Windows 8 9200 RTM Pro x64/x86 - Windows 8 General

Hey guys, just installed the Pro version of Windows 8 RTM buiild 9200... here's some pics:
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/811/storezc.png
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/256/80809567.png
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6571/informations.png
Sorry, no links allowed here

Dude take down that link before someone reports you or a moderator finds it, that's not allowed here. The screenshots are fine though I think.
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Removed download link, as it's no different to any other warez.

I told him!
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the link to the page I posted before did not contain any link to download or similar.

The download isnt hard to find google is your friend here. The trick is having a key otherwise you are stuck with evaluation mode. I fortunatly have a key from VLSC so happy days
Im not 100% convinced though these builds are not messed with so be careful with personal info/passwords etc I have had a few odd moments. Thats said its a great way to play till the 15th.
In my expiriance MS dont seem to mind what you uised to install so long as you have a lisence or at least that is how our audit went. ie you have 160 installs of windows do you have 160 keys either vlsc, paper, or stuck to the pc as a sticker. That said anyone hacking it i think is in a diff boat and i tend to agree with the line that piracy is theft and theft is not moral i dont care about legal lol (its not legal to stab a rapist in the face but i would have no issue someone doing it).
I have seen in another thread that surely hacking is the backbone of this site but, its one thing to take a product you have bought and make it better then to steal one altogether.

Using WinMD5Sum, here are the checksum values from the ISO's directly from Microsoft:
http://www.winmd5.com/?rid=winmd5
Windows_8_Pro_EN-US_x64.ISO
7a10316a79a543f2bf4953a4332b4323
Windows_8_Pro_EN-US_x86.ISO
99c94934e53b4e28e955d4fcb06caaa8
Hopes this helps put some people at ease.

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Htc Premium Navigation Licence (for flashing roms users)

I have been wondering, after flashing custom roms, will i have a chance to lose my premium navigation licence which perhaps i purchased or entered the voucher code which i get from the box?
To those who used the voucher or purchased, did u lose the licence or it will sync back in the licence? Where is the licence stored btw, in ur phone or on server according to imei?
And also, for the premium navigation voucher code, is it lifetime or dated?
Thanks in advance to all replies
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I recently flashed my first custom rom, wiping everything before. Didn't sync anything back, still the premium navigation is working fine (30 days test license). On the first run it will pop up the usual activation screen, so I suspect the license is saved on a server and bound to your IMEI.
I was on my 2nd 30 day trial yesterday, before my first trial expired I flashed my phone back to stock with a RUU (1.32) and I got to activate premium navigation for another 30 days, however when i upgraded locations today it removed the 2nd license
The licence is bound to you IMEI. If you ever send your phone in to htc make sure you record your imei first. If they replace the handset they will need both the old and new imei to transfer the licence.
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override182 said:
voucher code which i get from the box?
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what voucher code?
I didn't find any voucher code in my DHD box....
Where should it be?
LinoX said:
what voucher code?
I didn't find any voucher code in my DHD box....
Where should it be?
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Not everyone gets one. Its a promotional code and comes as an extra from certain carriers and resellers. Kinda like some stores will throw in a free car charge and deals along those lines.
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Damn, that’s disappointing. I just flashed Revolution HD and formatted SD card and when I synced my license it changed my Navigation License expiry again, probably the DRM ID on the key must have to match the phone or something like that is stopping it. maybe just copy the time and grace values in to your current key then sync? I'm just guessing...
EDIT:
I was comparing my old phone.dat with my new one and I noticed a couple of things that might help. the first was that they have since done a version upgrade of locations and I don't know if that fixed anything, the second was after i had entered in my random values to the key, when I synced the license it reset all of the values back in my phone.dat to default but I now have 2 keys instead of one
Here is my experience. In my case my DHD came with a voucher license for one free navigation. I activate it and an email was send to my email stating tht i have one "Perpetual license" of the country i choose to my phone IMEI.
Just recently, i 'root' my phone, format my mSD so that i can create EXT3 partition and flash a custom rom. I do a full wipe for the flash. I have to download again the maps tht i need but the moment i request for navigation, the program gave me 3 options, Buy, Voucher or Sync License. I choose Sync License, and i got back my navigation for my country.
so flash custom rom to ur heart desire.... HD
I find this rather strange. When I got my phone in November the phone part in premium navigation didn't work, after a reboot it worked and has ever since. The premium navigationhas worked almost daily ever since. I've not activated or put any codes / purchased any licences. Have I missed something or am I just lucky?
Cheers
AFAIK you can onli flash sense-based ROMs like android Revolution ROM though to enjoy the htc navigation.
aggghhh, spoke too soon, it went to 30day trial today, not bad i suppose ive been using it since begining of november.
i dont think i will purchase when it runs out - having no postcode search is the deal breaker tbh
I think premium navigation doesn't reserve any paid from me. Should wait for google navigation come to my country..
Hello
I've removed several posts requesting a "cracked" version of this app....this will stop at once.
Please respect the site rules and don't do, send, post or request any wares...EVER!!
You've been warned mates....now, carry on with your topic.
Regards,
M_T_M
sorry to dig up a old thread. I can't seem to find the option to activate 30days free license on my desire s. Im on dhd leedroid port. On stock I still couldn't activate my free trial license. I go on menu, etc license but it does nothig. Anyone, help pls!!
dr.m0x said:
Not everyone gets one. Its a promotional code and comes as an extra from certain carriers and resellers. Kinda like some stores will throw in a free car charge and deals along those lines.
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Hi, I have the premium key for carpanel. But after I rooted my phone, I noticed that custom ROMs are not installed with it. Is there anyway we can get the APK so I can at least activate with my own key?
i'm not asking for a crack version. just the original one so I can install it back on.
Wat if i using HTC Kindom ROM ?? I can't found any Htc Premium Navigation ><
anyone help us please!!!
Hi, apologies for reviving this thread, but was looking to put on a custom ROM to my HTC Vision, and the topic of this thread is what is holding me off until now since I paid fifty euro for my permanent premium navigation
So after reading all the posts in this thread, can I safely assume that as long as I flash a ROM which also contains Sense, I will be able to keep my premium navigation?
Thanks for your time and help guys
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Hi, apologies for reviving this thread, but was looking to put on a custom ROM to my HTC Vision, and the topic of this thread is what is holding me off until now since I paid fifty euro for my permanent premium navigation
So after reading all the posts in this thread, can I safely assume that as long as I flash a ROM which also contains Sense, I will be able to keep my premium navigation?
Thanks for your time and help guys
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quick Zune question - need help please

only had my DVP for a day and its my first windows phone.....
i have subscribed to the zune service paying each month for the service...i thought this would give me the eqivilant to spotify that i had on my android device However, when i click on albums to either stream or download (from the handset) it asks me if i want to buy...i thought i was paying a subscription for free unlimited streaming or download same as spotify.
can anyone advise me please
also is it possible to get spotify on my phone
thanks
I think you have to tap and hold on the album/song to get a download option, here's a video: http://www.wpcentral.com/how-get-zune-pass-work-on-the-go-windows-phone-7.
As for Spotify, that was announced as coming with Mango but not sure which countries.
When I hold the only option I get is to buy the item. Seems odd considering I am paying for it.
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When I hold the only option I get is to buy the item. Seems odd considering I am paying for it.
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Did you watch the video? That didnt work?
Could not seem to view it on my phone :-/
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I wonder if its a subscription issue as I can't play tracks also, all I get is the first 30 secs
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That sounds like your zune pass subscription is not active. Are you logged in with the email associated with your Zune pass?
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I wonder if its a subscription issue as I can't play tracks also, all I get is the first 30 secs
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When you setup your phone, the login must be the same one used for Zune. Not the second or third...the first.
If you have done it any other way you must hard reset and start over.
If the phone login is the same as your Zune login and it does not work, call Zune support to help you.
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When you setup your phone, the login must be the same one used for Zune. Not the second or third...the first.
If you have done it any other way you must hard reset and start over.
If the phone login is the same as your Zune login and it does not work, call Zune support to help you.
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thanks for your help
the problem was that i had signed into zune on my phone with a different account to the one on my computer.
very annoying though that the only way to resolve it was to completley format the phone and start over again....lucky i guess that i have only had it a few days.
thanks to all of you who had helped me to sort it though.
i am sure there maybe a few other questions i need help with also..
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thanks for your help
the problem was that i had signed into zune on my phone with a different account to the one on my computer.
very annoying though that the only way to resolve it was to completley format the phone and start over again....lucky i guess that i have only had it a few days.
thanks to all of you who had helped me to sort it though.
i am sure there maybe a few other questions i need help with also..
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Annoying? This is the way it has been since day one. Its mentioned in the startup guide. Efjay pointed you to the video. All the MS documents online point to this. All the Zune docs point to this. For problems of this nature, how to's, keep WindowsPhone.com in mind. Phone setup, configurations snd how to documentation is great. XDA is great for the more difficult problems.
Sorry for raising a thread on what was clearly quite 'simple' issue to some...it was annoying the gell out of me! I pay as a 'premium' user on here and wanted to make use of all the great knowledge on here rather than trawl the internet or spend hours on the phone. I will however come up with a more challenging problem fir you next time=P
Thanks anyway
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hpsauce37 said:
Sorry for raising a thread on what was clearly quite 'simple' issue to some...it was annoying the gell out of me! I pay as a 'premium' user on here and wanted to make use of all the great knowledge on here rather than trawl the internet or spend hours on the phone. I will however come up with a more challenging problem fir you next time=P
Thanks anyway
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Don't be like that. Annoying and Challenging are 2 different things. XDA is a great source of issues, resolutions, work arounds, and challenging problems. On XDA you will find great ideas, fun experiences, and, a sound kick in the butt if you don't do your research before posting a problem. If you search and do NOT find what you're looking for, there are dozens of people ready to help. But....if you do not do the search before posting....there are dozens of people ready to remind you of that before they help.
Thats just the way it is...and it makes no difference if you're a premium user, or just a bum like me. The same rule applies for us all.
How MS, or any other company, designs their solutions, is always open to debate. Annoying and irritating simply cloud the issue. Android and Apple require a login on their phone for their services. If you do not use the same or correct login, you will not get your apps restored, or access to many of the histories saved with those services....to include backup and restore, and Music. Thats just the way it is. XDA premium users have little influence on those design methods.
Sorry if I offended you with my reply. That was not my intent. Reminding you that a little research would have allowed you to find the answer, and see that the resolution was not clouded, hidden, or designed to cost you a premium subscription to XDA, was my only point. If you're annoyed at the way things are...I'm afraid there is not a reasonable resolution available on these forums.
BTW..how does one become a premium subscriber to XDA?
your response seemed a little 'sharp' and in my opinion was not really necessary...i received good advice on here, it solved my problem, and i thanked those concerned.
By 'premium' i mean i pay for the app to support the cause and not just use the free downloaded one
Anyways moving on....
Point made.
@alodar1 using the XDA Premium app from my G2x
sorry, I'm using zune paying

Android Market Refund Time increased to 30 Minutes :D

Recently one of my friend blogged about increased time at Andorid Market. I tried it and I was all yay! because it really worked
Read more about it at http://knowmydroid.com/blog/android-market-app-refund-time-increased
still not enough for me. For example if you buy a sat nav on the market, How are you supposed to download the maps and test it works properly in 30 mins? JUst encourages people to get the pirated versions instead.
a step in the right direction! but still not enough.
I miss the 1 hour refund policy, not i dont buy as many apps as I dont wanna be stuck paying for one after it doesnt do what I need it to.
I would like a 1day return, that way I can properly test the app. some times I have brought an app that I liked, but it killed the battery over the course of a few hours so I uninstalled it, but I still had to pay for it.
I suppose if you were to test an app with a pirated version, there would be nothing stopping you from then going to the market and paying for it if it worked for you.
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Wow that's generous.!
(Sarcasm mode off)
But I agree with the previous comment, it's a step in the right direction.
Ah, I remember the good old days.
Regards
We should also get a warning when you try and install an app for the second time, I can't always remember what I've tried.
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marcadam said:
We should also get a warning when you try and install an app for the second time, I can't always remember what I've tried.
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I remember all horrible apps
If devs got off their arise and used market licensing, which I promise is a breeze to implement, piracy wouldn't be a concern. If its not the current concern its probably potential loss of money on Google's part and that's their only concern.
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Hi
Most apps prices are relatively low so in most cases it's not a big problem that will ruin you
But 30 min. is still a very short period, and I sadly have to admit that I have bought several apps that I never use.
Worst case for me was an expensive Copilot Live Premiere EU that I seldom use
It would be nice if we had some kind of return right in case app is too buggy
at least we have 30 minutes...
others don't.
look on FAQ's on their market or whatever the name:
What is the Mac App Store refund policy?
If you experience a technical issue with an app, first contact the developer of the app for assistance. Their support contact information can be found on the app's page in the Mac App Store. If that does not resolve the issue, contact Mac App Store Customer Support.
that's crap

How does one disable expiration of Windows 8 Consumer Preview?

Looks like Windows 8 expires next year on 1/15. Any way to disable that function so that it doesn't lock down my computer?
Why?
I any case, there'll be a public beta released in the next few months I'd say anyway.
moved to general - not development
I'm not sure you can. Also, it technically isn't deactivated, but rather nuetered. It doesn't get updates, force shut downs every 2 hours, you can't access free MS software, ect. Basically, it drives you mad until you go so insane you get forced into upgrading.
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Looks like Windows 8 expires next year on 1/15. Any way to disable that function so that it doesn't lock down my computer?
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No.
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qipengart said:
Looks like Windows 8 expires next year on 1/15. Any way to disable that function so that it doesn't lock down my computer?
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One does not disable that time bomb.....at least as far as XDA-Dev is concerned.
Moving along, nothing to see
qipengart said:
Looks like Windows 8 expires next year on 1/15. Any way to disable that function so that it doesn't lock down my computer?
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nah.. the 1/15 is already the extended version.
i didn't found anything after googling for 5 minute.
well, just wait till the full version comes, and wait for the pirate to help you
derpotato said:
nah.. the 1/15 is already the extended version.
i didn't found anything after googling for 5 minute.
well, just wait till the full version comes, and wait for the pirate to help you
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I don't believe it's ethical or within forum rules to advocate piracy man.
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ShadowEO said:
I don't believe it's ethical or within forum rules to advocate piracy man.
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no one said anything about software piracy. Also, one can only illegally use windows IF they use an illegal key. Disabling/enabling windows activation files for development / testing purposes, is not so long as they dont use any product key at all. Plus, there are built in commands to extend the activation period for a set amount of times and can be reset 3 times.
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no one said anything about software piracy. Also, one can only illegally use windows IF they use an illegal key. Disabling/enabling windows activation files for development / testing purposes, is not so long as they dont use any product key at all. Plus, there are built in commands to extend the activation period for a set amount of times and can be reset 3 times.
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so the phrase "wait for the pirate to help you" obviously isnt hinting at piracy, right?
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no one said anything about software piracy. Also, one can only illegally use windows IF they use an illegal key. Disabling/enabling windows activation files for development / testing purposes, is not so long as they dont use any product key at all. Plus, there are built in commands to extend the activation period for a set amount of times and can be reset 3 times.
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using a product outside of its original intended use, hacked or stolen, is still piracy, you are using something that you have not paid for, whether or not there are exploits to get around that is irrelevant. Dude, it costs next to nothing to buy it so just buy it an feel good that your supporting developers rather than trying to rip them off
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Oh, "outside original intended use" is pretty much what hacking is all about. Mind you, that's usually a matter of adding functionality, not of bypassing license restrictions (which is exactly what the OP is asking for, and is, by all intents and purposes, piracy).
Just buy the damn OS for $40 US and use the release version instead of the buggy pre-release. I believe you can even install it over the existing pre-release and keep your files, if backing up is too much trouble. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...dows_8_Pro?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_HP_nav_BuyWSoftware
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. Mind you, that's usually a matter of adding functionality, not of bypassing license restrictions (which is exactly what the OP is asking for, and is, by all intents and purposes, piracy).
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my point exactly. I've now updated about half a dozen devices, its so stupidly cheap it would be madness not doing it, any vista era laptop is BETTER than new with it, the age old "excuses" for piracy just don't hold any water at this price point.
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so the phrase "wait for the pirate to help you" obviously isnt hinting at piracy, right?
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Well I never saw that part... Lol. However, I do make a valid point. Microsoft sells software, sure, but it's the keys they actually care about. I actually already disabled the activation utilities in windows 8 pro last night because it came up on a fresh install and crashed my computer. Another valid reason to remove it. I was in middle of watching something and the new activation came up in a metro ui windows and refused to close. Next thing I know, a BSOD came up with a video crash error. Since windows is so cheap, I do plan to buy the pro upgrade, just not right this minute.
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Well I never saw that part... Lol. However, I do make a valid point. Microsoft sells software, sure, but it's the keys they actually care about. I actually already disabled the activation utilities in windows 8 pro last night because it came up on a fresh install and crashed my computer. Another valid reason to remove it. I was in middle of watching something and the new activation came up in a metro ui windows and refused to close. Next thing I know, a BSOD came up with a video crash error. Since windows is so cheap, I do plan to buy the pro upgrade, just not right this minute.
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while you plan to buy it, what your doing now is still piracy and still frowned apon. the easiest and most effective way to cure activation related crashes is to........actually activate it
Using the already included activation tools that are built in to windows to temporarily disable a buggy subsystem is not piracy. By right, I am given 30 days of free usage on any copy of windows when absent of a product key. I am part of the tech net and msdn and know all about windows, and all of its components, subsystems, and legalities. Trust me when I say that disabling activation during the first 30 days is not by any means even partially shady. Just. E wary after
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Using the already included activation tools that are built in to windows to temporarily disable a buggy subsystem is not piracy. By right, I am given 30 days of free usage on any copy of windows when absent of a product key. I am part of the tech net and msdn and know all about windows, and all of its components, subsystems, and legalities. Trust me when I say that disabling activation during the first 30 days is not by any means even partially shady. Just. E wary after
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everybody's on tech net huh!
kinda makes you wonder what your doing messing about with not activating it...
yes you have 30 days to eval it, but heres the thing, since you haven't paid for it, and you have access to technet, I assume that's where you got your copy of it? what I fail to understand then is why you haven't activated it with the key you generated from them...
unless you didn't get it from TechNet , you cant download it without buying it first, unless you got it through alternative channels, but then why would you when you have access to TechNet and not use it....
many questions...
Problem... solved? Maybe? Haha.
dazza9075 said:
everybody's on tech net huh!
Kinda makes you wonder what your doing messing about with not activating it...
Yes you have 30 days to eval it, but here's the thing... since you haven't paid for it, (and you have access to TechNet) I assume that's where you got your copy of it? What I fail to understand then is why you haven't activated it with the key you generated from them...
Unless you get it from TechNet , you can't download it without buying it first. Unless you got it through alternative channels... but then why would you when you have access to TechNet and not use it...
many questions...
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Well, I just simply do not have a premium subscription that would allow me access to said keys. I just get copies of things for free for evaluation only. i will be upgrading my TechNet license to premium before too long once i get some more money. The other reason is for testing. i know windows 8 is great, but i want to run a semi-long term test to make sure that windows can hold up to all that i need and do every day. Hence the 30 day evaluation. On average, my computers have about 280GB of nothing but just programs for development (website, source, etc...) and programs for places such as this for building ROMs, and that takes A LOT of space already.
So basically, i disabled the activation out of pure annoyance, and it doesn't need to be activated when merely evaluating the Install. Second, if that is what happens every time it comes up, then i will definitely figure out a way to keep using the older Consumer Preview that just expired on monday, or settle for windows 7 again. Man I had EVERYTHING set up on it. Good for computer repair, ROM building, building custom Windows OS copies for licensed redistribution, etc... You name it, i had it... lol.

Dead Trigger 2 Beta

Could someone please post the apk for the Dead Trigger 2 beta that comes preloaded on the Shield? It's a free to play game so it's fine to post here. I would really appreciate it, i've been waiting for such a long time.
+1 Maybe a complete system dump from someone could help everyone and Project Sheild users in further development.
I would personally like to start playing around with the Grid application.
Neither of those apps come with SHIELD.
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Then where do they come from?
I was wondering the same thing. Where do we get that app from?
As far as dead trigger 2, you wait till it's released and get it on the app store... Grid Client isn't the same as PC streaming, which also isn't it yet. Those are both from demo units.
PC streaming is in the system image.
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So they are out, albeit not on every unit. No offense, but i'll decide for myself whether to wait or not on installing an app thank you very much.
Does anyone know when they are going to release DT2 in app store?
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The Creature said:
Does anyone know when they are going to release DT2 in app store?
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Madfinger stated at the end of July it would be the following month (August), so not long now.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
So they are out, albeit not on every unit. No offense, but i'll decide for myself whether to wait or not on installing an app thank you very much.
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That's fine, but please stop asking people to post pirate apks on xda.
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agrabren said:
That's fine, but please stop asking people to post pirate apks on xda.
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It's been CLEARLY established that free to play applications are acceptable on XDA, you don't get to decide what's pirated material or not just because you don't like it.
If you have a problem with this thread report it and i'll handle it with the moderators myself, otherwise I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish here.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
It's been CLEARLY established that free to play applications are acceptable on XDA, you don't get to decide what's pirated material or not just because you don't like it.
If you have a problem with this thread report it and i'll handle it with the moderators myself, otherwise I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish here.
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Initially just setting expectations, you've decided that everyone else has an unreleased game you want a copy of. I wanted to clarify that it wasn't actually on the devices. But your answer is "gimme gimme gimme". So I'll kindly point out to the moderators that the game is not yet released and the APK for it is actually still restricted distribution. Posting it on XDA is actually piracy, regardless of the eventual cost of the app.
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It's not unreleased that's just your opinion, it simply only comes with demo units. There are threads all over XDA about porting/sideloading preloaded apps from other devices so again what is your point?
There is even precedent to support my claim, back before the Motorola Droid X was released, it was the only phone with Need For Speed Shift on Android. I happened to have a demo unit and I released it on XDA, WITH FULL SUPPORT FROM THE MODERATORS. It was also a free to play game.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7046141
Here it is on XDA's front page:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/need-for-speed-shift-ripped-ready-for-your-droid-x/
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
It's not unreleased that's just your opinion, it simply only comes with demo units. There are threads all over XDA about porting/sideloading preloaded apps from other devices so again what is your point?
There is even precedent to support my claim, back before the Motorola Droid X was released, it was the only phone with Need For Speed Shift on Android. I happened to have a demo unit and I released it on XDA, WITH FULL SUPPORT FROM THE MODERATORS. It was also a free to play game.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7046141
Here it is on XDA's front page:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/need-for-speed-shift-ripped-ready-for-your-droid-x/
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He is clearly saying its not available to the public, he is not arguing the fact that freeimum APK are acceptable. They are and he agrees with you. What your not getting is the APK has not been released and any copies are pirates at the moment regardless of what you did for the Droid and Need for speed.
Not all moderators would probably agree with with posting a freeimum game before release date.
No, what you two don't understand is if it is an app already available on consumer facing devices in the wild, regardless of its saturation rate, it has been released. It makes no difference to me that only display units come with it pre-loaded, the fact remains that it is available now in some capacity. If Madfinger didn't wan't people playing its game it wouldn't have bundled it with devices hitting stores. The entire premise you are basing your arguments on is wrong. If you can't accept this simple truth AND the fact that moderators have already had a lengthy discussion on this very topic at the links provided above, then I have nothing more to say to you.
There's your mistake. It's not on those types of demo unit. It was side loaded into tradeshow units. Grid is more readily available, but less useful since it needs an account.
Piracy also only means violating the terms of license, which still applies to free to play games, my bet is that the dead trigger license won't allow 3rd party distribution, or basically XDA reposting of an APK which isn't released.
Just because an apk was put on a demo or trade show unit doesn't mean that it is out in the wild. If the game is not in an open beta, it is not for public consumption, therefore not to be posted. I am sure they are out "there" somewhere, however at this time it can't be on here.
I especially like the blurb about Terms of Service. Something like that might be a worthwhile read.
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