Yes, in moments like this, I ask myself why I'm an Android developer :) I think I started basically because I didn't/don't like Apple. But reconsidering this position.
Another thing I found quite annoying during this experience, is that there's not even a direct contact possibility. All I found was an email Address of Googe Play, then I got an automatic e-Mail in response, which told me, to answer directly if this doesn't solve the problem, I did, and then I got: "Thank you for your note. If you're looking for information regarding Google Maps Android API, please visit our Google Play Android Developer site: http://developer.android.com/google/play-services/maps.html"; I probably can't call this "bad costumer service", since I'm only a stupid developer, not a costumer, and I don't deserve any direct communication with Google. And not to dream about the possibility to get some human-generated consideration about my case and a key for v1. And I'm not afraid of writing this, because Google will not even read it :) So I'll delay my release and post soon my questions about v2. And try my best to keep my motivation to be an Android developer. Am Dienstag, 23. April 2013 03:07:00 UTC+2 schrieb Indicator Veritatis: > > In your message starting this thread, you say: "The context: I finished > an app a few months ago. I want to release it now." > > Well, it appears Google has, in its infinite wisdom, decided during those > "few months" not to give anyone a v1 key. Of course, this is inconsiderate > to developers, but Google is like that. Even in its worst days, Apple had > better relations with independent developers. > > But no doubt Google would ask, "well, what were you doing in those 'few > months' that you did not notice the need to update your app for the new > API?" Android developers have to roll with the punches and live with this > kind of abuse from Google, we cannot change it. > > Complain if you have to to get it out of your system, but then move on. > Either drop the app or rewrite it to use the new API. > > On Monday, April 22, 2013 3:47:10 AM UTC-7, user123 wrote: >> >> Can you please stop using this conversation (only) to promote yourself :) >> thanks. >> >> I can google the information myself. This is not any serious help. What I >> need is an API key for v1 to release my finished app. >> >> >> Am Montag, 22. April 2013 12:27:57 UTC+2 schrieb VenomVendor™: >>> >>> There is no other way, than porting to MapsV2. >>> If you find any difficulty in anypart of MapsV2, We as a developer will >>> support you to the best. >>> I suggest you to post in the same thread rather than creating new thread. >>> Before you Post, Search in >>> StackOverflow<http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android-maps-v2> >>> >>> >>> *To start with MapsV2.* >>> >>> Here are few links to start with MapsV2 >> Getting Started with Google >>> MapsV2<http://venomvendor.blogspot.in/2013/04/getting-started-with-google-mapv2-for.html> >>> To create a custom overlay with custom typeface, I suggest you to see >>> this >> Using Custom Typeface in Maps >>> V2<http://stackoverflow.com/q/15668430/1008278> >>> If you want any help, let us know, Sharing is Caring. >>> >>> My Android Apps-(Rate & >>> Review<https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=VenomVendor> >>> ) >>> >>> -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] 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 [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
