Downloading Apps.

[Srg94]

Hi All,

I download alot of things from Android Market but recently I have tried downloading apps from *****.

Now I am worried after downloading things am I damaging my phone or can I get the phone effected with something.

Is it safe to download or better using Android Market?

Thanks

 

[Xyro]

I've removed the site name you gave as the majority of people who use it do so for piracy, a subject that we do not discuss here at android forums. (Even if you're using it legitimately, I think you can understand why mentioning it as a source of apps would be a bad idea).

But in answer to your question, yes, the large majority of malicious apps that are found on android come from shady sources of pirated apps. There have been a few cases of malicious apps in the google marketplace, but it is still the safer option by far.

 

[landovr]

Downloading shady Apps from shady sites is just not worth it. Risking all your personal information and damage to your phone.

 

[Srg94]

Ok Thanks.

Just I find buying things from Android Market a pain and useless.
You cant buy a top up card like Apple Its a case of must use your Credit Card which I find rubbish.

 

[Xyro]

You could always buy a prepaid credit card, removing the old and entering the new on google checkout every time. I've never used one my self, but I imagine it wouldn't be too different to buying apple vouchers.

 

[phatbass]

I use a debit card for 'net purchases - it never has more than a couple of hundred bucks in it except for occasional specific purchases when I'll put the money in then spend it immediately..