My apps are using web based feeds, i.e. have to be online. This allows me to inconspicuously reach back to a web site which I maintain that controls a remote "kill switch" on a released-version basis. Research the developers' forum for the "kill switch" and you can find some sample code. I haven't had to pull it yet, but if this a model that applies to your app, you could pull it from time to time to take out old versions and steer pirated installations towards your distribution channel. Users that stay on top of release cycles will not notice anything. Another possible mitigation would be to limit the publication of the app to developed countries where chances are lower that pirates find it worthwhile to pull it and dabble it off for a few bucks. Best use some form of analytic engine like Flurry to find out where your sales are coming from.
On Apr 9, 2:39 pm, westmeadboy <[email protected]> wrote: > What's the best way to deal with the situation where your paid app has > been posted on a forum? > > One of my paid apps was posted on PP****ez (real name withheld because > I'm not that keen on giving them publicity). There are loads of > Android apps posted there... > > The apk is hosted onhttp://www.megaupload.comandhttp://depositfiles.com > which both provide links for "Report Abuse". > > When you follow these links they ask for all sorts of personal details > which I can understand the need for but am, of course wary of giving. > > Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" 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-discuss?hl=en.
