instagram could be a scam! - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

my local news said that there is a fake instagram out trying to steal money from people with text messages.
check it out
http://www.wgal.com/news/money/tech...ages/-/9360200/11192480/-/r7avc3/-/index.html

davebmx05 said:
my local news said that there is a fake instagram out trying to steal money from people with text messages.
check it out
http://www.wgal.com/news/money/tech...ages/-/9360200/11192480/-/r7avc3/-/index.html
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If you happen to sideload apps which are readily available for free on Google Play.

promiseofcake said:
If you happen to sideload apps which are readily available for free on Google Play.
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My thought exactly.

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Paid Application available in more country

As you can see, google had announced that more country will get to buy application from market. But having the advantages, i also facing some disadvantages. I can view those paid application via searching keywords, but i don't seem to have the paid application section to see paid application category. Anyone having this problem could help? I'm using x10i (without root) and from Malaysia. Thanks ='(
Same Here no paid section
and also the app store on amazon.com should be open
i cant see paid apps on my mobile market but i can see them on pc.
if u want to see all the apps, download appbrain, u wont be able to buy them tho
now available here in jordan.
Yeah, its already available now =)
CustomKill said:
Yeah, its already available now =)
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yes i have verificated
Yeah.. it's "online" now. Thought I would like it more to be able to sell my own apps
still cant use it in indonesia..
here is the full list:
https://market.android.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=143779

Google play will take over Market

Hi all,
Check this out
https://play.google.com/store
Soo... this is the Android Market with a new name (removing "Android") that is meant to be used on all devices, with Android Apps being 3rd in the list of things you can buy. Oh, and they have an iOS app now to slowly siphon their users once they buy stuff.
Also, does anyone know what tablet this is?
https://play.google.com/about/images/features-5-1.png
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Hi all,
Check this out
https://play.google.com/store
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Im not sure about this Google Play? I dont really get it.. They changed the name of Google Music..How will it take over Market?
jager420 said:
Im not sure about this Google Play? I dont really get it.. They changed the name of Google Music..How will it take over Market?
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Google on Tuesday introduced Google Play, a cloud-based service formed from the merger of Android Market, Google Music, and Google eBookstore. It's Google's take on Apple's iTunes Store, with a dash of iCloud.
More details:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/development/mobility/232602115
Just got it.
Edit: I haven't been able to upload my screenshots through the app, have to go on pc
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buhohitr said:
Google on Tuesday introduced Google Play, a cloud-based service formed from the merger of Android Market, Google Music, and Google eBookstore. It's Google's take on Apple's iTunes Store, with a dash of iCloud.
More details:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/development/mobility/232602115
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I read the article and TBH I still dont get it. Nothing new that I didn't know. Does Google want more people to know about its Market features? I really just dont get what they merged? The market looks the same on my phone as it did before. The market via pc browser didnt change either, so I dont know what the big fuss is.. If someone can explain so my retarded ass gets it that would be much appreciated..
jager420 said:
I read the article and TBH I still dont get it. Nothing new that I didn't know. Does Google want more people to know about its Market features? I really just dont get what they merged? The market looks the same on my phone as it did before. The market via pc browser didnt change either, so I dont know what the big fuss is.. If someone can explain so my retarded ass gets it that would be much appreciated..
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OK, I'm going to give this a shot:
1. "The unified store as an effort to eliminate the hassle of moving files between computers and syncing devices."
2. "Google Play is entirely cloud-based so all your music, movies, books, and apps are stored online, always available to you, and you never have to worry about losing them or moving them again,"
3. Compete with Itune store.
4. The interface maybe similar to Market, but the way they store their content and how you retrieve them and the anywhere/anyplace availability is the key.
Example1 for item 1: You have 1000 songs store on your SD card and you back them up in your PC. 2 days later you down load 20 more songs from the Market but using your PC, now you need to sync these songs to your phone. Nope, not with Google play, all your songs are stored online, you can sync these songs directly to your phone.(eliminate the hassle of moving files between computers and syncing devices.
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OK, I'm going to give this a shot:
2. "Google Play is entirely cloud-based so all your music, movies, books, and apps are stored online, always available to you, and you never have to worry about losing them or moving them again,"
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My music was cloud based. I dont know about movies or books because I never bought so I couldnt tell you. It just seems to me that they are highlighting features that have always been there..
jager420 said:
My music was cloud based. I dont know about movies or books because I never bought so I couldnt tell you. It just seems to me that they are highlighting features that have always been there..
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That's the whole idea, it will work for everyone. In your case only music cloud base, other people may have movies or books or what ever. With Google play, it's one place cloud storage. How about other items that I listed??
Hindle1225 said:
Just got it.
Edit: I haven't been able to upload my screenshots through the app, have to go on pc
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NICE! I know most of ppl think this is stupid but I think Google is making a right move. But if they don't keep up, they will fall behind and so is their business.
buhohitr said:
NICE! I know most of ppl think this is stupid but I think Google is making a right move. But if they don't keep up, they will fall behind and so is their business.
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Google is continuing they're progression. Setting themselves up to be the future one stop shop for communication and entertainment.
I like to watch it unfold but I don't care for how invasive Google will eventually be with our information. In Europe you can send Google a letter asking them for all your history with Google services. One gentleman had 15,000 pages sent to him from Google. Google isn't legally obligated to do so in the US.
I'm done rambling now
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if your phone is rooted, it will not allow you to rent movies straight to your phone. I was able to get it start playing when I put the browser into desktop mode on the link it posts, but it just keeps loading. Anyone have any suggestions?
If you are rooted, DO NOT USE GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES.
Google does not allow movies to play on rooted phones, citing licensing issues (though I'm not really sure what having root access has to do with pirating movies).
If you have bought or rented a movie that you haven't watched yet, you can submit a support ticket requesting a refund. I got my refund within a few hours of complaining, so at least they're good about that.
In protest, I will no longer be making any music, movie, or book purchases from Google. I also changed all my privacy settings for my Google account to be least beneficial to Google (ie: no customized ads, etc). I'd like to see all root users that are pissed off by this move do the same. It seems perhaps Google doesn't realize just how many of us there are.
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If you are rooted, DO NOT USE GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES.
Google does not allow movies to play on rooted phones, citing licensing issues (though I'm not really sure what having root access has to do with pirating movies).
If you have bought or rented a movie that you haven't watched yet, you can submit a support ticket requesting a refund. I got my refund within a few hours of complaining, so at least they're good about that.
In protest, I will no longer be making any music, movie, or book purchases from Google. I also changed all my privacy settings for my Google account to be least beneficial to Google (ie: no customized ads, etc). I'd like to see all root users that are pissed off by this move do the same. It seems perhaps Google doesn't realize just how many of us there are.
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...you buy your media?
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kakistocrat said:
If you are rooted, DO NOT USE GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES.
Google does not allow movies to play on rooted phones, citing licensing issues (though I'm not really sure what having root access has to do with pirating movies).
If you have bought or rented a movie that you haven't watched yet, you can submit a support ticket requesting a refund. I got my refund within a few hours of complaining, so at least they're good about that.
In protest, I will no longer be making any music, movie, or book purchases from Google. I also changed all my privacy settings for my Google account to be least beneficial to Google (ie: no customized ads, etc). I'd like to see all root users that are pissed off by this move do the same. It seems perhaps Google doesn't realize just how many of us there are.
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That's been the case since Google allowed movie renting on their store. Honestly, I don't think it's Google's choice. The movie studios probably have a strong voice when it came to this choice. I'm guessing the movie studios believe that if you're rooted, it'd be easier to get passed the DRM they put in place.
I honestly don't care since I don't watch movies from the Play Store. The majority of Android users most likely never root their phones, thus they don't "lose out" on this option.
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rooted nook color
my nook color has a rooted sd card which has unlocked my 'reader' to so much more. Google Play marks most applications as incompatible, how can I change to something that Google play see as compatible? Other markets will load apps which work, but lately many apps are only available from Google Play. Suggestions anyone?
myhilo said:
my nook color has a rooted sd card which has unlocked my 'reader' to so much more. Google Play marks most applications as incompatible, how can I change to something that Google play see as compatible? Other markets will load apps which work, but lately many apps are only available from Google Play. Suggestions anyone?
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This is the Droid Charge forum. The Nook Color forum would be a much better place to ask that question.
I like how Google Play just introduced its first physical product, the GSM Galaxy Nexus. $400 out of contract. Damn.
I paid $300 for the Charge and it isn't even listed on the software update slides leaked recently. I hope Google goes with another company instead of Samsung for their next Nexus phone.
As for the Charge, I still like it, but wish I could add ram and a bigger flashdisk to it.
svzurich said:
I like how Google Play just introduced its first physical product, the GSM Galaxy Nexus. $400 out of contract. Damn.
I paid $300 for the Charge and it isn't even listed on the software update slides leaked recently. I hope Google goes with another company instead of Samsung for their next Nexus phone.
As for the Charge, I still like it, but wish I could add ram and a bigger flashdisk to it.
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I heard moto might come up with the next google phone, not sure if will keep the nexus name.
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So long as I can get a version using Verizon's unlimited LTE plan, SOLD!

[APP] My apps banned from Play Store back online

Hi all,
I had a few apps on the Play Store some months ago, which got removed after Google decided to ban me from the Play Store for who knows what reason. Apparently the cause was the "sexy" nature of the apps, which still doesn't explain why my app got kicked out and so many apps that are much worse than mine still live there.
Well, anyway, I've decided to put them all back online on a website for users to download, so if you're interested in them feel free to download them and give me some feedback! All the apps have a brief descriptions and screenshots:
drfeelgoodsw . appspot . com (sorry, being a newbie no link allowed...)​
They're all apps to quickly access galleries of well known sexy and gossip websites (Front Magazine, The Sun Page 3, Egotastic and so on), and they all allow you to mark those galleries as favourites, save them on your SD card, etc. Nothing fancy but I hope you'll enjoy them nevertheless! If you have any suggestion on how to improve them, or just know some other website you'd like a similar app to be made for, I'd love to hear it from you
They must have been deleted again because nothing comes up in a search for them
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sixfearstheseven said:
They must have been deleted again because nothing comes up in a search for them
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Sorry, I should have been clearer... by "back online" I actually meant they were available again on the web page I created for the purpose, not on the Play Store. I tried publishing them on Android PIT after they were removed from the Play Store, but that only lasted a few weeks, as apparently Android PIT only hosts apps that are also on the Play Store (quite silly of them, considering they're supposed to be an alternative market, but anyway...). I'm looking for other markets to publish the apps on, but until then the apps are available for download on the page I linked in my previous post. Those apps automatically look for updates using a JSON string on the same page, so updates should be easy to keep track of even without a Market in place.
No feedback? Either the apps are perfect the way they are, or they really suck!!
DrFeelgoodSW said:
No feedback? Either the apps are perfect the way they are, or they really suck!!
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Also, I suspect that people are getting a bit wary of sideloading apks when they could be malware. That's unfortunately a level of trust you lost when you were banned from the play store.
cyansmoker said:
Also, I suspect that people are getting a bit wary of sideloading apks when they could be malware. That's unfortunately a level of trust you lost when you were banned from the play store.
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Oh, I hadn't thought about that...
Well, if that can help, I can post a screenshot of the mail from Google describing their exact reason why I got banned, which had nothing to do with malicious behaviour in my app. That said, anyone can just monitor the traffic my app generates, and see that, apart from an update check at the beginning (a GET to retrieve a JSON file), the only connections are towards the website each app is wrapping. I would be quite dumb to post malicious apps on an expert den of Androiders like XDA Developers anyway ehehe
Anyway, if that can help I ca post the complete source code of one of the apps to let people check that everything's fine. The core of the apps is mostly the same (activities, sqlite database, image cache, httpclient+jsoup), apart from differences related to their structure (e.g., Page3 has much more activities and choices than GQ), so that should help understand I'm not hijacking anything. Of course, you could object there is no guarantee the code I'm posting is exactly the one used to generate the APKs, as we'd be back to the trust issue at the beginning...
Well, if there's any way I convince those in doubt that I'm in good faith just let me know. About the Play Store, unfortunately there's no way I can get back there. In the mail I received, I was told I was banned and that I could not open a new account to publish the apps again, so that's out of the question. Android PIT only accepts apps that already are on the store, so no go either. I tried other markets like Androlib and SlideMe, but both failed to send me the confirmation mails I needed to confirm the account, so I'm wondering if they're even a viable solution for developers right now. I've already discarded the Amazon App Store option, as there's an annual fee the likes of which only Apple could conceive. Anyone knows more alternatives to publish apps?

[Q] Google Play Store in China

Hello,
I would like to upload my free app in an android app store in China, is Google Play the most famous app store there, or is there another one very popular?
Thank you very much for your attention
Andre
andreait15 said:
Hello,
I would like to upload my free app in an android app store in China, is Google Play the most famous app store there, or is there another one very popular?
Thank you very much for your attention
Andre
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Google Play Store is not the right choice to distribute your app in China.
There are lots of local android store/app market, but only 3~5 app market can drive you major downloads.
uuOuu said:
Google Play Store is not the right choice to distribute your app in China.
There are lots of local android store/app market, but only 3~5 app market can drive you major downloads.
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Do you know the names of these 3-5 markets?
andreait15 said:
Do you know the names of these 3-5 markets?
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baidu mobile market, tencent mobile market, and...
but I am not sure if these are correct translation for you.
Baidu: http://as.baidu.com/
Tencent: http://android.myapp.com/
Depends on ur target population. I hear most young ppl are using Google play.
Andreait15, maybe you're not yet aware that Google Play is not all that popular in the People's Republic of China. Here are some of the popular apps stores in China that you can upload your free app on:
Anzhi: anzhi. com
Gfan: apk.gfan.com
D.cn: www .d.cn
Xiaomi: app. xiaomi. com
AppChina: appchina. com
Also the two apps stores mentioned by uuOuu are a plus.
Can someone from outside China to submit an app to these stores?
I could not do it.
ssrrgames said:
I could not do it.
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Huh? Why not? What's wrong? Aren't the links to apps working? Are you trying to submit your apps in one of the android app stores in China or is your IP address blocked?
Perhaps the fault is mine and I chose the wrong way
condu32d9 said:
Huh? Why not? What's wrong? Aren't the links to apps working? Are you trying to submit your apps in one of the android app stores in China or is your IP address blocked?
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Hello,
Perhaps the fault is mine and I chose the wrong way
I tried to send an application to Mumayi.com. Unlike most Android Markets, you don’t need a government issued ID from China to register a developer account on Mumayi. I cannot send links but search "mumayi submit app" and watch the blog of Daniel Zhao.
But the problems I found were these:
- Adress: I was forced to add a province of China
- Phone number: I was forced to put a phone number in Chinese format
Apart from this, it was not in English and the Google translation was not very good so I ended giving up.
ssrrgames said:
But the problems I found were these:
- Adress: I was forced to add a province of China
- Phone number: I was forced to put a phone number in Chinese format
Apart from this, it was not in English and the Google translation was not very good so I ended giving up.
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Oh that's really a problem unless you have a Chinese friend who would be willing to help you on this matter. It's difficult to read their language.
It's not only the language.
There are issues like the need of a government issued ID or the inability to fill in information with data from another country

Google Lollipop Keyboard

Now available on the APKMirror website.
Its actually up on the play store along with the new SMS app
I'm in South Africa, keyboard doesn't show up in the Play Store.
cynikalJ said:
Its actually up on the play store along with the new SMS app
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Links please, i have no idea what the new sms app is. got the keyboard though.
ingoljosh said:
Links please, i have no idea what the new sms app is. got the keyboard though.
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Google Messenger.

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