The Markets thread

hieronymos · 11-22-2011, 10:30 AM

It seems like some people still have problems to find apps. So I just wanted to give a few links here to alternative markets for the Kobo Vox.
Let's try to keep this thread clean - with markets that only provide their own apps without sending you to the actual Android Market (that we don't have) or websites that do piracy.
You might want to open these links directly on your Kobo, you will be able to install them directly.
Using markets instead of sideloading them from murky places also keeps us from privacy and stability issues and piracy.

Markets that come as apps themselves - makes it easy to bulk update apps within Android:

SlideME: http://slideme.org/ - I believe the oldest Android alternative. Quite complete.
AndroidPit App Store: http://www.androidpit.com/ - Huge competitor to SlideME, growing rapidly.
Amazon Appstore: how to download it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000626391, how to make an account (you need a US address, telephone and credit card - workarounds available here): http://android.modaco.com/topic/3361...ing-paid-apps/

Markets that are webpages which you can open directly on your Android browser:

Of course, the preinstalled GetJar market. GetJar precedes Android by pratically ages, was notorious for the Symbian platform.
http://androiddev.orkitra.com/download/apps/ - very slow, but very complete - seems to use the real market as backend. No commercial apps (sends to the Market).
Handango: http://www.handango.com/ - similar to GetJar, coming from the Palm platform.
Opera: http://mobilestore.opera.com/ - If you have Opera installed, you can access it on the first page when you open the browser.

What doesn't work:

AppsLIb - as of 24/11/2011, says it cannot be installed. Became popular with the Archos devices.

I only miss the official Market for the two apps that I have actually purchased. Of course, I won't buy there again, but at one of the above listed locations.

Individual apps:
Overdrive: get it directly from http://overdrive.com/Software/omc/ - if you already use Aldiko, you don't need Overdrive if you only want books - enter your Adobe ID in Aldiko, and set up the URL of your library (usually [library].lib.overdrive.com) as a catalogue. Continue as always.

larrymohr · 11-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Thanks Hieronymos,

I knew about most of those but the Android Pitt was new. Looks interesting.

I just purchased an app from SlideMe. It's a pain you have to use their market app to download but everything went fine.

I have not been impressed with GetJar. Almost none of the apps I am looking for are available and if they are, it's an older version. Also very poor to navigate and search I find.

Larry

taming · 11-23-2011, 04:58 AM

handango.com is a good source for both free and paid apps. No piracy and 100% legit. They don't have everything, by any means, but if you really want to buy and pay for something like quick office pro, this is a place to get it. You can download the apps to your computer.

hieronymos · 11-23-2011, 08:25 AM

I just noticed that Opera has an app market as well (http://mobilestore.opera.com/) - doesn't seem to be terribly complete, but at least something for those who need only one or two things.
As device, you can just choose one of the Archos A70.

PeterT · 11-23-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

handango.com

WOW.. I remember them from back in the days of my various Palm devices... I had some Sony Cleo's, and various models of the Palm, culminating in the TX (which still sits by my bed as one of my alarm clocks; permanently attached to a USB charger).

taming · 11-23-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

WOW.. I remember them from back in the days of my various Palm devices...

A week or so ago, I remembered them, for the same reason, so I decided to take a look. I was amongst the people who shelled out $300 for the PalmPilot 1000 in 1996. It had a touch screen! I was using my TX daily until about three years ago--and read eBooks on it, too. It still lives on in a friend's house.

PeterT · 11-23-2011, 11:17 AM

I read a lot on mine too! With my eye problems I found early on that a Palm was a good (albeit basic) eReader.

TonyToews · 11-23-2011, 06:24 PM

I still carry a Palm TX. With several books loaded just in case I have some waiting time somewhere. But then I don't have a smart phone.

larrymohr · 11-24-2011, 04:04 AM

Another TX user here. I have an app called Aeroplayer and a set of great light headphones for listening to music. However. I paid $350 for it just a couple of years ago to replace a dead E2. I'm hoping the Vox will replace it eventually but you can't beat the Palm for syncing your calendar and notes.

Larry

PeterT · 11-24-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymohr

Another TX user here. I have an app called Aeroplayer and a set of great light headphones for listening to music. However. I paid $350 for it just a couple of years ago to replace a dead E2. I'm hoping the Vox will replace it eventually but you can't beat the Palm for syncing your calendar and notes.

Larry

Only issue becomes as you move to newer Microsoft operating systems, the USB driver will not install. I used the TCP/IP means of syncing for a long time, till the battery life of the TX got too bad

11-22-2011, 10:30 AM	#1
hieronymos Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 45172 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	The Markets thread It seems like some people still have problems to find apps. So I just wanted to give a few links here to alternative markets for the Kobo Vox. Let's try to keep this thread clean - with markets that only provide their own apps without sending you to the actual Android Market (that we don't have) or websites that do piracy. You might want to open these links directly on your Kobo, you will be able to install them directly. Using markets instead of sideloading them from murky places also keeps us from privacy and stability issues and piracy. Markets that come as apps themselves - makes it easy to bulk update apps within Android: SlideME: http://slideme.org/ - I believe the oldest Android alternative. Quite complete. AndroidPit App Store: http://www.androidpit.com/ - Huge competitor to SlideME, growing rapidly. Amazon Appstore: how to download it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000626391, how to make an account (you need a US address, telephone and credit card - workarounds available here): http://android.modaco.com/topic/3361...ing-paid-apps/ Markets that are webpages which you can open directly on your Android browser: Of course, the preinstalled GetJar market. GetJar precedes Android by pratically ages, was notorious for the Symbian platform. http://androiddev.orkitra.com/download/apps/ - very slow, but very complete - seems to use the real market as backend. No commercial apps (sends to the Market). Handango: http://www.handango.com/ - similar to GetJar, coming from the Palm platform. Opera: http://mobilestore.opera.com/ - If you have Opera installed, you can access it on the first page when you open the browser. What doesn't work: AppsLIb - as of 24/11/2011, says it cannot be installed. Became popular with the Archos devices. I only miss the official Market for the two apps that I have actually purchased. Of course, I won't buy there again, but at one of the above listed locations. Individual apps: Overdrive: get it directly from http://overdrive.com/Software/omc/ - if you already use Aldiko, you don't need Overdrive if you only want books - enter your Adobe ID in Aldiko, and set up the URL of your library (usually [library].lib.overdrive.com) as a catalogue. Continue as always. Last edited by hieronymos; 11-24-2011 at 08:06 AM. Reason: updated until post 9

11-23-2011, 08:25 AM	#4
hieronymos Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 45172 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	I just noticed that Opera has an app market as well (http://mobilestore.opera.com/) - doesn't seem to be terribly complete, but at least something for those who need only one or two things. As device, you can just choose one of the Archos A70. Last edited by hieronymos; 11-23-2011 at 08:29 AM.

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11-23-2011, 02:09 AM	#2
larrymohr Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 29873 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Surrey, B.C. Device: Kobo Libra Color, Kobo Sage, AURA One, Mini	Thanks Hieronymos, I knew about most of those but the Android Pitt was new. Looks interesting. I just purchased an app from SlideMe. It's a pain you have to use their market app to download but everything went fine. I have not been impressed with GetJar. Almost none of the apps I am looking for are available and if they are, it's an older version. Also very poor to navigate and search I find. Larry

11-23-2011, 04:58 AM	#3
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	handango.com is a good source for both free and paid apps. No piracy and 100% legit. They don't have everything, by any means, but if you really want to buy and pay for something like quick office pro, this is a place to get it. You can download the apps to your computer.

11-23-2011, 11:17 AM	#7
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,472 Karma: 78880114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I read a lot on mine too! With my eye problems I found early on that a Palm was a good (albeit basic) eReader.

11-23-2011, 06:24 PM	#8
TonyToews Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 351398 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Vox and Glo	I still carry a Palm TX. With several books loaded just in case I have some waiting time somewhere. But then I don't have a smart phone.

11-24-2011, 04:04 AM	#9
larrymohr Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 29873 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Surrey, B.C. Device: Kobo Libra Color, Kobo Sage, AURA One, Mini	Another TX user here. I have an app called Aeroplayer and a set of great light headphones for listening to music. However. I paid $350 for it just a couple of years ago to replace a dead E2. I'm hoping the Vox will replace it eventually but you can't beat the Palm for syncing your calendar and notes. Larry

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