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[Q] Saving Files On Nook

I have just bought a Nook Color and slapped CM7 on it (very nice BTW). I would like to transfer files from my desktop to my Nook so they can be accessed at any time even when not on Wi-Fi.
At times of Wi-Fi, I can always use Dropbox, but how can I get them to stay on the Nook to be accessed whenver.
These files would usually be PDF, Excel, Word, other office type files.
Thanks.

Just use a micro SD card, I'm pretty sure cm7 requires one anyway, so there is no reason to have one.
Also, you can download files ffrom dropbox to your SD card for offline storage through the app itself
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You can drag and drop the files when your Power cable USB is plugged into your PC.
You just need to open your NC notification bar - when it's plugged in - so your PC recognizes the device.

Sorry for the noob questions, but how would I open those files? Would I need to use a specific app? or will CM7 automatically open them?

If you long press on files in the dropbox app it gives you the choice to save them. They save to sdcard/dropbox. How they open depends on the file type. The nook can open several different kinds of files natively and you can download apps from the market to open anything that it won't. As for the actual process of opening files I usually use my file manager to navigate to the file I want to open and click on it. The nook will either open the file (if only one app handles that file type), ask which app I want to use to open the file, or nothing happens which means I have no app installed that can open that file type.
For office type files I suggest getting ezPDF free from the market and paying for Documents To Go. That way you can edit the MS Office stuff if you need to. RTFs suck. The only thing I know that will open them is the ebook app Cool Reader.
I hope this helps. We all started out as noobs.

also a noob here. i had copied the files to the nook already. so how do i access them now? i can't seem to get my way into this.
thanks!

To access your files use a file explorer such as root explorer.

nook-color said:
You can drag and drop the files when your Power cable USB is plugged into your PC.
You just need to open your NC notification bar - when it's plugged in - so your PC recognizes the device.
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Palm to forhead... I was missing the notification bar part. Couldn't figure out why I couldn't access any files on the Nook from my PC. Now I just need to figure out if there is a default directory where I am supposed to put music and movies on the microSD card.

mogators1 said:
Palm to forhead... I was missing the notification bar part. Couldn't figure out why I couldn't access any files on the Nook from my PC. Now I just need to figure out if there is a default directory where I am supposed to put music and movies on the microSD card.
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No default place for music and movies but it would be simplest to just make a folder called music and one called movies just so that they are easier for you to f/nd.
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Theming Question

What is the app that lets you get the apps process name for icons on miui themes? I've tried most the play store apps, none do what I want, help?
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Anyone?
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Open the play store app link in your browser and take a look at the url.
e.g. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDIwMywiY29tLm1lZGlvY3JlLnNwcmlua2xlIl0.
Look where it says "id=com.mediocre.sprinkle"
There's your app name.
Or, download something like Quick System Info Pro, long-press the app/process name and select "details".
Or, probably the easiest way is to use a file explorer that allows you to browse to /data/system/customized_icons - you will find all the app process names and icons there.
Oh, and next time please use the stickied threads for general questions.

Easiest way to know what to name an icon for a theme is to use a root level file explorer - I use Root Explorer, but you can also use ES File Explorer (you may have to enable root browsing in the app's settings). Root Browser also has a free version, but I've never been able to get it to work on MIUI. The version bundled with Rom Toolbox, which is the same app, works fine for me.
Using any of those apps, go to the phone's internal storage, then /data/system/customized_icons_1 and copy that folder to your SD card. All of the unthemed icons will be in that folder, named the way you need to name them for the icon to theme on the desktop.
This will be the quickest and easiest way to finish up a theme, because sometimes the main process name of the app is not the process that shows on the desktop. Google Maps is a good example because it puts four icons on your desktop. Facebook will show as com.facebook.katana, but the process name to theme the desktop icon is different.
Edit: Damn, missed the last part of the post above. Oh well, my bad.

Change the look of Android to WP7

This is a simple procedure to change the interface of android to windows phone
First of all,I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HARM YOU MAY CAUSE TO YOUR DEVICE!!!!!Guys just a sec! I am busy u knw!But finally,after long waiting,here's the procedure
First download these awesome softwares from other cool devs available on the play store or as apks on the net
Launcher 7(Home screen)
Photo safari(Pictures hub)
Z player (Music Player)
WP7 Notifications(Notifications.Duh!!)
My xbox live(games hub)
Wp7 Lock(lock screen)
WP7 Contacts(Contacts)
Wp7 Phone(optional)
Wp7 calculator
Wp7 email
Downloaded? Now for the second step,Shift all the user apps to system apps.Apps like the phone and music should be replaced.Xbox live,calculator can just be loaded.NoteELETE THE ODEX FILES IF YOURE DELETING A SYSTEM APP!!!
In case you dont knw how to make a user app to system read on,else,skip the next para
There are two ways you can convert a user app to system:The NOOB way and the XDA way!
Noob wayownload titanium backup pro,long press an app,go to special functions and click move to system app Or download system app mover.
XDA way:
Important: Make sure to allow any SuperUser permission requests that you may get during these steps..
Procedure
Configuring ES File Explorer for root read/write access (required only once):
Launch ES File Explorer, press Menu and tap ‘Settings’.
In the settings, enable the ‘Up to root’ check box.
Further down in the settings, enable ‘Root Explorer’ check box. You will get a warning that you should confirm.
You will then get the Superuser permissions request that you must allow.
Finally, enable the ‘Mount File System’ check box, and press the back key to get back to the explorer interface. ES File Explorer is now configured to work as a root explorer. You do not need to do this again on the same device now, unless you uninstall ES File Explorer, perform a factory reset or install another ROM.
Finding the APK of an already-installed normal app (skip to step 3 if you already have the APK):
First of all, install the app from Play Store, if you haven’t already done that.
Launch ES File Explorer and go to /data/app. (You may have to press the back button to get to / first).
If you know the icon of the app, you can easily find it here. If you are having trouble finding the app here due to the confusing names or because of having a lot of apps installed, just search for the app in Google Play Store in a web browser and look at its Play Store link for the name. The file name will basically be the part after ?id= in its market link (and before any other question mark that may or may not appear in the link).
If you already have the APK of the file that you want to install as a system app, make sure you have transferred it to your device’s SD card if you haven’t done that already. Also make sure you know the path where you have copied it on the SD card.
Once you have located the required APK on the SD card from ES File Explorer, tap-and-hold on its icon till you get a menu, and tap ‘Cut’. You should see a little blue arrow on the bottom of the screen now. (You may select ‘Copy’ instead of ‘Cut’ if you are copying a file over from the SD card and want to keep a copy there. In case of copying an APK from /data/app, always use ‘Cut’.)ES File Explorer Copying
Now press the back button till you reach / and then browse to /system/app/
Tap the little arrow that you see on the bottom of the screen. It will bring up a pane with the icon of the copied file.
Tap on the file’s icon, and it will be transferred to /system/app/.
Now find the app’s icon in the list of files there and tap-and-hold on it till you get the menu.
Scroll down in the menu till you see ‘Properties’ and tap on it. You will now see the properties dialog.
Tap the ‘Change’ button in front of the Permissions to bring up the permissions dialog.
Make sure everything under ‘Read’ is checked, only ‘User’ is checked under ‘Write’ and nothing is checked under ‘Execute’ Your screen should look like the following:ES File Explorer Permissions
Tap OK on this screen and then on the Properties screen. Your app’s permissions are now set correctly.
Reboot your device. Your app is now ready to be used as a system app.(optional)
Well were done!
youre ready to use ur brand new WP7!!!

mrappbrain said:
This is a simple procedure to change the interface of android to windows phone
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I don't see anything.
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That's the point there is no procedure to change awesome android to something called WP7
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mrappbrain said:
This is a simple procedure to change the interface of android to windows phone
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Just buy a WP7 phone.
Oh wait, no need to buy. just moaning to them about your android or ios phone and they will give you free one.

There are many apps in the market that will change the look to WP7. Start with a metro UI launcher.
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The best metro style launcher is Launcher 7, it has a great customizatoin capablities, and even came with some live tiles.(email,contacts, calendar, gallery, widget tile). even more you can customize tiles.
here you can find the launcher and many nice alternative png for tiles.
also if you are on a CM9/10 or AOKP ROM you can find some winphone7 themes too. I can't find the link right now, but sure you can find it in XDA. just search for wp7 theme.
and you can find a nice messagind app, name Messaging 7. and a status bar replacement named statusbar+
if WP7 has only a single perfect point it is the launcher. It's about a month that I'm using Launcher 7, and surprisingly I found it even easier to use than usual android launchers.
p.s the launcher 7 is designed by an independent developer so it has some bugs. for example contacts live tile drains the battery at unbeliveable speed. ignore that live and use a static one.

Procedure AT Last!
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guys cant you see?? i just added the procedure

sorry man far too complex,
the easiest way in the whole universe is:
titanium backup>batch>move to internal or convert to system app
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deathnotice01 said:
sorry man far too complex,
the easiest way in the whole universe is:
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Thats the noob way.I included it
Please hit thanks if i helped

[Q] File manager officially confirmed?

I don't know if anyone voted for new features for WP8, but if you did, you should get mail from admins that file manager is now available.
Check it here:
http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...ons/3365632-add-file-manager-to-windows-phone
Also I've got mail for disabling auto rotation:
http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...tions/suggestions/2282917-disable-auto-rotate
Anyone know what is all that about? If it's on some new update, it wouldn't say it's available now.

head0 said:
I don't know if anyone voted for new features for WP8, but if you did, you should get mail from admins that file manager is now available.
Check it here:
http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...ons/3365632-add-file-manager-to-windows-phone
Also I've got mail for disabling auto rotation:
http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...tions/suggestions/2282917-disable-auto-rotate
Anyone know what is all that about? If it's on some new update, it wouldn't say it's available now.
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Great news.
In addition to the update on uservoice (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/file-manager-coming-to-windows-phone-8-2-12-2013/)
there is a report that it will be coming in WP8.1 in Q2 2014 http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/file-manager-coming-to-windows-phone-8-2-12-2013/
I'm on android but I will definitely check back on WP when this happens.

CSMR said:
Great news.
In addition to the update on uservoice (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/file-manager-coming-to-windows-phone-8-2-12-2013/)
there is a report that it will be coming in WP8.1 in Q2 2014 http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/file-manager-coming-to-windows-phone-8-2-12-2013/
I'm on android but I will definitely check back on WP when this happens.
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And what you gonna do with the jpg file, move/copy where if only the hubs can open it? Useless feature.

djtonka said:
And what you gonna do with the jpg file, move/copy where if only the hubs can open it? Useless feature.
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If MS implemented this feature so that the file manager would only show "hubs" and only allow you to move things in folders within these hubs, they would have to be real idiots.
A file manager means having user documents accessible by programs. Pretty much if you have one, you have the other. And ordinary people understand what a file manager is, so the request is always for a file manager, even though having a user documents folder accessible by programs is more important.

CSMR said:
If MS implemented this feature so that the file manager would only show "hubs" and only allow you to move things in folders within these hubs, they would have to be real idiots.
A file manager means having user documents accessible by programs. Pretty much if you have one, you have the other. And ordinary people understand what a file manager is, so the request is always for a file manager, even though having a user documents folder accessible by programs is more important.
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As I have previously stated to all the QQ threads on this forum, windows phone does not need a file manager like windows 8 has.
As long as third party apps can asociate with the files they need to open, we will be fine, because developers can detect files on the phone very easily using the Microsoft API. The biggest problem is not the lack of a file manager, is the lack of permissions to allow third party apps to open files which are restricted by the system, like mp3 files.
If apps had full access to SD cards and the user file system, everybody would be happy.
Given how the API seems to be building around, this file manager will be restricted to hubs and third party apps will still not be able to open whatever files they want to.
On the other hand, they might give us a SDK update, but there are no news on the developer site...

Oh, I still disagree with that, quite a bit in fact.
Even leaving it limited to the "user" parts of the phone, there's lots of obvious cases for a file browser / manager.
* A simple one would be to provide an easy way to correct problems like duplicated files, renaming documents, copying a music file to the "ringtones" folder, and so on. Plus of course the ability to categorize and organize files using folders. Basically, the stuff you can do from a PC over USB.
* A little bit more advanced, but still pretty useful and obvious, would be the ability to open files (into whatever app the user wants) from a central location, rather than needing to go to the app first and hope that the app has a way to open the file. This is especially obvious when one considers downloaded files, which currently can only be opened once (by the app that you select at that time, which must then copy the file locally if it wants to keep it; no other app will be able to access that file unless you download it again).
* Another important need is to provide something that functions like the SD card for phones which don't have one. For an OS that doesn't require the presence of such a card, WP8 has a number of features which you can only use if you *do* have one. Example: using the standard MTP over USB access, if I want to add ebooks to my phone, I have to copy the ebooks to the SD card, then go into the e-reader app and tell it to load the books from the card. If I don't have a card, I'm screwed; there's no other way except to open them one at a time as email attachments or something similarly stupid. A universally accessible folder (even if it was read-only to third-party apps) for such content would make a lot of sense.

For those of you who say this feature would be useless, go and find a particular ringtone on your phone and share it with someone via Bluetooth, message, email or however you want heck use Skydrive and then come back and tell me if you can even navigate to the ringtones folder using Xbox Music.
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sinister1 said:
For those of you who say this feature would be useless, go and find a particular ringtone on your phone and share it with someone via Bluetooth, message, email or however you want heck use Skydrive and then come back and tell me if you can even navigate to the ringtones folder using Xbox Music.
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Any one

From what I read on WPCentral, this was a mistake being marked as complete, so false alarm regardless.
P.S. I am in the camp of wanting a file manager/explorer.

Sadly, true. You can see that on the uservoice site directly... :-/

They will probably give a full file manager with windows phone 9 or something.

That's right.
The forum admin says that the thread's were mistakenly marked as accomplished.
Way go MS.Nice idea for fixing problems. ;(
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I take it that no response to my question above means it's not possible to do on WP, Okay how about downloading a pdf file from an email or SkyDrive? The reasons for a native file explorer on WP is so obvious. Not everyone carries a tablet or laptop computer with them at all times just to be able to explore, rename, save or copy files on their phone.

[APP][NST/G] Today's Comics

9-5-21: Well...there are new SSL issues with all comics in the list that have an "a" designation. All of the "u" comics continue to work and if you exclude "a" selections from your list, the app functions properly. I'm looking at this but so far have come up empty. It's a shame. If I can find a workaround or alternate source for the affected comics (or at least some of them), I'll update the app. Otherwise.... In the meantime, the Washington Post has an Opera Mini-friendly comics page which includes quite a few selections (many on the "a" list): https://washingtonpost.com/entertainment/comics/
*updated to version 1.4--uninstall any previous versions first
fixed issue with Sunday comics
This app is designed to shamelessly emulate one of my favorite little apps that never did run below Jellybean and is now gone from the PlayStore anyway. A long time ago I posted a simple HTML template to enable viewing a selection of newspaper comic strips from a few sites in your browser. Time marches on and now those sites have mostly left browsers like Opera Mobile in the dust
Today's Comics is a Tasker-created app that allows you to download any of 157 newspaper comic strips at present. It has a simple GUI designed for the NST/G and relies on apps you might already have for ancillary tasks like viewing the comics and editing the list of comics to download. See screenshot below.
How to install
Download the attached zip. Unzip the file and transfer the contents to your Nook SD card. If you already have one of my other Tasker-generated apps or have previously installed GApps, you don't need the two Google maps library files and can delete them. If you do need them, copy the two files into the locations shown below:
/system/etc/permissions/com.google.android.maps.xml
/system/framework/com.google.android.maps.jar
Set permissions for both files to rw-r--r-- and reboot. Without these files resident, the app will not install.
Next, create in the root of your SD card the folder "TodaysComics" (exactly as you see here--this has changed from earlier versions!). Move the comics_list.txt file from the contents of the zip to this folder. This is where your comics will end up.
Install the app by tapping on it in your file manager (wherever you put it).
Download the CURL zip package, unzip and follow the instructions contained inside to install CURL on your device. Reboot after the install.
How to use
The comics_list.txt file lists all of the comics currently available. The file as you get it has every choice "commented out" by a period (.) at the beginning of each line. That means if you select the "Get Comics" option without doing anything else, you will get NO comics! You can edit the file on your NST/G if you have some kind of app that handles txt files. I use the text editor that is part of ES File Explorer [included with the zip]. You can also pull the file, edit the text file on a PC and then put it back on the NST/G. To select a comic for download simply remove the period (.) from the beginning of the line. Don't make any other changes, introduce line breaks, etc. If you designate your chosen editor as the "default" for the action then it will automatically open when you select the "Edit Comics" option in the future. On closing the editor you will return to the Today's Comics screen.
Even if you select only 5 comics, the app must scan the entire list. This actually does not take too long, but if you want to streamline things, you could create your own comics_list.txt file containing only the comics you want (i.e., there would be no lines beginning with a period). Put the original in a safe place or rename it comics_list.bak
Once the list is edited you're ready to download comics!
In the current version you have the option to autoview the comics once the download is complete. You can tap on that box if you like ("x" should appear and will be remembered until you tap again). Then tap on "Get Comics".
You need to be connected to WiFi (in fact, you will be warned about that if you are not). As comics download there is a toast for each one and then finally a completion toast. Basically the system is "locked" until that point. You can actually make the app screen disappear by tapping either "Exit" or the "Back" button, but the collection of comics will continue until done. I do not recommend trying to force an exit. You might be left with a screen artifact that is difficult to get rid of.
Once the download is complete, you will be taken to the viewer of your choice if you have the "autoview" box checked. Otherwise you can select the "View Comics" option. You can also "Exit" and return to view the comics later. The next time you download comics the new ones will overwrite the old ones. You can, of course, use your file explorer to find the comics and view them outside the app menu system. If you are using the app, you will be presented with a variety of choices based on what else you have installed. Again, I happen to like ES File Explorer's Image Viewer but QuickPic also works (and is in the zip file). Some viewers run in full screen and you need a way out so I have added a discreet semi-transparent "back" arrow at the upper left corner of whatever viewer you have (root required to access keyevent). If you need it, it's there. If you don't, ignore it until you're done and then tap it to make it go away. The "Exit" button of the app will also clear the back arrow. Unfortunately the "Gallery" app that is on the NST/G only sees .pngs and only in the /media folder--and doesn't update. I'm sure there are other options. I highly recommend landscape mode, considering the shape of most comic strips.
Can I run this app on other devices?
Maybe. There's no reason why the "innards" would not perform correctly, but the one drawback of Tasker-generated apps is that the GUI is device specific. That means this is designed for an 800x600 screen. On larger screens you'll probably see a floating app, while smaller screens will scrunch things up.