Anyone know of or have tried a dictionary app on the color nook that after you highlight a word to get the meaning of the word, it will pronounce it for you. Looking to get a nook for my dad but he really wants to be able to do this. I played with the NC today and the built in dictionary works good. I see a couple apps in the market that will pronounce the word through the speaker on a android phone or device. Anyone willing to try it out for me?
I use Concise Oxford English Dictionary, it can pronounce some words but not all.
dictionary.com's app in the market does this. its a separate app and has a widget.
Anyone know if they would work on a rooted NC?
Ellerbestyle said:
Anyone know if they would work on a rooted NC?
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I have both installed on my rooted nook and they work fine. You have to have your Nook rooted to install them.
Awesome thanks a lot.
google translate also has a vocal function, although i wouldn't call it pronunciation as it's very robotic.
So I am guessing there is nothing so far that you can highlight a word and then ask the app to pronounce it? This would be awesome if it was possible.
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Any Nook Color owners University of Phoenix students? Have you tried to use your rooted Nook Color on the discussion boards of UoP? I know they optimized their website for use with iPads but I'm curious how well the discussion section works with the NC.
It works pretty well for me. I use it a lot when I am work and need to post or just to catch up on my discussion questions. I have accessed my class from the regular rooted nook, froyo and now I am using honeycomb. So all three work really well. The only problem I have noticed is that sometimes I have to zoom in to see all the thread options.
Thanks for the info. Sounds like it will work perfect for me as my portable device to take to work and be able to answer DQ and such. I'm weary of taking my MBP because I fear it might grow legs and wander off. If the NC does that it's a substantially smaller loss.
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I have my nook color rooted, no froyo or honeycomb, and I'm able to access the UoP site but can't scroll between the conversations on the discussion boards. This doesn't bother me so much because I can just click next to get to the next posting. However, I am unable to post replies. I click reply, and cannot click in the text field. I even tried a workaround that someone stated worked with the Ipad before it became compatible with the UoP site which stated to click paste text. That doesn't work for me either. Any way around this? I am using the Dolphin HD browser but I have tried it on the regular browser as well. Thanks in advance.
Hi Syndiesel sorry you are having problems. I haven't experienced any of this problems with my nc. I have been using mine for class since autonooter and haven't had any problems. I am not sure why yours is different. Have you tried other browsers such as firefox or skyfire?
Thank you for getting back to me!!
I haven't tried Firefox or Skyfire but I will download those now to check it out. Which one are you using? Also, are you able to scroll through the discussions?
ok I tried Firefox and it works there...but it moves pretty slow. I will download skyfire to see how that works.
OK Skyfire does the exact same thing and doesn't let me post. So far it's only Firefox that works. ugh...the part that sucks is that it moves slow. Could it be a setting in the browsers that prevents it?
I use it to browse through threads. The only problem that I run into is not being able to scroll through the frames of replies. I know I can click and go to the next one, but I would like to be able to quickly scroll through that frame to see replies to my discussion. Does anyone know if it is possible to scroll in frames?
i tried installing both of these apps and neither work.
is there anything out there to make em work? or is there another swype style keyboard?
i am TERRIBLE at typing. its just not at receptive of a touch screen as the ipad. but i like the android way way more.
its like i have to press harder to get a key pressed.
thanks in advance
EDIT : also love the feature to type from ultra keyboard with your voice. obviously voice search works on the tab, but im loooking to do emails and such with voice too.. possible?
thanks
Have you run the touch calibration?
i have not... ill search around for it in the menu and clockworkmod
i did the screen calibration. didnt really do anything. its just possible the screen just isnt quite as responsive if i would like.
swype or ultrakeyboard is much more important to me
thanks
It's Swype for me...
I'm a big fan of Swype. I use it on my Droid phone and cannot live without it. I also have it on my gtablet, and continue to love it, although swyping on the large screen in landscape mode takes a little getting used to. Swyping in portrait mode is much better. However, I still like it over others.
Installing Swype is not a simple thing, since the normal install apps check in with Swype headquarters, where you'll be told you are not a phone, so goodbye. And many of the apks for the app will say your screen is not the right size. But search this site, and you will find many threads on the subject, including the link to the proper apk. Basically, you will have to google for a specific version of swype, and then track it down yourself.
It is not impossible. But worth the search.
I know you didn't ask about it, but IMO thumb keyboard is the best for our g tabs
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I'm a big fan of Swype. I use it on my Droid phone and cannot live without it. I also have it on my gtablet, and continue to love it, although swyping on the large screen in landscape mode takes a little getting used to. Swyping in portrait mode is much better. However, I still like it over others.
Installing Swype is not a simple thing, since the normal install apps check in with Swype headquarters, where you'll be told you are not a phone, so goodbye. And many of the apks for the app will say your screen is not the right size. But search this site, and you will find many threads on the subject, including the link to the proper apk. Basically, you will have to google for a specific version of swype, and then track it down yourself.
It is not impossible. But worth the search.
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This thread has some good info that makes swype easy to install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016530
I've used both ultra kb and swype... I prefer swype...
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I know you didn't ask about it, but IMO thumb keyboard is the best for our g tabs
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I tried this, and while I like the large keys, I don't like the fact that it takes 100% of the screen up, absolutely useless for IMS or emails or almost anything else. I want something similar to the gingerbread keyboard but with taller, more square like buttons. I've tried using the TapaTalk or whatever it is on my VeganGinger install but it doesn't work at all.
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I tried this, and while I like the large keys, I don't like the fact that it takes 100% of the screen up, absolutely useless for IMS or emails or almost anything else. I want something similar to the gingerbread keyboard but with taller, more square like buttons. I've tried using the TapaTalk or whatever it is on my VeganGinger install but it doesn't work at all.
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Before I switched to thumb i was using SwiftKey, which was free on amazon Store not too long ago. It reminds me of the g bread kb. I wanted exactly what you wanted, a bigger g bread kb, but now I'm happy with thumb. Good luck.
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i did the screen calibration. didnt really do anything. its just possible the screen just isnt quite as responsive if i would like.
swype or ultrakeyboard is much more important to me
thanks
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The one-touch calibration app in this subforum did not work for me, but the calibrate.ini trick (where you put a blank file named calibration.ini in the root of your microSD card and reboot) did work for me. I was stabbing at icons left and right before (especially the home soft button, ARGH!), wanting to toss the Tab out the window, but now it's as sensitive as my Evo's screen.
Swype is easy to install if you find the right file. It doesn't really work all that well on a 10" in landscape mode though. You have to move your hand around too much to make it effective.
I have been using Thumb Keyboard from the Market. I can type with only my thumbs while holding the tablet in my hands. In landscape mode it puts each side of the keyboard close to the sides so the keys are easily reachable. In portrait mode I have it set to just give me the normal full keyboard. It works great and I highly recommend checking it out. It costs a buck or 2.
My only problem with Swype, at least the version I have, is that you cannot turn off the dictionary lookup auto correct. So if the word isn't in the dictionary (websites, usernames, etc...) swype will try to autocorrect to what it thinks it should be, or pop up the guesser window with nothing even close.
Also swype uses up the whole screen for many imput windows which isn't really needed on a tablet, but whatever.
I use SlideIT 3.2, works perfectly.
i just downloaded thumb keyboard. when i go in to language and keyboard, it wont let me populate the check box, enabling it.
it gives me the lil warning, then just wont check.
any help please?
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i just downloaded thumb keyboard. when i go in to language and keyboard, it wont let me populate the check box, enabling it.
it gives me the lil warning, then just wont check.
any help please?
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Both versions in the Marketplace say for Android 3.0...just guessing.
tried swype but using slideit
I tried swype. i got it installed, then moved to /system/app but it wouldn't work other than as a normal keyboard. tried slide-it and it works great.
So, Pocket doesn't work with NST, and Readability installs but doesn't run. Instafetch runs, but I can't get it to sync with Instagram. Has anyone gotten this, or any of the others, to work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24630162&postcount=4
There are some bugs with this app, though.
Awesome
Thanks. This works perfectly for me.
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So, Pocket doesn't work with NST, and Readability installs but doesn't run. Instafetch runs, but I can't get it to sync with Instagram. Has anyone gotten this, or any of the others, to work?
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I was really hoping Pocket would work but it doesn't so I tried all the suggestions and other services. The last one I tried worked the best. I installed Instapaper and am using Instafetch for the Nook. It works great. All the other clients made me scroll through the articles which was super annoying because it was hard to see the place where I left off. Instafetch was the only one which can turn pages like a regular e-reader. And the Nook buttons were correct. The others may have this ability but I did not figure it out.
Love being able to load articles on the Nook. Longreads.com is a nice place to find stuff.
Just to add, I've installed Readit and I love it, but for whatever reason I can't delete articles which I find is quite a bummer. I use my iPod touch which is always near me to delete my articles. I think it's okay. However, if anyone knows how to delete some articles, if you could share the tip to me, would be nice. Otherwise, this app is amazing!
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So, Pocket doesn't work with NST, and Readability installs but doesn't run. Instafetch runs, but I can't get it to sync with Instagram. Has anyone gotten this, or any of the others, to work?
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Search for an older version of Read It Later (anything before the pocket launch), and install the .apk file manually; It will run fine on the nook.
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Just to add, I've installed Readit and I love it, but for whatever reason I can't delete articles which I find is quite a bummer. I use my iPod touch which is always near me to delete my articles. I think it's okay. However, if anyone knows how to delete some articles, if you could share the tip to me, would be nice. Otherwise, this app is amazing!
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You can use "clear database". On the main screen (with the 6 icons) press the virtual "menu" button to get this option.
I've noticed two bugs with Swype on the Kindle Fire HD. Anyone else noticed these and have a workaround?
1. When using the Amazon apps, like the book store, Swype does not correctly fill text boxes, like the search field. The default keyboard and other keyboards where you select one key at a time work fine. But with Swype or Slide It you have to do double duty, selecting the letter, then confirming the letter in the autocomplete field for each and every letter. If you Swype out a whole word you have to confirm it in the autocomplete field, but then it only inserts the first letter into the text box. This problem seems exclusive to the Amazon apps.
2. In landscape mode the menu bar cuts off some of the keyboard on the right side. This appears to be a problem with all third-party keyboards.
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2. Yeah, noticed that. KFHD is made to use its own keyboard. That is why Amazon made it a PITA to install and use others. I noticed landscape problems with SlideIT also but at least they let you adjust the size of the keyboard. One of the reasons why I sent mine back.
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2. Yeah, noticed that. KFHD is made to use its own keyboard. That is why Amazon made it a PITA to install and use others. I noticed landscape problems with SlideIT also but at least they let you adjust the size of the keyboard. One of the reasons why I sent mine back.
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How do you get an alternative keyboard to work in the first place? I can't figure out how to enable SwiftKey...
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How do you get an alternative keyboard to work in the first place? I can't figure out how to enable SwiftKey...
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You can only do it on a rooted device and I didn't find SlideIT to be very stable. It was OK at first then it would randomly quit on me. The thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898390
Its done on your own risk, it can cause annoying force close issues and installing it again normally fixes it but the KFHD likes to be finicky.
aklemist and others who have successfully installed alternative keyboards-- have you guys upgraded to the latest firmware? I just upgraded to 7.2.3 and in the process, I have screwed up my swype license. I guess now that the stock keyboard is swype-based, there was some conflict with the files or something. Now whenever I try to type anything on my kindle, I get a pop up message saying "Application not licensed. This version of Swype has an invalid license and will operate with limited functionality. Beta users, please run the installer again. All others, contact Swype."
Anyone have a workaround? I don't yet have root reinstalled, and my options are limited since I have no way to type *anything* right now.
Hi all.
I just loaded Repulsa's v5.1 ROM and I'm not getting the voice to text that I'd prefer. Typically when I use, say, google voice, the text is typed as I speak, directly into the text box. Right now I'm getting the below picture, where it then gives you choices regarding what you said (for accuracy). It's very slow this way.
All texting programs are having the same problem.
This is difficult to describe, but does anyone have a solution?
I did install the Google App, since VTT does not work at all without it.
Thank you!
you should ask that question in that Rom thread, not here
Thank goodness Android is mature and feature rich enough I don't have to flash ROM's anymore! I'm glad those days are over for me lol. I spent a lot of time on it.
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you should ask that question in that Rom thread, not here
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Of course, and I have. But this could lead to answers that could help others as well. But thank you.
I found the solution, for anyone looking for it in the future:
Firstly; the Google app is required (Play Store), then you must turn on Google Voice Typing: Language and Input/ On-Screen Keyboard/ Manage Keyboards/ Google Voice Typing, turn ON.
Voilà.