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Sites to download .apk? Alternative Market on the web

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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soneracar said:
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.

starkilling said:
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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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.
Pax
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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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Are these apps legal?

I have a question, I looked for an app to control my phone.
Now I saw a video on youtube. I am not able to post a link but search in youtube for pusselz.
Is it legal to use this programm and do I need root for that?
Thx : Coke!

depends on if it is an app you are supposed to pay for and if the app itself needs root. If it is a free app you can legally install it from other sources than the market
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Need help with yahoo messenger app

hello all experts here,i have a little problem that i keep failing to solve.i use Samsung galaxy y,and from past month i have been feeling need for yahoo messenger's voice chat.i would like to mention here that I DO NOT WANT VIDEO CHAT,but just want to use voice.I know for most of the video chat apps,1GHz processor is needed and my device has 832MHz.
I have tried searching for the "yahoo voice and video plugin" apk file so i could install it and introduce voice in my chats,but i did not find it anywhere 
all suggestions are welcome,since i desperately need them.I wonder if someone could back up that plugin and upload it for me,that will be great.
p.s.i dare ask cuz earlier i have used few apps like that,which Google play store told me my device can't run them,but i downloaded them from third party websites and installed,and they work fine.....
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shahrukh.sk said:
hello all experts here,i have a little problem that i keep failing to solve.i use Samsung galaxy y,and from past month i have been feeling need for yahoo messenger's voice chat.i would like to mention here that I DO NOT WANT VIDEO CHAT,but just want to use voice.I know for most of the video chat apps,1GHz processor is needed and my device has 832MHz.
I have tried searching for the "yahoo voice and video plugin" apk file so i could install it and introduce voice in my chats,but i did not find it anywhere 
all suggestions are welcome,since i desperately need them.I wonder if someone could back up that plugin and upload it for me,that will be great.
p.s.i dare ask cuz earlier i have used few apps like that,which Google play store told me my device can't run them,but i downloaded them from third party websites and installed,and they work fine.....
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and i see no one is clever enough to make a little app work.cheers
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Is it safe to download Apps (.apk) from third party websites?

Here I want to ask a question:
If due to any reason, I am not able to download app from official Play Store, Is it safe to download Apps (.apk) from third party websites?
For example Viber is not compatible with my Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi only) device and I have downloaded it from a third party website. Is it safe to use? Please advise.
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Yes and no. if you know source yes else no.
I would suggest enable firewall and block unwanted traffic to and fro.
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Sometimes I download apps from 4shared but you got to read before you install because sometimes it will say 'this may cost you money' so it will probably go on your bill and try not to get installers because they can be dangerous and infectous
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GALAXYgamer said:
Sometimes I download apps from 4shared but you got to read before you install because sometimes it will say 'this may cost you money' so it will probably go on your bill and try not to get installers because they can be dangerous and infectous
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Read permissions and be smart. Go to play store web page and see the real app permissions and compare it the the one you download. Also be smart. A wallpaper app shouldn't have access to your call logs or phone identity.
With that said not all apps on the play store are safe as well. As malicious apps are rare and often removed, tons of apps are collecting important data and storing it. Do posted above. Install afwall and block internet access to shady apps then enjoy.
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Antivirus like avg free for me tells apps that requires push adverts, malicious etc. So I can uninstall those.
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Raajpoot said:
Here I want to ask a question:
If due to any reason, I am not able to download app from official Play Store, Is it safe to download Apps (.apk) from third party websites?
For example Viber is not compatible with my Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi only) device and I have downloaded it from a third party website. Is it safe to use? Please advise.
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yes.its quite safe.
I use them all time
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Thanks all for your replies. Can you people also suggest me a decent firewall for non-rooted device.
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No, CH always the bést Safe !

(APP) imassage for android

Found this app today don't know if anyone wants it, does work ok
install from link ,then will tell you that you have a update download then uninstall imassage and install update your good to go
you must have apple account for it to work http://www.apk-store.com/android/download-imessage-chat/1-1-0-apk/

mmhhh...it seems not a good app
https://plus.google.com/u/0/116098411511850876544/posts/UkgaXa1oa6M
In my opinion is better to delete it also changing the Apple ID password.

The app was taken down by play store on groinds of suspicious activity
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