I've been wondering, is it illegal to share .apk files of free games and applications? I'm pretty sure sharing apps and games that you need to pay for at the Android Market is a crime but what about the free ones?
Let's say I upload the apk on a file host, post it and under it post link to the market page or credit the developer.
EDIT: Sorry I forgot to tick the question option.
No, and you'll find a lot of chefs cooking launchers, file explorers etc. into their ROMs
juzz86 said:
No, and you'll find a lot of chefs cooking launchers, file explorers etc. into their ROMs
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So that means it's ok to distribute free apps on blogs and websites?
I think so, yeah
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It seems weird why anyone would want apks for free apps that you could get from the market but... I don't think its illegal
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Well let's say some people aren't on a data plan and are nowhere near a WiFi spot. The only solution would be to atleast download a few games and applications through the computer and transfer them. Talking about free apps ofcourse.
I think so, yeah
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It is necessary to install the application of site сars.com,
but googleplay does not do it (not available for Russia).
Most of the request - Put please apk file.
Thanks in advance.
I've found that theres apps that I needed and sometimes couldn't be found in app market anymore so I need to go search for apk files.
APK Sharing Platform
Hi all,
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Hi. I can download all apps from the market exept two apps from same developer! When i search the name of apps, it says that it cant find it. I have also tried appbarin, slideme..etc. but still i cant find those two apps! The apps are visible from the web on my computer when I go to some of sites for apps that also allows downloading from mobile but they are not visible on phone. The apps are free "AndAR Model Viewer" and "AndAR". So if someone can download them for me and send me to [email protected] that would be great!
Thanks
The dev may have taken them down.
I was reading on some forum that the apps are not visible to users with VGA cameras or users without camera on their phones/tablets. I think thats the problem. Can anyone check if the apps are on market?
Thanks
They're available on my market.
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I knew it :]
Thanks for confirming it.
Could you download them and send to me on the mail above if it isn't too much trouble?
Thanks.
Hi Guys,
I know I can download these from the market but I am struggling with having a Wi-Fi Connection. Will work for me if someone can give me a apk file directly for Real Racing 2 ver.000314 and Need for Speed-Shift.
Thanks in Advance !
Website for apks
Where can I go to get apk files for various apps and games. I found bunch of angry birds apps that say they are the full version but are the free one instead. Angry birds is just an example. thanks!
Piracy will not be condoned in these forums. Heads up Warning.
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u cant post or ask for paid apps and games
So asking for direct APK for Games and Apps is allowed only for free one's is it ? I dont know I am asking ?
augustya said:
So asking for direct APK for Games and Apps is allowed only for free one's is it ? I dont know I am asking ?
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yes only free ones
not paid ones
I think its clear by know.
Asking for warez is a no no !
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Hi all.
I will to have a site (or more) to download .apk apps and games free.
Is there a site? Are there more apps and games?
Thanks
Applanet is a Play Store alternative
Joel Chan said:
Applanet is a Play Store alternative
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Applanet will never be the same
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Just buy the app, if you can afford to pay your monthly phone bill then I'm sure that you can drop a few dollars for the apps you want.
other?
So while we are on this subject, how are not allowed to post cracked apps? While I am against it the reasoning doesn't work. We will take the skype app, which is licensed, modify it and place it on xda. That is no different than taking someone else's app and making it suit our needs without permission.
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So while we are on this subject, how are not allowed to post cracked apps? While I am against it the reasoning doesn't work. We will take the skype app, which is licensed, modify it and place it on xda. That is no different than taking someone else's app and making it suit our needs without permission.
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That's a good point. Although there was a crackdown on those modded Dropbox apks...
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I don't see a request for an alternative site as a request for hacked/stolen etc apps..
Unlocking features omitted for marketing purposes that are free elsewhere on the same app is a little bit of a grey area
Also the need for a major alternative freeware shareware app site is definite..
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I'm also looking for a LEGIT alternative to the Google Play Store because I sometimes have DPI issues with the market and it gives compatibility errors. I want to clarify this, I just want another place to download .apks that are free on the market that isn't a shady DDL I found on google.
Guys, don't judge, it's possible the OP lives elsewhere where the entire play store is not available and he wants an app. That is a perfectly fine reason for piracy in my book.
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I'm also looking for a LEGIT alternative to the Google Play Store because I sometimes have DPI issues with the market and it gives compatibility errors. I want to clarify this, I just want another place to download .apks that are free on the market that isn't a shady DDL I found on google.
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+1
There is nothing wrong with requesting free apps apk files, (though I highly recommend doing it in there Q&A section, not android apps & games) just look at this here. On there other hand, paid app apks, cracks to free apps to make then act like paid apps, or cracking apps to defrauded a company (i.e. The dropbox hack) all are considered Warez.
Also, app markets that do not link to Google Play (i.e. App Brainz links to Google play for downloads) are considered Warez markets & won't be tolerated.
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Also: For anybody having DPI issues, have you tried this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5iaXJkYXBpLmFuZHJvaWQuZHBpcHJvIl0. (To install it set dpi to normal for your device, delete market data/cache, reboot into recovery, wipe cache/dalvik cache & then download from market, it'll let you change dpi without issues (so it says, I haven't tested it))
There's a new dropbox hack out there for 50gb for two years using sgs3 files. But I understand what you all are saying
Thanks for the info
This thread is being closed due to people who ignored my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26891566
It outlines what's acceptable & what isn't.
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if you don't like it just delete it
how does it work for paid apps? legal?
meethere said:
how does it work for paid apps? legal?
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think of it as App blog Android client, the content is not provided by me but the blog author
I'm just making it simple to download and browse for app in your smartphones easier
Answer the question. Linking to illegal downloads is no better than hosting them yourself. If your app provides access to illegal downloads, you'll be reported. The app crashes on my phone, so I cannot confirm it for myself. Answer vaguely again, and you'll be reported anyway
It does work and is illegal I would remove it if I were you....
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hi
How Can I create Market App for android?
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hi
How Can I create Market App for android?
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As in a alternative app to the playstore?
Well you will first need alot of practice in android app development, learn everything that is java.
And then you will likely need some server side stuff to mange the apps on your market, so you will need to know about a server side scripting language, and have some kind of database to store everything.
This would be the very basics, if you wanted to sell paid apps etc you would have mange payments and worry more about security.
Or just pay someone to build it for you
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As in a alternative app to the playstore?
Well you will first need alot of practice in android app development, learn everything that is java.
And then you will likely need some server side stuff to mange the apps on your market, so you will need to know about a server side scripting language, and have some kind of database to store everything.
This would be the very basics, if you wanted to sell paid apps etc you would have mange payments and worry more about security.
Or just pay someone to build it for you
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yes same as palystore... I like to make my store
Please give me the tools to learn for this work
djalexstar said:
yes same as palystore... I like to make my store
Please give me the tools to learn for this work
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Well as your question seems a bit confusing
If you want to create your own Playstore like app, what zachthespack said.
Or if you want to upload your own app into Playstore, you have to create a Playstore developer's account by paying a $25 registration fee, and then its simple as you can upload your apk.
More info could be found out here: http://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/?hl=en
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Well as your question seems a bit confusing
If you want to create your own Playstore like app, what zachthespack said.
Or if you want to upload your own app into Playstore, you have to create a Playstore developer's account by paying a $25 registration fee, and then its simple as you can upload your apk.
More info could be found out here
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no no... I mean that i want to make Android Store