Android license server may be easy to crack

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 14:54 IST
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Bangalore: When Google rolled out an Android Market Server License server in order to make it difficult for pirates to swipe apps without paying for them, it looks like that deterrent is very simple to crack. The cool folks at Android Police have put together a demonstration video which shows how the Google Android Market Server License can be easily circumvented without rooting your device. Easily is a loaded word because you still have to have a solid understanding of coding and you have to be willing to dive into your Android device and app. But, with a few simple tweaks, one could easily trick Android apps into thinking these are legitimate copies. According to Cheer for now, Google's Licensing Service is still, the best option for copy protection; however, really need to see a better solution, such as checking the app for alterations or ways to confirm an application was installed through official means.