I’m torn on implementing this feature. Raccoon v3 had it, it was pretty popular with power users. It was suppose to be reintroduced in Raccoon v4.1 (Google’s latest protocol changes forced an early release), but I don’t really want to…
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Looks like Google changed the Play protocol again
Dratz! I wanted to release Raccoon v4.1 this week. But unfortunately it looks like Google changed the data format, used to communicate search results between server and client (again). In consequence, Raccoon will, for some queries, get confused and not…
Using an icon pack with any Launcher
Just had this crazy idea. It is probably unworkable and legally questionable, but here it goes: icon packs. If you want a consistent look on your homescreen, you need to install a custom launcher and download a pack that likely…
Should an APK downloader increase an app’s install counter?
Most people probably think that Google Play determines app popularity by how often the APK file gets requested (one download = one installation). Intuitive, but wrong:
Status update on Raccoon v4.1
Looks like v4.1 will be a lot big bigger (in terms of code changes) than anticipated. The things I wanted to be in there: More user friendly import feature: instead of manually selecting APKs in a file chooser, select a…
Google really doesn’t want paid apps on Play, do they?
I just had this magnificent idea: why not put an app on Play that serves as a license key for Raccoon? Once you download that app via Raccoon, it automatically unlocks the premium features. No need to manually mess around…
Workaround: Importing apps from Raccoon v3.x into v4.x
I know, I promised a v3 to v4 convert feature, but I just can’t seem to get it done this month, since my new years resolution was to abstain from dirty hacks and doing it right requires a surprisingly large…
Google Play categories by number
I keep forgetting these, so I better write them down in case I find the time to develop Raccoon into a full Google Play client (not just for downloading apps): Books Music Apps Movies Unknown/Unused Kiosk
