suggestion for devs - Windows Phone 8 General

Hi all devs... Its just an suggestion... Can you make an app that can be used to deploy or install other apps(xap and Appx)
Or can you make an app that can covert other apps so that WP can install them. Like for example we can install devloper for preview and windows insider app directly. I mean there should be something in these apps that store allows them to instal.

You mean app like 3rd party store? Like Amazon Apps on Android?

I don;t think its quite possible deploying the other's app.

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[Q] Anti-Virus?

I'm new to Android and I am wondering if you all plan to put some sort of antivirus program on your Xoom? Is this needed? If so, which programs are the best?
Thanks!
Malcus1
Don't think there are any viruses for Android.
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Malcus1 said:
I'm new to Android and I am wondering if you all plan to put some sort of antivirus program on your Xoom? Is this needed? If so, which programs are the best?
Thanks!
Malcus1
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Yes there are Viruses on Android. Most recently they were able to penetrate the actual Google marketplace. Before that most were found on third party sites which are not recommended to get apps from anyways. Most people dont use an anti virus but I believe this will change unless Google does something to prevent any other viruses from entering the market.
Lookout is a antivirus app that can found in the market. It is from a reputable company in the US. The app will scan your apps and compare to a database of known threats(free version is sufficient). While before the recent events I didnt worry about it either I now use Lookout. Something is better than nothing. But the best defense is common sense. Dont download from third party sites and always check the permissions an app is requesting before installing. A wallpaper app doesnt need access to every part of your phone. If it is asking for excessive permissions try to find another app that completes the same task with less permissions. Hope this helped.
I use lookout on my xoom. It just doesn't do the whole locate thing (a great feature) unless you have cellular service (which I do not) because it uses SMS for that feature
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DroidzFX said:
Yes there are Viruses on Android. Most recently they were able to penetrate the actual Google marketplace. Before that most were found on third party sites which are not recommended to get apps from anyways. Most people dont use an anti virus but I believe this will change unless Google does something to prevent any other viruses from entering the market.
Lookout is a antivirus app that can found in the market. It is from a reputable company in the US. The app will scan your apps and compare to a database of known threats(free version is sufficient). While before the recent events I didnt worry about it either I now use Lookout. Something is better than nothing. But the best defense is common sense. Dont download from third party sites and always check the permissions an app is requesting before installing. A wallpaper app doesnt need access to every part of your phone. If it is asking for excessive permissions try to find another app that completes the same task with less permissions. Hope this helped.
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Thanks Droidz,
So it sounds like if I am cautious about which apps I download I should be alright. I tend to only download apps that have been downloaded by a large number of people with good reviews. Hopefully that will keep me safe. But I'll try out Lookout too.
Malcus1 said:
Thanks Droidz,
So it sounds like if I am cautious about which apps I download I should be alright. I tend to only download apps that have been downloaded by a large number of people with good reviews. Hopefully that will keep me safe. But I'll try out Lookout too.
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As long as you're not downloading shady apps (esp ones from outside of market) you'll be fine. Antivirus is really not necessary.

[Q] newbie Android App store: what happens when you change devices?

Hi,
All I've done so far is install free apps. What happens if I buy an app and install it on my current tablet, but then at some point sell the tablet for a newer tablet? Can I re-install the already-paid-for app if I use the original google account used to purchase it?
There doesn't seem to be a function to download the apps and save them as an install file, so you can back it up.
If anyone's had any experience with Amazon App store, how do they handle this? For Amazon, you're using your Amazon account, so it doesn't matter what google ID is used on the Android right?
If I have two tablets, is it possible to paid for program and install it on both tablets? Either with google app store or amazon's app store?
coachclass said:
Hi,
All I've done so far is install free apps. What happens if I buy an app and install it on my current tablet, but then at some point sell the tablet for a newer tablet? Can I re-install the already-paid-for app if I use the original google account used to purchase it?
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coachclass said:
If I have two tablets, is it possible to paid for program and install it on both tablets? Either with google app store or amazon's app store?
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Answer to both is yes, at least for the Android Market anyway - I've never used Amazon's app store.
coachclass said:
There doesn't seem to be a function to download the apps and save them as an install file, so you can back it up.
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If you have rooted your TF you can install Titanium Backup and use this to backup any apps already installed, including their data.
coachclass said:
Hi,
All I've done so far is install free apps. What happens if I buy an app and install it on my current tablet, but then at some point sell the tablet for a newer tablet? Can I re-install the already-paid-for app if I use the original google account used to purchase it?
There doesn't seem to be a function to download the apps and save them as an install file, so you can back it up.
If anyone's had any experience with Amazon App store, how do they handle this? For Amazon, you're using your Amazon account, so it doesn't matter what google ID is used on the Android right?
If I have two tablets, is it possible to paid for program and install it on both tablets? Either with google app store or amazon's app store?
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Android Apps from the Market are all handled by the users email account and not per device. As long as you link your new device to your gmail (or other) account then it should sync with that device (I think).
Had no dealings with Amazon Market so I cant comment on that sorry.
Mark.
Android Market: Just log in with your Google credentials and you can redownload the apps.
Amazon: Same thing. You'll just have to verify its device one time via email or something.
I use Android Market & Amazon App store on both my my Nexus S & TF101. No problems.
But yes, I totally agree with Titanium Backup. It'll make things easier! Especially with game saves.
I run my family's fleet of android devices and can confirm that you can install Purchased Apps from the Android Market on as many devices as you want at once as long as the MAIN Google account is the same. I havent been able to test yet but it appears that Honeycomb now allows multiple accounts inside of the Android Market and I would assume that you could then install purchased apps from a secondary Google account now as well.
As for the Amazon Market, you can install Purchased Apps on as many devices as you'd like as long as the same account info is used. I use the Amazon Market to install purchased apps on all of the devices I manage because it allows me to do so without having to give access to my contacts, emails, and other items that a Google Account would sync.

Bypass market app restrictions?

I purchased an app off the market to use on my phone. Does anyone know a way to install a paid app on the nexus player running lolirock?
My phone isn't rooted so I can't pull the apk from my phone.... =/
Of course you can, use APK Share from KN Inc (Play Store).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.apkshare&hl=en
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Of course you can, use APK Share from KN Inc (Play Store).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.apkshare&hl=en
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Oh wow, that's awesome! I didn't realize I could get an apk of a purchased app without root.
Thanks brandogg!
Just trying to do my part. I have Google Drive on my ADT-1, I just use "share" on the KN app and it's available within a few seconds or so. Bear in mind there will still be a handful of apps that don't work.
Also, you're probably already aware of this, but in your web browser (even on Chrome on the Nexus Player or ADT-1) you can go to play.google.com/store and search for apps then choose which device to send it to from there. There are quite a few apps that are completely compatible with the Android TV devices, they just don't show up in the Play Store app (probably because they don't have all the appropriate icon packs, etc). Saves a little bit of time that way.

Debloating app?

Hi,
I need an app to debloat the newest bobcatrom as he didn't debloat it.
I did use an app called xda assistant but that was taken off play store a few months ago.
I have since tried many apps from play store but they are all useless as apps still show on my phone after I try to uninstall them.
Does anyone know of a good app where I can remove system apps with ?
Nvm I found the best app ever.
Care to share this app name?

App not visible in Playstore

Hi
on my fire 10 there is an app (mobile observatory) that does not show up in the playstore.
However when I get the apk from another source it runs fine.
I would like to support the developer by buying it in the playstore, but I can't as it doesn't show up - I assume because sonehow it is not considered compatible.
Is there any tweak I could try on my rooted device to make this app visible for me?
Many thanks.
morgonhed said:
Hi
on my fire 10 there is an app (mobile observatory) that does not show up in the playstore.
However when I get the apk from another source it runs fine.
I would like to support the developer by buying it in the playstore, but I can't as it doesn't show up - I assume because sonehow it is not considered compatible.
Is there any tweak I could try on my rooted device to make this app visible for me?
Many thanks.
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Unlikely. Once-upon-a-time one could emulate different device types via simple build.prop tweaks. The play store has become more sophisticated using a unique 'fingerprint' to identify device type. Almost impossible to spoof.

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