The short answer: no.

 

You just have to change some settings on your phone to download apps outside of the Android Market. 

 

Here's how:

 

1. Go to your list of apps.


2. Click on Settings.


3. Click on Applications.


4. Put a check mark next to Unknown Sources.

 

Now you should be able to download apps outside the Android Market.

 

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