Hi Konstantin, Thanks for the feedback. Our major concern is that while the bulk of users do have Google accounts, they have to be logged in to install from the desktop. We're seeing a lot of interest in Firefox for Android based on aggregate clicks. But we think if we can provide an alternate delivery method, we’ll maximize installs.
In terms of fraud – thanks for bringing that up. We’ll be taking every possible safe guard to ensure this is done in a way that secures the users data and only sends what they’ve requested. On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:09:56 AM UTC-7, Konstantin Lepikhov wrote: > Hi Winston! > > On 07/25/12, at 04:08:48 PM you wrote: > > > Hi Nukeador, > > > > You're absolutely right. This is possible. But in order for that > to work, they have to be logged into the Google account that's linked to > their Android device. It's not evident within Google Play that this > process is that simple. Since there's little we can do within the Google > Play environment, we're trying to use SMS to create a simpler install > process. > There less than 0.1% of users don't using google account on their > android phones (AFAIR its only cheap ARM V6 multimedia readers or pure > AOSP phones). Because without google services android phone is just a > phone with wifi. I think better offer direct download link with google > play link for AOSP users. > > > > > Sending an SMS is a fairly common practice for installing app. Users > are also very comfortable with SMS. It's something they do multiple times > daily. The barrier to entry is much lower. > In Russia expect tons of fake sites that offer such things for money. We > already have this even for desktop Firefox and tired to send fraud reports to > Mozilla. > > -- > WBR et al. _______________________________________________ governance mailing list [email protected] https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/governance
