Regarding Android Apps Links

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Hi Devs,

I have a question regarding the Android builds for Android Market.

So, as I`ve registered for Android Dev recently, I do not know any guideline about the “Linking” subject.

What I want to know is if am allowded to have weblinks into my apps as:

Facebook, Twitter, Official site, etc…

SO, is it allowed or do I “hurt” any guideline rule?
PS: As you`re seeing am noob on Android and so ANY GOOD ADVICE/TIP will be MUCH appreciated. :slight_smile:

Thanks,

Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 320513[/import]

#2

Hey guys,

Aren`t there any Android dev? I do not believe so. :slight_smile:

Other question to not need oppening a new topic:
Is it right that on Android we`re unable to use the Maps? yes, the normal google maps?

If so I cannot cross my apps at the momment cause I do use Maps. :[
Anyway, looking for help about this simple question for whom is already an Android dev.
Thanks,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80494[/import]

#3

To call a Google maps page do the following:

[lua]system.openURL(“geo:GOOGLEMAPSLINKGOESHERE”)[/lua]

I honestly think that’s the best way to solve the maps issue.

Regards,
Jordan Schuetz
Ninja Pig Studios [import]uid: 29181 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80519[/import]

#4

Hi @Jordan,

Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it. @Ken has told me this way to go also, however I do not see how I would do it (using the way you metinoned above) in my app that is already running on iOS. My app does have 3 buttons: one for search the address the user had input, other to show him actual location and the last one to clean the “pin” on the map. It`s is likely the Ansca sample code as well.

So, using the system.openURL() how would I get the same thing without break my head, lose time and finish needing to change my app design as well cause by now the mapview is in perfect fit (iOS).

Yes, as I said for @ken, am a little lost. :\ Hehe, no Android devices, Android missing APIs in my case, etc…
Thank you btw,
Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80525[/import]

#5

something like this will work for you

http://maps.google.co.in/?q=ahmedabad,%20gujarat

for the pin may be you can find some java script code and some work with local html page can help just guess
:slight_smile:

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#6

Hey @hgvyas123, sure using this kind of URL would be the way to go, I agree! (Hey, it all is starting to make sense) :slight_smile:

BTW, now comes the “design” factor of my app, that on iOS is using the nice native mapView and its fitting nicely the UI but crossing for Android and using the exactly way you proposed above I would need to change the UI because will be a empty space there, got it? :\
Anyway, I really love the tips, tricks, bits, and anything else you Corona Devs can offer as a help! :slight_smile:

PS: Now, my first question, on the very first post is missing an answer. :frowning:
Many Thanks,
Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80530[/import]

#7

yes you are allowed to post or use any links for the android market including twitter,facebook,amazon,getjar,paypal…
(strictly for android market only not for amazon) [import]uid: 12482 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80532[/import]

#8

@hgvyas123, THANK YOU SO MUCH! :slight_smile:

I really appreciate your help.
PS: Did you say Paypal.com can be used as a link also? :\

Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80536[/import]

#9

yes paypal or any authorized payment gateway can be also used
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#10

@hgyvas123, awesome mate! Thank you for that.

So I am gonna ask donation for the users! hahahaha…nice. :slight_smile:
Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 20513 reply_id: 80656[/import]