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My "first" app on Windows Phone store

20 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/my-first-app-on-windows-phone-store.190386/

Shah
Shah Original post #1
Mar 12, 2015 at 5:52 PM
Last weekend, I started to develop a simple Bluetooth debugging assistant app for Windows Phone. After working on it for several days, I completed the app yesterday and submitted it for review under the name "Bluetooth Assistant". Within a few minutes, I got an mail stating that my app has passed certification and will appear on the store in a few hours and it actually did appear on the store in a few hours. :-D

Regarding this app, it can connect to any of the paired devices and send or receive commands. As simple as that. This app can be used if you want to control your Arduino or other microcontrollers using Windows Phone via Bluetooth.

I would like to get some reviews from digitians. If you own a Windows Phone, you can download it from the store (link).

P.S.
This is not the first app I developed. But, the first app that I submitted to the store.
Also, PM me your email ID, if you want the Arduino code that I used to test this app.
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amit.tiger12 #2
Mar 12, 2015 at 6:44 PM
Re: My "first" app on Windows Phone store

good :)... can this run on windows 8.1 pc???
Shah
Shah #3
Mar 12, 2015 at 6:59 PM
Re: My "first" app on Windows Phone store

amit.tiger12 said:
good :)... can this run on windows 8.1 pc???
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No. It is Windows Phone specific. Can run on both WP8 and WP8.1. Haven't tested on WP10 yet.
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amit.tiger12 #4
Mar 12, 2015 at 7:06 PM
Re: My "first" app on Windows Phone store

Shah said:
No. It is Windows Phone specific. Can run on both WP8 and WP8.1. Haven't tested on WP10 yet.
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ok. :)
$hadow
$hadow #5
Mar 13, 2015 at 3:16 PM
i will give it a shot.
Shah
Shah #6
Mar 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM
$hadow said:
i will give it a shot.
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Thanks. Did you download it? What is your thought about this one? Any bugs or suggestions?
$hadow
$hadow #7
Mar 14, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Shah said:
Thanks. Did you download it? What is your thought about this one? Any bugs or suggestions?
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I like the app overall. Will use it for some more days to give it a more precise thoughts.
Shah
Shah #8
Mar 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM
$hadow said:
I like the app overall. Will use it for some more days to give it a more precise thoughts.
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Thanks for your comment. :)
icebags
icebags #9
Mar 14, 2015 at 11:16 PM
nice ! good job, man ! :cool:
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kkn13 #10
Mar 14, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Its awesome that you have braved to code for Windows Phone instead of other platforms !! Will definitely give your app a shot and help promote it
I was infact looking for something like this because i was having trouble pairing certain bluetooth devices at home
will post more when I download etc
Thanks and congrats!! :)
Shah
Shah #11
Mar 15, 2015 at 7:43 AM
icebags said:
nice ! good job, man ! :cool:
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Thank you! :)
kkn13 said:
Its awesome that you have braved to code for Windows Phone instead of other platforms !! Will definitely give your app a shot and help promote it
I was infact looking for something like this because i was having trouble pairing certain bluetooth devices at home
will post more when I download etc
Thanks and congrats!! :)
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Thanks and For some reasons, I feel Windows Phone is the best bet for developers. No fear of piracy, cheaper than iTunes Connect account and totally free for students like me. I just <3 Windows Phone. But, that's just my opinion.
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kkn13 #12
Mar 15, 2015 at 12:38 PM
Shah said:
Thank you! :)

Thanks and For some reasons, I feel Windows Phone is the best bet for developers. No fear of piracy, cheaper than iTunes Connect account and totally free for students like me. I just <3 Windows Phone. But, that's just my opinion.
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yeah me too
I hate android now especially since Lollipop
Im a "noob" Dev myself and I develop "sample" hobby apps for ios and WP and intend to make a proper app soon
im gonna pass on android myself
I think Windows has a great future ahead of it,Microsoft has kept its promises and has been very consistent so far!! :)
My daily phone is a Lumia 720!! Love the phone!! dont feel like getting a new one
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amit.tiger12 #13
Mar 15, 2015 at 1:33 PM
^^?? what was that?
Shah
Shah #15
Mar 17, 2015 at 7:11 PM
At present, Working on an update to Bluetooth Assistant. This time a few UI changes along with support for custom keypad layouts. It should be done in a a few days. A screenshot of what's under development.

*pbs.twimg.com/media/CATaN56VAAAVHmt.png
Shah
Shah #16
Mar 29, 2015 at 4:42 PM
Just submitted the update I had mentioned in the previous post. It sure took me a little longer than expected. Anyway, The update should be available in a few hours to download.

Have posted about the update in my blog. Shahul Hameed - Bluetooth Assistant now at v2.0

BTW, Anyone have faced any issues/bugs?
$hadow
$hadow #17
Mar 30, 2015 at 9:41 PM
it is working fine.
$hadow
$hadow #19
Mar 31, 2015 at 10:31 AM
Shah said:
:) Let me know if you have any suggestion.
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You know what it is so simple that I rarely feel any suggestion is required for navigating through it. So good work bro.
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kaluka wanjala #20
Apr 1, 2015 at 4:19 PM
Look good, I will download it and give it a try.