Get refund on fake downloaded apps from Android Market [How to]

Android Market place is the most secure place for purchasing the android application. It implements strict policies to safeguard the interests of its consumers. There are more than a million apps on android marketplace and most of them are free while some requires a purchase. It is a fact that many spammers and scammers exist there with their fake and bogus application. Now, what will happen if you purchase such an application for your android phone? Do not worry about that because you can get your money back provided you make a claim within 24 hrs of the purchase.

Only within 24 hrs and only once

You have exact 24 hours from the time of purchase to report an app. purchased via Android Market place. If those 24hrs passed then you cannot do much. Moreover, if you purchased same application again and attempted to fire another complaint against it then no action will be taken. The main objective of such policy is to safeguard the rights of genuine buyers and genuine suppliers.

Procedure to return an app for refund:

Follow the instructions listed in the section below:

First of all, visit the Android Market Place, then go to the Downloads tab for selecting the app. which you would like to return.
The Applications that are eligible for returning are marked with “Uninstall and refund” button. No such button will be available for apps passing the 24 hrs Deadline for return.

The required to receive refund might vary. The user has option to comment over the application regarding his/her experience.

How to remain on the safe side

Follow the rule “precaution is better than care” to avoid purchase of fake or bogus applications. The best way would be to spend some reading the comments of exiting users. We would also like to advice our users about not involving themselves in purchasing less popular applications. Some applications come with very impressive claims that are very hard to believe; better do not believe in them.

Anyhow, if you made a mistake just ensure the right action against fake or bogus application within 24 hrs. Delay will do no good.