Strongly welcome everyone and everything! I already talked about the excellent vShare program, which offers an alternative (and more importantly - completely free!) App Store for iPhone and iPad - how you can use it. However, in that case, for all operations to download games and applications, we used directly a smartphone or tablet.
Quite recently, a similar program appeared for Windows (they finally waited!) And it turns out that a full-fledged App Store from China is now available on your computer! The ability to download any games, applications, software on iPhone and iPad for free, and all this without jailbreak or other interference with the device. Cool?! Of course. And it's very easy to use the program ... but let's talk about everything in order, let's go!
First, a few important notes:
How to install a Chinese app store on a computer
First you need to download it, you can do it at this link. Please note that the following are supported:
- Windows.
- Devices: iPhone / iPad / iPod touch.
- System: iOS 7.0 - 9.3.2.
If your gadgets meet these requirements, then feel free to download. Installation is no different from any other program. Run the downloaded file and choose one of two options:
- One Key Installation - one click installation.
- Custom Installation - custom installation.
In fact, they will not give much to choose, only the installation location, and also ask whether it is worth creating shortcuts on the desktop. Therefore, we can safely press install in "one click".
How to use the Chinese App Store on a computer
After installation, we draw your attention to the fact that although the App Store is Chinese, all labels are exclusively in English. And this is a huge plus compared to other similar projects, where all the menus are in hieroglyphs and it can be very difficult to make out anything.
Well, now let's move on to the most important thing - free installation of games and applications. To do this, connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer.
After connecting, the vShare SE store will be automatically installed on your device. I already told you how to use it, the link is at the beginning of the article. Therefore, we will not be distracted and will continue to work on the PC.
At the top of the program there is an Apps tab - click on it. A window with games and applications opens to us. On the left side of the screen, we see a choice between which device to download programs for - iPhone or iPad. And just below the menu, which will allow you to quickly navigate in all this variety:
- Featured - popular.
- Games - games.
- Apps - applications.
- Topic - all kinds of topics and forums. Everything here is in English - so not interesting :)
- Infinite - already "pumped" games. For example, all levels are open, a lot of money, etc. For a moment, remember that everything still happens without jailbreak. Does it even happen like that? :)
Potential problems and solutions
Since the vShare Helper program is still Chinese, problems with it are certainly possible. Below is a list of possible errors and their solutions:
Instead of an afterword
I would like to summarize with the following. My opinion is that the work of developers should be respected and paid for. But…
This does not mean that such programs described in this article should not exist. Indeed, in addition to the fact that with the help of them you can download any paid game and application for free, there is another, much more important plus.
In such unofficial App Store you can find old versions of programs that have already been updated in the Apple store. After all, sometimes a developer will update his creation in such a way that you will be upset 10 times because he did not leave the old version (hello VK!). And the ability to return everything as it was (download the old version) is expensive.
P.S. Write in the comments what worked and what didn't. And put a "like" so that the program always works and develops!
Xzibit could be proud of the Chinese developers. These guys distribute their app 开心 日常 英语 (Happy Daily English) through the official iOS App Store, inside which a full-fledged illegal app store is built.
The Happy Daily English app works in two different ways, depending on the user's geographic location. If the user is not in China, this is a common English learning app, and it works. But if the user of Happy Daily English is in China, the application turns into a full-fledged App Store that allows you to install pirated, jailbroken and just third-party applications on your smartphone without jailbreak. At the same time, the user does not have to deal with third-party resources and make complex manipulations. In total, this "store within a store" distributed over 50 applications.
The downside of a harmless language app The app passed all official checks, successfully entered the official store on October 30, 2015, and received positive feedback from users outside of China. No one suspected anything until February 19, 2016, something strange was noticed by specialists from Palo Alto Networks.
The app was removed from the iOS App Store this Sunday, February 21st, when Palo Alto Networks researchers sounded the alarm. Experts point out that they were unable to detect any malicious functions, so they tend to regard ZergHelper as riskware (potentially dangerous software).
And we'll paste that into the next selection. Let us know in the comments and share your app ratings for different devices.
Chinese Applications
By far the best Chinese (English-Chinese-English) dictionary for iOS and Android. Needs no introduction. The free version includes very good basic dictionaries, which should be enough for 90% of everyday life. For specific needs, you can purchase additional dictionaries, optical character recognition (OCR), memory cards (flashcards) and much more.
Homepage Android iOS
Waygo visual translator
Too lazy and / or dumb to learn Chinese? Or maybe you just want to order your own food, without learning the most complicated writing in the world? Then Waygo Visual Translator is just for you. The free version includes a nice OCR that will translate words in menus or street names. Just hover your iPhone over the name of the dish and get an instant (and often understandable) translation.
Homepage iOS
Xiaoma Hanzi (小马 词典)
A small application for learning hieroglyphs, named after the editor-in-chief of Magazines. It will help you practice your pronunciation and knowledge of the meaning of hieroglyphs. Searches hieroglyphs by traits, but not as difficult as Pleco
Homepage Android
Sogou Pinyin Input (搜 狗 手机 输入 法)
One of the most popular pinyin-based character input systems from internet giant Sohu. "Sogo" constantly updates its vocabulary base, knows the latest, titles and names. We also recommend:.
Homepage Android iOS
Shopping & Food Apps in China
Taobao (淘 QL)
Russian MIG fighters and everything that is made by human hands, as well as everything is sold here.
Homepage Android iOS
Etao (一 淘)
Search and compare product prices on major sites in China and overseas (including Amazon.com).
Homepage Android iOS
Alipay (支付 QL)
Want that MIG or meteorite? This is how you will pay for it. Alipay is the Chinese equivalent of PayPal. This application helps to pay for purchases from a mobile phone and do basic operations with your electronic account.
Homepage Android iOS
Dazhong Dianping (大众 点评)
Search for restaurants by location, cuisine, price and user ratings. Magazine recommends!
Homepage Android iOS
MTime (时光 电影)
What is shown in local cinemas and are there any discounts on cinema tickets? Application for moviegoers in China.
Homepage Android iOS
Wochacha (我 查查)
Scan a barcode on a book, groceries or other items and get information and price comparisons at nearby supermarkets and online stores.
Homepage Android iOS
Chinese social media apps
Sina Weibo (新浪 微 博)
Keep your finger on the pulse of the Chinese blogosphere, the latest celebrity rumors, and if you're lucky, become a popular blogger-laow if you want to practice Chinese. There is also an app for Tencent Weibo, but we have never met real people who write there.
Homepage Android iOS
WeChat (微 信)
A mix of Whatsapp and 5 more apps to chat online: send text messages, audio messages, video messages, photos, blogging and generally, waste your time big!
Homepage Android iOS
Chinese Music Apps
Xiami (虾米)
Music broadcasting (streaming) service. Follows music charts in China, UK and USA. Can search for music that is playing near you at the moment. Allows you to save 50 tracks to your phone for offline listening. Shows lyrics for most of the songs.
Homepage Android iOS
Douban FM (豆瓣 FM)
An Internet radio station similar to the American Pandora. Creates personal stations based on the music you like. It also allows you to save music to your phone for later listening. Also interesting are the theme stations for the 80 后 and 90 后 generation.
Homepage Android iOS
Chinese video viewing apps
Youku (优 酷)
Last year, Youku teamed up with its arch rival Tudou and has a huge collection of legal HD movies. And also recordings of the latest TV shows and shows from around the world. Well, and of course, even more video content is not so legal and in not so good quality :)
Homepage Android iOS
Sohu Video (搜狐 视频)
Want to watch Dexter, War of Thrones or The Big Bang Theory? "I have them Sohu." These and other foreign serials are in original with Chinese subtitles.
Homepage Android iOS
iQiyi (爱 奇 艺)
Another video hosting and internet TV, but this time from Baidu. Offers a large selection of movies and TV shows not found on Youku or Sohu.
Homepage Android iOS
Funshion (风行)
Another all-in-one application from the video category. I have not used Funshion myself, but have heard good reviews about it.
Homepage Android iOS
Kascend (开 迅 视频)
An app for finding content across multiple video platforms.
Homepage Android iOS
Flvshow (视频 飞 搜)
A pirated application that is distributed on "" devices. A huge aggregator from all video hosting sites, just like Kascend. Download and install at your own risk.
Android
CNTV CBox (国 网络 电视台 Cbox)
Apps to travel to and from China
Search and reserve plane and train tickets, as well as book hotels and watch hot tours. We recommend the service for searching.
Homepage Android iOS
UMeTrip (航 旅 纵横)
Follow the schedule of flights at airports in China. Departures, arrivals and delays: everything at a glance.
Homepage Android iOS
Yidao Yongche (易 到 用车)
Search for private cabbies. It costs 2-3 times more expensive than a taxi, but it perfectly saves you from traffic jams and rush hours (when there are no free taxis) in large Chinese cities.
Homepage Android iOS
Useful Apps
全国 空气 污染 指数 (China's Air Pollution Index)
Check the level of air pollution and particles of heavy metals in the atmosphere do not leave the house in order to take a respirator, gas mask with you in time, or just stay at home.
Homepage Android iOS
Are we missing something? Write in the comments your personal recommendations and tips for geek-kitists and comers in large numbers.
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All iPhone owners know that you can install the application on the device only from the native App Store. More advanced ones make jailbreak and upload ipa files. But on earth there is such a country as China, where users can easily do without the App Store and jailbreak. They have their own methods. I already wrote about Tongbu and 25pp. Forget about them, now everything is much easier. You just need to go to the site http://iphone.i4.cn from your iOS device and install the application. Yes exactly. The application is installed from the Safari browser to your iPhone. And by launching it, you will find yourself in a small Chinese app store. There is really one problem, the entire interface is in Chinese. But fortunately, search understands the Latin alphabet.
So let's see how the Chinese App Store works. Go to the site from your iPhone ?? at http://iphone.i4.cn
Click on the green button and get the program icon on your desktop.
Open and search for what you need. I tried to install the “VK” app that was recently removed from the native App Store.
Installed and works.
Our Chinese friends, in their ineradicable pursuit of counterfeiting, have managed to create their own App Store. And, faithful to their traditions, they placed pirated copies of well-known iOS applications in it, which anyone can download to their iDevices, and no jailbreak is required for this.
7659.com is the web portal for the KuaiYong desktop program, which uses Apple's technology for licensing and distribution of unlimited applications for corporations and institutions.
The fake App Store is intended for Chinese users only, but it can be accessed from anywhere in the world using a proxy server. Today, 7569.com hosts a variety of applications, including the latest releases such as Final Fantasy V and Badland, all distributed free of charge.
According to the creators of 7659.com, the site was created to help Chinese users learn to work with Apple gadgets.
First of all, we would like to thank all Apple users for their support of the KuaiYong project.
Statistics show that there are a significant number of people in China using Apple devices, and many of them have difficulty using and managing iTunes.
In order for Chinese Apple fans to download apps securely, KuaiYong has developed its own method, giving users access to thousands of free apps without having to jailbreak. KuaiYong offers detailed app descriptions, free downloads for informational purposes, and backup for audio and video files. We plan to launch iOS backup and restore functionality in the near future.
Our goal has always been to attract Chinese Apple users and offer them an enjoyable and convenient iOS experience. Since the launch of KuaiYong, the percentage of devices that have been jailbroken has plummeted from 60% to about 30%. KuaiYong will continue to pursue this goal, and we look forward to Apple's support.
These are such lovely and kind people. They just wanted to help poor Chinese people install apps on iOS devices. Of course, for informational purposes only. It seems that it will not be difficult for Apple to deal with this pirated app store. True, it cannot be ruled out that the technology used by KuaiYong will not be applied for similar purposes by someone else. It's so easy to be kind, especially at someone else's expense.
