How did you signup to Samsung? I've tried several times but they kept asking me for something (like a reference) that I could never figure out.
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How did you signup to Samsung? I've tried several times but they kept asking me for something (like a reference) that I could never figure out.
Ok I just tried it again and was able to signup, the error message i was getting few month ago is gone. Now i tried adding an application and i am stuck under application category field. I have main category selected, but no options to select anything there
It won't let me submit unless I choose a category... if I choose a galaxy special it won't go through since i have no galaxy special content in my apk
Hi Marc! See the following link
http://developer.samsung.com/forum/...p/202/269998?boardName=General&startId=zzzzz~
In short: my apps where submitted before July 2014, after to submit new apps you need to include the Galaxy SDK.
http://developer.samsung.com/forum/...p/202/269998?boardName=General&startId=zzzzz~
In short: my apps where submitted before July 2014, after to submit new apps you need to include the Galaxy SDK.
Thanks a lot for the info Daniel!! I know that we can do that with B4a's latest version. I just haven't tried it...
You got my interest in that appstore when you mentioned that you got good downloads from them. I own lots of Samsung devices but i have never really had much interest in using their appstore, i am surprised that other people do.
For new markets that you never used, they will create new account and tranfer all info to you. For Google Play, I think you just keep your account.
They're doing service with monthly fee so I think it's not strange.
Just thought I'd share this with you guys. Nick Davies of Airpush shared with me a document that they had put together on alternatives to Google play. Here's the files:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p292i20hjwsx8rc/Airpush's Guide to Third-Party App Stores.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p292i20hjwsx8rc/Airpush's Guide to Third-Party App Stores.pdf?dl=0
Impressive list.
One of the main problems with most of these 'alternative' app stores is that they require an active Google Play account.
Then for most they go one of two ways:
- You 'claim' your app and they import your information from Google Play and simply provide a download link from Google.
- You still have to 'claim' your app and they verify that it is on Google Play. You can then either import your information or enter it yourself and upload a custom APK for their specific store.
Opera, Amazon, Aptiode, Mobango, Applibs, and Yandex are some of the best true alternatives for independent developers.
SlideMe is a good one as well however they can be extremely difficult to work with as they are very picky about the apps they approve.
GetJar is another one but frankly I can't figure out their interface and developer console.
I have been checking out soc.io however it literally takes them a month to approve each app.
One alternative that you may consider is downloads.com from CNET.
Which of app stores have asked you to confirm a Google Play account?
Are you getting downloads from applibs and mobogenie?
Getjar has unusual requirements (icon size, image size, etc...)
What about downloads.com? Are you getting any downloads from their site?
By the way, I still have not figured out how opera mobile stores works as a user. On my Android phone, I can't find my apps if I search for them. Seems like the only way to find them is on a pc... If I do that and scan the QR code it sends me to Google Play.
I got an interesting update concerning the Opera mobile store. I've been always critical of the number of downloads from the store (which are not accurate) but I've recently uploaded some new lwps and noticed a boost in installs (which I track when someone installs my apps). Installs are coming mostly from: inst/com.nokia.nstore
Opera has become the official store for the Nokia X devices (which were discontinued last year but are still being sold).
So to find how my apps would work on the Nokia devices I ordered a Nokia X from amazon... The Nokia X2 supports most of android apps including lwps, the other devices the X and XL are more limited in functionality.
One mistake I found that most developers are making is that they keep their market links from Google play, which do not work on those devices. Links to apps do work though... So on Opera:
This works: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appname
This doesn't work: market://search?q=publisher
instead copy your opera link from your internet browser
As for Ads, it seems that most are none yielding... So other than Airpush SDK2 I am not sure how to monetize from free apps on such devices.
Since the Nokia X has been discontinued, it would be interesting to see how that will affect downloads on Opera in the future...
Opera has become the official store for the Nokia X devices (which were discontinued last year but are still being sold).
So to find how my apps would work on the Nokia devices I ordered a Nokia X from amazon... The Nokia X2 supports most of android apps including lwps, the other devices the X and XL are more limited in functionality.
One mistake I found that most developers are making is that they keep their market links from Google play, which do not work on those devices. Links to apps do work though... So on Opera:
This works: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appname
This doesn't work: market://search?q=publisher
instead copy your opera link from your internet browser
As for Ads, it seems that most are none yielding... So other than Airpush SDK2 I am not sure how to monetize from free apps on such devices.
Since the Nokia X has been discontinued, it would be interesting to see how that will affect downloads on Opera in the future...