I've been trying to figure out the various app type descriptions that posters use to describe their posts , ie : patched, cracked, full patched, proper, unlocked, paid patched,original, subscribed, donate etc,etc,etc - the list just goes on. Where in certain instances the term used requires no explanation in others it leaves me in the dark.

I'm sure that this question has been asked previously .Can someone point my to where I can find the definitions of these categories - or explain what each of these terms means. Or is this a free for all - coders/posters use their own interpretations ?

Thanks

Guess either the question is so dumb that it doesn't deserve an answer or not too many ppl really know what certain of the terms mean.

I'll start asking in the threads in question - hopefully I'll get feedback.

Thanks

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CP LiaMarieJohnson

Patched means the uploader has tried to remove license check so you can use it even if its not from Google Play store.

Whereas untouched means the opposite. It's the original app which includes the license checking.

PS Patched versions are potentially unstable because the original developer could have hidden anti-tamper checking in the code or the uploaders code could conflict with any other piece of the code causing an FC.

[ill420smoker]

I'll take a stab at it for you!

Patched - most often used to imply that a paid app will run without licensing issues for those without modded Google Play or Lucky Patcher.
Cracked - typically means that an app has been changed in a manner that benefits our community here. For example, the Micromedex apps I've released recently usually require a log-in to use. I have altered or cracked the application to behave otherwise. I personally use the term 'patched' rather than 'cracked' as it doesn't sound as precarious.
Full Patched - again this usually refers to paid apps being stripped of their licensing mechanisms, perhaps beyond just the Lucky Patcher treatment.
Proper - releases that are reported by users to not perform as advertised (i.e., patched, pro, full, etc.) may be re-released shortly thereafter (perhaps by a different uploader) with the designator 'proper' to signify it has been properly modified in direct contrast to the other release.
Unlocked - releases with this label have all In-App-Purchases (IAPs) unlocked already.
Paid Patched - again, just another form of a paid app with no licensing checks.
Original - the app as it is straight from Google Play, nothing changed.
Subscribed - usually for magazines and newspapers, designates a free subscription.
Donate - this is more of a developer term than an uploader term. Donate can mean an In-App-Purchase to unlock features or just to support development, or it could be a separate app that has these features already and therefore may be a paid app. See more on this below.
Ad Free - ads removed.

Personally, I favor unlocking IAPs and usually just designate my modification within brackets [] in the title of my release using whatever term the developer uses (i.e., Unlocked, Pro, Premium, Subscribed, Full, etc.). I then explain what the exact changes I've made to the app are in bright red font in the description.

If there is no further explanation of the modifications made to an app within the description, then normally you should be able to understand the purpose of the release if you understand the terms above.

Following the Google Play Store link will also help to understand the context of the release. Are there two versions of the app? A lite and full, like tTorrent. Sometimes it is possible to crack a free app that does not offer IAPs to still behave like its paid/full counterpart. Is there a free version with restricted capabilities with an accompanying paid unlocker, like SD Maid? Again, the uploader may have patched/cracked the app to work with all features without needing the paid key. Also, not all releases properly point to the link they should. Make sure you compare the installing package name with the link if you are unsure.

I hope that helps you

@ ill420smoker - thanks , your posts explains a lot. Some of the designations posted by coders are murky and confussing and obviously require a programming/hacking background which is understandable . I'm gettting there tho .lol Everyonce in a while I see some really weird ones and have to ask in the thread in question what they mean ; I think I'll start asking about the oddballs in this thread also.