I think in this situation, the IMEI is a better choice for identifying when a trial has expired. You'd like to let them try your app on their new fancy faster phone with the bigger screen!
The ANDROID_ID is a better choice (if it really is tied to the account and not the phone?) if you're checking a paid license. But is there value in doing that? It would seem to simply duplicate the fact that they'd done the purchase in the market, and not provide any additional security. The IMEI approach works even for phones with no Market access, if you're looking to sell your app via other channels. Does the ANDROID_ID exist on devices even when there's no Marketplace? On Feb 26, 7:13 am, Streets Of Boston <flyingdutc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for the info! Especially the bit about the re-trial is > interesting. > > But i have one question: > You use the IMEI number. What if the user gets a new phone? > Aren't app downloads tied to a user's Google Checkout account. If the > user gets a new phone, uses the same Google Checkout account, he/she > has to buy your app again. Shouldn't you use the 'ANDROID_ID' instead? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
