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Android tethering removed from Market place

Posted by ctitanic (left mobilitysite) on Mar 31, 2009

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According to news published today at Android Community:

Google has reportedly pulled tethering apps from the Android Market.  According to at least one developer, who contributed to the WiFi Tether for Root Users app, Google are citing their distribution agreements with carriers as the prompt for removal:

“Google enters into distribution agreements with device manufacturers and Authorized Carriers to place the Market software client application for the Market on Devices. These distribution agreements may require the involuntary removal of Products in violation of the Device manufacturer’s or Authorized Carrier’s terms of service” Google Developer Distribution Agreement

So, is it Android really open? I don’t think. There is not question that owning a T-Mobile G1 is not the same than owning an iPhone. At least you don’t have to run around checking for Jailbreaking tools every time that a firmware is released but you still can’t install in YOUR OWN phone whatever you want.

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    • Is Google's Market carrier-specific? If not, what happens when Android appears on more carriers, some of which are willing to allow apps like tethering and some of which aren't?

      Without carrier-specific apps, Google's Market will be a lowest common denominator place.

      As for being open, there's a difference between being Open Source and "open". You can have Open Source software that's locked down without creating a universe ending paradox. :D

      While Windows Mobile doesn't have to deal with restrictive markets like the iPhone and, to a lesser degree, Android, some carriers do application lock Windows Mobile phones. Of course, those locks are usually worked around in days. :D

      Steve
    • Sal
      today a friend got a new G1 and she asked me to root it and put the tether wifi app.

      The app isnt in the market? no problem.

      Went to Application settings and told it to allow non-market applications, went to the website for the app, and downloaded and installed the apk.

      simple!

      Here is were the alternate to Market app store like Slideme can really get a moving. By hosting this non-market apps.
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