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Patrick’s blog about Android, apps and everything in betweent. May contain traces of rambling. Feedback and subscriptions welcome!
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
*Poof* your GMail has been disabled
Can't happen? Does! Be careful what you sign up for (pun intended).
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Android Permissions explained: com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
As a Raccoon user, you’ve probably come across apps that request the com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENCSE permission. It is used exclusively by apps that are sold on Play and pretty much a red flag.
Monday, December 28, 2015
How to get the Google Play User Agent for a given device
The Finsky useragent (not the same as the Chrome useragent) is used to determine app/device compatibility.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
What exactly is a GSF ID? Where do I get it from and why should I care?
Let's dive deep into the Android OS and talk a bit about how app compatibility is determined and how big G keeps track of your device.