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Alternative Play Store
- Thread starter zeta1991
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Hi @zeta1991,
Welcome to Android Forums
I've had to remove the link from your post, as that site seems to promote piracy.
There are a few legitimate alternative sources for apps outside of the Play Store (APKMirror, F-Droid), but there are many sketchy sites pushing paid apps for free. That's a violation of Google's policies (as well as our forum policies), and also a great way to pick up unwanted malware and spyware. Installing apps from sites like the one you linked is the leading infection vector for mobile malware.
Be safe and just stick to the Play Store.
Drop me a line if you have any questions.
Welcome to Android Forums
I've had to remove the link from your post, as that site seems to promote piracy.
There are a few legitimate alternative sources for apps outside of the Play Store (APKMirror, F-Droid), but there are many sketchy sites pushing paid apps for free. That's a violation of Google's policies (as well as our forum policies), and also a great way to pick up unwanted malware and spyware. Installing apps from sites like the one you linked is the leading infection vector for mobile malware.
Be safe and just stick to the Play Store.
Drop me a line if you have any questions.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
Didn't there used to be a stickied list about other safe app stores here?
Some devices are androids and don't have Google. I have an e-reader like that, and had a Coby tablet, too.
Some devices are androids and don't have Google. I have an e-reader like that, and had a Coby tablet, too.
I wasn't able to find one, but that does sound like it would be a good resource to have. If you'd like to create such a list, I'd be happy to add it to a sticky thread.
Here is an ooooollllldddd thread about such:
http://androidforums.com/threads/the-big-list-of-android-stores.457380/
http://androidforums.com/threads/the-big-list-of-android-stores.457380/
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
inkBOOK is Polish and a fork or rebranded Boyue.
They use Medianapolis market. Seems to be OK. Has all the favored reading apps. I tried one reader which Play also has, and remembered why I didn't like it. Just left it at the default reader.
I've seen one just called App Market, or AppMarket - I think that was on the Coby which was Chinese.
They use Medianapolis market. Seems to be OK. Has all the favored reading apps. I tried one reader which Play also has, and remembered why I didn't like it. Just left it at the default reader.
I've seen one just called App Market, or AppMarket - I think that was on the Coby which was Chinese.