[XAP][PC][UPDATED 07/07/2012] - The alternative Windows Phone marketplace - BAZAAR

[sinister1]

It says you can't install apps in beta version plus you have to use DFT ROM. Oh well.

 

[Lidanh]

It says you can't install apps in beta version plus you have to use DFT ROM. Oh well.

Hi,

Installing apps is disabled only in the Beta release since the repository is based on the original Marketplace instead of Bazaar's repository.

Plus, on the next Beta version of Bazaar you'll be able to use whatever Custom ROM you want as long as the ROM is able to install XAP files from the IE.

Lidan.

 

[corlygunnz]

Hi,



As we mentioned before, in the next release, Bazaar will be available to all ROM's that has the option of installing apps XAP files. (not only DFT)



Lidan.

I just same that as far as I know, dft is not releasing the tool to chefs and has no release day. The only roms that support install via ie9, is DFT freedom "buggy as hell", nextgen "good" and deepshinng "great" DFT by doing this, is hold apps like yours from being properly tested.

 

[wpxbox]

Is this similar to sideloading apps ? If yes how the number of apps that can installed is taken care of. This is important for WP which are just unlocked.

The appstore is very similar to WP Official Marketplace, Not sure but if there is copyright issue, you can think of designing a different one.

 

[cgibsong002]

Was very excited when this popped up in my WP7 News app.

Could someone explain a bit more how you're planning on working this for people not using ROM's? You mentioned an online marketplace.. would that simply be to view and find apps, and then we'd just connect our phones and sideload as usual?

 

[travismdodd]

So excited to see the homebrew scene on wp7 coming along!! I came from Palm devices and I sure to miss the hb scene they had goin on. If you haven't checked out preware.org those people have a great system set up.

 

[afrokorean]

the "bazaar"

.....is grrrrr8....installed easily and no issues installing apps....you guys are amazing....

 

[chokod9]

So, the users of LG e900(h) is out? Because for this model nobody makes a ROM like DFT or i'm wrong?

 

[returned4good]

So, the users of LG e900(h) is out? Because for this model nobody makes a ROM like DFT or i'm wrong?

If there is, it's probably been snuffed out already.

Sent from my HD7 T9292 using Board Express

 

[fiinix]

Great getting this custom marketplace fully working!
Good job!

Noticed some nice code:
- Save xap
- IE load xap (on 127.0.0.1, webserver goes here )
- Delete xap

this.cacheManagerInstance = CacheManager.GetInstance();
this.cacheManagerInstance.WriteToCache(downloadedXapName, buffer);
this.wb = new Microsoft.Phone.Controls.WebBrowser();
this.wb.Navigate(new Uri(string.Format("http://127.0.0.1/IsolatedStorage/{0}", downloadedXapName), UriKind.Absolute));
this.cacheManagerInstance.RemoveFromCacheAsync(downloadedXapName);
.

 

[GoodDayToDie]

For what it's worth, the whole "download, then use server, then open in IE" thing is probably excessive. You can simply invoke the default action on the downloaded XAP file and it will act as though you "opened" it in IE or an email.

 

[arses]

Installed but did not work for me.
htc 7 pro DFT v3

 

[starxonline]

HTC Arrive

When I install Connection Setup on my HTC Arrive it tells me its not compatible with my device when I try and open it. Any ideas?

 

[Snake.]

Just one, how about you searching the forums before posting questions to wrong threads?

 

[huismeester]

It is not compatible with yuki/xda rom

 

[lovenokia]

could you please find a way to make this work with dev unlock or chevron unlock cause then it would really take off and become mainstream faster this having more devs go to your marketplace

---------- Post added at 02:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:41 PM ----------

Hi Everyone,
For a long time we've been struggling with searching forums for new applications and deploying them using our PC.

Windows Phone OS is also missing a platform for publishing new applications that cannot be released using WP Marketplace – such as Homebrew apps or application that are not complaint with Microsoft Marketplace policies (very much like IPhone’s “Cydia”).

We are happy to introduce to you a new application that we have been implementing for the past couple of weeks.

Meet Bazaar – an alternative Windows phone Marketplace.
Bazaar is an application that will allow you to browse applications by categories, share, download and install them directly within your device without the need to connect your device to your PC.

In the near future we will add more functionalities as-
• Creating an account within Bazaar
• Managing favorites applications list and the ability to download and install them as a batch process (very useful after reset/flashing new ROM version)
• Add ratings and comments for applications
• Submit new applications via Bazaar web site
• Online search in Bazaar applications repository
• And many more…

You are all welcome to suggest features that you would like to see in our future releases.

Today we are releasing a public beta that contains temporary repository of the official marketplace free applications – in order for us to see how the application and the server handles load (About 1000 applications including screenshots and information) – and of course to give you a taste of what is coming to your Windows phone soon.

In the mean time we would like to ask you – beta testers – to provide us with feedback about the application, suggestions, and all the things that comes in your mind that will help to improve Bazaar.

More importantly, we would like to ask from independent developers (and who ever knows such ) to send us information about YOUR apps – Icon, description, screenshots, categories, etc.. – so we can help getting your app to as many devices.

important notes –
• Bazaar is NOT a place to distribute “cracked” games and apps. We’re not encouraging piracy.
• UPDATE - Bazaar will work on ANY Rom that supports installing XAP files via the device's IE.

Thanks to:
• DFT team for their wonderful work in making a FREE rom.
• “fiinix” (from XDA) for sharing his source code for a WP7 Web Server

BETA notes-
• When clicking install, Bazaar will only download the App and will not install it – as we don’t have the publisher’s approval yet for the BETA. It will be enabled in a couple of days when we will upload real apps.

Dear admins – Can this be a sticky for a while in order to help us to “spread the word”?


Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WPBazaar
Our website – www.WP-Bazaar.com
Emails – [email protected], [email protected]

Lidan and Ofir.

in the near future you should try to make this work with chevron and dev unlock. Maybe getting the apps online and just using a deployer to get them on the device just like what we do now for apps.

 

[O_G]

As OP requested, i have added a link in to the Stickies thread. Great idea

 

[DominikZ]

Really looking forward to this.

Maybe you could change the App Icon - it really doesn't look good (try sth. like the original Marketplace Icon in plain white..)

Otherwise: let's see what future versions will bring

 

[Lidanh]

Installed but did not work for me.
htc 7 pro DFT v3

Hi arses,

Can you please describe the issue you are having? What do you mean by "did not work"?

Any information will be helpful.

Thanks,
Lidan.

 

[BartLuke94]

If i buy the chevron's tokens, can i install it on my wp7? How?