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How to Distribute Compiled Windows 8 Metro Applications without Windows Store?
Each machine that wants to install the application will need a developer license. See this page for some details. When you have your app ready: select Store->Create App Package Select Build a package to use locally only Follow the prompts This will create a package in whatever folder you specified. You should be able to … Read more
How to know an application is installed from google play or side-load?
The PackageManager class supplies the getInstallerPackageName method that will tell you the package name of whatever installed the package you specify. Side-loaded apps will not contain a value. EDIT: Note @mttmllns’ answer below regarding the Amazon app store.
Nexus 7 not visible over USB via “adb devices” from Windows 7 x64
When the Nexus 7 is plugged in there is a persistent notification that indicates “CONNECT AS / Media Device (MTP)“. In this state adb devices will not show the Nexus, or undoubtedly any other device. Not exactly obvious, but if you select the second option “Camera (PTP)” the device is available for debugging (the lesson … Read more