I'm using the IAP feature of Windows Phone 8, it's working fine. I have uploaded a .xap file for Beta testing, while I'm testing it, it shows me two buttons, Install and Cancel, I need to change the content of the Install button to Purchase, I don't know how to do that, does anyone know how to change that?
I mean how to customize purchase dialog.
Are these buttons specific to your app? In the general purchase experience (this is common across WP platform and can't be changed) you won't see them, only "Buy" (if it is paid) or "Free" (if it is free IAP or beta) and "Cancel" button to cancel the operation... see the sample IAP screen here http://cdn.asia.cnet.com/story_media/62216832/iap.jpg
As you mentioned in the question that this is a beta app, all IAP purchases are free in beta application and also in emulator.
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I am creating an app with a Pro-feature which can be unlocked via in-app purchasing.
Is it possible to use the Windows Phone 8.1 Wallet API for creating a Voucher?
(As example for Reviewers or tester)
How can I ensure that the voucher can be used only by one person?
(maybe: can only be used for a particular LiveID)
Some recent changes here it seems. Microsoft now have a promo code system for Windows Phone, check this page : https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/apps/mt297660.aspx
And it works for IAPs as well !
There isn't currently any voucher or promo-code system available for Windows Phone apps.
You could implement this yourself along with using the existing in-app purchase system. Check the code yourself and then enable the feature if either the code is present or if the in-app purchase was made.
Tying it to a login such as the LiveID would be a good way to lock it down to one person, especially if your app already has a login requirement. Another option would be to make the code one-use and then roam the unlocked status once it was set. That would let the first user to use the code use it on multiple devices so long as the app wasn't fully uninstalled or was used often enough to keep the roamed data alive.
Prepaid codes are frequent request on the Windows Platform Dev Feedback site. You can add your vote at http://wpdev.uservoice.com/forums/110705-dev-platform/suggestions/2118985-prepaid-codes-for-wp-apps-promo-codes-for-review
I'm looking to buy a Windows Phone smartphone, and am looking into the possibility for 'deploying' private apps. I currently own an Android system, and it's a simple as building an APK file, and adding it to the filesystem of any phone I want to install it on.
I realize there have been some questions around this subject 1, 2, 3. They seem to say you either need a developers account, or an enterprise edition. These questions are old, and possibly outdated. I've tried to find more information on the topic, but all I could find was related to enterprise, or beta testing.
I have no interests in getting a developer's account, because I don't intend to develop or sell larger applications on the marketplace. It's mostly for private use.
If there is no way to do this by default (without paying any fees), are that alternatives that don't involve losing warranty?
You can register yourself in Windows App Studio and you will get to unlock one phone for development and side load up to 2 apps.
Currently that is the only way to put custom apps in your Windows Phone for free and without losing warranty.
If you, however register for a developer accout (which as you know has costs) you will be able to side load up to 10 apps in 3 different devices.
I need help with publishing an app me and my team developed. It currently is in beta phase and we need testers. We thought of publishing it in the store as an open free beta app and ask for people to download it and report their bugs. After all the testing bugs are fixed the app will go public as v1.0 but not as free. We do however want the people who originally downloaded it to get all the updates for free as a reward for their help of testing our help and never have to pay for the app. How can that be done?
As you probably know Beta App is different than 'Normal' App - so after finished test you need to publish new application (you can't change beta to normal).
What you are asking is called targeted distribution - you can hide App (you will need to submit one more App for that purpose) from users browsing the store, and send a link to those who you choose (Beta testers). But you cannot prevent such a situation when a beta tester send this link to other person. So you have to cosider it.
EDIT
You cannot do such a thing like in beta version - create a list of user that will be able to use it.
The other solution that comes to my mind - you can create 'Beta' App that is the same as Normal App and alow specific user to use it. The disadventage of this method is that Beta expires after 90 days.
I am using In App feature in my windows phone app and uploaded beta version to store. everything is working fine but it shows me two buttons, Install and Cancel, I need to change the text install to Purchase.
since we are not going to install anything we are purchasing an item so i need make fallowing changes like given Image
I don't know how to make these change, If any one have idea then suggest me what to do.
Thanks.
no answer at all.
Is this not possible?
For beta app, all IAP's are free - that's why in your first screen it is listed as "Free".
This purchase windows is common purchase experience defined by WP platform. You can't make changes/customizations to this. You can read more here, see point D.
I Have windows phone 8 And I want to Develop apps and Deploy it Freely.is this possible.
Ya, max 10 developer app or unsigned apps are allowed to install in your phone.
I assume what you want to do is sideload the apps . For that you need to developer unlock you lumia620 first , which obviously is going to cost you.Please check price for developer unlocking you phone with microsoft.
Other than that it is impossible to load apps freely ,if it is not through App store.
Hope my answer helped you.
It is possible to load any number of unsigned xap files onto a Windows Phone device provided it is fully unlocked (interop unlock). How you go about getting your device to that state presents a challenge. So far, only the Samsung ATIV S has been unlocked to that level for Windows Phone 8.
Once you have fully unlocked your phone you effectively have free reign over your device being able to fully access components such as the registry or file system.
Both Samsung and LG have provided back door diagnostic tools on their phones that facilitate making the needed registry changes to completely unlock their phones. Whether such features are available on other brands has yet to be discovered.
If you are a software developer, you will probably want to get your hands on an ATIV S before they disappear.