[clug] Wickr and previous privacy discussion

[jhock at iinet.net.au]

Each time I upgrade the app I need google play service. 

---- Kim Holburn wrote ----

> On 2015/Mar/20, at 4:07 PM, jhock at iinet.net.au wrote:
> 
> > Getting the APK is not a problem. In fact I have already installed the app from Aptoide but when I try to register a messenger tells me that I need google play. 
> 
> That's interesting.  It's easy enough to create a throwaway google account, just to get it started.  Does it require a google account all the time because that would be bad.
> 
> > 
> > ---- jm wrote ----
> > 
> >> If you can find someone which has already installed it you could use adb
> >> from the android SDK to copy the apk file off their device and then
> >> install it on yours.
> >> 
> >> Jeff.
> >> 
> >> On 20/03/2015 1:01 pm, jhock at iinet.net.au wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> The one big problem I have with TextSecure and Red Phone is the need
> >>> for a google play account, which I don't have and never expect to
> >>> have. Whisper Systems are looking into removing this need but it is
> >>> not a high priority for them.
> >>> 
> >>> John.
> >>> 
> >>> 
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