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    Default Android apps- free ?

    Been trying to find apps suitable for kids that dont try to make you buy stuff or send you off to other websites .



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    Somebody uploaded some Android apps to the filebox some time ago.

    You might also find some by doing a search on the Filecrop site.

    Try searching the various Android forums such as the one at .

    I've recently posted some info regarding Android publications in the PML. They might have some reviews of apps suitable for children (... and adults).

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    Avoid any Russian games on Google Play they have been doctored with Malware that will fill your phone with expensive SMS messages and steal your phone number and details and prompt you to download other malware infected apps.

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    You can download subway surfers. It offers endless hours of fun play. It is free of course. It has some in app purchases, but that is not at all required.

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    Download smurfs, has in app purchase but you don't have to, great game

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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangiel View Post
    Been trying to find apps suitable for kids that dont try to make you buy stuff or send you off to other websites .


    Lots of games!

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    You could always download some emulators (SNES EX+, MyBoy, etc) and hook up a Wiimote for free console quality games. This works very well with an HDMI cable, or you could even get a Gameklip and a PS3 controller.

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    I can recommend you Whale Trail Frenzy. It's a free app that will provide hours and hours of entertainment. Right now it's my favorite game. It's a forever runner about a flying whale that have to collect bubbles and stars. Here's the link to Google Play:

    Here's a link with a quick review of the game:

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    There is a much easy way to download them via your device.
    1. In security settings check install from unknown source.
    2. Download Bit or uTorrent from google play.
    3. If you have my files or another SD file viewer you will need that aswell. If not again find under google play.
    4. Open Bit or uTorrent
    5. Download Pirate Bay Browser
    6. Search what you want games,movies etc.
    7. Hit the download button on the app top right.
    8. Bit or uTorrent will open up to see where you can save your files. Place it anywhere you want or create a new folder.
    9. Let it download and open you SD viewer.
    10. Find your files and if its an app it will be an .apk . This is why you check the unknown services from settings.
    11. Hit install and open your app and voila its there.
    I suggest you have a SD card for your downloads and have fun

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    I think Temple Run/Temple Run 2 could be a good option for you. It's a fun and addictive game, and the only in app purchases are quite hidden away in the store and are not obvious to get to. Furthermore, it should ask for a password before any money can be spent.

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    Well, you can always turn off in app purchases. That way they won't be able to buy anything without a password that you approved of. This would be the best route as most games are pay to win, unfortunatly.

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    JRH I didn't know that Bittorrent and uTorrent where available for Android. That sound nice! Thanks for the tip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stardestroyer View Post
    JRH I didn't know that Bittorrent and uTorrent where available for Android. That sound nice! Thanks for the tip.
    Bittorrent and μTorrent are exactly the same: both clients are developped by the Bittorrent design team and owned by the same company as well: Bittorrent Inc. Only the icons and colors are a little different and you’ve got advertisements in μTorrent (which is the only reason I prefer Bittorrent).

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    If youre looking to get it for free.

    Search a game on the play store, If it's paid then just Google "Name of app apk"
    So if you were looking for , WHere's my water.. YOu would google "Wheres my water apk" And download it straight from your phone and install it.

    (You will need to turn on installation from unkown sources in settings)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ridwan Sameer View Post
    If youre looking to get it for free.



    Search a game on the play store, If it's paid then just Google "Name of app apk"
    So if you were looking for , WHere's my water.. YOu would google "Wheres my water apk" And download it straight from your phone and install it.

    (You will need to turn on installation from unkown sources in settings)
    cant you see i already wrote that

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    Quote Originally Posted by stardestroyer View Post
    JRH I didn't know that Bittorrent and uTorrent where available for Android. That sound nice! Thanks for the tip.
    one needs someone to know something

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    I was a big fan of puzzle craft! It has in app purchases, but they're highly unnecessary. It's a match three type game where you work on building up your town. I had a lot of fun with it! I also had a lot of fun with Bloons 5 and I think kids would like it. it's a tower defense game about popping balloons. It's very cutesy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by notglenn2 View Post
    I was a big fan of puzzle craft! It has in app purchases, but they're highly unnecessary.
    Avoid all applications with "In App Purchase", especially games played by kids!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwoegerbauer View Post
    Avoid all applications with "In App Purchase", especially games played by kids!
    Quote Originally Posted by PurpleGuardian View Post
    Well, you can always turn off in app purchases. That way they won't be able to buy anything without a password that you approved of. This would be the best route as most games are pay to win, unfortunatly.
    Its right here mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by JRH View Post
    Its right here mate
    DILLIGAS

    Anyways:

    Because here it's not in detail described how to turn off "In App Purchase" in Android, here's the guide for people interested in:
    Last edited by jwoegerbauer; 13-06-13 at 12:13 AM.

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