard, which does not exist for wp (news). files is good file manager (free and no adds). mytube is imo best youtube client...
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sher_dil said:
I already have NOVA 3 and Modern Comabt 4 for free, Halo is also similar type so I don't want that for now.
I got mytube for free few days back
Many Xbox games were also free in past few days, I missed those :/
I have free newshunt app which enough newspapers everyday.
Suggest more.
Thanks
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Lol... You already have most of wp apps and games ?
Maybe ios or android phone as 2nd device?

heehee
1 device is enough for me, its as big as 2
I have used android a bit in the past, and my brother has ios.
I still have 25$ to spend on store. I wish I could get a memory card, cover or something else for that.
I'm thinking of getting a photoshop, though i'm not much of a photographer, but it will stay with me forever in future too when I switch to som eother windows phone, right?
skyh1gh said:
Lol... You already have most of wp apps and games ?
Maybe ios or android phone as 2nd device?
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sher_dil said:
heehee
1 device is enough for me, its as big as 2
I have used android a bit in the past, and my brother has ios.
I still have 25$ to spend on store. I wish I could get a memory card, cover or something else for that.
I'm thinking of getting a photoshop, though i'm not much of a photographer, but it will stay with me forever in future too when I switch to som eother windows phone, right?
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Photoshop was free yesterday

ohhhh noooooo why didn't you tell me mr smiley.
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Photoshop was free yesterday
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