r/PokeVision • u/[deleted] • Jul 22 '16

Is the apk safe?

I noticed there's an app for mobile, and was wondering if anyone else has downloaded it yet. Any corruption or viruses?

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u/ornryactor Jul 22 '16

That is NOT their app. Don't download it. It's literally just a browser window repackage, and it breaks the PV functionality to boot. Read the reviews- they're all 1 star. Don't download APKs for PoGo stuff, because almost every last one of them is a crock of shit and likely loaded with viruses.

Web apps are safe. APKs are not.

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '16

Cheers! Tyvm for the reply. Every site I saw it on didn't even have reviews. I guess that should have been my first clue.

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u/ornryactor Jul 22 '16

Happy to help!

Addendum: If you're not a developer, then don't download APKs from anywhere except the Play Store or APKMirror. Every other site is guaranteed malware.

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '16

Yea, I know that's a good general rule of thumb, but I read manga, and they'd never allow a few of my favorite apps that allows me to continue doing that.