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[APP] App Inventor Market Helper

For some time now I have been getting emails from random people who have seen my apps on the market, and then see that I used Google's App Inventor to make them, and then see that I was actually able to publish the app in the market. And they all want the same thing, for me to make their apps market ready. So that is the main point of this app, To help you, help yourself. First I will try and show you how to do it yourself, with a video, and then I will show you actual forum where I learned how to publish the app. And then finally if you so choose you may send me the app and I will set it up for you. But please don't send me junk. I will be looking at each app just to make sure, I don't want to be the cause for filling the market with more useless junk.
Requirements:
App Inventor Extender
The actual .apk file for your app saved on the sd card
Active data connection
Once I receive the app I will do my best to get it done right away for you, but im not a machine so even though it only takes about 5 minutes to do it. Expect most of them to be done my 10pm est because that is when im home working on this stuff. Maybe you can use that as an incentive to learn it on your own lol.
One last thing, I am offering this service completely free of charge, but if you feel inclined to perhaps deposit a few doubloons into Paypal account I will have a donate link in the app just for that occasion. Or maybe you don't feel like donating through Paypal, you could always consider the donate version of my pet game, but of course you would need the free version for it to work properly. But weather you do or don't, it doesn't matter, I will still work on your app

[Q] Scannet - any similar apps?

Was browsing Appbrain today and saw an app called Scannet. Can't post a link so just search for it on Appbrain if you want.
I really like the idea of this app - but before I buy it I wanted to ask here if there are any similar apps? If so, are they any good?
Thanks

Why not try the free version test?

True - but I was hoping to try out more than one app for this function. I'll certainly try the free version

[APP][FREE] Android MOD Market

I have been working on this app for a long time. I think it is finally at a stage where I can say it is stable and ready for the masses to take hold. It has been listed on google play now for over a year as a paid and free app.
When I worked on ROM's it was tedious updating so many threads after completing a new update. So I developed Android MOD Market
Android MOD Market is an app that scavenges through CyonaogenMOD, MIUI-US and XDA searching for APPs, MODS and ROMS; reads the posts, picks out information and makes it available in an easily searchable and categorized app.
I guess you could call it a ROM, MOD and APP search engine with some added features. You can set presets for your favorite listings and have it notify you when the listing is updated.
Unlike ROM Manger, GOO-IM or many other popular apps and update notifiers, AMM does not require the developer to do anything additional but post it to a forum thread. New listings are usually picked up by AMM with in a few hours and any update is available immediately to a user.
You can view the AMM website (in my sig) and view the listings there, get the free app from Google Play (ad supported) or if ads aren't your thing feel free to purchase an ad free version also Available on Google Play.
Check it out here...
Website = www.androidmodmarket.com
Free Ad Supported Version = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thunderstick.androidmodmarketfree
Paid Ad Free Version = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thunderstick.androidmodmarketpro

Why would you do this to me?
Joking. Looks cool. I really wanna try it....
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iDelta said:
Why would you do this to me?
Joking. Looks cool. I really wanna try it....
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That's strange, not sure why your device is not compatible. Let me check the listing. APK attached to OP...

Resuscitating this thread...
APP has made some major milestones lately. IF you tried it in the past and disregarded it, feel free to give it another try. It is definitely much different now.
APK in OP updated to reflect the latest free version available from the playstore.

[Q] How do you let testers test paid apps?

I noticed that if you want to let testers test paid apps in the merket they have to buy the app (what I think is not right...)
I can't make the app free cause their no rollback to paid option.
How do you let testers test your paid apps?
(I have to test it with the market cause I want a feedback about the way it license the app)

11alex11 said:
I noticed that if you want to let testers test paid apps in the merket they have to buy the app (what I think is not right...)
I can't make the app free cause their no rollback to paid option.
How do you let testers test your paid apps?
(I have to test it with the market cause I want a feedback about the way it license the app)
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Use virtual device manager in eclipse
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Use virtual device manager in eclipse
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The problem is not when I test my app, Its when I want other to test it.

I used testflightapp (its a website not app). Good service which lets you upload an apk of say your full version, and then set up a list of testers. The testers will get notified and when they login to the site with their device connected, it will download the apk to their device.
Having the testflight site handle installing the beta apk is good since it also tracks each copy so that if one of your beta testers releases your apk into the wild you know the guilty party.

Any help with this?
I'll ask again, How can I let other people test my paid apps with out the need to buy the test app...?

What I've seen on the market are:
Locked features - choosing which features are essential and which are gimmicks is key
Demo version - after x minutes or after opening x times app dies and only gives message to go buy app.
Free older version - self-explanatory.
Stable + Beta versions - beta is testing with sporadic improvements and possible sudden incompatibility whereas stable costs money but ensures compatibility and great performance.
I don't think I've seen any other way of doing it, it really depends on what type of app it is though. The pros and cons for each of these differ, but I'd ask myself: "How would I want to test someones paid app?"
I feel that's what's going to get you best results and better user feedback/experience.
So what type of app is it?

I think that mine is the last option: Stable + Beta (Alpha) versions
Can you please explain Where did you see this options and how they help me let testers test my paid app for free???

What he means is that you release 2 version of your app on the market!
1. Stable version that needs to be paid for.
2. Beta version with bugs/unstable for free and testing!
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11alex11 said:
I think that mine is the last option: Stable + Beta (Alpha) versions
Can you please explain Where did you see this options and how they help me let testers test my paid app for free???
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Technically they were both free, but the idea is there. I saw it with Firefox Browser.
They do a stable release and their beta that let's you test out the new stuff and provide feedback.
You can do the 2 apps then charge for 1. Hell, you can do 3 apps, 1 alpha, 1 stable, 1 old version to let other people who aren't interested in helping the app improve, but still want to try it, I'd keep it several versions behind.
If you did 3 I'd say keep the old nice but somewhat bare bones. Then have the stable version with everything that you know works, then the alpha with all the new stuff plus the added features of direct e-mail + constant self logging (keeping only last 3-5 minutes) + auto attach crash report or something to that effect to make the suggestions/bug reporting easier on those helping you, this way anyone not savvy enough to give a detailed report can simply say what they were doing at the time and the attached crash report can give you more technical info than just "I clicked on that button and it closed". Just in case something isn't right, your user will already be telling you which button, in case the crash report has the call/command/etc mislabeled.
Since you'd be releasing alpha first, you can get feedback on how much your users would be willing to pay for it (if there isn't anything else like it on the market). This way you don't overcharge and lose potential customers, but also you won't undercharge too much and lose those extra pennies. They add up quick.
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Just came across Neutron Music Player.
They do a 5 day trial.
You could also try something like that, though I'd say a week instead of 5 days. But that's just me

Ummm, Yeah, post 1 as paid and 1 as free. Make the free version your Beta. I don't think Google forces you to put a charge on your apps if you don't want to. Course, I wouldn't know for sure since I've never posted an app on the Play store.

Tools to test your APP (paid and free)
11alex11 said:
I noticed that if you want to let testers test paid apps in the merket they have to buy the app (what I think is not right...)
I can't make the app free cause their no rollback to paid option.
How do you let testers test your paid apps?
(I have to test it with the market cause I want a feedback about the way it license the app)
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You send the version through distribution platforms like Ubertesters this way they are not going through the stores and the testers do not have to pay. Further more the distribution is in push mode so they get it to their mobiles when you like it.
Ubertesters as a Mobile APP Testing Platform has many more features that will help you monitor and communicate with the testers

[Q] Google Now / Google Search alternative?

I'm using Cyanogenmod and trying to use as little Google services as possible for privacy reasons. Is there any good app / widget that's comparable to Google Now?
Also, i'm trying to find an app that can replace the phone search (the little Google search bar on top of each homescreen in Stock Android). Any good Apps for this?
Thanks a lot

You can try Hound though its in beta and currently only available in the US:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hound.android.app

Thanks! Looks interesting, but unfortunately they also sell every bit of information they collect (and with an app like this, it's everything you do on your phone) to anyone that pays for it, according to their privacy statement. They're exactly the same as Google Now in that respect. If someone knows a comparable app that respects privacy, please feel free to tell me about it!

Not sure if you can have a similar app without them selling something because Google search and Now use so much information that in order for a competitor to be as good it'll need as much, if not more, access to your info. Just my thoughts.
Sherpa might be an app to look at. Also Microsoft are working on one called "Torque" it seems.

Obviously, an app like Google Now needs all that information and access to work. What it doesn't need to do, is sell it all to anyone that pays for it, which is how Google makes their billions (and also how this Hound app works). I would gladly pay for an app that doesn't do that.
Will look into the two apps you've mentioned, thanks!