Re: [android-developers] What percentage of users lack the ability to install from outside the Droid marketplace ?

What are you trying to "bake" into the APK? The only time I've seen
this solution is on apps that integrated deeply with a single system
on a closed network.

It it possible that this is a great convenience to the users - but
take into account the inconvenience of setting up and allowing
"non-trusted" apps on a device. Most Android devices I've seen in my
region allow this. Many users have the "technical skills" required to
do this. But most people will never to it - because it has words like
"not trusted" and "insecure" attached to it.

On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 10:34 PM, Bill K <bill@backofficedesigns.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know What percentage of users lack the ability to install
> from outside the Droid marketplace ?
>
> My app polls my website and requires customization prior to
> downloading.  The important point here is my app needs to be
> customized prior to installation - not after.  Therefore selling the
> app in the marketplace will not work.  If I had a private URL in the
> Droid marketplace that allowed my users to install a "trusted app" -
> that would work - but thats not going to happen. Therefore it looks
> like I'm going to sell it outside of the marketplace.
>
> Here are some pros and cons I've come up with.
>
> Pros / Droid marketplace installation :
>
> 1. Seller keeps 100% of revenue
> 2. 100% of users have the ability to install
>
> Cons / Droid marketplace installation :
>
> 1. 30% of revenue goes to google
> 2. Users need to log into the droid marketplace with thier google
> account. Users not logged in may not complete the sign in process.
>
>
> Pros / non - marketplace installation :
>
> 1. Users don't have to be logged into their google account to install
>
>
> Cons / Droid marketplace installation:
>
> 1. Some users cannot install apps from non trusted locations.
>
> I welcome feedback and debunking of my observations.
>
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