I understand that some forums don't support cracked or free apps. I have read a few threads and I'm not sure if this one does or not.... What site do you use for third party apps? Currently all I know about is 4shared, and a lot of the search results have nothing to do with android. So I'm wondering if you know any other sites that work well, or maybe even better. Once again if you don't support this, I'm sorry and it will be the last time I'd post anything along these lines.
Obviously xda does not support illegally cracked apps, meaning offering paid apps for free. You are however free to share free applications ;-).
Telling you where to find sites with cracked apps would also not be allowed on xda.
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was wandering around the internet last night and found an apk a lot like installous for the iphone cant post link for obvious reasons but i was wondering if they're any dangers to using it?
Well there is one by Jesusxxx I was using not to pirate the apps but just as a test, becaues I'm the kind of person that needs a few days to see if an app works in the way I need it.
However None of the repos work anymore at this point so I'm SOL. Anyways if it works see if you can post some repos for me.
I'm not sure if Xda condones the discussion of pirated wares though. Tread lightly my friend.
EDIT: it appears that is the one by jesusXXX. Is it actually working and doing what it's supposed to?
works for me and no i dont condone pirating software either was just wondering if this apk is in any way malicious and sould i uninstall?
The chances of getting a virus on linux is very low. The chance on getting a virus on something linux-based is even lower. So in short there is really no chance of getting a virus. You have really nothing to fear except the government my friend
but if anyone thinks i should remove this post i will do so immediately not trying to get banned (only my third day being a member) lol
MODS are gonna shut this down quick... read the rules and follow them!
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MODS are gonna shut this down quick... read the rules and follow them!
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well i did read the rules and its my understanding that as long as i post no links that discussions are allowed even if its about somewhat debateful software but tell me how to remove it and i will thanks to mudrock for the USEFULL reply
what does it do?
any app can be malicious without being a virus. eg: read your contact data and save it for other purposes.
I know what you're talking about. I have this app and have used it to test out applications to see if they're worth their salt. Most of them are out fo date, and even list free apps you can normally get in the Market, and some are not even downloadable/workable anyway. It's all rather half-baked.
Anyway, I haven't had any problems using it or indications that it was malicious.
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what does it do?
any app can be malicious without being a virus. eg: read your contact data and save it for other purposes.
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Its a third party market it can install and uninstall apks
I've found some apps on there that I can't find in the android market swiftkey is the one I remember for sure
aren't there other third party markets besides this black market?
I know theres Mikandi. Its a porn app store, but it sucks.
I mean I read somewhere that some phone manufacturers were developing their own markets meizu was one I think and maybe motorola was the other correct me if I'm wrong
So I see a bunch of folks around xda mentioning, even recommending applanet.
i`m certainly not opposed to free but I just cant figure out why they want permission to access to log in credentials when installing the app.
Would anyone smarter then me like to give their two cents on this?
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So I see a bunch of folks around xda mentioning, even recommending applanet.
i`m certainly not opposed to free but I just cant figure out why they want permission to access to log in credentials when installing the app.
Would anyone smarter then me like to give their two cents on this?
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hmmm. I don't remember it asking me for credentials....I got the apk and installed it, and it launched......maybe it used my stored credentials? hmmm. I did not give it too much thought as I have 2 google accounts. 1 for junk and another more serious. They could hack the junk one all they want.
Lemme clarify. When you install the app. The permissions page pops up telling you applanet wants (among other things) permission to access your account credentials.
Very few apps I have seen need this level of access.
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Just buy apps!
Pirating will stop/stall development for the best and new apps in the android market. Support them, this will give you more pleasure with your tablet in the end.
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Just buy apps!
Pirating will stop/stall development for the best and new apps in the android market. Support them, this will give you more pleasure with your tablet in the end.
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Agreed ... baring in mind that there are apps on the Market that require really suspicious permissions as well, regardless of whether they are free or not. It's probably worse with APKTor, which is not designed towards secured downloads
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Just buy apps!
Pirating will stop/stall development for the best and new apps in the android market. Support them, this will give you more pleasure with your tablet in the end.
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I support many developers by buying apps. I didn't start this thread to be lectured by you.
I wonder why someone so opposed to pirating is even here?
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I support many developers by buying apps. I didn't start this thread to be lectured by you.
I wonder why someone so opposed to pirating is even here?
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You other guys aren't even reading what he's written
"The permissions page pops up telling you applanet wants (among other things) permission to access your account credentials"
As in - when you install an app from the market, it tells you what it's going to access on your phone and asks for your OK. He's asking why an app would want access to your credential information portion of the phone (as opposed to just SD Card Contents, etc). He hasn't said ANYTHING about trying to pirate apps!
BTW, I've never seen one ask for that.
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I wonder why someone so opposed to pirating is even here?
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By that you mean what? That people opposed to pirating apps shouldnt read threads by people that do?
Im also opposed to pirating. Yeah, if the app is free and you cant get it, then ask the dev for the apk, but knowingly taking a paid app without giving a donation or any recognition to the dev is wrong.
Just my opinion.
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What I meant was. Why would someone with such high morals be on a site dedicated to circumventing software limitations imposed by others.
Having said that. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and since the awkwardness of the apPlanet apk changed my mind about installing it I don't even see a need to continue those thread.
BTW. Some apps are ridiculously expensive and I still don't see a reason to pay upwards of $20 dollars to a group of investors just to find i still can't edit word documents.
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There is a big difference in "circumventing software limitations imposed by others" on a device you have bought and own and blatant pirating of apps
So, everyone on xda has no morals? Im sorry, but thats a ridiculous statement. People on here mod free apps, or they will mod paid if you have proof youve paid for the app. No roms have paid apps in them unless theyre put in by mistake and then theyre taken out.
And yeah, there are ridiculously priced apps (navigation for £40 - £80) but people do buy them.
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What I meant was. Why would someone with such high morals be on a site dedicated to circumventing software limitations imposed by others.
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Applanet is a warez source - this site has a very strict policy *against* warez, which is probably why the "hacking" aspect of it is tolerated.
There's one other thread on XDA concerning Applanet and it got shutdown immediately.
BTW. Some apps are ridiculously expensive and I still don't see a reason to pay upwards of $20 dollars to a group of investors just to find i still can't edit word documents.
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That still doesn't make stealing an application right though does it? Don't forget that you have 24 hours from making your Market purchases to uninstall and get a refund if it doesn't suit your needs.
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I though this subject was not about pirating but more about why an app asks for some rights.
btw applanet is not only for pirating it also provides free apps unavailable on the market.
in addition it seems to not providing anything anymore the last past days....
There's supposedly a new release coming soon, and they're fixing the server end of it as well.
I think what it boils down to is if you're uncomfortable with the permissions an app is requesting, then don't install it. Better safe than sorry right?
Actually its only 15 mins to return the app. Still its better than ios
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AppPlanet is a warez app.
We don't do warez here. XDA is about getting the most from your device, not about screwing people over.
Closed.
I'm wondering if Applanet will ever be online again? It's always offline. Such a big loose.
Anyone knows something about it?
did you read the pastbin found here?
im not sure if asking about warez here on a developer site is exactly the best thing to do especially since a lot of the developers belong to this site.
to answer your question though no one really knows if it will be back online or not. 1st his post about it came every day, then every few days, then once every a week or so & now nothing about it since the pastbin the end of june.
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does anyone know an alternative to it?
There are a ton of alternatives but this forum does not promote warez in any way so listing them could be against XDA's rules.
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Can't afford a one or two dollar app?
Posted by some phone named the Epic.
Applanet: developers' enemy #1
The developer of applanet finally wrote in their facebook wall after months of being inactive.
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i can understand why people would go to applanet especially for people who are in country's that can't access paid apps or even for those who want to test an app out for longer then 15mins. i do want to point out that the developers are doing this for a living and trying to make a means of support off they're apps...you wouldn't skip out on a dinner bill would you? well most of you wouldn't, its really the same thing when you think about it.
Topic reported to mods. I can't believe you talk about a market full of pirated apps on XDA.
Applanet = warez = not allowed
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e.g. found Need for speed apk in the net. in the market i get: not compatible with ur device.
installed it and it worked. behaves like it should (i think )
it just asked the same ermissions like the original. could there be some malicious code in it, which doesnt care about permissions given? could there be malicios code at all?
if there would be malicious code in it which wants more permission, has it to start an extra install routine and ask for its permission seperatly?
just a bit wondered about getting an app priceless instead the ~ 4 eur it cost in the market. or is it usual to get pay4 apps for free in the net?
maybe this all sound weird to u but im a total android noob
thx for every answer!
It should be safe but you have to realize that whenever you download apks from any source other than the market (even here) you're taking a risk...you just have to decide if it's worth it.
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so is it possible that an app can do more then it requests permissions?
or if an app dont request making calls even a malicios code inside cannot dial expencive numbers?
if malicious code wants to dial will there come an extra install routine with asking for making calls?
lets poitn it:
is mobileplanet-waryam.blogspot.com safe in general?
This is like asking if it is safe to download from the internet. But my opinion is that it is safe for you to load apk from the internet.
EA Games dont usually work when downloaded off the net, They need to be linked to the market to be able to load
It's called piracy and is illegal unless express permission by the publisher has been given.
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Yes, all pirated apk's brick your phone and void your warranty after 72 hours. Stay far away from these and buy your apps
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Unless you're a kid who's parents won't let you buy apps, then don't pirate, it's pathetic.
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Unless you're a kid who's parents won't let you buy apps, then don't pirate, it's pathetic.
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Did you notice he said this game was impossible for him to download legally from the market?
I have this game too, as a warez too, what I find pathetic is companies that don't make compatibility for their games on the Sensation, or even more pathetic: they don't let us install from the market whille the game could work
=> In this case, it's the company's decision to lose money and force people to use warez.
I don't know for your country, but here, in france, it's even illegal for an official seller to refuse selling a working produce to a customer...(ex: a baker can't refuse to sell you bread saying "no, it's not for you", it's illegal)
I buy the apps that let me buy them. If no other possibility exist, if they refuse my money, I use warez too.
inb4 Thread Locked because talking about warez is against the forums rules....
Generally installing apps from places other than the market are safe, although there is always a chance you could be installing something that could harm your phone.
Yaa. Its safe...
Hi, quite recently i dived into wp app development and id love to post my apps somewhere so people could try them and provide some response. But if i got it right theres a 99 bucks fee to be able to post to the ms marketplace. Is there any other nonofficial or whatever marketplace or something?
Tldr: where to post my xaps for people to try without spending fortune?
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Hi, quite recently i dived into wp app development and id love to post my apps somewhere so people could try them and provide some response. But if i got it right theres a 99 bucks fee to be able to post to the ms marketplace. Is there any other nonofficial or whatever marketplace or something?
Tldr: where to post my xaps for people to try without spending fortune?
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There are a few routes you can go. The downside is that the users (including you) who you wish to use your app will have to be developer unlocked at the minimum (There's also InterOp Unlocked and Fully Unlocked. You'll have to search the forum to find out information on that). There is a homebrew marketplace named Bazaar (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383648) and W.I.N.C.O App Store (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668020)
It's always best to create a thread to display your app so that users can know what the purpose of the app is and a place for the users to go to for support. Also, creating beta testing pools helps out a lot. See what I did for R1ng3d in my signature.
I hope this helped out,
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