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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...
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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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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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Dave
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
Over the past week I've seen people on here and people on other sites say that Go Launcher has malicious code in it and that it steals your data to sell. Me and my mum have both been using it for about a year now. Why would Google let it stay in the market and how could it be one of the most popular launchers if it's malicous?
Is there really something wrong with it?
No, it just started embracing ads since it's free :\
Mostly go contacts
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But they added ads which might be dangerous for your phone.
I haven't noticed any ads.... Where exactly have they placed them?
What about this AppCenter and GameZone they added?!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's specific third-party themes that are including ads, not Go Launcher itself.
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What about this AppCenter and GameZone they added?!
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Oh.... That.... I Kinda just hid them the moment I saw them.... Never gave me much of a problem.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's specific third-party themes that are including ads, not Go Launcher itself.
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That would make more sense.
What is it with everyone hating on ads! I mean seriously! If you hate ads or think they are dangerous which they are not, then be willing purchase an app...which 99% of you will not obviously...that's why ads exist. Whats the difference between an ad on a website and an app? Nothing. Both come from the same place.
Oh no an ad! How dare they try to earn from a free app!
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So...what's Ad Free app for?
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Try using adblock/adaway.
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Try using adblock/adaway.
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^^ They Have ADS TOO!!
jp idk if they do or not but it seems funny.
Just be thankful you have little square ads you can ignore and not 30 sec videos with no skip button after 5 secs like youtube and draw w/friends.
Those things have a way to really get me mad.
Ads are ok. Im happy that push ads are going to be extinct though. Banner ads don't really bother me.
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I stopped using Go Launcher because it was running services for apps/Go Plugins I didn't install. That was the final straw, really. I found that it became really bloated and overly complex. The Go Launcher team are introducing too many functions IMHO and not focusing on what they do best: making an excellent, flexible launcher. I do miss it in some ways. You won't find as much flexibility for free...
These kinda threads always make me laugh. If you want privacy, lock yourself in your house and never go outside, never go online, never use your phone, send a "trusted" person to buy your groceries.
What are they gonna do? Sneak in, steal the hot pics your gf sent you on whatsapp? Attempt a home invasion and rob you of your playboys? Or heaven forbid, forward the hot pics your mistress sent to your mom and your wife/gf.
So what if they serve ads? Dont like it, use another app. These developers need to earn a living too, they use a model that provides you with FREE software for your phone, to use at your discretion. Go Launcher is by far the best launcher out there, it kicks the pants off anything that comes at a price too. If you dont like ads, dont use themes which push ads. Its that simple. Or use an app like adfree
Threads like this hurt the OSS/FS community. The privacy issue is actually pretty moot since most users sign up for forums and trial software and gladly hand over personal information. If you silly enough to keep your bank account details on your phone (which you going to hand out via using your credit/debit card at your local convience store anyway, where for all you know al queida has planted sleeper agents) then you deserve to have your wife see what you and your mistress get up to
Go launcher is the best launcher, if there are ads, please support the developer. Tell me one thing that you could do with any other launcher that you cant with go. This ad method is least intrusive, must be encouraged as means for developers to permit core functionalities free
The ads are from themes not from go launcher..
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There is no malicious apps in the android market, you have to be careful when installing APKs
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The ads are from themes not from go launcher..
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Yeah, exactly, the crappy notification spam comes from themes via AirPush. Nice to see some antimalware apps start detecting this crap. I have nothing against banners, spamming notification bar is completely different though. On the Go apps note, Go Keyboard free has exactly this kind of annoying spam.
As some may (or may not) know, Google has removed a number of this type of app from the Play Store citing violation of some arcane clause of Play Stores T's & C's. Can anybody shed any light on the real reason for this. I can't personally see a problem with using an ad blocker. The devs are still doing what they have to by putting ads in their apps.....still fulfilling their obligations. By using an ad blocker, I'm exercising my personal choice/right to NOT have to view them.....in the same way that I could choose to watch a TV station that doesn't broadcast ads over one that does......where's the problem with that? Is it just me, or does anybody else think that Google is wrong for doing this?
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yep i think google are out of order for stopping these add blockers as i was useing and now my phone is full of rubbish adds again !!! boo to you google .....
I use one too....updated my ROM but did a full wipe first....so it got deleted. Tried to re download it from play store and it had gone.....without any warning/explanation.
Did a Google search for it (no irony there then lol) and found an alternative DL source for it....so, luckily for me, I'm not being bombarded with loan offers and other s**t like that......
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I'm not sure, but it may be for ethical reasons. Blocking ads, preventing developers receiving their deserved income.
Not sure how blocking an ad will prevent developers from getting paid......surely their money comes from paid/donate versions of their apps......can Google turn around to a dev and say "X's phone is running an ad blocker and as a result doesn't see the ads that you included in your app.....therefore we aren't going to pay you" I'd be surprised if Google had that apple big brother capability to be honest......Android isn't as 'locked down' as that.....on the contrary.....we all know it's as open as it's possible to get.......
And if you're suggesting that sales linked directly to ad exposure will suffer if people can't see the adverts......
My reply to that is.......how many Android users who encounter those adverts see them as anything other than an annoyance.....are an appreciable number of them/us REALLY going to go out and buy the product as a result of seeing an advert on a phone.....I wouldn't think so......
One last point.......
How can the advertisers even begin to estimate how much revenue is generated (or lost) through phone 'spamming'.......I'm sure they wouldn't decrease or withhold payment to a dev because a percentage of phone users use ad blockers......how would they ever find out........
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keithross39 said:
Not sure how blocking an ad will prevent developers from getting paid......surely their money comes from paid/donate versions of their apps......
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Apps with ads in them bring in revenue for the developer. Why else do you think they would they be there?
Some are paid per click, some are pay per view. So if you are blocking ads, you'll never click on, or view one, so the developer will never get paid from ads on your device.
With respect, before I rooted my phone, when I encountered these ads on a daily/hourly basis, I NEVER clicked them anyway.....and I'm sure I'm not the only one.....in fact, I'd be prepared to suggest that only a tiny minority of phone users actually do click on them........
And I will ALWAYS choose (and have chosen) the pro/paid/donate option for an app if I think that the app merits it....or if I want the added functionality that the paid version offers......so it's not as if I'm saying that the dev doesn't deserve to be paid, because I will choose to pay him for his app if needs be.....
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I think this is Googles try to keep Android attractive as a platform for developers! Why would you develop for a platform where everybody is using a adblocker therefore you can't make any money of it?
I'am using AdAway myself. You can still get it from a non official maket!
If I had to guess, google must have gotten so much grief from devs and big companies that use ads that they had to remove these apps from the play store... =/
What about ads away.......its not working for u?
I hate my X and love my Next.......... Conditions apply*
Google has to negotiate contracts to determine the amount of compensation for ads. By taking away ad blockers, they are able raise the price of advertisement costs (or keep it the same if advertisers are trying to lower it due to ad blockers). More revenue from ads mean more revenue to Google AND the developers.
Also, why are you guys even on XDA if you think the only place to download an app is the Play Store? Probably those same people that say flash doesn't work on Jellybean...
I am still using adb app....... Angry birds with lot of stupid ads
I hate my X and love my Next.......... Conditions apply*
It's hard enough to make any revenue as a Android developer. Since Google decided to release the market without the payment option in the beginning, nowdays Android phone users still don't wan't to pay for apps.
Do ad-blockers require root?
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Do ad-blockers require root?
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Most of them requires, but there is one which doesn't require mandatory root such as Ad Block Plus I guess.
I use freedom often for in app purchaces but iam afraid ill be ever caught by google? It might ban me from using Play Store on my phone?
Mods: I searched the forum couldnt get any proper answer. Please move my thread to proper discussion if its not already.
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Well, could you explain what freedom actually is? If it's something that mimics real world money then you could be in big trouble. But something like downloading paid APKS doesn't really matter. Of course, you always pay the money if you can
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Freedom
thahim said:
I use freedom often for in app purchaces but iam afraid ill be ever caught by google? It might ban me from using Play Store on my phone?
Mods: I searched the forum couldnt get any proper answer. Please move my thread to proper discussion if its not already.
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Look I've been using Freedom for about an year now. great app and it caused me no problems. There certainly is nothing to be afraid about.
TheUnknownThing said:
Well, could you explain what freedom actually is? If it's something that mimics real world money then you could be in big trouble. But something like downloading paid APKS doesn't really matter. Of course, you always pay the money if you can
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Yes it lets me purchase coins etc in app with is bought through real money.
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TheUnknownThing said:
Well, could you explain what freedom actually is? If it's something that mimics real world money then you could be in big trouble. But something like downloading paid APKS doesn't really matter. Of course, you always pay the money if you can
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Thanks alot you have reduced my tension. Iam addicted to freedom and cant quit.
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thahim said:
Thanks alot you have reduced my tension. Iam addicted to freedom and cant quit.
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thahim said:
Yes it lets me purchase coins etc in app with is bought through real money.
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Look I've been using Freedom for about an year now. great app and it caused me no problems. There certainly is nothing to be afraid about.
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Well, could you explain what freedom actually is? If it's something that mimics real world money then you could be in big trouble. But something like downloading paid APKS doesn't really matter. Of course, you always pay the money if you can
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thahim said:
I use freedom often for in app purchaces but iam afraid ill be ever caught by google? It might ban me from using Play Store on my phone?
Mods: I searched the forum couldnt get any proper answer. Please move my thread to proper discussion if its not already.
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Freedom is illegal.
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Freedom is illegal.
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Agreed. If you have the money for it, then buy it.. Don't cheat
We all know its illegal, thats why I asked this question.
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Bhaahahahha I just can't... Let me explain if the in app purchase "costs" and you use a tool or app to obtain this paid feature or content for "free".
That indeed is theft. Such a pointless thread, and such a pointless question. I hope you can reflect on your thoughts that devs put allot of time to publish their work and you guys take advantage of this.
Imagine someone came to your house, forged your car key and drove off. You run to them and go. What are you doing. The person stealing your car can say "I love doing this, I do it all the time, I just can't quit". That would suck wouldn't it.
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Bhaahahahha I just can't... Let me explain if the in app purchase "costs" and you use a tool or app to obtain this paid feature or content for "free".
That indeed is theft. Such a pointless thread, and such a pointless question. I hope you can reflect on your thoughts that devs put allot of time to publish their work and you guys take advantage of this.
Imagine someone came to your house, forged your car key and drove off. You run to them and go. What are you doing. The person stealing your car can say "I love doing this, I do it all the time, I just can't quit". That would suck wouldn't it.
Sent from this toast making Nexus 5, you wish your Nexus could make toast don't you? (;
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My question isn't about illegal or not I'm asking can it ever be caught and what will be the penality?
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You are a bad and evil person for even asking such questions. Jk jk.
I'm against stealing apps....but I may be even more against developers that try to milk their clientele for as much money as possible via in-app purchases. Charge a fair flat rate for a game and get rid of the annoying advertisements bugging people to make in-app purchases. Personally, I will never pay for any sort of in-app purchase but have no problem paying a few bucks for a quality app that doesn't have ads and doesn't prevent you from using the app properly if you don't continuously make in-app purchases.
That's my two cents.
What the hell man. No. There is no penalty... It is against the privacy act to find out where people live from Ip addresses. So there will be no real life penalty. But btw, I've seen my friend use it (he stopped). Btw u get insta-banned from play store until u turn it off. If Google catches u UR google account will be terminated/disabled. Still you should stop
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You are a bad and evil person for even asking such questions. Jk jk.
I'm against stealing apps....but I may be even more against developers that try to milk their clientele for as much money as possible via in-app purchases. Charge a fair flat rate for a game and get rid of the annoying advertisements bugging people to make in-app purchases. Personally, I will never pay for any sort of in-app purchase but have no problem paying a few bucks for a quality app that doesn't have ads and doesn't prevent you from using the app properly if you don't continuously make in-app purchases.
That's my two cents.
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I'm sorry if I hurt you or anybody else with this thread.
i've got that problem too.. i try to use another account but no connection
try to stop freedom before you uninstall freedom app..
" The issue arises when you Uninstall Freedom without "Stopping The Service". As soon provide Root Privileges to Freedom It creates "Google Play Odex" File which is Modded by Freedom (The proper way to uninstall is to Stop Freedom Service by its App and then Uninstall It). Now when you happen to uninstall freedom without Stopping The Service, It does not remove the Modded Odex File and causes multiple google play issues to fix these issue what you need is. "
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i've got that problem too.. i try to use another account but no connection
try to stop freedom before you uninstall freedom app..
" The issue arises when you Uninstall Freedom without "Stopping The Service". As soon provide Root Privileges to Freedom It creates "Google Play Odex" File which is Modded by Freedom (The proper way to uninstall is to Stop Freedom Service by its App and then Uninstall It). Now when you happen to uninstall freedom without Stopping The Service, It does not remove the Modded Odex File and causes multiple google play issues to fix these issue what you need is. "
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People who participate in such activities deserve to have concequnces.
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This discussion is about a software which let's you obtains content which "costs" for "free". I believe this shouldn't be discussed on XDA.
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I use freedom often for in app purchaces but iam afraid ill be ever caught by google? It might ban me from using Play Store on my phone?
Mods: I searched the forum couldnt get any proper answer. Please move my thread to proper discussion if its not already.
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you can use freedom.. that's fine.. you won't get cought
but some apps have better security features that verifies payment and freedom can't be run with them.. like whatsapp...
i think as long as you use it with games, it's no harm.. like who spends money on games
sorry i know this advice might be hurting to developers and some other fellow members but that is what i feel.... i am reay to buy a app but not a game
free in app apps
Freedom app doesn't work with online games so if you use it your safe because your not making a lose to any company it just like removes ads it doesn't ha cm their servers or anything
hi
u can use it for games only..
not for quality app that actuallyusefull for phone and devloper had spent some quality time on it...
devloper shld get their reward...
Freedom isnt available for your device
[Q] I have Sony Xperia L With Custom Rom Cyanogenmod 12 Andoid L 5.0 Rooted but if i touch the icon of freedom it's sends me this Text Freedom Isnt Available for You'r Device. What Can i do to fix that ?