Hey all!
I'm sure some of you are familiar with the Bing Rewards system; it's simple, search with Bing, earn rewards points, redeem rewards points for gift cards, Xbox Live Microsoft Points, among many other things. Most commonly you are able to accumulate 15 points per day (in some cases 30), with 1 point being equivalent to 2 searches. This means you must do 30 Bing searches per day to get the maximum amount of points. But who has time to sit there and tediously search for 30 different things? That's where my app comes in.
I haven't found anything similar on a mobile phone. I know there are websites that do this for you, but if you aren't near a computer and want to bang out your 30 or so searches quickly, this is the app for you.
Be gentle, this is my first crack at an app! Although it is extremely simple I believe there is much to be done and updates will continue to roll out over the coming weeks.
Thanks guys! Any constructive criticism is appreciated :cyclops:
You can find the link to the Play Store here.
Link to the PRO version is here
Edit on 4/19 -> If the link above doesn't work, give it a little bit of time. The application is still in the process of being published.
Only thing is I'm not sure it did it. Maybe a"done" or "finished" dialogue.
Thanks for the app because i never use Bing on my computer unless they remind me. I've been a rewards member since they started it and only just now have 200 points this will be very handy.
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It does go through the process, it does kind of 'freeze' until its done, but if you wait long enough you'll see the final search load and your points will be there. Some sort of visual feedback is a great idea. I'll definitely add it next update, thanks so much!
Is there an option to automatically run at a certain time of day so I don't have to remember every day?
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Not as of now, I'll definitely explore that for you though. I'm about to push an update with feedback on when it is done.
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Is there an option to automatically run at a certain time of day so I don't have to remember every day?
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Tasker maybe?
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Tasker maybe?
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I set this up with tasker pretty easily.
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Just updated this - very minor updates. Fixed a bug where inputting '90' searches wouldn't do anything. Every number should work now. But the application will never do more than 90 searches (as this is the max amount of searches that will yield points any given day).
I'm sure some of you have multiple accounts for Bing Rewards (I do), I'm looking to maybe implement a tabbed layout, in which each tab has its own webpage. The way I see it, instead of having to log in and out of your accounts on the one webpage, each tab will be a different account, saving you guys even more time! After all, who has more than a few minutes to spend for Bing searches anyways?
Another new update!
v1.1 Big update!
- Got rid of the text box that prompted the user to enter the amount of searches they wanted done. Instead, there are now buttons with pre-defined amounts of searches for each.
- Made it much easier to shuffle accounts by way of adding the 'Windows' and 'Facebook' buttons.
- Added an Info & Instructions tab to give the user more information about the application, and how to get the most out of it.
PLEASE check the Info & Instructions tab to understand the new update!!
I believe this update makes it much more user friendly, hopefully you all enjoy it. If you like it, don't be afraid to give me a good rating
Hello again everybody. I've got a sweet new update for all users! Who has time for ANRs and Crashes? Well, I certainly don't, and I'm sure you don't either. ANRs in my application are a thing of the past with my v1.1.1 update that I like to call "Anti-Freeze".
v1.1.1 "Anti-Freeze"
The freezing of the application is now gone - you'll be able to see searches happen in real time.
Also, it was brought to my attention that the search terms that were used were not working for some users, maybe because Bing caught on to using the same terms everyday? Regardless, no two searches will be alike - a random word generator has been implemented.
This should be nearly perfect now. No stupid BS that'll waste your time, just open the app, log in, click the button, and watch your Rewards Points flow in .
Please don't forget to rate and/or give feedback on the Play Store listing. If you have any questions, you can also post them in this thread, as I check this bi-daily (Is that even a word? Whatever. Twice a day).
Play store link again: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crockettc.bingrewardsbot
Trying out now tmobile s3 running 4.1.2
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Trying out now tmobile s3 running 4.1.2
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Cool! Let me know what you think!
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Cool! Let me know what you think!
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This app I'd definitely great. I know schedules is probably too much but any chance of maybe an option to have something show in the status bar if you haven't searched yet that day?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
This app I'd definitely great. I know schedules is probably too much but any chance of maybe an option to have something show in the status bar if you haven't searched yet that day?
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I wouldn't call scheduling "too much" at all.. you may see that in maybe a 'Pro' version of the application sometime in the future aka once school is over. But a friendly reminder in the status bar shouldn't be too hard to implement for this current version of the application. That'll be included in the next update for sure, Lee. Thanks for the idea
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I wouldn't call scheduling "too much" at all.. you may see that in maybe a 'Pro' version of the application sometime in the future aka once school is over. But a friendly reminder in the status bar shouldn't be too hard to implement for this current version of the application. That'll be included in the next update for sure, Lee. Thanks for the idea
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Thanks for being so responsive. I'd definitely get a pro version of this
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wow! You rock. I had literally submitted a comment on the play store about the search terms and anr being worse. And while I'm sure I'm not the only one who's mentioned it. You not only replied quickly, but you also fixed the issue just as fast. I commend you for that. There needs to be more devs like you. Best of luck, and once again keep up the good work!
*cheers*
signed,
-T3HG00GLEG33K
Thank you! If you find anything else that needs fixing or could be improved please don't hesitate to tell me. I love feedback even if it isn't praise.
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GO PRO!
It's just me again..
Writing this to let you all know that there is now a 'Pro' version of the application available! As of me writing this the link probably isn't quite up and running yet, but it will be found at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crockettc.bingrewardsautomatorpro in the next few hours.
So what does this Pro version do? Well, for starters its twice as fast at searching, meaning you get done faster, saving you more time. I'm going to re-do the look and feel of the application to make it look better, not just boring old white & stock Android, cause even as the developer of this application, I must admit it is boring to look at.
If you've been following this post, you can also surmise that a auto-start feature will be implemented in the Pro version as well sometime in the future.
Now just because a Pro version is out, doesn't mean I'm abandoning the 'base' version! If bugs are found, or the need arises for a change, it will be updated just as quickly as the Pro version would be. I'd never leave you guys, the downloaders of my first ever published application, behind!
Enjoy your night guys!
Just a quick update to those of you following this thread, the auto start feature should be in an update by the middle of next week! The full auto start will be pro version only, with a reminder notification going in the base version.
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Sir, thank you for this awesome app! Just bought the pro to support it. Can't wait for the automatic search update!
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Hey guys. I think everyone is aware by now that I'm preparing to launch Android4Autism. As far as ROM development goes, I think I have the basic structure down for the Epic. I haven't yet worked on anything else, device-wise.
Anyway, this ROM is based on EE05 Froyo and is along the lines of the BYOR Editions previously released under the midNIGHT ROM banner. I have some ideas and a beta currently in place but I still ironing out the final feature set. My goal is to provide future upgrades if at all possible as well.
I will be in need of testers (preferably with young kids) for the Actual ROM itself and feedback on the following:
1) Apps that should be available (keeping in mind this is for a special needs child)
2) Suggestions for FREE children's software from the Market.
3) I'm thinking of replacing the Samsung "splash screen" with a picture of the child receiving the device along with emergency contact information. Thoughts?
Anyway, I will try to get this up in the next day or so. I have spoken with Fede from LauncherPro and was given permission to use that as the devices launcher. I choose LauncherPro because it can easily be customized by the parents and it allows for the hiding of icons like the dialer for example. So thanks to Fede and the team over at LauncherPro for their support.
For the latest updates you can follow me on twitter @Android4Autism
Also on Facebook at Android4Autism
The main site is under construction as is the Facebook page but I am making progress. Baby steps.....right.
Please remember to consider donating your old devices....NOT YET.. Just hang onto them for the time being.
Thanks Everyone....
UPDATE:
The Android4Autism v1 ROM for the Epic is up on the Development Page.
THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. This ROM is a test ROM based on midNIGHT ROM v5.3 EC05.
This ROM is designed for children with Autism. While it will function basically the same as a BYOR Edition it comes with children's apps preinstalled.
I'm interested in how your children can utilize this. I have had a few revisions of this ROM already. In previous revisions I had launcherpro preconfigured to hide all the apps but the kids ones. However, for some reason the apps couldn't be unhidden. So when these devices ship out the extra apps will be hidden.
This is a stable ROM.
In the final build the following will change:
journaling turned on.
The wallpaper will change
more kids and Autism friendly apps
PLease let me know what you guys think.
Reserved........
Thank you rob!
First..........
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Lol look again ......
Cool Idea, I have a 7 yr old a 3 yr old and a 1yr old that all love to play with my phone. I have to find apps for them all the time to play with. I wouldnt mind helping out with testing. I think its pretty cool that you incorporate something that you love to do with a serious issue that may not be addressed commercially.
I really can't wait for this!!
Btw, you meant to say "EC05" rather than EE05
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this ROM is based on EE05 Froyo and is along the lines
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I really can't wait for this!!
Btw, you meant to say "EC05" rather than EE05
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EC05...woops THX
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It's that damn 30 sec wait.....
Some ppl just can't let a new thread in without letting the OP get what they need for space.....lol
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Funniest thing ever!
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Thank this mans children for his inspiration to mod/develop roms.
Awesome idea Rob. My sister-in-law was asking if I knew of something she could put on (besides toddler lock) and let her kid have at her phone.
Something like this could get a LOT of interest beyond Autism. Perhaps raising money for it in the process?
Thanks everyone for all the feedback so far.
Rob,
I would be interested in beta testing for you. Would you be willing to email me at [email protected] with some details.
Thanks.
Zach
Way to be on top of it iSaint!
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Hands down brilliant. Let me know if I can help test etc. Already liked on FB and have several friends to mention this to.
While reading the description the "splash screen" bullet sparked an idea. When a phone is locked it will allow emergency calls. What if this was altered to provide quick instructions for any third party and also allow a "call" tab to include parent and local emergency? This would allow anyone to pick up the phone and know what to do vs searching for a contact number and guessing. My son has a wallet card indicating that he has AS and it describes what he may be acting like, what to do, what not to do and who to call. This has worked out well but sometimes he it too far into an episode to remember the card or anything else besides the cause of the episode.
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ptfdmedic;14577443I will be in need of testers (preferably with young kids) for the Actual ROM itself and feedback on the following:
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PMd you -- I'd like to help out (testing wise, for now)
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A great app for children is Zoodles or kid mode. Check it out. Endless games and videos for kids.
http://www.zoodles.com/home/marketing/android
my greatest recent autism awareness came from watching the movie Triangle
this movie defines lost and tired and deals with autism and sacrifices for the child directly
If you guys like the site, please hit the Google Plus one button the top left corner of the site so I know
Tablified.com - [tab * li * fied] -verb. 1. apps that have been specifically made for Android tablets.
Well, after days of working on the site, its finally here. It's not perfect, but I think android tablet owner are going to enjoy this.
One of the biggest flaws with the Android Market is that there really isn't a dedicated section for tablet apps. Phone apps get thrown in the pile with tablet apps and its just impossible to find tablet SPECIFIC apps.
Many developers say their apps are "optimized" for tablets which, at first sounds great. But sadly, most of the time the app is just adjusted to fit better on a larger screen without adding any new features or tablet specific UI elements.
This is where Tablified.com comes in. Each app is tested to insure that it really is a tablet specific app. While I want to give credit to XDA and the Xoomforums for providing me with a list of apps, I found out that many of those apps aren't really tablet specific. There are currently over 50 apps on the site and more added every day. If you have an app, please use the "Submit an app" link on the site and let me know what the app is; if it meets the requirement, I'll add it to the list.
Tablified.com does NOT allow you to purchase the app. I simply links back to the Android market for you to complete the transaction. What I do is list up as many apps as I can find, after testing each one of course. I am very critical about which apps go up because I want users to only see tablet SPECIFIC apps-that's why games are currently not available. Until I see the same version of "Burn the rope" that's available on the iPad for Android tablets, you won't find it on my list-this goes for many other games.
We have a couple of people working on the site and are recruiting people to help. If you know how to use wordpress and would like to join the team, then please PM me. I apologize if there are any errors on the site. I did my best. If there are any errors, please leave a comment on the app and I will fix it ASAP.
We have big plans coming soon. Can't same much now, but I think its something to look forward to. Sorry for making this so long, but I hope everyone enjoys the site. Ads are there to help pay for the hosting-sorry, no ad-free version
Cool Site.. I love what you are doing with it. I'll be sure to keep this page in mind when browsing. Maybe set up an RSS feed when a new app is added so I can see it on Pulse.
MOTO XOOM.
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Cool Site.. I love what you are doing with it. I'll be sure to keep this page in mind when browsing. Maybe set up an RSS feed when a new app is added so I can see it on Pulse.
MOTO XOOM.
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Actually when I added it to pulse it did just that so that's great. Thanks for the feedback.
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Awesome. I notice between the various sites I check out, some have different apps and so forth...
You might see some here that you missed:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/570-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list.html
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xoom-applications/130151-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/mo...fficial-optimized-honeycomb-list-n-292-a.html
over 150+ tablet specific apps added already! more added every day!
Cool! I'm have a Moto Xoom!
Over 300+ apps added and I still have plenty more coming!!
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Is the site dead? I keep getting some stupid database error.
You guys I'm so so sorry! My damn hosting company are complete morons. In restoring the site as quickly as possible. I'm very sorry! The whole site has been down all day. I'm working real hard to get it back up ASAP.
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Dont worry We all know this crap can happen with sites.
Got my 1st tab today so looking forward to taking a look
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Site is fully functional guys! Sorry about the downtime!
And bookmarked
Nice work
thank you!
UPDATE
418 apps added
holy crap what a great site! thanks for this.
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Maybe I'm missing it, but a top downloaded section would be nice, maybe a top downloaded for the week, most popular list, etc. Or exporting the ratings from the market and displaying that.
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Maybe I'm missing it, but a top downloaded section would be nice, maybe a top downloaded for the week, most popular list, etc. Or exporting the ratings from the market and displaying that.
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thanks for your feedback. the only way that i can do a "top downloaded section" would be if people start voting on the site. this is accomplished by simply rating it using the stars icons . if you guys dont rate then i cant display the top rated app/game etc. I had a section for that kinda stuff but because the vote count was low and it didnt look pretty so it didnt seem worthwhile to keep it. so once you guys start voting then i can make a place for it. this is only the first month of the site being released so maybe next month ill put it in. in the mean time, you can scoll to the bottom on the homepage to see the most viewed app.
as for the rating, i dont think theres a way to do that. but each app has a widget at the bottom of the page that has the market link as well as the rating it received on the Android Market. if you guys like the app, simply rate it by pressing the stars just like you would on the official market.
please keep the suggestions coming.
WOW!!! Thanks s for creating this very cool site!
However, I miss "Locus""
Altough bookmarked your site!
Cheers
berkley said:
WOW!!! Thanks s for creating this very cool site!
However, I miss "Locus""
Altough bookmarked your site!
Cheers
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Although Lotus looks ok on tablets, its not a tablet specific nor tablet optimized app. You can find more detail about the requirements on the FAQ section.
http://tablified.com/faq/
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Can't find any decent gallery app, anyone seen any with super fancy effects similar to the honeycomb Youtube app?
Its not tablets its Honeycomb
I was excited when I saw a posting about this thread until I actually went to the site. It really isn't a site listing apps designed for the larger, landscape real estate of a tablet but actually a site listing apps that are fully integrated for Android 3.0+ (Honeycomb) instead. There are plenty of tablets that run Android 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3 like the one I'm typing on right now. I would appreciate apps that are designed for a tablet as much as the nearest Xoom user.
Quite the disappointment :-(
Hi all
This is my first post in this section of the awesome XDA, and my second app to make it to the market, although this being only an early BETA release.
I basically thought it would be great to have an app to show all my stats from BF3 on my tablet, and got into making it a few months back. A lot of time has gone by, and a lot of other projects, but yesterday I had a little more time for the BF3 app, and got it ready for some testing...
So if any of you have an Android tablet (yeah, I know) please try it out and give me all the feedback you have.
Thanks in advance!
BF3 Droid Tablet BETA on Google Play
Post on my blog about the same thing, and links to Google Drive feedback screens
I see that there has been quite some traffic from in here, but not really any downloads (except from this french guy who reported a crash in the comments, left a 1 star rating, and didn't give me any real clue as to what the crash was about).
Is it just a useless idea? Didn't you see the need? Didn't have a BF account? Or?
Lol don't worry I'm sure you will get traffic I was excited when i posted my lcars theme only got like 4 replies
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Great stuff but too bad i dont have a bf3 account. Im sure ppl get hold onto it but it takes time for sure. Chill n sit back Prepare for a possible incoming wave
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The app has just been updated to v.0.6.1. adding a part of the Awards tab holding simple info on unlocked medals and progress. I also added storing of Vehicle data to the tab, so it can be accessed in offline mode.
Try it out if you are a tablet kinda guy, who loves fraggin' in BF3. And if you have 5 spare minutes to give some feedback, please do here or on the blog (android.jamtheman.com)
I used to get a least one rating per day in Google Play Store but I haven't gotten a single rating in 5 days. Is it because Google linked ratings to G+ account? Anyone else notice the same thing?
Yeah, I think that's the case.
Personally I stopped rating after that change because I don't feel like joining G+, haven't done it since it launched, so I think it's a bit of a **** move by google to force people to join it like this :/
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Yeah, I think that's the case.
Personally I stopped rating after that change because I don't feel like joining G+, haven't done it since it launched, so I think it's a bit of a **** move by google to force people to join it like this :/
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Ugh I was afraid of that. I don't miss the 1-star reviews but I was getting so many 5-star reviews. Now my rating is stuck.
what app ? ill givya a rating i have g+ and i don't mind
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what app ? ill givya a rating i have g+ and i don't mind
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I wasn't asking for ratings, but I'll take yours anyway! Thank you!!!
http://bit.ly/typesmart <- redirect to TypeSmart 2.0 FREE on Google Play
Post here when you're done, and I'll send you an code to unlock the trial version so it never expires.
Yup, this is a ploy by google to try and drag people in. They think that if they get you to sign up for g+ so you can rate apps, that eventually you'll start using g+ for other things. And the more you use their services, the more they learn about you and the more chances they get to show you ads. In case anybody forgot, google is an advertising company whose sole purpose is to make money.
Oh well , i don't care much :d my profile is empty anyway and im not an international fugitive to hide my name
Also interesting app, will be back with thoughts on it and an appropriate rating and comment don't worie im not a 1 star guy if i see something that i don't like :d
Its only because Google is now forcing people to join G+ in order to rate apps and games otherwise people would be more than happy to rate it as they download. I don't see the point of G+ anyway, its nothing that special in the first place.
hmm i actually like it a lot 5+
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Thanks!
Check your PM for the unlock code.
It's a shame you're not getting the reviews you should. Google really ought to encourage reviewers, rather than making them jump through hoops to post reviews. The market is already pretty well stacked against the little guy, and discouraging reviewers will only make that worse. Hopefully as users grudgingly accept the G+ nonsense, you'll see more reviews coming in.
Ranting aside, your keyboard is great (and yes, I reviewed it as such--I'm not going to fuss about Google wrecking things and then leave you high and dry ). I had been wishing for an off-center space bar that I could actually hit when typing with both thumbs, and pairing it with autocorrect that doesn't make me furious makes for an awesome keyboard.
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Stopped rating because I was being forced to use G+.
I tried using your keyboard, but it keeps force closing on me. Got 3 fc's just while doing a review of it in the play store. It looks like a great keyboard, and I absolutely love all the customization available for it. I'm running a 4.2.1 rom on my ns4g. I imagine my 4.2.1 is what's causing the issue here.
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Its The G+ thing.
I think Google is doing something great.
In the past four years there has been a growing trend of being rude on comments and reviews.
These "haters" have become such a problem because almost every youtube videos has someone talking crap and its starting to spread to play.
The comment section on youtube is so disgusting and people are getting so bad that they just click videos to start negativity.( for example: click a lil wayne new video and trolling saying he sucks **** and so on).
But Google needs to capitalize while making money. How?
Use G+ accounts that show full names and pictures. Youtube is still an option right now to use it but Google is giving you the option for now before they give you no option. And now youtube cleans up and G+ gets more subscribers. Now play is not bad but because these people are out there they can stop before it grows.
Alot of 1 star ratings hurts devs because people shout "virus" or "this is stupid, dont waste your time, doesnt work" when they can't read the clear instructions and want computers to do everything for them. Little 11 year old johnny will think twice before saying an app "suck *********" when his picture will be next to his words and his parents use play for apps.
WIN...WIN situation.
I decided to check out the keyboard, and I love it btw 5 ★. On topic, it's all about G+. Google gets more users, in hopes that some will actually start using G+. And as already said, they'll clean Play up comment wise because it's getting like YouTube already is.
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I tried using your keyboard, but it keeps force closing on me. Got 3 fc's just while doing a review of it in the play store. It looks like a great keyboard, and I absolutely love all the customization available for it. I'm running a 4.2.1 rom on my ns4g. I imagine my 4.2.1 is what's causing the issue here.
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Wow! I'm really sorry to hear that. My Nexus 7 is running 4.2.1 rom with no TypeSmart force closes, so I don't think that's it. TypeSmart "should" run smooth as butter on your Nexus S.
Can you possibly send a stack trace? If not, can I send you a diagnostic?
Thanks in advance...
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Wow! I'm really sorry to hear that. My Nexus 7 is running 4.2.1 rom with no TypeSmart force closes, so I don't think that's it. TypeSmart "should" run smooth as butter on your Nexus S.
Can you possibly send a stack trace? If not, can I send you a diagnostic?
Thanks in advance...
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Let me grab it again from the play store, and go from there. I've wiped my phone and flashed a new ROM today, so it might be different.
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Its The G+ thing.
I think Google is doing something great.
In the past four years there has been a growing trend of being rude on comments and reviews.
These "haters" have become such a problem because almost every youtube videos has someone talking crap and its starting to spread to play.
The comment section on youtube is so disgusting and people are getting so bad that they just click videos to start negativity.( for example: click a lil wayne new video and trolling saying he sucks **** and so on).
But Google needs to capitalize while making money. How?
Use G+ accounts that show full names and pictures. Youtube is still an option right now to use it but Google is giving you the option for now before they give you no option. And now youtube cleans up and G+ gets more subscribers. Now play is not bad but because these people are out there they can stop before it grows.
Alot of 1 star ratings hurts devs because people shout "virus" or "this is stupid, dont waste your time, doesnt work" when they can't read the clear instructions and want computers to do everything for them. Little 11 year old johnny will think twice before saying an app "suck *********" when his picture will be next to his words and his parents use play for apps.
WIN...WIN situation.
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In the last couple of days I've been getting review again (some were from this thread, thank you!). I don't know if it was a technical glitch during the changeover, or because people are getting used to the new format. People can still rate anonymously if they don't leave a comment.
To be honest, I also think the G+ thing is a good idea... in principle. I was just a little freaked when the reviews dried up. I will use it to thank users that like my app, and reach out to those that don't.
Rated and installed
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Wow! I'm really sorry to hear that. My Nexus 7 is running 4.2.1 rom with no TypeSmart force closes, so I don't think that's it. TypeSmart "should" run smooth as butter on your Nexus S.
Can you possibly send a stack trace? If not, can I send you a diagnostic?
Thanks in advance...
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it seems to be working correctly now. maybe it was just the ROM I was running. no issues typing this reply on todays build of rasbeanjelly.
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I just posted this over on r/Android, and I felt XDA would be a good place to put it as well. Recently, there have been a few apps that have been reported to Reddit so that we could get massive reports sent to Google and have the apps and developers removed. However, I felt this way would be a little more efficient. Please feel free to check out the comments over on that post as well as these, although I'm sure they will be roughly the same.
I'd include the link to the post on Reddit, but I haven't made enough posts on XDA to be allowed to include external links. Simply search 'Clean Up' in r/Android and click 'Sort By' > New, and it should pop up. Thanks for your time everyone, and I look forward to seeing whether this can be a success.
We are all aware that the Play Store sucks. Especially over the past couple of days. People are taking proactive steps to clean it up, but sooner or later, we are going to get sick of seeing these PSAs announcing all of the crap Devs. To counter this problem of constant posting to r/Android, I've created [email protected], as well as a Google Spreadsheet (check r/Android for links, I haven't posted enough here to include external links) to keep track of all of these apps that you guys help report for abusing the rules of the less knowledgable.
I'm sure a majority of you are more than easily capable of spotting these bad apps, but following are a few types of apps in particular that really irk me:
+Improve your WiFi!
+Fake or copy games like we've seen the last couple of days here
+All those blasted Gangnam Style photo booth and other knock-off type apps
+Emulators that are just absolutely and completely riddled with ads and are therefore unusable
+WiFi 'hackers'
+Jumping Boobs / Ass / other sex apps (c'mon guys, it's called pornhub or xvideos)
+Cell phone signal boosters
+Etc, etc... I'm sure you all know which apps to report here
So, if you guys think this is a good idea, please help everyone out by contributing the bad apps you find to [email protected] in the following format:
Developer Name:
Application Name:
Link to Application on Play Store:
Reason for Flagging ( Sexual content , Graphic violence, Hateful or abusive content, Harmful to device or data, Other objection):
If other, why?:
Every Saturday, I'll report back here with the spreadsheet, or you can just report them if you get board throughout the week, either way will work. I think this is a useful alternative to a separate subreddit, as I think creating would simply result in the same fate as many other 'sub'subreddits do.
I think this can be a really cool way to show Google how moderating their product can improve its quality, even if just ever so slightly. Let the moderation begin.
Sounds like a great idea. Looking forward to the growth of this.
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shockem said:
Sounds like a great idea. Looking forward to the growth of this.
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Same here. Maybe even an app could come of it? That would be pretty sweet IMO.
Just to make sure, is this post in the right place? Also, am I replying correctly? My apologies if not, I'm an XDA posting n00b.
What a brilliant idea! Would love to help in getting those crap apps removed from Google Play!
Censorship sucks.
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I vote free market. Let the people decide what apps to download.
I would love them cracking down on permissions as well some apps have crazy permissions.
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davisac said:
I vote free market. Let the people decide what apps to download.
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I agree..
If people aren't smart enough to know which apps to avoid, they should learn the hard way..
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