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ScarykiD

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why when buying apps you have to use your credit card, and not get it taken on your credit like with other phone plans?
 
ScarykiD said:
why when buying apps you have to use your credit card, and not get it taken on your credit like with other phone plans?
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Probably depends on your carrier/location. I had to look yours up, since I wasn't even sure it's a real place! :D
 
w_bovine said:
Probably depends on your carrier/location. I had to look yours up, since I wasn't even sure it's a real place! :D
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hahaha it's real, but would it be my location???

does it come off your plan? or added to the total cost of your bill??

also do i need an android accout or anything???? so it doesnt need my credit card?
 
ScarykiD said:
hahaha it's real, but would it be my location???

does it come off your plan? or added to the total cost of your bill??

also do i need an android accout or anything???? so it doesnt need my credit card?
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I simply make all my Market purchases with a credit card. It sure seems to me I've seen the option to add certain things to one's phone bill; I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken. I might be thinking of something other than the Market.

You do need a Google (Gmail) account to sign into the Market. Once that is established you can get apps and make purchases for those things that require payment. Also, your Google keeps track of your downloads and more importantly your purchases, which is good if for some reason you need to re-download a paid app.
 
w_bovine said:
I simply make all my Market purchases with a credit card. It sure seems to me I've seen the option to add certain things to one's phone bill; I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken. I might be thinking of something other than the Market.

You do need a Google (Gmail) account to sign into the Market. Once that is established you can get apps and make purchases for those things that require payment. Also, your Google keeps track of your downloads and more importantly your purchases, which is good if for some reason you need to re-download a paid app.
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Thank you for that, helps me alot.

thought you couldnt browse the market if you didnt have a google account?
 
ScarykiD said:
Thank you for that, helps me alot.

thought you couldnt browse the market if you didnt have a google account?
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If you want easy browsing for apps on your PC/Mac, you can look at AppBrain - the best Android apps and games on the Android market. You can do searches from thereas well. I find it very helpful, and with the Fast Web Installer you can (while signed in with a Google account) send apps to your phone with one click and avoid having to bring up the Market on your phone.
 
ScarykiD said:
yes but no one has answers my orignal question, witch is why do i have to use a credit card instead of it being taken from my plan?
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That's simply how the system is set up. I vaguely remember reading of the option being a possibility on other carriers in the future, but right now it's just not an option for most apps. I'm not trying to be flippant, rather stating what is.

Here's some reading for you:

Why Google's in-app carrier billing could equalize Android and iPhone - Mobile Marketer - Commerce

Google Ponders PayPal For Android When All It Needs Is Carrier Billing | mocoNews

Apparently T-Mobile has the option...probably where I heard of it before.

Carrier Billing - Android Market Help
 
w_bovine said:
That's simply how the system is set up. I vaguely remember reading of the option being a possibility on other carriers in the future, but right now it's just not an option for most apps. I'm not trying to be flippant, rather stating what is.

Here's some reading for you:

Why Google's in-app carrier billing could equalize Android and iPhone - Mobile Marketer - Commerce

Google Ponders PayPal For Android When All It Needs Is Carrier Billing | mocoNews

Apparently T-Mobile has the option...probably where I heard of it before.

Carrier Billing - Android Market Help
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thats the perfect answer thank you......
 
w_bovine said:
That's simply how the system is set up. I vaguely remember reading of the option being a possibility on other carriers in the future, but right now it's just not an option for most apps. I'm not trying to be flippant, rather stating what is.

Here's some reading for you:

Why Google's in-app carrier billing could equalize Android and iPhone - Mobile Marketer - Commerce

Google Ponders PayPal For Android When All It Needs Is Carrier Billing | mocoNews

Apparently T-Mobile has the option...probably where I heard of it before.

Carrier Billing - Android Market Help
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for the t-mobile it is true, but i do not live in USA :( so i can not do that. but thanks to everyone for there help, apart from the lol person :)
 
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