Hi guys, ive been using petal search for a while now and been able to get pretty much everything i need on there, i was just wondering if anyone knew if its secure? just as it downloads from third party sources i just wasn't sure how protected i was.
many thanks
JaiHamilton88 said:
Hi guys, ive been using petal search for a while now and been able to get pretty much everything i need on there, i was just wondering if anyone knew if its secure? just as it downloads from third party sources i just wasn't sure how protected i was.
many thanks
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Good question, I'm thinking of a P40 Pro and whilst Im happy with not having google im wondering how secure the apps are that dont come from Huaweis own app store.
I'd assume that they must have put some kind of security measures in place when openly dealing with 3rd part APK sites.
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JaiHamilton88 said:
Hi guys, ive been using petal search for a while now and been able to get pretty much everything i need on there, i was just wondering if anyone knew if its secure? just as it downloads from third party sources i just wasn't sure how protected i was.
many thanks
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Hey there! I've been using a P40 Pro for a month or so now and I haven't had any issues with Petal Search. When you install an app it says it's scanning it so I think it's secured by the device software itself. If anyone else knows more though feel free to correct me!
OldDadTech said:
Good question, I'm thinking of a P40 Pro and whilst Im happy with not having google im wondering how secure the apps are that dont come from Huaweis own app store.
I'd assume that they must have put some kind of security measures in place when openly dealing with 3rd part APK sites.
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yeah was thinking the same mate, with it using third parties to source the apps they must have something on there
Dugdaily said:
Hey there! I've been using a P40 Pro for a month or so now and I haven't had any issues with Petal Search. When you install an app it says it's scanning it so I think it's secured by the device software itself. If anyone else knows more though feel free to correct me!
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yeah mage ive been the same, unlike an old samsung i had where i downloaded stuff then ended up with pop ups etc from downloading a game ive never had an issue so far
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I am a phone junkie and have owned just about every type of phone there is and out of all of them WM Smartphones seem to have BY FAR the least amount of free apps available.
Am I just looking in the wrong places or are there really hardly any free apps for smartphones?
www.google.com would be a nice place to start.
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www.google.com would be a nice place to start.
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Somebody thinks they are funny eh?
So the fact that you don't list even one good site for apps tells me you don't know of any good sites either. I guess I was right and there simply aren't that many.
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hi
try searching for free pocket pc apps type in free pocket pc software in google it does work.
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kevin.beecher said:
hi
try searching for free pocket pc apps type in free pocket pc software in google it does work.
regards kevin
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http://www.google.ca/search?source=ig&hl=en&q=free+pocket+pc+software+&meta=
Yes, I am familiar with Google.
What sites are good?
Most sites have a few Really crappy free apps mixed in with all the pay apps. Or worse yet have a few free WM Smartphone apps mixed in with all the free PPC apps.
try coolsmartphone.com
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try coolsmartphone.com
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Great, I'll try that thanks.
i know this has been said before, but search google.
stop being lazy and start using the search engine you will probably find a lot more by inputting the right "search string"
you will probably get more of an answer from that rather from this forum because most of these users are just laughing at you.
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i know this has been said before, but search google.
stop being lazy and start using the search engine you will probably find a lot more by inputting the right "search string"
you will probably get more of an answer from that rather from this forum because most of these users are just laughing at you.
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Are you for real?
You bump a many months old thread just to say: search Google?
Do you seriously think that was not the FIRST thing I did?
Also all the other months old responses were saying: search Google, so how did you think you adding: search Google was going to be helpful?
Anyways it doesn't matter I have upgraded to a new phone 3 times since this thread.
But I still stand by what I said: Comparitively there really aren't that many free apps for WM Standard,
http://www.smartphone-freeware.com/
Hi guys, i'm trying to think of one of the app i saw and read a while ago on paid android market, but i just can't remember it now totally. It was supposed to be one of the best security tracking app that hides in background. I'm not talking about lookout by the way. Anyone has any ideas? argh..it's driving me insane trying to think of it...lol. Sorry for this unusual post XD
Theft aware
Lmaxi
Theft aware
or maybe
Phone Locator Pro by RVO
I use "Antivirus free" an it works fine.
U mean Cerberus? Haven't tried it but heard its big, free trial out there...
hmm...still don't ring a bell..man i'm feeling old...
Oh yea, i remember the company also create that software for laptops as well..any clue guys?
Oh wait ..it is theft aware! thanks guys!
But cerberus looks good too!
Hi, i see here in the forum some, promising, apps, who arent in play store.
my question is, and keep in mind im noob:
is possible get a virus from this app you find in this forum and other sources?
my phone is NOT rooted and i will keep like this because im noob, lol.
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Hi, i see here in the forum some, promising, apps, who arent in play store.
my question is, and keep in mind im noob:
is possible get a virus from this app you find in this forum and other sources?
my phone is NOT rooted and i will keep like this because im noob, lol.
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Yes, it is possible to get viruses or other malicious software from sources other than Google Play. That's mainly why you have to actually change a setting to allow unknown sources. That's not to say getting a virus from Google Play is impossible, just not likely. And it's good to not root for most people. It makes the device much more vulnerable. For any app people might be talking about on here or anywhere else, I'd recommend checking multiple reviews/ forums talking about it to make sure it isn't causing people trouble.
Hope this helps!
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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I guess it depends how good you are on tech etc....Its good to have one place to find everything but some maybe super used to going through Aptoide, APKPure
It will be a help for those using HMS handset for the 1st time.
I have a P40 Pro and use petal search. Don't bother with anything else now.
Couldn't care less if I had Google or not as I only used it for the Internet, occasional map and downloading apps - like 2 a month max.
I phone cloned my apps and those that wouldn't come across I used app gallery. Was frustrating when they weren't on there but stumbled across petal search now use that and it's all good!
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Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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I understand where people are coming from on your last post, but i have tried Petal search and i think for the average user Petal search will make life a lot easier
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I understand where people are coming from on your last post, but i have tried Petal search and i think for the average user Petal search will make life a lot easier
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That's my thought, its all good having a home screen full of 'market places' but to me its like going to the whole saler vs going to a super market and looking around, Its all on one app and it does near enough all the leg work.
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I guess it depends how good you are on tech etc....Its good to have one place to find everything but some maybe super used to going through Aptoide, APKPure
It will be a help for those using HMS handset for the 1st time.
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I imagine if I gave my mother a handset with AppGallery and Petal search, she would easily manage with no confusion, however if I gave her a phone with 5,6,7 different app stores, she wouldn't have a clue. It reduces the option of choice to make it simpler.
Downloading apps on the new Huawei devices
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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I have been loving petal search, combined with phone clone ive managed to get everything over, however, I do want to point out im not a heavy app user. I will download apps like once a month and I update it when it needs updating if ive found its starting to glitch out!!
Petal search o me means I don't really touch appgallery, if its not on petal search I go through MoreApps and its usually on there!
Have you tried More Apps?
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I imagine if I gave my mother a handset with AppGallery and Petal search, she would easily manage with no confusion, however if I gave her a phone with 5,6,7 different app stores, she wouldn't have a clue. It reduces the option of choice to make it simpler.
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to be honest the new Non-google range may not be for that type of customer, possibly try one of Huaweis older handsets with Google still installed and you'll get it at a really good price atm
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
I imagine if I gave my mother a handset with AppGallery and Petal search, she would easily manage with no confusion, however if I gave her a phone with 5,6,7 different app stores, she wouldn't have a clue. It reduces the option of choice to make it simpler.
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i can make it easier then .. just install aurora appstore .. much better & easier than petal search.
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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linux2525 said:
i can make it easier then .. just install aurora appstore .. much better & easier than petal search.
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Just got the P40 Pro - using Petal Search a fair bit - has Aurora Store got everything u need? I just want one place to go to find my apps - not used Aurora yet though...
I was using multiple app stores but after finding petal search life is much easier. Everything you need is pretty much on there without having to chase the multiple different app locations to find them
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Just got the P40 Pro - using Petal Search a fair bit - has Aurora Store got everything u need? I just want one place to go to find my apps - not used Aurora yet though...
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I have found that Petal search has become my once stop plaace to shop for apps. Not really needed any other place. I do recommend having More apps as a back up though but tbh you will barely use it.
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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I pretty much use Petal Search and More Apps cos anything in there normally works but I keep APKPure, Aptoide and Aurora store just in case. Although things i find in there dont always work.
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Scott
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On a different note, if you had to pick one thing you would change on your phone what would it be?
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Whats the difference between Petal Search and MoreApps?
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MaccaBee said:
EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Hey all.
Interesting thought, after my last post. Isit easier to have multiple apps for downloading APK's or 1 app created by Huawei called Petal Search, I was hoping for feedback on the last post but it went a bit south. To me it seems an easier experience to have only the one app searching for it all? Whats your thoughts?
Whats the difference between Petal Search and MoreApps?
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I have found More apps gives me alternatives if It cannot find what im looking for and also website shortcuts and APK addresses.
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I pretty much use Petal Search and More Apps cos anything in there normally works but I keep APKPure, Aptoide and Aurora store just in case. Although things i find in there dont always work.
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I haven't tried the Aurora Store yet, ive been using petal search
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MaccaBee said:
I have found More apps gives me alternatives if It cannot find what im looking for and also website shortcuts and APK addresses.
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I haven't tried the Aurora Store yet, ive been using petal search
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It's literally a mirror of the play store
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I just want one place to go to find my apps - not used Aurora yet though...
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I haven't missed any apps on Aurora .. and it is the most polished interface fwiw.
still suggest that you install .. apkpure appstore, aptoide appstore, aurora appstore .. and have a play with each, then decide.
Hey guys!
Got my hands on the P40 Pro last Tuesday - the hardware is undoubtedly gorgeous and I've managed to get 99% of my Apps working...
I read you can use PetalSearch from the AppGallery to source Apps from multiple different sources. However, there's been a few times when I've been overjoyed to find an APK, but left dissapointed once downloaded, as they've been GMS based. Insight Timer is one example...
Anyway to filter these out to make finding my top App APKs easier? (HMS)
TechPeck said:
Hey guys!
Got my hands on the P40 Pro last Tuesday - the hardware is undoubtedly gorgeous and I've managed to get 99% of my Apps working...
I read you can use PetalSearch from the AppGallery to source Apps from multiple different sources. However, there's been a few times when I've been overjoyed to find an APK, but left dissapointed once downloaded, as they've been GMS based. Insight Timer is one example...
Anyway to filter these out to make finding my top App APKs easier? (HMS)
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Well Huawei have a 4 layer security so when you install from Petal search it does scan and check that the app is secure, How are you getting on with the phone?
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Well Huawei have a 4 layer security so when you install from Petal search it does scan and check that the app is secure, How are you getting on with the phone?
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It's not so much the security, I'll find an APK via PetalSearch, download it, and it's a GMS based App so still doesn't work... There's gotta be a way to filter out what will and wont work, right?
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Hey guys!
Got my hands on the P40 Pro last Tuesday - the hardware is undoubtedly gorgeous and I've managed to get 99% of my Apps working...
I read you can use PetalSearch from the AppGallery to source Apps from multiple different sources. However, there's been a few times when I've been overjoyed to find an APK, but left dissapointed once downloaded, as they've been GMS based. Insight Timer is one example...
Anyway to filter these out to make finding my top App APKs easier? (HMS)
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App gallery has meditation apps in it or petal search will no doubt have many others to pick from that are not GMS. For me it's all about understanding that HMS has alternatives to GMS based applications. I haven't really found anything I can do on the phone. Is there anything else you've had difficulty with?
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App gallery has meditation apps in it or petal search will no doubt have many others to pick from that are not GMS. For me it's all about understanding that HMS has alternatives to GMS based applications. I haven't really found anything I can do on the phone. Is there anything else you've had difficulty with?
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To be fair, I was pretty impressed with what went across via PhoneClone the first time! The meditation apps available from AppGallery are pretty naff at the moment, HOWEVER I've just used PhoneClone for a second time to bring Calm across... Can confirm it DOES work - It's more popular than Insight Timer, so maybe I'll stop being a little app hipster and get with the times
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To be fair, I was pretty impressed with what went across via PhoneClone the first time! The meditation apps available from AppGallery are pretty naff at the moment, HOWEVER I've just used PhoneClone for a second time to bring Calm across... Can confirm it DOES work - It's more popular than Insight Timer, so maybe I'll stop being a little app hipster and get with the times
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I think phone clone is the saving grace for Huawei, it does near enough all the leg work!
I am trying to get used to petal search now. I've found it really good so far. I haven't had any experience of apps not working via it yet?
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To be fair, I was pretty impressed with what went across via PhoneClone the first time! The meditation apps available from AppGallery are pretty naff at the moment, HOWEVER I've just used PhoneClone for a second time to bring Calm across... Can confirm it DOES work - It's more popular than Insight Timer, so maybe I'll stop being a little app hipster and get with the times
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haha, i have heard of Calm before, apparently its good if your in to that sort of thing. Im glad you've found a work around for this app. How are you finding the phone?
petal search is probably the best thing to use for all apps, everything you need should be on there with no issues.
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I am trying to get used to petal search now. I've found it really good so far. I haven't had any experience of apps not working via it yet?
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not quite sure what you are asking but if its whether its realisable, its been spot on for me :good:
From my use you cant filter them out however it does say before clicking an app that it may not work which suggests it may be GMS based.
I've been using it for a few days now and i feel that it is pretty good. Most things i have not have any issues with, You might get a message saying that you cannot use it without google services. Then it still works any way.
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not quite sure what you are asking but if its whether its realisable, its been spot on for me :good:
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Now having used it for a few days, I really like it and it is working well.
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It's not so much the security, I'll find an APK via PetalSearch, download it, and it's a GMS based App so still doesn't work... There's gotta be a way to filter out what will and wont work, right?
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I agree this is my concern shall we say I use Power Director App for work quite a lot and got excited to say the least when I saw it was available on Petal Search but once downloaded the app itself does not load and reboots to the home screen, no bigger for now as I am WFH but will eventually need.
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I am trying to get used to petal search now. I've found it really good so far. I haven't had any experience of apps not working via it yet?
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it does give you a heads up if the app is not compatible
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Well Huawei have a 4 layer security so when you install from Petal search it does scan and check that the app is secure, How are you getting on with the phone?[/QUOT
Do you know what the 4 layers are? I know one checks to authenticate the original app developer.
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petal search is probably the best thing to use for all apps, everything you need should be on there with no issues.
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id agree with this , it saves needing to have apk pure etc
Has everyone seen the PL football app has lunched on app gallery. Sorry different topic but had to share haha
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Has everyone seen the PL football app has lunched on app gallery. Sorry different topic but had to share haha
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What's strange is I actually searched for it on Petal, then thought why not double check AG.... was surprised to see it! Hopefully Huawei has more app releases up their sleeves!
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Has everyone seen the PL football app has lunched on app gallery. Sorry different topic but had to share haha
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yeah saw that which is class and just in time
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Has everyone seen the PL football app has lunched on app gallery. Sorry different topic but had to share haha
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tinder is on there too for anyone interested lol
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it does give you a heads up if the app is not compatible
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Thanks for this didn't know it did that.