porting .apk apps to .bar?

[luckee_13]

hey everyone. im new to crackberry so please dont get mad at me if i did something wrong.

i was looking in to what it takes to port android apps and i was wondering if i could get into any legal troubles for porting apps that i didnt make onto my blackberry.

thanks

[saudadeii]

You should ask the person that wrote the app.

[jackpots]

Note that this is not a legal advice:
With fair use, you can repackage the container and use the program for its intended purpose, or any other as set in its license agreement. An Android app (APK) converted to BAR is only a change in container, and signed with a certificate to be used on an Android OS (2.3) running on the PlayBook. The app is not re-engineered. APKs and BARs are essentially just ZIP compressed directories. Legally obtained apps, whether free-and-open-sourced, free of charge (i.e. give-aways), free in cost ($0, freebies), or apps you purchased, should be okay for you to convert to BARs.

Also, it may be argued that it is okay to for you to convert other apps on behalf of other people, if you do not abridge any commerce to the developer. Therefore, you cannot keep any of those files (paid apps) past 24 hours, and you cannot distribute, except back to the (or, a) proper license holder. Keep in mind, you can still be sued (civil action), or arrested if it breaks criminal law in your jurisdiction -- you will just have to prove no crime or trust was broken.

Good luck.