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So my son plays games on my phone..he is 6 and purchased Frogger Pro. It was only $1.99 but is there a way that I am missing for the phone to have to ask for my password before a purchase after a certain time etc? Or should I just get a app lock program for it?

There is a 24 hour refund period for all app purchases if that helps.

Put a lock on your phone and smack him for using it, then get him a Hero or something.

drmacinyasha said:
Put a lock on your phone and smack him for using it, then get him a Hero or something.
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Awwwwh Man! lol, nah its all good, Ill put a app lock on it

Let him play Frogger sheesh... it's only 1.99 or buy him an XBOX or something so he doesn't have to use your phone to play games. I think i'd be pretty happy if my 6 year old was responsible enough to only download 1 game for a measly 1.99 most kids nowadays would go crazy and rack up hundreds of dollars in no time. I know my nephew did it to his father LOL

If I remember correctly, over on HoFo someone posted a story about a kid who bought a $999 app from the iPhone app store

He has a wii, I got an xbox360, and ps2, and he has an ipod 3rd gen touch. Lol. And all his disney games on the computer lol. Im using app lock tho, works good but seems laggy.

Globetrahter said:
He has a wii, I got an xbox360, and ps2, and he has an ipod 3rd gen touch. Lol. And all his disney games on the computer lol. Im using app lock tho, works good but seems laggy.
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[email protected]! And he still feels the need to play a $1.99 game on your phone lol.

Lol I know right lol. Nah it's all good though

Get the kid a Gameboy! It got me through my childhood (along with my N64).
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It's 2010, he will laugh at a gameboy, but I will be getting a n64 for myself for Killer Instinct off ebay tomorrow. But is is good tho, plays guitar, taekwondoe., and coach pitch ..long ashe stays good in school

Killer Instinct....FTW.

Original Killer Instinct in the SNES owns GOLD

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Original Killer Instinct in the SNES owns GOLD
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Yeah but on N64 remember with I forgot KI 2 or whatever, they had the animations cut scenes! LOL! AWESOME!! I know I will buy , play acouple and put away tho but I think it worth it

Nova Kicks Ass

Well including three demo of Nova in 3.70 sucked me in. I paid the $5 because this game is really cool!
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I agree. I was pleasantly surprised by both the performance of the game, and the fact that although it may be called "bloatware", in reality it adds minimal to internal storage (most of the data is stored on SD which I don't mind).

I picked it up a few months ago, its pretty bomb. Modern Combat: Sandstorm is absolutely AWESOME too.

AdamHart612 said:
I picked it up a few months ago, its pretty bomb. Modern Combat: Sandstorm is absolutely AWESOME too.
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I will have to check out Modern Combat too then. Thanks!
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I prefer simple games like poker or speed x. What if you guys are into the 3 d stuff check out some of the racing games
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Adam is your offical copy working?
AdamHart612 said:
I picked it up a few months ago, its pretty bomb. Modern Combat: Sandstorm is absolutely AWESOME too.
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Ok so Adam did you install 3.70? Are you rooted? If so did you get your old official copy of NOVA working? Mine won't it just glitches and hangs?
Any answers would be awesome as I can't play NOVA anymore without REBUYING it BOOOO
Thanks,
Adan

Nova 2 looks even better, dont know if its coming to android. Also don't know if our evos can handle it.
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Yeah gamelofts process of selling is horrible. They need to join the android market. Especially with all the talk on the blogs about them ripping people off. I have been using a titanium restore so I've been ok playing NOVA. I think they right now only offer 90 days that you can redownload aka update. Which is retarded. The games are great but gameloft needs to rethink their android business model quick
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O and yeah im rooted (obviously lol) and running cm6.1 at the moment. Works fine on my NS too
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Well CRAP
Doh well that answers the question Adam,
You don't have to worry about what Sprint did to our EVOs when it comes to NOVA as you arent using even a loose version of the RUU... ahhh well...
As for rethinking their business model I hear you, it's way to hard to get support or help with these issues from them. Not to mention even finding the games is so backwards its almost in opposite land...

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Doh well that answers the question Adam,
You don't have to worry about what Sprint did to our EVOs when it comes to NOVA as you arent using even a loose version of the RUU... ahhh well...
As for rethinking their business model I hear you, it's way to hard to get support or help with these issues from them. Not to mention even finding the games is so backwards its almost in opposite land...
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Yeah. I wanna say android central (maybe phandroid....cant remember) ran an article today on them charging people numerous times, etc. If they wanna be a serious player why arent they on the market? As easy as it should be, gameloft comes off as shady. And yeah, their stuff is a pain to buy, download, and install. You would think they would wanna cure that issue. Joining the market would do that and alleviate everyones fears of being scammed.

no prob..
well i had the full version of nova before the update, im all stock. and after the update I still have the full version, no changes.

you can actually get modern combat sandstorm for free at getjar.com! it is a fun game and was made free there because of what adam said.
getjar.com/mobile/48512/modern-combat-sandstorm/

I like just wish they would get over themselves and put the games on the market

evoftw said:
you can actually get modern combat sandstorm for free at getjar.com! it is a fun game and was made free there because of what adam said.
getjar.com/mobile/48512/modern-combat-sandstorm/
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I checked but it's just demo. That's what you meant, right?
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aerajan said:
I checked but it's just demo. That's what you meant, right?
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oh darn it, sorry for getting your hopes up. the article was misleading and so was the description. my bad

I don't think they charge you if you activate the demo copy after having already bought it. I got NOVA back in late july, and just activated the demo. It said purchase, but didn't go through the normal process, so I don't think I paid for it. I'll try to post back here in a month when I get my next bill to confirm, but I'm pretty sure that if its the device that you already activated on, it should be free to activate it. It definitely plays better now that its integrated.
I love all the Gameloft games except for Asphalt 5. Its not a really good racing game. Its ok, but not well optimized for Android. I just got Need for Speed Shift when it came out on the Market on the 16th. So far, its awesome! Really snappy great graphics, and really good racing experience.

Can you use wiimote with these games?
On cm 6 of course. I know it doesn't work on sense.

abmone said:
Can you use wiimote with these games?
On cm 6 of course. I know it doesn't work on sense.
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Probably not since you probably has to be coded in the game.
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nova just hangs on my device. it tries to load then kicks me out to home screen. anyone else have this problem?

Android 10 Billion App Promo ($0.10 apps ahead) Update 12/9

Google is selling 10 different apps each day for $0.10 each for the next 10 days. The banner should show up in your market at the top of the home page. Ive heard if you have troubles seeing the banner you can clear the market cache. You can also click the link below and it takes you to the android market where you can purchase and install apps onto your phone as well.
EDIT1: I will be updating this daily with the new apps.
https://market.android.com/details?...bXVsdGlfX18xX3Byb21vXzEzMjMxODcwNjMwNzMiXQ..t
Heres a list of whats available today:
Shazam Encore
Toddler Spanish 100 Words
Sentinel 3 homeworld
Baseball superstars 2011
Spirit HD
My Beach HD
Paper Camera
Jelly Defense
Game Dev Story
Farm Frenzy

Cool. Will be watching this.

i JUST F*@&ING BOUGHT swiftkey!!!
AAAAARRGGHHH..

dav3yb said:
i JUST F*@&ING BOUGHT swiftkey!!!
AAAAARRGGHHH..
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I bought it today and I think it sucks. I just cant leave swype. Its too good.
But I did buy Minecraft. If you have friends that will link up with you (works with iphone) over wifi then its an insanely fun game. Even alone its a good time waster and just a fun way to be creative. Glad that I waited to buy it though because the regular price is 7$. Deal win.
Edit: I can only pray for titanium backup to show on this list

I like swype also, but I like how swift key predicts words. There are a few things I need to get used to with it, but overall I think I go faster on it. Also I hate how swype picks up incorrect spellings and continues to throw those out as what you wanted to say.
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dav3yb said:
I like swype also, but I like how swift key predicts words. There are a few things I need to get used to with it, but overall I think I go faster on it. Also I hate how swype picks up incorrect spellings and continues to throw those out as what you wanted to say.
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I bought 5 of them, will buy more at midnight!
Hopes for productivity apps like officesuite products or high end games. And I can't run asphalt 6 on my phone...

I haven't seen list change yet same 10
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10 Billion app downloads

Android Market celebrates 10 Billion app downloads. To celebrate, Google will sell selected apps for 10 CENTS over the next 10 days. Selection of apps will change daily.

Unfortunately Asphalt 6 HD can't be downloaded for 10cents on the transformer
I ended up buying heaps of those 10 for my phone and transformer. Would love to have bought Asphalt though.

10c apps
Just had a look on market and there is nothing there about 10billion apps or any 10c apps.

colint3 said:
Just had a look on market and there is nothing there about 10billion apps or any 10c apps.
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Not sure what market you went to, but large announcement on home page announcing this.

The only app I would want on 10 cent promo is Diceplayer but doubt it will be on the list.

The funny thing is, I got most of these apps free from the Amazon "free app of the day" specials. LOL Minecraft was a great deal.
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EP2008 said:
The funny thing is, I got most of these apps free from the Amazon "free app of the day" specials. LOL Minecraft was a great deal.
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Amazon deals were US-only.
This is global. I just bought a crap-load of apps and games for 10p (well 7), more shopping for 10p stuff tomorrow...
It's all very decent stuff too, no crap or old stuff here.

Sorry, about a billion of them were mine.

CrazyPeter said:
Amazon deals were US-only.
This is global. I just bought a crap-load of apps and games for 10p (well 7), more shopping for 10p stuff tomorrow...
It's all very decent stuff too, no crap or old stuff here.
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I'm in Canada. There are ways of getting Amazon to work anywhere, you just have to look. I'm glad Google is doing this. It helps to ignight more passion for the devices we use.
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just bought minecraft, even though i have no desire to play it. couldn't pass up 10 cents though

Same here! Figured, maybe one day... Maybe. Picked up nearly all of them, though I couldn't get asphalt 6. Will keep checking daily, as I do Amazon. Was just wondering earlier today if the market would ever do what Amazon is doing and, well. Close. It ain't free, but still!
tekkitan said:
just bought minecraft, even though i have no desire to play it. couldn't pass up 10 cents though
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oh cool field runners is in the 10 cents bucket

I got minecraft too. Mainly in the hope that they add survival....

The same apps still. Are we sure there'll be 10 new apps each day? Kinda sounds too good to be true.

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm an idiot. I'm having trouble finding these 10 cents apps. Please link or tell me how to find them.
Nevermind. It's that big-ass logo on top. Haha.

Got Minecraft and GLWG instantly
Now just have to wait to add the "PC" features to MineCraft... muhahahaha

Bought all of them, excellent deal, who could turn down Minecraft for 10 cents!?
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patriotaus said:
Unfortunately Asphalt 6 HD can't be downloaded for 10cents on the transformer
I ended up buying heaps of those 10 for my phone and transformer. Would love to have bought Asphalt though.
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Why not? What happens? I am surprised.
Wonder if there are many other apps that will not work on the transformer?
PS: Wow, I am to cheap to pay $0.10 to find out myself.

Bob Smith42 said:
Why not? What happens? I am surprised.
Wonder if there are many other apps that will not work on the transformer?
PS: Wow, I am to cheap to pay $0.10 to find out myself.
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http://theoatmeal.com/blog/apps

davebugyi said:
Got Minecraft and GLWG instantly
Now just have to wait to add the "PC" features to MineCraft... muhahahaha
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Yes, I got those two plus the sketchpad thing, just because I have no idea how to play minecraft though, don't you have to have a server or something? I'll have to read up on it.

Heads Up! Google $0.25 app sale!

No word on what will exactly be on sale yet, but its supposed to go live later today. keep your eyes peeled!
Every day you’ll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world’s top developers including Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more. And all for just 25 cents. We’ll also be offering some special collections like 25 movies you must own, 25 banned books, 25 albums that changed the world and our 25 top selling magazines, all at special prices.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_celebrate_25_billion

I like these sales! tho they always choose the same apps.. hopefully not this time
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So far, by looking through the Play Store, I found Granny Smith, Tasks & Draw Something all at $0.25!
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Office pro and asphalt 7
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Ocean HD is also $0.25 and Tasks and NFL Kicker 12

let me guess, only in your country, center of the world?
ALSO IN EUROPE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

angry birds space is also $0.25

Tyrol said:
So far, by looking through the Play Store, I found Granny Smith, Tasks & Draw Something all at $0.25!
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err.. my gf that never buys paid apps bought granny Smith yesterday for a dollar lol
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OP updated with apps list
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just to be clear it's going to be the same apps for entire sale? or new ones daily? I guess time will tell on that.
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It's live -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_celebrate_25_billion
This might not be all of it yet though, as their blog includes wording like "every day you’ll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world’s top developers" and "we’ll also be offering some special collections". Here's the link to the blog post -> http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2012/09/google-play-hits-25-billion-downloads.html
EDIT: looks like that might be it for the apps. They do have a sale on movies and books and whatnot, too, but the prices aren't that low. It's stuff like "25 books for XXX dollars each" and "25 movies for XXX dollars each". I'm still getting a few of the apps, though.
EDIT 2: Already had Draw Something, but I just bought Asphalt 7, the office suite, and Angry Birds Space.

I am not very impressed by this app selection. Does anybody know why those books that they have are/were banned?

kmetek said:
let me guess, only in your country, center of the world?
ALSO IN EUROPE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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In Israel too.. It should be worldwide.
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Office Pro, Asphalt 7, and the Ocean one are the ones I got. Kinda poor selection compared to other sales, good nonetheless though.
Hopefully they switch it up every day.

theking_13 said:
Office Pro, Asphalt 7, and the Ocean one are the ones I got. Kinda poor selection compared to other sales, good nonetheless though.
Hopefully they switch it up every day.
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Yeah I got office and tasks. Tasks is by far the best app of its kind. I wish I had brought it a year ago!
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HERE is the straight link to the $0.25 apps.

chils41 said:
HERE is the straight link to the $0.25 apps.
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Thanks, I posted this same link further up the page, but I should have made it more visible.

Hey, the apps just changed. 13 new ones showed up to replace the ones they had there before.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_celebrate_25_billion

Thanks for the bumps guys, but I updated the link in the OP yesterday lol
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mrmako777 said:
Thanks for the bumps guys, but I updated the link in the OP yesterday lol
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My last bump was because they changed the selection of apps on sale. They just changed them again, so anyone that looked before should check it out again. There are some pretty good ones - Mass Effect: Infiltrator, Amazing Alex, HD Widgets, PicSay Pro - all for a quarter each.