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Most imp tablet specific app needed?

Hi guys,
I really want to love the Xoom, I like android a lot and the hardware is too good (at least at this point)
But I not in place where I can drop my iPad for good. The reasons are pure app specific, if I get these decent on Xoom... it's bye bye iPad.
So this is a quasi-'need help' thread. to double check if I'm not missing anything
1. Magazine app - Something like Zinio, I depend too much on it and couldn't find even an ETA on when Zinio will be available for Android
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=5
2. Comics reader - I know we have the Comics app but I need a cbr/cbz reader. I tired AVC but doesn't seam to work on Honeycomb
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=6
3. A UI-nice IM app. I love the Gtalk app but need facebook and skype IM app
4. Netflix app.
5. Tablet specific twitter, facebook, foursquare apps. I know iPad doesn't have FB or FS apps but this would be nice
6. Now the big big deal... I consider all these tablets as a 'consumption' devices, and the biggest thing I 'consume' is movies and tv shows...
The best thing about iPad is, I just launch iTunes app then rent a movie, wait for sometime and then enjoy the movie...
Is there a way I can get this experience on a Xoom? I know that right now most of the HD formats play on tegra but is there any hope to get this?
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Disclaimer: Please don't pounce on this post and call me a iFreak. I'm not trying to diss the Xoom or Android. I did search and try apps to see if I could get all this... but couldn't find a way. So before I make a decision I just wanted some opinions.
thanks

Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....

If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.

zinio
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.

cellfreak said:
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
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I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC

A Market app that works...
Searches properly so you can find those Apps you want that may exist but you would never know.
Recognizes applications that have updates properly.
Doesn't randomly open other app's.
Actually installs Apps the first time you ask for them.
And why Google is at it, Tablet Section - more direct support on the Web Market while the programmer who is assigned to the tablet market app figures out how to code - bug fix.
(yes I am frustrated with the market today)

svghost said:
Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....
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http://sites.google.com/site/gdocsforandroid/

I don't remember if manga watcher loads cbz and crz files but in general it is really good app. It was recently updated to load local files from sd so it might be worth checking out. I know the dev does alot of work and updates it frequently. You might even write him and ask if he plans to add support for these files if they aren't already supported. I bought the full app and have been happy with it ever since.
All I have to say is Samurai Executioner.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

I just received this email regarding my beloved Zinio app:
Hello
Thank you for contacting Zinio Customer Support.
We are putting the finishing touches on our Android general market product. It is coming soon. We will keep everyone posted as we get closer to a confirmed date
Kind regards,
Pablo Manrique
Zinio Customer Support
1-888-946-4666

familiarstranger said:
Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC
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This works perfectly (not perfect but will do). I like it that it auto opens the next comic.
Just finished reading Superman:Next Krypton
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eyan15 said:
I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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I installed all 3 apks on my Xoom and the Zinio does not launch for me when selected.

ogar1978 said:
If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.
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I have been doing the same without issue. Much better experience than my old e-reader with 800x600!

I tried Zanio on my Xoom and it just FC on startup.
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Quick office

Has any one bought quickoffice pro for smartphones or HD? if yes, what rom are you using and how is it?
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someone asked this same question just recently and all I can tell you is that I have Quick Office on my nook (not pro, it's an older version no longer (or never was) on the market i got a year and a half ago, by the same company) and it works great. I assume pro is just the upgraded version of it, although I can't confirm for sure....it looks almost exactly alike. Also, I use it more to create new documents and not import ones from a computer. I've heard not all formats work on it.

donniezazen said:
Has any one bought quickoffice pro for smartphones or HD? if yes, what rom are you using and how is it?
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The apk from the Ink Notion Adam tablet is floating around in a thread here...
Looking...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934916&highlight=adam
It all works on CM7 nightlies for me.

I got the Quick Office HD, it doesnt work on the honeycomb v4, phiremod or nookie froyo...each give parsing error

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The apk from the Ink Notion Adam tablet is floating around in a thread here...
Looking...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934916&highlight=adam
It all works on CM7 nightlies for me.
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That link does work just fine! yay is it really the HD?

syraz said:
I got the Quick Office HD, it doesnt work on the honeycomb v4, phiremod or nookie froyo...each give parsing error
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Yep. Generally all work on CM7, few work on froyo, etc.

a little off topic but quickoffice related...
Does any know how to add quickoffice to extras
NC 1.1, autonooter 3.0
apk file used >>>a Quickoffice Mobile Suite v3.3.74 - AM.apk
Thank you all in advance, I tried searching for this topic, but I get kick out very time or times out

Thank you people. I am trying it now.

nookme said:
a little off topic but quickoffice related...
Does any know how to add quickoffice to extras
NC 1.1, autonooter 3.0
apk file used >>>a Quickoffice Mobile Suite v3.3.74 - AM.apk
Thank you all in advance, I tried searching for this topic, but I get kick out very time or times out
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Try rebooting yet? I never got anything to show on Extras without a reboot (after installing apk).

I tried that a few times no luck
I do see it under SU- manage apps it is there!
I'm able to launch it thru task killer, but would like an icon on extras!

I bought the app from the Marketplace.
I bought it for my DroidX and it just works on the NookColor.
I used Titanium Backup to freeze the stock/limited version that comes on the Nook.

tech_head said:
I bought the app from the Marketplace.
I bought it for my DroidX and it just works on the NookColor.
I used Titanium Backup to freeze the stock/limited version that comes on the Nook.
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hmm did not know titanium was able to freeze an app, I simply use task killer to terminate the read only version and then run full version... Guess I'll just have to use a launcher to get things going.

I actually bought the latest HD version directly from the developer/publisher yesterday (with a promotion it's only $9.99), but it won't install on the NC, presumably because it's built explicitly for 3.0 and I'm on 2.3 (CM7). I saw that there's an APK floating around out there, but given that they're offering a pretty solid office suite for $10, I prefer to give the developer their due. Having said that, if I can't get it to work on my device... Does anyone know if it's possible to get the latest commercial version for tablets to work on NC with CM7?

I'm using the pro version. I can confirm it works perfectly on CM7. The Google docs integration is great. I use mostly spreadsheets and pdf and it's great - I recommend it.
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I'm playing around with the HD APK. Having trouble selecting text in word processing documents, though. I can only seem to drag the little pins about 10% of the time.

Google Books APK

The great thing about living in Canada is that services always seem to be slow in getting here. One of those services, which I'd really like to have on my new tablet, is Google Books!
I've managed to find a copy of the APK, but it's a phone version. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone might be able to provide a copy of the Honeycomb APK, since it's far better optimized for the tablet screen.
If anyone has this it would be much appreciated!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18315605/XDA/GB.zip

Thanks, but for some reason it can not be installed. I guess it's only for US region

Indeed! I'm similarly getting the "application not installed error".
I wonder if this is, as gewa mentions, a regional restriction? I'd be surprised as the other versions of Google Books work perfectly on my Xoom, Nexus One and Nexus S.

Pulled
Sent from my evo

I've been tryng the same thing from Canada with no luck. Frustrating.

App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app

I'm fine if I can only access free books.
Anyone have an apk that I can use to do a straight install? I'm having difficulty unpacking the zip on my Xoom.

bwcorvus said:
If you are rooted and have cwm installed, try this one flashing this one.
http://www.mediafire.com/?pkrdyr0wqns5za0
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Flashed with cwm and apk disappeared. I can see it in system/app but that's it.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

iRobek said:
App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app
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Hey, i am currently in the US and bought a Wifi Version. it has a working books on it. I am soon leaving for Germany, will books continue to work or seize?
Best
Hdtvpower

Can anyone re-upload the dropbox version? I have a UK Xoom so no Books on there at present, would be good to get the tablet version on there.

Zinio for Xoom

Hi all,
I take absolutely no credit for this to work on Xoom, it's due to the great work of hhspiny who extracted the files from his GalzxyTab; and kevinmajlo who is kind enough to alter some code which solved the FC issue.
Bear in mind that since this app is not optimized for Xoom, don't expect the resolution to be on par with its ipad counterpart. Nevertheless it's good for now until the official version for Xoom comes out.
Here's the installation sequence (you need to sideload all files):
1. Download the 2 attached files
2. Install ReaderHub.apk
3. Install zinio-fixed.apk
After installation completed click the "ReadersHub" app, choose "magazine" and viola!!
Enjoy everyone! Please drop a note whether it works or not for your device.
[Update] For those who would like to be informed regarding the official app, Zinio has placed a link in its tweet. Here's the link:
http://www.jotform.com/form/10865816794

Thank you all involved. Shouted with respect

OMG thank you. I just sold my iPad and have been using Zinio on my small iPod touch screen. Now I have it working on my Xoom!!! Thanks so much.

Can it be installed in Acer A500?

techpal said:
Can it be installed in Acer A500?
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Should be ok since the fixed problem is not really device-specific. Please report back if it works or not.
[update] i've also installed in my HD2 (running 2.3.4) and works like a charm.

Finally Zinio on my Xoom. Many thanks.

dj_ghosie said:
Should be ok since the fixed problem is not really device-specific. Please report back if it works or not.
[update] i've also installed in my HD2 (running 2.3.4) and works like a charm.
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Ya installed in Acer A500 and its working. Great and Thanks.

Running on Xoom with Android Honeycomb 3.1?

schergr said:
Running on Xoom with Android Honeycomb 3.1?
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Yes and working fine.

Thanks for posting this, I had tried the previous version which just force closed. It's working fine for me now.

johnjohn25 said:
OMG thank you. I just sold my iPad and have been using Zinio on my small iPod touch screen. Now I have it working on my Xoom!!! Thanks so much.
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Sold your iPad???

I'm on a Xoom 3.1 - installed readershub first, then zinio. Made it as far as logging in, I get the tip box, then it goes into an FC loop. Any thoughts?

How I fixed the FC close issue is turned off the tips. Once I did that, FC issue went away.

keeps fc on my xoom.android 3.1

I used Zinio from the G2X dump and it works perfectly on my transformer. It's the full app where you don't need to samsung's reader hub in order to view magazines. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3&postcount=12
I've been looking at Zinio's twitter feed and it looks like there's progress being made for a Zinio honeycomb version including a tweet by what looks like a developer for Zinio asking for people who have android tablets. Maybe the devoper is asking for beta testers?

Yah. The games on the iPad were nice but I'd forget I even had one and would go for weeks without using it. Having an EVO, iPod Touch 4, and a Xoom was too much. I can't browse or multitask on an iPad (Mobile Safari sucks and having to click the home button twice to view open apps is a chore). No point in keeping the iPad when everyday the value decreases as more and more iPad 2's are available. Sold it when it was still sellable.

Ok, so I uninstalled zinio and readershub, and now i'm trying to reinstall them both. Readershub installs just fine, but for some reason zinio fails to install. I tried using adb install and adb install -r and they both result in the following error:
Code:
1236 KB/s (5638011 bytes in 4.452s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/zinio-fixed.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE]
Any ideas?
--Q

newer version of the Zinio Reader available
I get an message saying that "There is a newer version of the Zinio Reader available. This version is no longer supported. Please upgrade to the latest Zinio Reader."
Anyone knows where to find the updated files?
Thanks.

got this new apk from the samsung app store the other day.
Haven't tried it on the xoom yet but this should be the newer version.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9420176/Zinio.apk

its says canotnot open on Xoom thanks

Zinio is out for Android... not Nook.

I hope this will eventually come to the Nook.

You can side-load it, at least under CM7. Don't know why it wouldn't work under other versions where you can side-load. Here's the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050614

SCWells72 said:
You can side-load it, at least under CM7. Don't know why it wouldn't work under other versions where you can side-load. Here's the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050614
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That no longer works

richard98 said:
That no longer works
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Really? I actually side-loaded it onto a fresh Phiremod 6.3 install yesterday and read my latest Road & Track on it, no problem.

SCWells72 said:
Really? I actually side-loaded it onto a fresh Phiremod 6.3 install yesterday and read my latest Road & Track on it, no problem.
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I tried intalling it this morning and got a message saying I had to upgrade to the new version. Per the thread, others are having similar issues.

richard98 said:
I tried intalling it this morning and got a message saying I had to upgrade to the new version. Per the thread, others are having similar issues.
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Weird...I'm using it right now. Just downloaded another magazine no problem. Wonder what the difference might be...

SCWells72 said:
Weird...I'm using it right now. Just downloaded another magazine no problem. Wonder what the difference might be...
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Don't know. I'm using CM7 2.6.32. I think that might be a somewhat later version of CM7 than the one you are using. Another issue may be that I had never downloaded a magazine from them. Like I mentioned I just tried it this morning. I guess you can count yourself as lucky.

Is this better than magazines on the Nook app?

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Weird...I'm using it right now. Just downloaded another magazine no problem. Wonder what the difference might be...
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This is weird. I just tried it again and it worked. Didn't even suggest that there is a new version of the software. I read elsewhere that they were providing free downloads. Looks like I can download any and all of their magazines free.

richard98 said:
This is weird. I just tried it again and it worked. Didn't even suggest that there is a new version of the software. I read elsewhere that they were providing free downloads. Looks like I can download any and all of their magazines free.
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Yeah, that's pretty much the same thing I'm seeing. Very strange...

SCWells72 said:
Yeah, that's pretty much the same thing I'm seeing. Very strange...
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Would zinio normally ask for some form of payment before allowing you to download? I have never used it.

Zinio may never come to Nook
1. It was rumored that Zinio was managing the digital magazine subscriptions for B&N. Emphasis on "rumored." No proof was provided.
2. B&N has its own subscription service to some of the same magazines at twice the price. I don't believe they will ever allow a competitor's program on the stock NC.

Older XDA thread - Works for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050614
I had been running Zinio on an older CM7 load. I reflashed everything and just reinstalled Zinio. The old one at the XDA thread above works for the Nook Color. I couldnt get the new one to work on CM7.
I'm reading my magazine subscriptions.

It is now officially available.
Homer

Just downloaded it from the Market, and it's working under CM7.

Cuhulin said:
Just downloaded it from the Market, and it's working under CM7.
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There was an update to Zinio a couple of days ago and now it's not working under CM7. (At least for me). Hopefully they can fix this soon.

Look at the comments, looks like they broke it basically. Anywho, most likely problems related to not being able to load it on the NC (or likely any wifi tablet) are probably around permissions or such. I looked at perms, at least they're not requiring SMS or such, which screws with pretty much every wifi-only tablet, but they could be requiring other things in the manifest.
IE: It's an app problem at this point. Google has firmly decided to filter more apps based on capabilities. It'd be nice, however, if they'd say exactly WHY an app isn't compatible.

Looking at the logs on crash, I see unresolved method "setSystemUiVisibility". This is only available from API level 11 and up (ie: Honeycomb)
Somehow, it thinks the Nook is a Honeycomb device. If it's due to poor code on the Zinio side then it's harder to fix, but if it's something in Cyanogenmod ROM...
I'm running 7.1.0 release.

Evo yes - Nook no - darn!
What's weird (to me) is Zinio v1. 12.4204 works on my Evo 4G, CM7.0.3.1-supersonic, but not my NookColor CM7. 1.0-encore -- the latter which would be a near perfect device except for that one little shortcoming.

zinio installed from the market and opens fine. I can't login cause I don't have an account but it seems to work fine.