Database Info

You know what grinds my gears?

All the stupid ass pretty hot sexy nude jiggle tit asian wallpaper spam apps
Im serious. Its getting to the point I won't even browse the market anymore because there will be 50 in a row from the same damn developer. Its like google dont care enough to fix it.
And yes...the thread name is a family guy reference.

L...O...L...I literally was thinking almost exactly the same thing.
~Jasecloud4

I've started reporting them and sending them nasty emails. I
Sick of it. I remember the god old days when there were new useful apps on the market everyday.

lol i was thinking about this the other day. I check xda for stuff. Now I feel bad for selling kids android phones

imaxreed said:
lol i was thinking about this the other day. I check xda for stuff. Now I feel bad for selling kids android phones
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hell its probably why you sell so many... lol. I remember the days when I got turned on chicks in bikinis. Those are the days of being locked in the bathroom with a victoria secret catalog
.

Haha totally agree with you! The Android market is a complete mess. As much as I love android, the apps are terrible compared to the Apple app store. My roommates iPhone 4 just kills it with all the Badass apps and games.
Sent from my EVO from the Apple Store.

Man those are great apps? I mean we don't have a browser or an app to view porn or pictures like that. With out these apps how would we survive? I only use the market to get ideas for downloading apps then report the dumb "spam" apps

It's weird that we dont have more going in the quality of our apps..
Theres a huge community behind android!
Google's lax policies are bringing things down a bit though!
I think we should be able to spam those apps with an easy long press and tap!
That way the market would almost take care of itself..

i have to admit... i made a wallpaper app but not one like that.. Basically it is called "Theme Park Wallpaper" Its personal pictures of about 7 different florida theme parks like disney, universal etc..
I do add more photos all the time.
I dont think my app is spam but I agree with the OP that I do not even look at the market daily anymore due to all those other wallpaper apps.

? Where do you even find those on the market? Live wallpapers take up most of the top spots in the Themes section. IMHO most of the apps worth installing (Quality apps) take up the top spots in the market anyway.
Still I agree Google needs to take a broom & sweep that crap out. How fast do they get rid of Spam Apps once they are reported? Anyone know?
Well can all group up & police it (. Yeah I said "police it", big whoop, wanna fight about it? >;(

Sadly the app creator is just going to make things worse
..

Agreed. But how would Google lay claim to 100,000 apps w/o all the soundboards and live wallpapers?
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

rooted finally, now i have a few Adfree issues?

Wondering if anyone else is having this problem. A few apps seem to get a bit screwy after using adfree. One of the main ones is Words with Friends. It loads up and goes to a full screen error.
Any way to set exceptions for certain apps, or should I just deal with the ads?

I had to pick ad free or words with friends on my dinc ...sucks there is a big ad that tries to load there for some reason only when you have ad free...

Yes words with friends does not work with adfree...it sucks
Sent from my Thunderbolt!

There was a version in the Incredible forums that fixed this.

The game and adfree worked fine on my Due. I have adfree on my TB, but not the game.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

madzozs said:
Wondering if anyone else is having this problem. A few apps seem to get a bit screwy after using adfree. One of the main ones is Words with Friends. It loads up and goes to a full screen error.
Any way to set exceptions for certain apps, or should I just deal with the ads?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They need adds to create revenue, so they try to make it as difficullt to block them as possible. Also, this hould be in Q&A/General section.
fillyo said:
There was a version in the Incredible forums that fixed this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apps like that are considered warez at XDA, and will be removed and acted upon as such.

option94 said:
They need adds to create revenue, so they try to make it as difficullt to block them as possible. Also, this hould be in Q&A/General section.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry for the wrong section. Figured due to it requiring root and being caused by an app not working with another this would work.
Never had the issue with my DX so I was confused. Guess I'll get rid of adfree for now.

Here is a fix
http://neallambert.com/?p=5
Worked great for me, but you will have ads in Words with Friends... Itll work tho

option94 said:
Apps like that are considered warez at XDA, and will be removed and acted upon as such.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't see how this can be...
The original version is in the Android market, and lists an XDA forum thread as the authors homepage.
It had a bug with the way it worked with one app, and was fixed by someone locally, who didn't try to pretend it was theirs, or anything other than a fixed version.
How would it count as warez?

earhog said:
Here is a fix
http://neallambert.com/?p=5
Worked great for me, but you will have ads in Words with Friends... Itll work tho
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked for me as well. I don't mind the ads in Words free. I had them on my DX with AdFree running as well. Thanks again.

The problem with Ad Free (or any ad blocker) and Words With Friends is not unique to the Thunderbolt. Same issue on my Nexus S.
You can get past it by opening the app, and VERY VERY QUICKLY hitting an existing game to open it. You'll bypass the first ugly ad and be able to play the game. If you aren't fast enough the first time, hit the back button to exit, and then reload and try the game.
Works for me on both Thunderbolt and Nexus S.
edit: I don't usually mind ads, but it's apps like Words w/Friends that drive me to ad blockers. Ads that are intrusive, non-relevant, and obnoxious turn me off. Words violates all of those, even going so far as to start video ads without my okay. I understand devs and companies need to generate revenus, so I always buy a pro version of an app if it's available; I don't expect stuff for free, but I won't put up with intrusive ads either. Does Words have a paid model? I haven't seen it.

Apps that remove adds take away from devs revenue. If they had an app without adds, they would charge for it. If you posted that it would be warez since it would be taking away from dev revenue. Taking out the adds does the same thing, thus making it warez.

option94 said:
Apps that remove adds take away from devs revenue. If they had an app without adds, they would charge for it. If you posted that it would be warez since it would be taking away from dev revenue. Taking out the adds does the same thing, thus making it warez.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol. Yeah, thats not how it works, but thanks for your creative interpretation...
I hope you don't ever use any adblock software for firefox/chrome/ie...

option94 said:
Apps that remove adds take away from devs revenue. If they had an app without adds, they would charge for it. If you posted that it would be warez since it would be taking away from dev revenue. Taking out the adds does the same thing, thus making it warez.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure they pay for putting the ads there not for every add that shows up... So that screws up you explanation
Warez is taking a "PAID" app and distributing it as free
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA Premium App

[Poll] Ads on Apk's

Do you find adverts in applications troublesome or not? Or do you think it depends on the application, and how big, and where the advert is placed?

The ad-issue hardly depends on placing. But as an android developer myself i see ads as a good thing. This way i can provide free-users a full and unrestricted app and can still drive income.
For example check out my Darts app, do you think the ads are too obstrusive? Atleast i havent had a single user complain. Also barely anyone buys the ad-free version.
market.android.com/details?id=com.cdroid.darts

Getting a free app with an ad instead of paying is fine with me, unless it gets in the way, which it rarely does.

I don't mind ads as long as they don't get day way. Like if I was playing words wit that friends nd the he she said any. And the ad gits in they way. Like no Mr. No no no no no.
Not proud to say it but....I use ad block >_<
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App

I guess if they are out of the way, then it's ok. But I would much rather pay for an app straight up and be done with it

Google Removes All Ad Blocking Apps From Play Store!

I read this just now and gave it a good thought!!
Google Removes All Ad Blocking Apps From Play Store
The thing that comes to my mind is this:
As the article says that ads are truly the means of rvenue for sites and apps, ad blockers should not be encouraged. Now as xda is a community of developers, should we too adhere to the above Google Rules and ban Ad Blockers..!!!??
Food for Thought!!
Please let me know your opinions unless this thread is closed by xda..!!

Not that I want to see ads on my phone, but XDA should adhere to this change as Android is owned by Google.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app

This is good for us the developers, but bad for the users...
However, there are some roms, i really don't remember wich ones now, that had an ad block integrated, i would like to know if this something from the rom or an especific app pre installed.

I managed to backup Adaway through ti backup. Though I didn't know this until 10 minutes ago
Here's a download , use it as you wish
[URL = https://www.dropbox.com/s/8jz1ho80ljwq184/AdAway_2.2.apk] Adaway [/URL]
Sent from my Jelly Flavored Epic Touch

Good news for devs. Doesn't matter to me cuz I would rather have ads on the apps/games than paying for it.

As I know, only a few percent of android users are using ads blockers. So I think it doesn't matter for developers.

Well it should be an option
knutson said:
As I know, only a few percent of android users are using ads blockers. So I think it doesn't matter for developers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had ads drastically reduce the usability in some apps and simply deleted said apps and installed alternatives. Other times i do not mind. When an ad completely covers the app i am using and i either have to click on it to make it disappear and open a web browser or find the microscopic X that ends up opening my web browser anyways it is annoying . Now if it only a small banner centered on my screen at the bottom with my screen in vertical or even horizontal mode i dont mind at all. It is not too distracting, usually out of the way of functions etc. It is only when it hampers the user should ads be blockable thats just my 2 cents. Don't mind supporting so long as it is not a nuisance. And some ads i do click on because "oh hey i was looking for something like that" XD

gamepro602 said:
I managed to backup Adaway through ti backup. Though I didn't know this until 10 minutes ago
Here's a download , use it as you wish
Adaway
Sent from my Jelly Flavored Epic Touch
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh why thank you! I was worried for a minute.

Can freedom app be caught?

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.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2

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.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it lets me purchase coins etc in app with is bought through real money.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks alot you have reduced my tension. Iam addicted to freedom and cant quit.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

thahim said:
Thanks alot you have reduced my tension. Iam addicted to freedom and cant quit.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thahim said:
Yes it lets me purchase coins etc in app with is bought through real money.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Simar2222 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Freedom is illegal.

androvista said:
Freedom is illegal.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

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? (;

krishneelg3 said:
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? (;
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My question isn't about illegal or not I'm asking can it ever be caught and what will be the penality?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

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

Johnny Broccoli said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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. "

Ferry Ari Fandy said:
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. "
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
People who participate in such activities deserve to have concequnces.
Sent from my HUAWEI Y210-0100

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.

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.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 ?