Re: [android-developers] Re: Google seems unresponsive to reports about two adware developers I found
Michael, I suggest you just move on. You've reported those apps. There's nothing more to do. If Google eventually sees fit to remove them, then fine. If it takes them five years, that's just the way it is. -John Coryat On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 8:43:23 AM UTC-6, Michael Palmer wrote: I am now more concerned about Electric Plasma HDhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lzc.live.wallpaper.electrichl=en. It is not named identically to my app, but it is the same sort of adware/malware as the Electric Plasma Live Wallpaper knockoff and it has achieved more downloads (+50,000, compared to +10,000.) Does anyone know a way that I can contact someone at Google directly about this? -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Google seems unresponsive to reports about two adware developers I found
How did you report them? Did you file a DMCA notice against using your app's name? -John Coryat -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Becoming a Top Developer
i think you're best route is to befriend a google advocate and ask for the badge :) I did that and was told since we only have one major application, we were ineligible for consideration. -John Coryat -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Becoming a Top Developer
I believe the criteria involves having more than one popular application with a sufficiently high average rating. What popular and sufficiently high mean are subject to interpretation. -John Coryat On Friday, September 6, 2013 6:46:10 PM UTC-5, Nathan wrote: On my list of goals for the coming year is to become an Android Top Developer. Can anyone offer some insights into how? What metrics should I shoot for? I'm thinking a gazillion (approximate number) installs would help, and revenue doesn't matter as much. I know this comes up here once in a while. I realize that, absent an authoritative post from Google, it will all be speculation, but that's fine too. Let the speculation begin. Nathan -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: GooglePlayServices not found
If you include the Google Play services in the Android SDK manager (under Extras), that should solve this. -John Coryat On Thursday, September 5, 2013 11:13:08 AM UTC-5, igor ganapolsky wrote: Ever since updating the latest Android Studio and the latest SDK, I cannot see google maps in my project. It just shows a blank map. Logcat prints the following error: *GooglePlayServicesUtil: The Google Play services resources were not found. Check your project configuration to ensure that the resources are included.* * * Everything was working recently, this problem just started a few days ago. Please help!! Igor -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Android push notification server for enterprise
Don't forget that GCM is free, has no limitations on traffic and is available to enterprise for zero cost. Pretty compelling. If you're worried about security, then your next best solution is using polling. That's horribly inefficient and sloppy compared to GCM. -John Coryat -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Did Google just kill MobFox?
Caution: IANAL I believe you were already in violation of Google's terms when you opted to use a payer system outside of Google Wallet. The new terms just clarify it. To me, it removes all doubt that you can get away with bypassing the Google Play terms. There shouldn't be any doubt as to what this says. You're fooling yourself if you think this is an idle threat from Google. They most likely have an automatic system in place that is going to purge any app that isn't in compliance after the deadline. -John Coryat -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Application mistakenly published
There's no going back. The best you can do is publish another update and start that at the alpha level again. -John Coryat On Monday, July 8, 2013 10:02:48 AM UTC-5, Rmax wrote: Currently I am making a small application, this is not at all complete and so far the publications were by alpha tab. the problem is that accidentally went up one tab apk production and now do not know how to remove it, for now I have the unpublished application. but then how I can fix this problem and keep using. need to continue to publish only versions for the community where the testers are not to appear publicly in the play store. can anyone help me? -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Re: Application mistakenly published
Unpublish the apk. That will prevent anyone new from downloading. -John Coryat On Monday, July 8, 2013 10:40:58 AM UTC-5, Rmax wrote: i can belive it... I say well that's what I did, but I worry that version that is available, the version is incomplete and not very functional and I worry that some user installs and qualify an incomplete product 2013/7/8 John Coryat cor...@gmail.com javascript: There's no going back. The best you can do is publish another update and start that at the alpha level again. -John Coryat On Monday, July 8, 2013 10:02:48 AM UTC-5, Rmax wrote: Currently I am making a small application, this is not at all complete and so far the publications were by alpha tab. the problem is that accidentally went up one tab apk production and now do not know how to remove it, for now I have the unpublished application. but then how I can fix this problem and keep using. need to continue to publish only versions for the community where the testers are not to appear publicly in the play store. can anyone help me? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@googlegroups.comjavascript: To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript: For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/android-developers/OhnHipEchPc/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Julian Reyes Escrigas Desarrollador PHP Semi Senior teléfono celular: (301) 4867522 -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] How to support Redeem Code in Android App?
We implemented this feature using In-App billing unmanaged items. It's a handy feature to let testers, reviewers and others get premium access by using a code in the app itself. We have a fairly extensive backend server system so it's not a burden. -John Coryat On Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:26:17 PM UTC-5, ASB wrote: Yes, I wanted this feature. On Saturday, 22 June 2013 11:01:20 UTC+5:30, Michael Leung wrote: Do you mean you send the code to the users then they can download your app free. I don't think Google play has this function. On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM, ASB arjun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Android Developers, I have recently created a Physics based app called *High School Physics*. This app helps the high school university students who are interested in physics to learn the concepts clearly without getting intimidated by the sheer amount of Mathematics involved in it. The app is published at https://play.google.com/** store/apps/details?id=com.asb.**full.highschoolphysicshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asb.full.highschoolphysics Now coming to the problem, Currently this app follows a freemium model with IAP APIs, but I wanted something that Apple Store supports: *Redeem Coupons*. I want some reviewers to try the app and want to share the redeem coupon so that they can unlock it completely. Is it possible to have such feature in Android App? Are there any frameworks to support this? Regards, Arjun S Bharadwaj -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Regards, Michael Leung http://www.itblogs.info - My IT Blog http://diary.skynovel.info - My Blog http://www.michaelleung.info - My Homepage -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: how to impliment triple tap
Two in the chest, one in the head. Done. -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Google Wallet spam
Bram, I hope there are lots of successes too! The simple answer is to add a filter to send those messages directly to trash and mark as read. That's what I've been doing for the last couple of years. -John Coryat On Friday, May 24, 2013 9:48:45 AM UTC-5, Bram Stolk wrote: Since yesterday I get spammed by Google Wallet. At least a 100 emails a day telling me about a failed credit card check, and telling me not to ship. -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] HELP
You might also find that the second time you code it up, it will be better... Good lesson in backup though. -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: App not showing in Play Store after nearly 12 hours!
You didn't say what app. It might be that you have the country setup wrong. Provide your app's name and others might find it when you can't. Google is taking longer in publishing apps due to the additional filters they've added. It used to be near instantaneous that a new app would appear. Last update we published took somewhere around four hours to become available. -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] free trial for a one time purchase with in app v3
You could use unmanaged items and a server to handle subscriptions. We use that method. We have a five day free trial that works outside of in-app billing. It's clean, efficient and also can be customized to offer longer, shorter or additional free trial days for individual users. The downside is you have to manage the subscriptions on a server. That also, as I see it, is an upside. -John Coryat On Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:08:04 AM UTC-5, Fabien R wrote: On 03/04/2013 20:00, Michael Banzon wrote: You could make a free version and a paid version - two separate apps. Either they could be two different or one could unlock the full potential of the other. I would rather let the user use the full featured app. Thanks anyway, Fabien -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: I was banned because i used the replay to users reviews feature :-(
There may be no such thing as a coincidence in police work but as far as your assumption of a cause for suspension, it is a coincidence. I suggest re-reading the suspension letter from Google, the terms document for Google Play, and your app for better clues. -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Description at Play is not updating
I've seen it typically between instantly (years ago) to several hours. I'm guessing the delay has to do with propagation. -John Coryat On Sunday, March 24, 2013 2:35:49 PM UTC-5, RKJ (Android developer) wrote: I updated few description of my apps, but it is not updating, but updated info is showing on my Dashboard. For example - * Previous info :-* Store Contacts details from SMS Format – save Example – save91 99 it will store this no to your mobile through SMS with name Rakesh *Updated thr Dashboard* Store Contacts details from SMS Format – save Example – save*Password*91 99 it will store this no to your mobile through SMS with name Rakesh But, save*Password*91 99 is not updating on play, but its updated at my dashboard. Please help me out. -- Thanks Regards Rakesh Kumar Jha Android Developer, Trainer and Mentor Bangalore Skype - rkjhaw (O) +918050753516 (R) +919886336619 -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Removed apps from Play store
There are many applications on the Google Play market which are using GTA's images Officer, I wasn't the only one speeding! That doesn't work either, does it? Just because there are others breaking the rules doesn't mean breaking the rules is ok. It just means you've been caught. I suggest putting your efforts into an application that's original, uses no copyright material and serves a purpose. -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Hearing Aid
Just from a technical standpoint, a smartphone held in your hand, is never going to be a satisfactory hearing aid. The original hearing aids were pretty much exactly what you're describing. A box, usually held in one's shirt pocket, that transmitted sound through a wire to a small speaker in the user's ear. Those things were terrible for many reasons. The simplest form of hearing aid, an amp that boosts across all frequencies evenly, at least takes the sound as it would be heard at the ear. A regular, prescribed hearing instrument uses the loss curve from the patient to customize the responses of and boost each frequency band differently. In order to make a reasonable hearing aid out of a smart phone, it would require stereo mikes at each ear, transmitting the sound levels to the Android device, which would boost each band according to the loss of the user and transmit it back to be broadcast to the user. For this complexity, you might as well take a look at the modern, digital hearing instrument. They are a marvel of technology and would be far superior to anything that can be cobbled together out of a smart phone, regardless of which one. You should have looked at the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_hearing_aids -John Coryat, USNaviguide LLC p.s. I've been working in and for the hearing instrument community for over 25 years. On Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:17:47 AM UTC-6, Shaik Shabana wrote: Hi, I want to work on Smart Hearing aid, wherein I can use the mobile as my hearing aid. Pls let me know how to start this. Thanks!! -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Refund
Wow! That's crazy! We use in-app billing unmanaged items and handle it ourselves. When a user gets a refund, our server is notified of the transaction by Google Play and automatically shuts down the premium version for the user. As my 4 year old daughter would say Easy peasy. -John Coryat On Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:13:32 PM UTC-6, Stephen Lebed wrote: As far as I know, there isn't a way remove an app after you issue a refund. I wish there was. It would be great to go into my dev account, find the user I'm refunding the money to, and click a deactivate button or something. For now, I try to discourage refunds by trying to work with the user to address their problem. If I can't then I will refund their money, but there isn't a way for me to have the app not run on their account. It basically the honor system. You hope they will not use the program after they've gotten their money back. Best, Stephen On Sunday, February 17, 2013 8:57:37 AM UTC-8, Patrick wrote: Hello, If I refund an app, will it be uninstalled from the customer's device? Or will it continue to work and to be updated with new releases? Thanks, Patrick -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Re: ALL DEVELOPERS PIRATED APPLICATION ALL OVER!
We have a pretty good system of fraud prevention. It's either working 100% or is totally flawed as I've never detected a single incident of piracy. Our zero piracy rate may also be due to the nature of the app: Freemium in the weather category. Pretty boring. -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Re: ALL DEVELOPERS PIRATED APPLICATION ALL OVER!
You could do that but you'd be in violation of the Google Play developer's agreement: 3. Pricing and Payments. However, if you want to collect fees after the free trial expires, you must collect all fees for the full version of the Product through the Payment Processor on the Market. https://play.google.com/intl/ALL_us/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html -John Coryat On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 7:06:10 AM UTC-6, reaktor24 wrote: I have had a read of this thread and have come to the conclusion that the best method could be to offer a freely distributable demo version for download on the Android market so people can try out your game. Then if they like it enough to buy the full version they DO NOT purchase through the flawed Android Play Store with its 30% cut to Google. Instead they are directed to pay via PayPal to the developer directly and they receive an emailed copy of the APK file along with a unique keyfile or something like that. Then on startup of the App it checks for invalid keyfiles online against the one installed and refuses to run if its known to be pirated. Maybe also add in a username and password to login to the game. You would just have to keep check of all the users email address etc to email them an updated APK. Just a small thought. Steve -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Unpublishing an APK
It see the unpublish option that I think that would remove the entire app from the store. Correct. You don't want to do that. I've used the unpublish option when I've been in a similar situation. It doesn't seem to be harmful and seems also to happen very fast. Getting it back on the market takes several hours but at least people aren't downloading a problem version. Why wouldn't this be a good option? -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Re: GooglePlay changes their payout schedule to 15 days after the end of the month!
doesn't google have a high-water mark where if you reach that, there's an automatic immediate payout? No. I can't see how this will be good for anyone but Google as well but it's not without precedent. AdMob holds your money for 45 days. AdSense for 21 days. Google Play is only holding (for now) for 15 days. Like anything else, we'll get used to it and in 90 days, nobody will remember how it used to be. -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] All my apps are losing 5 star rates at a really high speed. I've lost more than 200 during this weekend.
Ok, I see some ratings disappear too. The difference is they are all 1 star ratings that are vanishing. Good riddance to them! Before Google implemented the G+ identity thing with ratings and reviews, there were services (and probably still are) that you could pay to have high ratings added to the payee's app and 1 star ratings posted to their competition. I've personally seen this happen (the 1 star type) on my major app. Now, Google is going back to fix this problem and as a result, bogus ratings and reviews are being removed from the system. I can't imagine how 5 star ratings would be removed. Perhaps you can offer an explanation? -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] Re: Knockoff copy of my app on Google Play.
You can contact an Android Developer Relations person: https://plus.google.com/+AndroidDevelopers/posts It appears that the circle for that group are all DevRels. I may be wrong in that. You may recognize one or more of the people there. Usually, it's easy to find their email and contact them directly about such a thing. You may never get a response but it's certainly worth trying. I've found DevRels to be responsive and helpful in the past. -John Coryat On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:43:54 PM UTC-6, jeka wrote: I reported the app twice, both times without so much as an acknowledgement email, meanwhile, the app is getting downloads... Here is hoping someone from Google sees this. On Monday, January 28, 2013 1:28:49 PM UTC-5, Kristopher Micinski wrote: Morally, it's basically decompiling, you can fiddle with the bytecode too, decompiling is just the next step.. As for your second question: this forum isn't monitored by the Google play people. However, you might get lucky and have someone from the dev team forward it along. The best I've heard is people getting responses from Google's report an app button. Kris On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:55 PM, jeka jro...@gmail.com wrote: You don't need to decompile anything to achieve what I'm describing. Your APK can have another APK as a payload and simply execute its own activity before starting the one from another APK. I won't get into details simply because I don't want to give anybody the wrong ideas, but it is easy to do. But that is besides the point. The point here is this: now that I know this is being done with my app, who, if anybody at Google can take the knockoff down? At best, it is stealing from me. At worst, it is planting Trojans... On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:36:14 PM UTC-5, Nobu Games wrote: I noticed that Proguard is able to produce obfuscated code which makes Java Decompiler crash. It's a reasonable step to obfuscate any app (also free ones) in order to make it harder to figure out where to apply these changes or how to crack them. More advanced protection steps are described here. To sum it up: on top of code-obfuscation you need to add hidden self-integrity checks to your app that try to validate the package signature. On Monday, January 28, 2013 11:27:00 AM UTC-6, Johan Appelgren wrote: Just decompile, add ad activity, change manifest and recompile. Haven't tried but can probably be automated for most apps. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] All my apps are losing 5 star rates at a really high speed. I've lost more than 200 during this weekend.
It might be that Google is consolidating ratings that were done by one person a number of times. It might also be that the ones determined to be fraudulent are being removed. It might also be possible that whatever algorithm is doing the work has a bug and is flagging actual, real reviews and ratings. We all know that's probably impossible though. I've seen two ratings disappear out of over 25,000. You can't let things like this bother you. It's probably happening system wide so everyone is being affected. -John Coryat On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:19:47 PM UTC-6, Héctor Júdez wrote: I have just lost another 14 stars... They got rid of the forum and they don´t answer questions in their help center. El lunes, 28 de enero de 2013 18:21:23 UTC+1, TreKing escribió: On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Héctor Júdez hju...@gmail.com wrote: I hope anyone from Google gets to review these posts. Not for Android Market issues, they don't. - TreKing http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking - Chicago transit tracking app for Android-powered devices -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [android-developers] All my apps are losing 5 star rates at a really high speed. I've lost more than 200 during this weekend.
Rates are not fraudulent... How do you know that? Only God and Google know. Don't worry about things you can't change! -John Coryat -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[android-developers] Re: Play store - reviews disappear
Are the ones you see missing recent or historical? It may be that Google is cleaning up ratings. I see no change, at least in recent reviews. -John Coryat, USNaviguide LLC On Sunday, January 27, 2013 5:59:21 AM UTC-6, Giuseppe wrote: We are experiencing some review deletion from our play store. Anybody here is having the same problem? -- -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: Total User Installs decreasing
I think this is a new tactic from Google where (insert paranoid rant here)... You might as well shake your fist at the sky and blame God for the bad weather and crop failures. -John Coryat On Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:17:11 AM UTC-6, Incorporate Apps wrote: We are also seing totals going down for the last couple of months, which is ridiculous. Once again, Google is not responding to complains. It is also funny that some of the apps are not being updated on their totals for months either. Some of the apps that were on the limit (lets say 50k) are listed as 50K+ on the Play Store where the download has decreased in the backend below 50 due to the recent bugs/changes. So it could be only a backend issue, but we doubt it. I think this is a new tactic from Google where they will continue their effort in pushing out bigger non indie companies like Rovio and Disney to the top of the lists against the smaller ones... On Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:38:40 AM UTC+1, John Coryat wrote: Total is basically a download count and should never go down. Ha! Good one. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Negative Clicks in Admob !!! -$435k a day??
It's so obvious of a bug that I wouldn't even think about it. On the other hand, if you find your bank account shy by a quarter million, then perhaps some concern would be in order. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: Total User Installs decreasing
Total is basically a download count and should never go down. Ha! Good one. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Implementing Simple Help Page
We use html based help in our app. It's easy to implement and maintain. Place the html page in your assets (we use assets/help) folder along with images that you want to display inside the help. While this means your help requires an app update to make changes, you don't have to be concerned with hosting it or the status of the user's internet connection. -John Coryat On Monday, January 7, 2013 9:29:20 AM UTC-6, Jake Colman wrote: I'd like to implement a simple Help page for my widget so that my users know all the tappable areas of the widget and what will happen when they tap. What is the best way to do this? Should I create an Internet-based web page and use an activity with a WebView to display it? If so, any recommendations for where to host a simple web page like this for free? All I need to is a Help Page; I'm not looking to create a web presence for myself or my app (at least not now). Should I create an HTML page that is included as an asset in my APK and display it myself? That certainly has drawbacks because it means that I cannot update the Help Page without release a new version of the app. On the other hand, it means I don't need to find a place to host the page. If I do go this route, can a WebView be used to view an HTML page that is resident on the phone? Any recommendations or suggestions? TIA! -- Jake Colman -- Android Tinkerer -- 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
[android-developers] Re: GCode
Personally, I find questions like this in the nature of trolling. The Eclipse is an excellent IDE for Android. There's nothing confusing about it. I've been using it for years now and find it simple, straight forward and easily installed and upgraded. Please, keep such questions either to yourself, or ask them on the Discuss forum instead. -John Coryat On Thursday, December 13, 2012 11:11:47 AM UTC-6, RichardC wrote: Are you guys reading? http://tools.android.com/tech-docs/new-build-system see also: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/adt-dev http://tools.android.com/ On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:06:08 PM UTC, bob wrote: What do you guys think about Google developing an IDE that is tailored specifically for Android development? It would basically replace Eclipse and not have a bunch of confusing Eclipsy options that are irrelevant to Android. It would basically be Google's answer to Xcode. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: app distribution best practices
You didn't say what type of app you have or your monetization strategy. Those things influence your distribution methods. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: AdMob House Ads
Thanks. Will do. -John Coryat On Friday, December 7, 2012 8:38:50 AM UTC-6, William Ferguson wrote: John, you might be better off asking this one over in https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/google-admob-ads-sdk William On Friday, December 7, 2012 12:08:44 PM UTC+10, John Coryat wrote: I know this probably isn't the best place to ask this but I haven't found another... I'm trying to run a house ad in my Android app, advertising our beta. I set up the house ad according to the instructions at AdMob. I added house ads in the mediation area and everything looks like it should run. The status of the ad is Running. I cannot get the thing to actually work. I have no impressions yet. It's been a couple of days too. Is there a step I'm missing, like one not documented? Thanks for any help in this matter. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] AdMob House Ads
I know this probably isn't the best place to ask this but I haven't found another... I'm trying to run a house ad in my Android app, advertising our beta. I set up the house ad according to the instructions at AdMob. I added house ads in the mediation area and everything looks like it should run. The status of the ad is Running. I cannot get the thing to actually work. I have no impressions yet. It's been a couple of days too. Is there a step I'm missing, like one not documented? Thanks for any help in this matter. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: When can every developer reply to reviews?
You laugh but I am guilty of #4 and #5 and after a couple of those, I got a personal e-mail from a user telling me my responses were a bit negative. I amended them the next day. Good advice! -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: How do other developers handle IAP refunds on unmanaged purchases?
We simply have No refunds under any circumstances in our refund policy. That covers most of the situations. We use IAP unmanaged items to do subscriptions, managed by our server and not Google. If a user purchases twice, they get twice the subscription period. It's pretty easy to determine if a user accidentally made a mistake and in that case, I refund the duplicates. Sometimes a user is just unhappy and whines about the product in which case I usually give them a refund unless it's near the subscription period end, in which case I quote the refund policy. One recent case a user asked for a refund Because I am going to an iPhone. Needless to say, I quoted him the no refunds under any circumstances policy. In the last year, I may have given 25 refunds so it's not a big deal. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: When can every developer reply to reviews?
Actually, when you think about it, it would actually not be a good idea to be able to respond to people in the review comments. You might have the best intentions, but it *would* escalate into something you most definitely don't want in reviews. I've found this not to be the case. Google's posting guidelines state: *Developer Comment Posting Policy* The public developer response feature is intended to help you resolve problems with your application and build relationships with users. Note that your use of Google Play is also governed by the Google Play Business and Program Policieshttp://play.google.com/about/android-developer-policies.html. Please follow these policies when commenting on user reviews: 1. *Make it clear and relevant.* Replies should directly address the user's comment in a clear, valuable and truthful manner. Whenever you can address the user's comment within the text of your reply, you should do so. 2. *Be nice.* These are your users and you want to find resolution, not burn bridges. Do not post content that is abusive, hateful, or threatens or harasses others. Also, do not engage inappropriate user comments through replies. Instead, read our posting guidelineshttps://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/bin/answer.py?answer=138329 for users, and how to report inappropriate commentshttps://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/bin/answer.py?answer=113417. Note you are bound to follow our posting policies regardless of the nature of the message you are replying to. 3. *Don’t solicit or promote.* Users do not find solicitations and promotions relevant or useful. 4. *Keep it clean.* Don't post content that is sexually explicit or contains profanity. The use of this feature is a privilege, not a right. Failure to observe the above guidelines and any other Google Play terms may result in a suspension of your application or publisher account as outlined in the Google Play terms. Please also note that this feature is currently available to a limited number of developers and we hope to roll it out for broader availability gradually. Google prefers developers not engage the crazies. I think that's a good policy. I've also found that a good percentage of users who post poor reviews will revise them if they were confused, didn't understand a feature or were satisfied by the developer reply. It's very satisfying to see this and something that can only happen if we can reply to these poor lost souls. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: When can every developer reply to reviews?
I agree 100% and being able to do so, despite your best efforts, you are likely to get into it with people who are just out to cause someone else a problem. Instead, I think he should develop strategies that help his users help him. If someone starts to get into it I just reply with something like Please contact us directly to resolve your issue. and leave it at that. They can rant all they want after that. Inevitably, as you suggest, there will be an issue. In my experience, it's fairly rare and eventually they just stop being a PITA and go away. It's impossible to fix crazy. Best to ignore them. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: How do other developers handle IAP refunds on unmanaged purchases?
Refunds are made through the Checkout console. It takes a few seconds. The trick is locating the order to refund. Usually, it's linked to the user's GMail account so if they contact you that way, then it's a snap. Otherwise, you have to inform the user how to find their order number through Google Wallet, which is less than seamless. Most users have no problem with that either. Occasionally, a user not using a GMail (It's almost always aol.com or hotmail) can't find their order number and I just tell them I can't help them. If it gets down to this, then the user always gives up. The onus is on the user. There is a no-refund policy in effect and if they can't help find the order then it's impossible to give them a refund anyway. I suggest the no refunds under any circumstance policy to CYA. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Paid App to in-App purchase: Keeping old users
You could use their original order number. Download the orders from the Checkout console and store them on a server. Add a way for users to enter their order number to open up the premium content. The user would have to search for their order number though. -John Coryat On Monday, December 3, 2012 10:50:24 PM UTC-6, Brill Pappin wrote: Yeah, I'm trying to streamline and *not* maintain 4 different apps :) I'm formulating a plan to simply ask the users in the next update and use the LVL lib along with a hosted database to mark those who should never need to buy it again. - Brill On Monday, December 3, 2012 11:38:53 PM UTC-5, Nobu Games wrote: The problem with this suggestion is that it won't last a switched SD card, factory reset or new device. I don't think that there's is a real good solution to this problem other than maintaining the paid app. You could transform the paid app into an unlock key and require your users to install the free version. After a grace period you can unpublish the unlock key app. I believe that your customers who purchased the paid version will still be able to download the unpublished app. On Monday, December 3, 2012 7:57:59 PM UTC-6, niko20 wrote: Maybe try and use something that would be on their device that you created ( a folder, etc) as an indicator they are a previous customer. On Monday, December 3, 2012 2:37:34 PM UTC-6, Brill Pappin wrote: FYI - What I'm doing is switching from a free/paid version free with ads, to a single version that will have ads until an in-app purchase is made. Obviously I don't want to screw the legacy customers with ads they have to then pay to get rid of. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Paid App to in-App purchase: Keeping old users
Or... You could download the order details from Checkout using the include more buyer and order information columns and either send them an unlock code or use their gmail account, which is included in this detailed download to verify their access. No order number required! -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Top Developer?
Can you reply to comments now? (you do this in the developer console) -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: AppSurfer
The reason I get huffy about these types of implementations is that we have millions of users. If 0.05% of them download this monstrosity and have a problem, we could get 100's of emails complaining about defects or crashes. These emulators hide that fact so it is nearly impossible to tell if they are from actual devices or these emulators. The result is a huge waste of our time debugging what isn't a problem and user frustration. I might add that we research and answer EVERY email request we receive within 24 hours. Something most developers don't do. Luckily, this emulator seems to be an opt-in thing instead of one that simply installs Google Play, so we won't have to be concerned with this particular implementation. -John Coryat On Saturday, November 24, 2012 1:15:24 PM UTC-6, Kristopher Micinski wrote: What they're doing is probably against the rules for other reasons: ads, and their platform doesn't pass the Android CTS. At the same time, I don't think you should get super huffy about your apps being on their system, everyone will face the same problems you see, and it's clearly their fault for your apps sucking because of their implementation's problems. (But I suppose I do understand your worrying they'll review your apps from their buggy system...) Interesting idea, though... In case you haven't heard Boot2Gecko might be of interest in this general direction. Kris On Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 2:02 PM, John Coryat cor...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I am against any company that touches my apps without my written permission. All they can do is create a support headache and make users unhappy. I suggest telling them to remove your apps from their system. I certainly will. -John Coryat On Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:35:13 PM UTC-6, bob wrote: Have you guys tried AppSurfer? Somehow these guys made our apps run in the web browser. Works really well too. No kidding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@googlegroups.comjavascript: To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript: For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -- 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
[android-developers] Re: AppSurfer
I am against any company that touches my apps without my written permission. All they can do is create a support headache and make users unhappy. I suggest telling them to remove your apps from their system. I certainly will. -John Coryat On Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:35:13 PM UTC-6, bob wrote: Have you guys tried AppSurfer? Somehow these guys made our apps run in the web browser. Works really well too. No kidding. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: 23% of in-app-billing orders cancelled?
We regularly see 15% of all orders canceled. On some days, it could be as high as 30%. Welcome to the Google Play store! What's really odd though is if the user tries again in 24 hours, it almost always goes through. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Google cancelled this order. Reason: Other
You can eliminate the email spam by (using Gmail) using a filter: from:(nore...@checkout.google.com) has been cancelled by Google Just send it to the trash. Pretty simple. -John Coryat On Thursday, November 8, 2012 10:12:43 PM UTC-6, Bram Stolk wrote: Mine just went to 25% cancelled In App Bills. This would all be a lot more bearable if google could at least acknowledge the high cancelation rates. And why don't credit cards get checked when the user creates the account? Anyone here who can share experiences with in app billing on Amazon App Store? Oh, and does anyone know how to disable the cancel email spam? -- 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
[android-developers] Re: GCM Stats in the developer console
More info: Once the project id is coded into the developer console, the statistics for GCM messages and registration show up in the developer console statistics section. The statistics seem to cover the period from when we started using GCM even though I just initialized the code. The statistics are similar to the ones for other statistics in the developer console. For instance, it says that we sent over 1,000,000 messages through GCM on Monday, October 29. This is when the hurricane was rolling over the northeast and we were sending out NWS Alerts to all our users. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: GCM Stats in the developer console
More info: By recording the GCM API Key: Key for browser apps (with referers) the project number itself is recorded. Most likely, the developer console is using the browser key to verify and retrieve the project Id for statistics. Makes sense. Perhaps the documentation in the developer's console could be improved to include this bit. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: No sample tutorials for Paypal Mobile Express Checkout with Button in the app?
You may run into other problems using PayPal to collect money through your Android app. The only allowed use of a non-Google Play payer is for physical goods or services. If you plan on submitting your finished app to Google Play, it will now be rejected if you user a payer other than Google Play. This was in the news lately. You may have missed it. -John Coryat On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:54:10 AM UTC-5, saex wrote: I'm testing the sample app for Mobile Express Checkout Library with Android. This is the link to the project and the library: https://www.x.com/sites/default/files/PayPal_MECL_1.0_Android-Developer-Package_0.zip There are two ways to do the checkout, with the button on the mobile App and with the button in the mobile webpage. I need to use the first way, with the button in the mobile app. The problem is that on the ZIP exists only one sample, and the sample is for the button in the mobile web app. In the IOS version of the zip are two examples, one for each type of express checkout connection. Where can i find code examples for Paypal Mobile Express Checkout with Button in the app? Thanks -- 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
[android-developers] GCM Stats in the developer console
I just noticed a new box in the developer's console titled: Enable Google Cloud Messaging Stats This new feature has three boxes for GCM API keys. I went to https://code.google.com/apis/console/ API Access pane and used the Key for server apps (with IP locking) but it was rejected. When I tried Key for browser apps (with referers) it was accepted. I use the key for server apps and not the key for browser apps on my server so perhaps these stats won't be gathered? I don't see any way of accessing those statistics yet. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: It seems easy to get rid of a competitor’s app
I think the reason that this tactic is rare is a very human one. Most developers, the vast majority, are regular, moral and well meaning people. In order to stoop to tactics like this a person would have to be evil by nature. There just aren't that many people in the world who could stomach such things. If there were, then civilization would have perished millennia ago. Perhaps I am naive to think of people as basically good and moral. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: site hangs when the app runs
Sounds like a server problem that is unrelated to anything happening in Android. I'd start there. -John Coryat, USNaviguide LLC On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 10:08:36 AM UTC-5, Kunju Vava wrote: Dear all, In my app uses remote database to get the values to the mobile . in my database(site1 ) contain more than 2 lakh users. when i start my app in mobile the cpu usage of the remote site reaches above 100% and finally the site hangs and stop the app. in my app i am using gps location and number of http requests. if any suggest me that what is the reason behind this -- -- ωιтн яєgαя∂ѕ Ratheesh * *... -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: site hangs when the app runs
A simple test would be to monitor the traffic coming out of the Android version by checking the logs for that site. That would have been the first thing I would have done. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: How to replace free version by paid version of app
A more efficient method would use the Freemium model - free download with in-app billing for upgrades. It's better to keep all your download statistics and reviews under one app instead of diluting your exposure with multiple apps. You can also use the subscription model so you're not stuck in the pay-once-support-forever model. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Polling at regular intervals in Android
I have to ask why you want to poll the server to find if a file is ready to download? Wouldn't it be a lot more efficient to have the server tell the app the file is ready via GCM? -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: PushNotifications GCM problem
I think you missed something in the GCM documentation in regard to the basic way messages are received by apps from GCM. There's a group dedicated to GCM that this question would probably more likely to receive detailed answers. In the meantime, I suggest reviewing the GCM docs. The answer is there. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Testing In-app billing
You can also cancel an order before the funds are transfered. If you do that, there is no refund to the consumer nor a credit to your account as the transaction never completes. This results in a purchasestate of 1 being sent to your server if you're using unmanaged items. -John Coryat On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:21:34 AM UTC-5, Thomas Bouron wrote: Ok, sounds good. Thanks for the feedback. On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 11:08:31 AM UTC+2, Kostya Vasilyev wrote: The charge button is grey, because Andorid purchased are charged automatically. refund will become available as the funds are actually transferred from your credit card to your developer account (two-three days, I believe). And yes, it's confusing - Google Checkout and Google Play are connected with bubble gum and glue sticks. - K 2012/10/2 Thomas Bouron tbo...@gmail.com Ok so i tested my implementation successfully! That's the good news! But i'm confused now about Google Checkout and his workflow. I can see the payment I made with my test account. The order seems to be not shipped. The charge button is grey out and when i display the order details, I cannot charge or refund the order. Is it normal? Do i have to confirm every order then charge it manually or can it be done automatically? Once again, thanks for the help. On Sunday, September 30, 2012 2:42:01 PM UTC+2, Thomas Bouron wrote: Thanks for the notice, i'll keep that in mind. I uploaded my testing version (not activated) on Google Play, installed it on my phone and published my product. I know that it takes time to be pushed over all Google servers so I'm gonna wait and start testing tomorrow. Hope everything will going fine, I'll keep this thread updated. Anyway, thank you all! On Sunday, September 30, 2012 2:06:48 PM UTC+2, John Coryat wrote: The most important thing in testing is that the same version code has to be uploaded to the Play store (but not activated) as you are testing with. If you make changes to your test app, don't update the version code or you'll have problems with in-app billing. Once you're ready to publish, you'll have to update your version code before you can upload the final version. -John Coryat On Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:15:25 AM UTC-5, Thomas Bouron wrote: Ok, i'll try that and let you know. Thanks! On Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:53:07 AM UTC+2, TreKing wrote: On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 3:28 AM, Thomas Bouron tbo...@gmail.comwrote: Ok but as my app is already published, I cannot create another one with the same package name and save it as a draft. Yes, you can. Upload it but don't Activate it, I believe. --**--** --**--- TreKing http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking - Chicago transit tracking app for Android-powered devices -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@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 -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Testing In-app billing
Just create another account and use that to buy your feature pack. That's what everyone does. We use unmanaged items so I cannot answer anything about managed item behavior. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Google has received a subpoena seeking information related to Android applications
I think that used to be called a SNAFU. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Testing In-app billing
The most important thing in testing is that the same version code has to be uploaded to the Play store (but not activated) as you are testing with. If you make changes to your test app, don't update the version code or you'll have problems with in-app billing. Once you're ready to publish, you'll have to update your version code before you can upload the final version. -John Coryat On Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:15:25 AM UTC-5, Thomas Bouron wrote: Ok, i'll try that and let you know. Thanks! On Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:53:07 AM UTC+2, TreKing wrote: On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 3:28 AM, Thomas Bouron tbo...@gmail.com wrote: Ok but as my app is already published, I cannot create another one with the same package name and save it as a draft. Yes, you can. Upload it but don't Activate it, I believe. - TreKing http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking - Chicago transit tracking app for Android-powered devices -- 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
[android-developers] Re: An app developer is asking for my login credentials...
You might want to create a user account for them so they can upload apps without giving them the keys to the kingdom. I also suggest that you do the final compiling, signing and uploading of the app yourself. Doing so will ensure you won't lose control to the app. -John Coryat On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:51:15 AM UTC-5, Sal Colascione III wrote: Hi there, I have a company building an app for me and they're asking for the login credentials to my Google Play account. Wouldn't this also give them access to my Gmail, Adsense, Adwords, etcetera accounts? Or can Google Play have a separate login? Thanks in advance, Sal C. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Google cancelled this order. Reason: Other
We see about 15% of all orders canceled for one reason or another. The odd thing is if the user tries again in 24 hours, the order usually goes through. The problem comes when the user just gives up in frustration. I've seen four or five canceled orders from the same user in a row. I can just imagine what expletives are being uttered during this period. On the positive side, a year ago we were seeing 25% cancelations so things have improved quite a bit. -John Coryat On Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:42:44 PM UTC-5, Nathan wrote: Am I the only one seeing this quite a bit in Google Checkout? Google cancels the order. No reason given. At least one person is getting this repeatedly for an inapp purchase, after recently buying the app succcessfully. I have no idea what to tell them to do other than contact Google. Sep 27 8:17 PM Order cancelled Google cancelled this order. Reason: Other (describe below) Sep 27 8:17 PM Order received You received a new order. Google has sent the customer an order confirmation email. Nathan -- 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
[android-developers] Re: When does google is going to end C2DM push notifications ?
Simple answer: Now. Regardless of when support will end for C2DM, GCM is the future so there is no advantage to waiting until C2DM fails. It's a fairly simple modification to move to GCM and there are significant advantages. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Advertising opt out
I don't deny that. But who cares about CPM? If you have the same amount of C's and less M, the R has not increased, in all likelihood. Well, I for one care about eCPM. Ours is currently $2.43. If you have a better eCPM then perhaps you are right and I am wrong. On the other hand, there is no right or wrong, just different approaches. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Testers wanted for new AdMob client app
Personally, I wouldn't want to use a non-official app for AdMob information as I would be concerned about security. AdMob's web site works pretty good on Android. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Advertising opt out
Increasing CTR increases CPM. If you want to deny that, you're also denying yourself potential revenue. There's no simple math here as Rudolf explained. But forget the revenue. What is the point of an app anyway? It's providing a useful bit of software that improves the usability of the device to the user. Another words, a great user experience. My point is that by letting users opt out of ads for free, they get a better user experience and the device itself becomes more useful. If the point of your app isn't to do this, then for sure, free opt out isn't for you. One additional detail... Free users who opt out of ads will see them come back after 30 days. They can opt out again but they will be back after a month. We do this because a new user might automatically opt out of ads when they first install the app but later, after they get used to using the app, might hardly notice the ads coming back and even find them useful. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Advertising opt out
Many developers force users to purchase something in order to remove advertisements from their apps. While this may seem to be a good revenue model, it tends to annoy and anger users. It has some other serious consequences as well. One of the important metrics in calculating the CPC (Cost per Click) is the CTR (Click Through Rate). A low CTR will also result in a lower CPC. By forcing users to view ads that they will never click on developers actually are lowering their earning potential. One way to raise CPC, CTR and customer satisfaction is to allow users to opt out of advertising without charging them. It's not only good for customer relations but also the bottom line. How many users actually pay to remove ads? It has to be a very low rate compared to the number who are frustrated and annoyed at seeing ads. The good will alone makes this worthwhile. The real benefit is increased CPC and CTR. We've recently implemented AdMob advertising in our main app and have had virtually no complaints at all. A couple of users have missed the several places where we state that Anyone, anytime can opt out of ads and contacted us. When they understand the way we've set it up, universally, the former angry user is now an ecstatic one. In addition, we're seeing excellent CTR and eCPM (effective Cost per thousand). I can't say with impunity that our opt out policy is causing the high eCPM but it probably is helping. Consider free opt out for your advertising supported apps. It's good for everyone. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Paypal in Android
I remember reading a while ago that if you have a pre-existing website that you are already using for e-commerce then you can link and sell those goods through an app. -John Coryat CAUTION: IANAL On Monday, September 17, 2012 1:48:31 PM UTC-5, Lew wrote: William Ferguson wrote: Michael Leung wrote: I got a client which has an online shop using Paypal. They want to make an app which is the native android interface for their online shop. I planned to keep their payment gateway to be paypal, rather than switching to Google Checkout. Is it possible to release this kind of apps in Google Play? Only if you intend to violate the terms of your agreement with Google Play . Are you a lawyer, William? 1) You cannot use a payment mechanism other than Google Play for an app distributed via Google Play. That's just to pay for the app itself, isn't it? Surely not for purchases made via the app. 2) You cannot use Google Play to charge for physical goods. So what *are* you allowed to use to charge for physical goods, or other services? -- Lew -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: Advertising opt out
We've found from our statistics that 97.5% of users don't opt out even when it is free to do so. Those that hate ads are vocal about their dislike so they are the ones who give one star negative reviews. If nothing else, getting them to remain quiet has a lot of value, more so than the paltry amounts that will be collected by forcing them to pay to get rid of ads. Personally, I think it's better to have a compelling feature that users feel good about buying than essentially holding them hostage with ads they hate to the point they'll pay to get rid of them. Those users aren't going to be happy about the choice. Better to gain the good will of users and muzzle the loud and angry minority. That's my opinion anyway. As for the higher CTR yields higher CPC, I got that from a very good source at Google IO a few years ago. I put it into practice and saw my CPC climb over 30% by reducing the number of ads shown which resulted in an increase in CTR. I have no proof that mobile works the same way but I can make the leap that it does. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Can I install our app from an APK and then update it with Google Play?
I install test versions of our APK all the time and it seems that once an APK is installed outside of Play, it is disconnected from updates through Play. I haven't tested this rigorously but this is my observation. If anyone has a definitive answer, I'd like to know as well. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] json format
or... switch to '-' instead... -John Coryat On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 9:12:40 AM UTC-5, Harri Smått wrote: On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:40 PM, rauf qureshi quresh...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: in above code when i send this request to server date automatic converted into following format 25/\10/\2012 can any body tell me how to send date on the server using json in 25/10/2012 format. It's the other way around. / is presented escaped \/ with backslash and there's no way around this. But instead on server side you should remove escape character by your JSON parser. -- H -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Password protect app before users can download from google play store
A better way than e-mailing the apk is to use a link to a website. That way you can keep the APK up to date and not have to send out anything more than a notice there's an update. It's more efficient band-width wise too. -John Coryat On Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:21:58 AM UTC-5, cjs264 wrote: Thanks all, I'm really new at this and I didn't know I could send the apk file to email and have users download it that way as well. Thanks for your replies! On Sunday, September 2, 2012 3:38:55 PM UTC-7, Kristopher Micinski wrote: No, if you require this then you should protect the app's workings with a code, i.e., put some amount of calls inside a web service requires authentication. kris On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 7:09 AM, cjs264 corys...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a way I can password protect an app I created, so that before a user can download the app, they would have to enter a password? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@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 -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: wife manager in android
I eagerly await the Ex-Wife manager :) That's entirely another hardware item: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchipper -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Sending notifications to Google Cloud Messaging with php gives me Unauthorized Error 401
Error messages returned from GCM are misleading. Most likely, you have a problem with your key, the JSON you're sending or a combination of other issues. Double check what you're sending. Most likely it's a simple error. There's also an issue with unquoted numeric values. Send all data parameters as quoted strings. -John Coryat On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:49:30 AM UTC-5, saex wrote: Searching for some info about how to send notifications using GCM but with PHP instead of servlets, i found this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11242743/gcm-with-php-google-cloud-messaging I tested the working code of the responses of these questions, also i created a Key for browser apps (with referers), and i give permissions to this ip: *.mywebsite.com/* (te php file is on this url: http://www.mywebsite.com/~jma/cHtml5/cap/kk.php;) But i'm getting this response: **Unauthorized Error 401** What i'm doing wrong? this is the php file: ?php // Replace with real server API key from Google APIs $apiKey = fictional key; // Replace with real client registration IDs $registrationIDs = array( APA91asdasdSDGGS232S13S4213abGqiNhCIXKjlxrkUYe_xTgTacNGB5n16b380XDd8i_9HpKGRHkvm8DDet4_WK3zumjDEKkTRWLgPS7kO-BrKzWz7eWFQaDD9PJ8zA6hlSqL9_zH21P8K22ktGKmo_VIF6YAdU9ejJovrKBTpgQktYkBZBf9Zw,APAasdasd32423dADFG91bHYYxYB7bFiX5ltbJt6A-4MBiNg7l4RS4Bqf3jIfYviaaUfZ810XJo2o66DY9-jdeJk_JR8FIZCyrmCv-eu_WLkGZ8KaoHgEDR_16H2QPm98uHpe1MjKVXbzYc4J89WMmcIrl5tHhWQnIQNzaI6Zp6yyFUNUQ); // Message to be sent $message = Test Notificación PHP; // Set POST variables $url = 'https://android.googleapis.com/gcm/send'; $fields = array( 'registration_ids' = $registrationIDs, 'data' = array( message = $message ), ); $headers = array( 'Authorization: key=' . $apiKey, 'Content-Type: application/json' ); // Open connection $ch = curl_init(); // Set the url, number of POST vars, POST data curl_setopt( $ch, CURLOPT_URL, $url ); curl_setopt( $ch, CURLOPT_POST, true ); curl_setopt( $ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, $headers); curl_setopt( $ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true ); //curl_setopt( $ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode( $fields ) ); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false); //curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true); //curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode( $fields )); // Execute post $result = curl_exec($ch); // Close connection curl_close($ch); echo $result; //print_r($result); //var_dump($result); ? -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: Google nudity policies question. Is our content approvable or not?
In both cases nudity is nudity. 13 year old kids don't care whether they are looking at art or porn... I think your average 13 year old kid, regardless of gender, has seen more porn and nudity then I did in my first 30 years of existence. That silly image isn't worth fretting over. I do agree that this forum isn't the place for such things. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: 1200 JPEGs
Package them up as an expansion file. That would be a lot simpler than calling them one by one through from a server. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: 1200 JPEGs
But then won't they take up twice as much space until they're unpacked? It's hardly relevant on today's devices. 1200 of anything being uploaded by each user would be quite a load on the server if there were an appreciable number of users. Best to let the big boys handle the load. Google supplies the transport method and bandwidth for such a thing. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Help: My app has violated the spam provisions of the Content Policy
Look, you can take out that keyword list or watch your app be removed. Just because others, including Google Maps, does it, doesn't make it right. Play Store is cracking down on infringements of their terms and it's just your turn to be put in the cross hairs. It's really about time something was done about all the terms violating apps. They diminish the work of thousands of hard working and terms adhering developers. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Will all notification ads and app icons be forbidden?
Notification ads SHOULD be forbidden. Any developer who knowingly includes such content in their app is being disrespectful of their user base. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] How can I reach Google Play developer support team via phone (EU/Israel)?
I got a good laugh from that. Really though, if you need to talk to someone on the phone, you're probably lost. There are so many resources available both free and paid online. Remember, Google is your friend! -John Coryat On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:46:35 PM UTC-5, MagouyaWare wrote: Seriously? Good luck with that... Thanks, Justin Anderson MagouyaWare Developer http://sites.google.com/site/magouyaware On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM, Fossor fossor...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Topic. Thanx. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Developers group. To post to this group, send email to android-d...@googlegroups.comjavascript: To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript: For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Best Source for Ads?
I'm really curious about the eCPM's each network actually provides. We're using AdMob in our beta (soon to be released in production) and so far have seen eCPM's in the $2 range. That's with 15,000 impressions. Are there any networks that provide higher eCPM's? -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Is it posible to get Gogle to remove improper (false) ratings?
That's typical of unscrupulous developer activity. I'll bet just about every developer who has a decent app has encountered this problem. There is hope on the horizon. When Google releases the Developer replies to comments feature to the general developer community, you'll at least be able to respond to these bogus or misleading comments. I've been testing this feature for a month or so now and it is the best thing since sliced bread. No formal release date has been announced but they can't hold it back much longer. In the meantime, there's not a lot you can do except to mark those comments as unhelpful or spam in the Play Store. That could move them down the list and not be as offensive. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Max length of GCM Registration id?
I see a consistent length of 162 characters. -John Coryat On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 4:00:33 AM UTC-5, likemiller wrote: What is the maximum length for a Registration ID issued by GCM servers? I am currently receiving Registration IDs which are 140 characters. Can anybody help? -- 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
Re: [android-developers] How to find pincode using geolocation points (Latitude and Longitude)
What is a pincode of a location? He probably means the geopoint, as in where to put a pin on the map. I'm guessing this is about geocoding. Pretty much off topic for this list. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: WHY can an app still not be changed from free to paid???
You can change a free app into a paid app using the in-app billing system. Offer a 5 or 10 day free trial, then present a payment dialog after the trial period runs out. It's the Freemium model and works well. It takes a bit of code to accomplish this but overall, it's a better model. You can offer subscriptions as well. With the Premium (paid app) model, you are forced into the buy-once-support-forever role. The only way to increase revenue is to accelerate installs. That's something that may be difficult or impossible. WIth the Freemium subscription method, you can increase revenue by keeping your install rate the same by having renewals of your app. Something to think about. -John Coryat On Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:40:06 PM UTC-5, stellan andersson wrote: Why is it that developers still can't choose to change a paid app to free and then back to paid again? This is an absolutely insane stance by Google. I'm sure it's not a technical issue as Googlers are probably smart enough to figure that out. You (Google) are effectively denying developers an important marketing tool. It should be up to us to set whatever price we want and change it at will. I think most developers would agree with me. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: i lost my mobile. IS ANY WAT TO FIND THE LOCATION OF SAMSUNG GALAXY Y MOBILE WITH THE IMEI NUMBER.MY MOBILE IMEI NUMBER IS 352384051456475
I've never done this but in theory, it should work. Go to the Play store using a desktop and Chrome browser. Sign in with the same Google account as your phone uses. Find a phone location app and select it to download to your missing device. Do whatever the app requires to start tracking your phone Wait. The finder app should notify you of your location. Since this is using Push, it doesn't require anything but an active phone and an internet connection. Since you killed your SIM, then most likely this will only work if the user is near an open WiFi and you've left your WiFi on. Pretty slim chance. If you hadn't blocked your SIM, this would easily work. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: New Android Forum
Sounds like fragmentation to me... -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Lost Password of Keystore
Send yourself an e-mail with the keystore attached and include your password, Thats crazy. Your mail message may pass through several untrusted routers so a lot of people may have access to both, the keystore and the unlock password. Sounds like you suffer from paranoia. If you're worried about the NSA intercepting your keystore, then yes. Don't put it in the cloud. On the other hand, the NSA and their black helicopters could just hover over your house and beam it up, Scotty style. Using GMail with https is pretty secure. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Lost Password of Keystore
Looks like you suffer from illogical thinking. None of this would be a problem if YOU DIDN'T FORGET YOUR PASSWORD!!! Now that's a rookie mistake. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Lost Password of Keystore
Let this be a lesson to EVERYONE: Send yourself an e-mail with the keystore attached and include your password, or at least use a password YOU CAN REMEMBER!!! That way it's stored in the cloud. Pretty simple. There's no need to make this difficult. The cost of losing your keystore or password is incredibly high. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Someone stole my sound effects
Reportedly Google is working on a scheme to provide end-to-end encryption for paid apps in Google Play. It might take a while to become reality though. Wasn't that reported as it would be a good idea if rather than something Google is actively working on? What's your source for this? -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] READ_LOGS permission is not granted to 3rd party applications in Jelly Bean (api 16)
Let me just respectfully say that I don't understand the decision. The API is potentially very dangerous, yes, but that is why it requires a permission. Do users even look or comprehend what permissions are being used in any given app? The user wants the app, they agree, agree, agree and then get malware. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: HELP! Google removed my app with millions of users!
There are thousands of apps that use a bottom banner for ads. It seems a natural place for them. It would be nice to have some guidance on this. -John Coryat, USNaviguide LLC On Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:12:55 PM UTC-5, isopropanol wrote: ICS doesn't have a hard menu button anymore, so the menu button occupies a bar at the bottom of the screen on apps that expect it and don't have their own soft-button. The issue could be that people accidentally click the ad trying to hit the menu button (complete speculation), so placing the ad at the top would resolve that. That falls into the I'll put it wherever they want as long as they tell me where they want it category you mentioned already. Before you mentioned the app name I was thinking it might have fallen into the intellectual property category if someone sent a DMCA-type notice, but that shouldn't be the issue here. On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:08:33 AM UTC-4, CVP wrote: I'm really looking for help from anyone, but I really need to get in contact with someone from google... Without warning, a few days ago my long standing successful app was removed from the play store. The app has been around for over 2 years now and has around 1.5 million active users, and nearly 5 million downloads. It's been in the top 5 of its category for well over a year. It has over 65,000 ratings with an average of 4.6/5. The email I received said that the app was removed because Google says *Violation of one or more of the following provisions of the Content Policy: spamhttp://www.android.com/us/developer-content-policy.html#spam , intellectual propertyhttp://www.android.com/us/developer-content-policy.html#IP, and impersonation or deceptive behaviorhttp://www.android.com/us/developer-content-policy.html#impersonation * and more specifically because *core features of your application causes users to accidentally click on advertisements* First of all, the ads are hardly accidentally clicked... The highest average click rate I've ever gotten was 0.8%. Even still I've read over the Content Policy http://www.android.com/us/developer-content-policy.html as well as the Distribution Agreementhttp://www.android.com/us/developer-distribution-agreement.html and neither call out specific ad placement rules, guidelines, or suggestions. The ad placements are also similar to hundreds of other most popular apps... I'm more than happy to upload a compliant version of the application putting the advertisements in whatever position is deemed acceptable by Google. I'm not unethical or a con-artist, I'm a recent college grad from a smaller town after all... Re-releasing the application under another package name would be unfair to the 1.5 million active users out there as they wouldn't get the update notification or keep their settings. -- 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
[android-developers] Re: HELP! Google removed my app with millions of users!
I just searched Alarm Clock Plus click fraud and found this posting: http://r.bernsteinbear.com/r/Android/comments/v1htq/alarm_clock_plus_click_fraud/ I would say this could be the part or all of your problem. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: HELP! Google removed my app with millions of users!
If you would identify your app then people will take a look and give you their opinion as to why you were banned. Idle speculation without data is just that. -John Coryat -- 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
Re: [android-developers] Re: How to: Free to Paid App and retain preference and db files?
The idea of irritate the user until he agrees to pay just seems wrong to me. In my opinion, it is far better to let users opt out of ads for free than use advertising as some sort of black mail to push users into paying. In our app, only 2.7% of users choose to opt out of banners. The rest let them display. We have premium users who choose not to opt out as well. A small percentage of users hate ads. Giving them the opportunity to just remove them easily and freely increases the acceptance of your app and also helps give it a positive image. One thing to keep in mind. By not allowing free opt out, all you are doing is decreasing the CTR for your ads and that lowers revenue. Part of secret sauce for determining what you are paid is the CTR, so keeping that high will increase your revenue. Those that would opt out will never click on an ad. -John Coryat -- 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
[android-developers] Re: Is it possible to change App Name and Publisher for existing Android App?
I believe as long as the new owner can sign the app with your key then it doesn't matter who the publisher is or what you rename the app. The package name has to stay the same though. -John Coryat On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:54:40 PM UTC-5, pawpaw17 wrote: Does anyone know how to change the name and publisher info for an app in google play without having to enter a completely new app? i.e., if you sell your app to another company and they want to take ownership of the app, its users, and its place in the market? Muchas gracias! pawpaw17 -- 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
