Is there any need to run an antivirus on my gnex?
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As long as you aren't downloading crazy pirated apps from some random website you don't need it.
El Daddy said:
As long as you aren't downloading crazy pirated apps from some random website you don't need it.
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Just seems like apps that are in the play store have malware now. Like the new angry birds
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speedfreak228 said:
Just seems like apps that are in the play store have malware now. Like the new angry birds
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What do you mean by malware? It would seem surprising that angry birds would have it. But always make sure you check the permissions of apps before installing. If something looks odd, don't install.
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>go to download angry birds
>all visible results are legit
>find one that it's not by Rovio
>download anyways
>get virus
It's really not that hard to avoid malware in the Play Store.
Answer this question. Do you click links from strangers or those facebook message links that say "Hey, look at these photos of you i [email protected][email protected]!!"
If you answer yes, then you need an antivirus
If you answer no, then you are smart enough to be without one.
No in pretty cautious about what I download or open. Only thing I am worried about is when I download an app from the play store and I don't know who developed it
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Malware is such a misused term.
Malware means malicious software. What exactly did you find malicious about the latest Angry Birds?
adrynalyne said:
Malware is such a misused term.
Malware means malicious software. What exactly did you find malicious about the latest Angry Birds?
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I can't remember where I heard about it at. It was about a fake publisher of angry birds having malware in their app. Maybe apple trying to slow android sales lol
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A fake publisher then. Not Angry Birds specifically. Gotta watch that stuff. If Angry Birds ain't from Rovio, then don't trust it.
if its downloaded from the playstore then your pretty safe unless they use stupid permissions, which will just allow them to push stuff to your phone u dont want like ads, ruin ur battery life, ect. Sounds like your smart enough to not have to worry about falling for that stupid stuff though, so I'd say no, U do not need an AV
I don't think so.
though Gnex's hardware is good enough, but first:
AntiVirus apps would caused a poor performance and drain the battery.
second: I don;t think that there are so many android virus that you need to install antivirus apps.
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They are giving away apps that are usually paid apps.
Examples:
SwiftKey X
Beautiful Widgets
They are legit, GetJar is working with app developers to do this. I'd post the apks, but i dont feel like dealing with the people who will tell me im giving warez out. However, install this and use it to get the apps. http://db.tt/7xbbJ7Cp
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They must have turned a new leaf cause back in 2006 when I stll had a razr I used this to download paid .jar games for free.
Hypothetically of course lol
Edit: definately legit got some cool apps. I reccomend age of zombies its free on there and AWESOME
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AWESOME!!! This is just...awesome. Especially when the android market fc's for me.
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They are giving away apps that are usually paid apps.
Examples:
SwiftKey X
Beautiful Widgets
They are legit, GetJar is working with app developers to do this. I'd post the apks, but i dont feel like dealing with the people who will tell me im giving warez out. However, install this and use it to get the apps. http://db.tt/7xbbJ7Cp
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Must I say I love you lol. I've finally got beautiful widgets woooo lol.
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So credit is given, i saw this on the acs site.
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I like getjar, in theory. I just wish their site was easier to navigate, and they published updates to their apps.
Weird but if you uninstall getjar some apps don't work anymore they say they are part of getjar gold and you need getjar installed. Fortunately beautiful widgets isn't one of them. I only uninstalled getjar because it always stays in ram as 10mb
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xopher.hunter said:
Weird but if you uninstall getjar some apps don't work anymore they say they are part of getjar gold and you need getjar installed. Fortunately beautiful widgets isn't one of them. I only uninstalled getjar because it always stays in ram as 10mb
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this is good to know
They are legit. Usually you get an older version but its a great way to try out the full version. Just like Amazons free app of the day you can't update from Android Marketplace.
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Fc on my phone
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zanderman112 said:
They are giving away apps that are usually paid apps.
Examples:
SwiftKey X
Beautiful Widgets
They are legit, GetJar is working with app developers to do this. I'd post the apks, but i dont feel like dealing with the people who will tell me im giving warez out. However, install this and use it to get the apps. http://db.tt/7xbbJ7Cp
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Good lookin zander
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Free this week: Tapatalk! Swift key isn't on there anymore and I didn't back it up
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send me your e-mail and I'll send it to you if you want. I mean I don't know if that's morally wrong but if you did download it when it was free and just didn't back it up I don't think it would be wrong would it? I have the SwiftKey X from GetJar when it was free. I don't want to do anything to hurt developers so if anyone feels this would be wrong if he's already downloaded it but didn't back it up let me know. I do believe in supporting developers. Funds are a little tough for me right now which is why I look for the GetJar specials or Amazon daily free apps.
I am starting to rethink Amazon though. I've heard stories that they take advantage of developers. Any info would be appreciated. I'll stop going there if they aren't being fair with developers there.
Jim
Oh, and if anyone hasn't tried TouchPal Keyboard I would at least give it a shot. Right now its free in the Market I think until the end of the month but after that they may charge for it. I've been using it for a day now and I really do like it. Very much like SwiftKey X. What's great is if you follow them on Twitter and "Like" them on Facebook you will get lifetime free upgrades. Hard to beat that. I'm going back and forth with the two and its a little tough to really decide yet. I like them both especially in landscape mode and they both work well with the slide out keyboard.
There's nothing wrong with giving it away.
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Hey Counterfeit, as long as it doesn't raise any moral issues just click on my name and send me a private message so you don't have to put your e-mail out in public and I'll send it out to you.
Jim
You got my first app thanks since GetJar allowed me to get Tapatalk. Quite an upgrade!
ETA: happened to notice with all its advantages that Tapatalk was noticably slower. Checked the "3G Compatibility" option in settings and that seems to help quite a bit with no noticable drawbacks (and I'm on Wifi right now).
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They are legit. Usually you get an older version but its a great way to try out the full version. Just like Amazons free app of the day you can't update from Android Marketplace.
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What about if you use Titanium Backup to force the market link or whatever it's called? Would this then attach it to the market so you could update from there?
hayzooos said:
What about if you use Titanium Backup to force the market link or whatever it's called? Would this then attach it to the market so you could update from there?
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Doesn't work, I tried doing this back while Applanet was up and it still asks you to buy it even though it's already installed
zanderman112 said:
They are giving away apps that are usually paid apps.
Examples:
SwiftKey X
Beautiful Widgets
They are legit, GetJar is working with app developers to do this. I'd post the apks, but i dont feel like dealing with the people who will tell me im giving warez out. However, install this and use it to get the apps. http://db.tt/7xbbJ7Cp
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EPIC FIND BRO...tweetcaster pro...fo the lo lo...pfftttt...im live right now lol..once again..thanks Z!!
No problem lol
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Because they do pay app developers so they can stay free.. So at least we should be able to see what they advertide? I feel bad but then again I dont lol
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Just use the ad blocker AND buy the premium apps that you want to support.
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Flawed logic. If ads were meant to keep the product free, then all apps would have the same features but some/most apps that have a paid version have no ads in addition to additional features. It creates an additional incentive to support the dev.
If you think you should be seeing the ads, why block them yourself?
Do whatever you want.. no one cares. The money they would get from the ad views is pennies and by no means a way for someone to support themselves.
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Flawed logic. If ads were meant to keep the product free, then all apps would have the same features but some/most apps that have a paid version have no ads in addition to additional features. It creates an additional incentive to support the dev.
If you think you should be seeing the ads, why block them yourself?
Do whatever you want.. no one cares. The money they would get from the ad views is pennies and by no means a way for someone to support themselves.
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I disagree about it being "pennies". It adds up. I know people that make a living off of advertising on websites, apps, etc.
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melinton said:
Because they do pay app developers so they can stay free.. So at least we should be able to see what they advertide? I feel bad but then again I dont lol
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Obviously it doesn't matter too much to the devs or to Google otherwise they would be banned from the "market" (Play) ...
So... take that into consideration!
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I disagree about it being "pennies". It adds up. I know people that make a living off of advertising on websites, apps, etc.
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I understand the payout systems and how the ad revenue scheme works. Those are websites you are referring to are getting a pretty good amount of unique traffic flowing though. Most people, especially apps for droid just don't get that traffic. It is also basically there job to maintain those websites, apps, etc so they can get that revenue stream.
Not a lot of devs are going to quit there day job because they got an app or two that has several thousand downloads.
pennies add up. Within 2 months of launching the free version of angry birds rovio was pulling in $1MM/mo from the ads.
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pennies add up. Within 2 months of launching the free version of angry birds rovio was pulling in $1MM/mo from the ads.
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Not every app uploaded is going to be as popular as any given angry birds series because it's already an established game.
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Not every app uploaded is going to be as popular as any given angry birds series because it's already an established game.
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Wait, your saying not all apps will be as popular as angry birds?
Has anyone been able to hack the play version? ive tried everything with no success! The titanium backups wont show in titanium backup app etc, GG and GameCIH wont change anything on the app nothing seems to stick etc
Please help :fingers-crossed:
By hack are you referring to stealing a paid app
Jellin' like a felon
If by hacking, you mean cheating the system, we don't take kindly to talk like that.
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Being optimistic here, and thinking he only wants to modify his purchased copy of the app?
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Being optimistic here, and thinking he only wants to modify his purchased copy of the app?
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Giving the guy the benefit of the doubt because I was wondering the same thing about my paid copy of tetris that says it is not authorized for my new GN
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I believe he is referring to modifying the game data to gain benefits in-game.
@OP Yes, I actually have managed to 'hack' it. If you are seriously interested
in hacking it, PM me and I will show you how.
~ZerO
What's the point in playing a game if you're going to be cheating?
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zephiK said:
What's the point in playing a game if you're going to be cheating?
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You're exactly right. Which is why we don't cheat without prior completion of the game.
Seeing as how I've beaten A7, I see no reason to leave it alone. Why not have fun with it?
See what all you can modify and mess with. Just a thought..
~ZerO
I also would love to hack block breaker HD to work again... I bought the game but now it closes right after checking licence.
Its his personal choice, thats like saying why we would root our phones as soon as we get it (I know most of us are guilty of that). Dont be so quick to judge, arent we a community of believing we deserve to do whatever to the hardware and software we own?
Its my purchased game from the play store at the time of posting this thread I could not get any hack to work with GG or GameCIH so I wondered if it had been patched in the PS release. I have now managed to hack the coins but not the reputation or stars, the reputation force closes and the stars don't stick any ideas?
PS to the people who feel hacking a game to win etc is pointless, i bet youve cheated in GTA once in your life?
Hey guys GTA vice city is on android
Yet not available on play store!
But here is a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStJ...e_gdata_player
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Hey guys GTA vice city is on android
Yet not available on play store!
But here is a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStJ...e_gdata_player
downloads:
NO WAREZ
Installation:
JUST BUY IT!
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Oh no.
You messed up.
According to XDA Rules, WAREZ IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE POSTED.
By warez i mean Paid Apps.
Delete the links quickly, before you get banned by a mod.
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Oh no.
You messed up.
According to XDA Rules, WAREZ IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE POSTED.
By warez i mean Paid Apps.
Delete the links quickly, before you get banned by a mod.
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thanks for reminding me!
This is kinda leaked, rock star games didn't want to release it. Still, I played it and it's awesome. I'm planning to buy it when it's released.
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when will it be released officially?
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Oh no.
You messed up.
According to XDA Rules, WAREZ IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE POSTED.
By warez i mean Paid Apps.
Delete the links quickly, before you get banned by a mod.
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Um sorry to say but your wrong in telling him to delete this as he isn't actually posting the app he is simply sharing and telling everyone it will be available on the play store soon
im what Willis was talking about
I will deffo buy vice city played and finished gta 3.. Some good memories lol..
There was a problem with a lot of people downloading the game so they had to take it off the market and are hoping to get it back on soon
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Um sorry to say but your wrong in telling him to delete this as he isn't actually posting the app he is simply sharing and telling everyone it will be available on the play store soon
im what Willis was talking about
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You are late amigo.
he posted the apk and data files for a $5 game..
Well, thats warez.
But, he's deleted the links now.
3rd time u post warez... :what:
Can't wait for it
Played SAMP a lot :laugh:
i'm playing it right now.I cannot tell you where you could find it but it looks like that will appear next weekend on play store
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Its out on the play store, but there are 2 versions and both by rockstar :S which one to buy??
I have purchased the game but got the sd data etc on my PC so I didn't have to use my data network (my internet connection is extremely slow). The problem I am having is when I try to install the APK it says I need to free up some space. I have 2.5GB free on my internal data and 58GB on my SD card. I have tried clearing cache and dalvik cache to see what is going wrong but it still doesn't work.
Has anyone else suffered the same problem? I am using Omega v34 with siyah kernel.
Thanks.
Finished the game. Despite the bugs like heli spining, crazy camera, sometimes controls may annoy you in some occasions, it's very good to play it again, like the old times... but controls also help in most of the missions. Auto-aim helps 80% of the time, specially the 1st person auto-aim. In the final mission for instance (keep your friends close) it can take all the fun of aiming and shooting at everyone...
btw: most of the bugs including spining heli and crazy camera can be fixed by pausing and resuming. And I don't think GTA:SA will come soon, it's heavy, enormous and might take off all the fun while playing in a smartphone...
So, I have the HTC One, mine is not unlocked, I was just a few hours too late apparently I know I can send it to Sonic for s-off, but I'm holding out for now. Anyway...
Is there a way to restore my saved progress on Angry Birds Star Wars from my Rezound? The Rezound is s-off, unlocked, custom ROM, etc...
Try Helium bsckup, can be found in the play store. It will backup data in many applications without root.
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zibrah3ed said:
Try Helium bsckup, can be found in the play store. It will backup data in many applications without root.
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Thanks
sh**, ppl love them their angry birds and gaes huh?
maybe I'll have to actually give it a try one day
andybones said:
sh**, ppl love them their angry birds and gaes huh?
maybe I'll have to actually give it a try one day
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Yea, all the Angry Birds are fairly similar, and since I don't have a lot of spare time, I just stick with the Star Wars version, one of my favorites. I let the kids play the regular Angry Birds in Kid Mode. Great time killer if you're sitting around waiting on something.