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Google Goggles

Now on Market
Search by taking a picture of something
http://www.google.com/mobile/goggles/#landmark

anybody having problems finding this? i am running 4.2.7.1 and it's not showing in the market......

I searched "Goggles" and I see it 4.2.7.1

Just did a search for "Goggles" and it came right up.

Had to wipe data and dalvik cache, but it's there/here now!

what if you used picture of yourself?

Ace42 said:
what if you used picture of yourself?
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I took a photo of a womens magazine while I was on the John, and it just seems to scan words not so much the actual picture, I even snapped one of a hair blow dryer and still just looked for words.

I tried it on pretty much everything of the proposed categories, usually worked very well.
Now I just photographed a full A4 sheet of text (a scientific text from a journal) and it displayed "Text: su 10 anal sums ..." as result.
Nevertheless, all the results are from academic sites. Absolutely unrelated to the paper but at least NOT related to the quoted text
Not blaming it on Google though, it was clear that it would not work with page full of text, I'm just posting since I consider the actual outcome funny.

Overall, I think this app has a LOT of potential. If nothing else, at this stage, it's fun and a great novelty for the phone itself.
I am going to play around with it while out and about shopping and see what I can find. I already have saved a ton of money on items with the barcode scanner searching items on the web.

I can't see it in the market in a Hero with android 2.1

Can someone post the apk file. I'm running the Cliq with 1.5 and its not in the market for me.

speoples20 said:
Can someone post the apk file. I'm running the Cliq with 1.5 and its not in the market for me.
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Because it's not compatible. It only shows for Android 1.6+

Android Market sucks

I have the sprint vogue that I ran Android 1.5 from my sd card with sprint network. I updated to eclair on the sd card but find my phone says T-Mobile, don't think its a big deal.When I was running 1.5 I was able to find apps like pandora to down load, know on t-mobile network and eclair a lot of apps are missing? Is their a way to unlock the market.

You need market enabler.
http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/
Edit: This pretty much just adds paid apps.

skipbarker said:
You need market enabler.
http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/
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I don't know if that will work cause he was able to download Pandora before and that's a free app, market enabler just to gives you paid apps

My bad. I misunderstood.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=628353
Read #5

It's a problem with the Android SDK.
Starting with 1.6, Google introduced screen sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Our devices have Small Screens (along with the HTC Tattoo). The G1/Dream has a Medium screen, and the Droid/Nexus a Large screen.
The problem is the SDK defaults to Medium and Large screens. It's up to the application developer to test the application for Small screens and proactively add the indicator for Small screen support.
Most developers never bother to indicate the app can run on Small screens, so it gets excluded from your view.
I'm not sure if the small screen thing is linked to the /data or your Google user account. If I knew which, I'd figure out some way to spoof it, so we can get the full market on small screens. If it's on the /data somewhere, then that's a much easier fix.
The fact that clearing your /data and booting up a 480x320 fixes it, seems to indicate it's a value in the /data. It'd be interesting to do a dump of two /data directories with only the market resolution changed and see how they differ on a binary level. Then perhaps we can add a patch to the menu of NoMoRootfs (or a patch that's applied every bootup... or lock down the file that's modified).
If it's on the account, then either you'd have to intercept the Market App's data packet that indicates screen size and modify it proactively, or you'd have to change parts of the SDK to report the screen size as larger than it really is (this would be hard to do because apps use that interface too... you'd have to be able to detect if the request is coming from the Market App).

jnadke said:
It's a problem with the Android SDK.
Starting with 1.6, Google introduced screen sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Our devices have Small Screens (along with the HTC Tattoo). The G1/Dream has a Medium screen, and the Droid/Nexus a Large screen.
The problem is the SDK defaults to Medium and Large screens. It's up to the application developer to test the application for Small screens and proactively add the indicator for Small screen support.
Most developers never bother to indicate the app can run on Small screens, so it gets excluded from your view.
I'm not sure if the small screen thing is linked to the /data or your Google user account. If I knew which, I'd figure out some way to spoof it, so we can get the full market on small screens. If it's on the /data somewhere, then that's a much easier fix.
The fact that clearing your /data and booting up a 480x320 fixes it, seems to indicate it's a value in the /data. It'd be interesting to do a dump of two /data directories with only the market resolution changed and see how they differ on a binary level. Then perhaps we can add a patch to the menu of NoMoRootfs (or a patch that's applied every bootup... or lock down the file that's modified).
If it's on the account, then either you'd have to intercept the Market App's data packet that indicates screen size and modify it proactively, or you'd have to change parts of the SDK to report the screen size as larger than it really is (this would be hard to do because apps use that interface too... you'd have to be able to detect if the request is coming from the Market App).
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That is a great idea.
Do you have the capacity to perform the differential on the two directories?
I have deodexed the 1.6 Vending.apk and can post the source for everyone to review. I think the more eyes on this the better.
The only reason I run 320x480 is because I want a full market 100% of the time.

All is working, I used the link that PacyWhitter gave, followed Tatnai directions and know have full market!!!

myn said:
That is a great idea.
Do you have the capacity to perform the differential on the two directories?
I have deodexed the 1.6 Vending.apk and can post the source for everyone to review. I think the more eyes on this the better.
The only reason I run 320x480 is because I want a full market 100% of the time.
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Yeah, I can do it, though it'd be easier to do it on two data.img files (might have to go back to WinMobile for that). Or I guess I could flash the kernel and wipe my data and export the result each time to a binary file. I'd still be interested in seeing the Vending.apk.
I already know where the Market apk is getting its info from. In android.utils there's a class called DisplayMetrics. The Market apk is likely getting its info from there. It'd be possible to spoof it by recompiling the source with a hardcoded value, but that'd affect applications as well. It'd be much harder to do it for only the Market/Vending apk.
The thing I'm interested in, is that obviously if the "boot up at one resolution, switch back" trick works, then it's not sending the resolution to the server every time. This means it has to be storing the data, or a hash of the data, somewhere.
This guy has a fascinating website on similar subjects:
http://strazzere.com/blog/
There's also a way to use the Market from the emulator:
http://www.anddev.org/viewtopic.php?p=28991
Perhaps I can start there and see if I can reproduce the problem, then produce the solution in a controlled environment.

graphic914 said:
All is working, I used the link that PacyWhitter gave, followed Tatnai directions and know have full market!!!
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People seem to indicate it resets after a few days, so you will have to redo it until I have time to see if I can fix it.

jnadke said:
This guy has a fascinating website on similar subjects:
http://strazzere.com/blog/
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That is one of my fav sites for Android dev. Great site .

Started Community Market Project here

[Q] organizing strat menü on DHD

Is it possilbe to clean up the start menu of the Sense UI? Like make folders for system tools, multimedia, games and so on. instead of having this endless list of apps. i always miss the app i am looking for, even that the are sorted a-z.
i am used to it from my old hd2 with win mob. you just make folders and move it where you want. but i dont know how about android handles this thing.
maybe somebody can help me.
Thanks
sorry i was doing some miss-spelling on the title, if some mod or admin would be so friendly and correct that please

Snake-Plissken said:
Is it possilbe to clean up the start menu of the Sense UI? Like make folders for system tools, multimedia, games and so on. instead of having this endless list of apps. i always miss the app i am looking for, even that the are sorted a-z.
i am used to it from my old hd2 with win mob. you just make folders and move it where you want. but i dont know how about android handles this thing.
maybe somebody can help me.
Thanks
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As of yet I dont think there is a way and your best bet is to just create folders on your desktop and organise it that way. To be honest I would prefer the windows menu because I love organisation....unfortunately...the rest of windows mobile sucked...
Hope that helps.

i agree, that was the only positive thing on windows mobile. i had everything organized and could find everything in a few clicks. now i have to scroll up and down the list especially some programms have wired names, so i dont always remember them...
do you know a good folder programm?
i am trying right now "folder organizer lite" is there anything better, except the paid version of it?

I was a bit put out when I saw that the items are in one big list. Mind you, I've just come from having years of Nokia phones and if you don't use something very often it's a pain to remember which menu tree it's in so there are pros and cons.
What I've done is clear out the HTC stuff from each screen and arrange different *groups* of widgets on each. So 'media' (camera, music, etc) on one for example. System-type stuff on another (settings, brightness, etc etc).
Works for me but each to his own.
Dave

Use Folder Organizer it does a good Job for me you can find a free version on Market.

i am using folder organizer already and bought the full version. but it would be nice if i could get rid of this messed up menu.
i have just one question to folder organizer. how can i get or make my own folder icons. do they have to be in .ico format and where do i have to put them?

Why cant we create folders and push them to a home screen and use it, this can be better if i am not wrong! I am still new to android but i found this useful and easy to access my apps!

You can try "smart shortcuts" its a free app from market
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

You can create folders on your home screen and put shortcuts to any apps within them. Just drag and drop. You can also rename folders by long-presing on the title bar of an open folder.
Alternatively, if you don't mind using a different launcher to HTC Sense you can get ADW.Launcher free from Market. This allows you to create 'custom catalogues' in the app draw. You can set it to have pagination buttons within the app draw to easily switch between the catalogues. You can, if you like, have one for games, one for navigation etc. It's not ideal but it works and ADW.Launcher is a great (and very customisable) launcher too.
Hope this helps.
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Must have applications?

Hello,
I have my new HTC Desire HD for a week now, this is the first time that I am using the Android system. There are lots of Applications in the App Market.
But what is a MUST HAVE application? I have Angry birds, Whatsapp, Pingchat, Nova, Barcode scanner.
But now I am stuck and I don't know any app's I could have, I don't know where to search in the market to be honest there are to many app's.
Thanks already for you're help and sorry for my bad English.

Hi,
For backups MyBackup Pro is a must have ; Check it out on the market, use it for free for one month, then get it; at 4,99$, that's a small price to easily backup your data, your apps or both.

There is My Phone Explorer which backs up and syncs and is free
http://www.fjsoft.at/en/
and the My Phone Explorer Client app for the DHD
http://www.appbrain.com/app/myphoneexplorer-client/com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client#
Have a look at the Android market at the top listed ones in the Free section most are must haves
Just some I rate highly
Angry birds
xda app
barcode scanner
Chrome to Phone
AppBrain Market
Engadget
Cnet News
GDocs
Google Translate
Goggles
Layer
Google Sky Map

mesut19 said:
But now I am stuck and I don't know any app's I could have
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There are so many apps on the market that first of all you need to know what sort of apps you want ?
Do you want games, communication apps or what ?
A lot of very good apps are free or have free trial versions so try downloading them and see if they are what you would like to use, you can always delete them again if the arent.

Must have for me...
Shazam
Soundhoud
Angry Birds
Angry Birds seasons
Gun Bros
Sygic Aura
Gps status
Google goggles
XDA App
Engadget
IMDB
Tweet Deck
Appremover
Apptosd
Poweramp
Astro
Mybackup pro
Most of the games are changing every week or so therefore I'm not typing them here
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Winamp
XDA Forum app
GPS Status
Elixir
Screen Filter
Spare Parts
Gmote
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Not a complete list of everything I have but here's what I would say are my essential apps that I always install on fresh ROM.
Titanium Backup - A must for anyone who swaps ROMs often.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-★-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
SMS Popup - Gives a nice pop-up when you receive a SMS. Great customizable notifications too.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/sms-popup/net.everythingandroid.smspopup
Root Explorer - To delete blotware and change bootanims etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/root-explorer-(file-manager)/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
GPS Status - To get the latest A-GPS data.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-status-toolbox/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
PicSay Pro - Like a mini Photoshop in your pocket.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/picsay-pro-photo-editor/com.shinycore.picsaypro
Apps Organizer - Put shortcuts in pop-up style boxes to save space on homescreens.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/apps-organizer/com.google.code.appsorganizer
BatteryLife - Just because it's a nice looking battery widget.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/batterylife/com.curvefish.batterylife
BetterCut - Create your own shortcuts with custom icons.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/bettercut/com.betterandroid.bettercut
Dropbox - Great for sharing files between PCs and mobile devices.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dropbox/com.dropbox.android
ES File Explorer - The best file explorer.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/es-file-explorer/com.estrongs.android.pop
Last.fm - Streaming music. I've had a Last.fm account for years so this is a must.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/last-fm/fm.last.android
My Tracks - Great to track your route / speed / distace / time etc when walking / cycling etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/my-tracks/com.google.android.maps.mytracks
SMS Unread Count - Shows number of unread SMS, Gmail, calls etc
http://www.appbrain.com/app/sms-unread-count/com.kanokgems.smswidget
Pkt Auctions - Because the official eBay app is crap!
http://www.appbrain.com/app/pkt-auctions-ebay/com.bonfiremedia.android_ebay
Uninstaller - A quick and easy way to remove apps
http://www.appbrain.com/app/uninstaller/com.rhythm.hexise.uninst
Appbrain - Works well in conjuction with the website. Send apps to your phone etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/appbrain-app-market/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps

Thanks everybody. There are some great app's in here ;D

You might find a few examples in my sig.

I mostly use Dolphin Browser HD/Mini, Math Alarm Clock, Quick Settings, Beautiful Widgets, SystemPanel, JetFlicks!, DI Radio (get it from www.di.fm/apps), Phonalyzr, 3G watchdog, RealCalc, CallMeter, Android System Info, ADW Launcher EX, DropBox, CurrentWidget, Titanium Backup Pro, MyBackup Pro, SMS Backup+, PowerAmp, RealPlayer (lets you download stuff streamed from eg JetFlicks! to watch offline), Scan2PDF Mobile, RootExplorer, SetCPU, Startup Auditor, TrueCaller Pro, XDA app and WiFi File Explorer, PhotoVault and Tasker.
The list is not prioritized.
That should keep you entertained for a while

i dnt want to sound like pirate . but how can i get cracked apps .. because i am medical student .. and no way in condition of paying 200+$ for medical apps ...
sorry for developer .. but i am helpless.

KILLERS
Youre Going to need task killer.
Memory Booster is a good app to free RAM

I hope you are not trolling. Task killers are the worst thing you can do your phone, trust me. You can google it if you want. Do not use task killers!

bidurmarasini said:
i dnt want to sound like pirate . but how can i get cracked apps .. because i am medical student .. and no way in condition of paying 200+$ for medical apps ...
sorry for developer .. but i am helpless.
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Seriously your asking that here? Your likely to get yourself hung. I understand buying loads of app's can get expensive but if you want people to continue making them then pay for them, never ask for warez.
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jkoljo said:
I hope you are not trolling. Task killers are the worst thing you can do your phone, trust me. You can google it if you want. Do not use task killers!
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Hehe yeah my friend already told that ^^ Task killers are ruining the operation script of the phone if you use it to much, at least he told me that.

:O
Didnt Know That :O
Why/how those are bad to the phone??

MyFarewell said:
Didnt Know That :O
Why/how those are bad to the phone??
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Inactive apps sit idle in memory and don't use cpu. Kill them and you use more cpu when you start them again than just leaving them. Some apps need to be running all the time by their nature. Kill them and they just use more cpu restarting. So you see task killers use extra battery but the makers claim they save battery.
But I have no free memory you say? Lucky for you the Android os is smart. If an active app asks for more memory, the os will reallocate memory from the idle tasks and give it to the active one.
Actually free memory is a bad thing. Memory uses battery regardless of weather it has data in it or not. Surely it's better then to fill the memory to speed loading of apps than to waste it by leaving it empty.
Someone swyped my idea.

I understand that the 'Auto Memory Manager' app is supposed to be different from task killers though and quite effective? So you may want to look at that.

Nice
Thats good to know. Thanks!

jkoljo said:
I hope you are not trolling. Task killers are the worst thing you can do your phone, trust me. You can google it if you want. Do not use task killers!
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Agreed, you don't need a Task killer on Android.

Mini Uninstaller (fast way of uninstalling apps)

Hello,
I have with me an app I would like to share with the HD2, and XDA community which I previously found on the Google Market which now doesnt exist anymore.
I managed to copy out the APK and I will attach below.
The app is good for
Listing all your installed apps quickly so you can remove them
Smooth scrolling
Sort by Name/Size/Last Installed/Install Location
Search
Just needs to build cache during first launch, and doesnt work on LANDSCAPE, which are the only disadvantages of it.
I personally use the Last Installed sorting mechanism, to view all the last installed and remove. I install quite a number of apps and usually when I found that it sucked, I enter this app quickly and remove them (latest apps appear on top of the list)
I have been using this since 2.2 FROYO and it doesnt seem to give errors back then. On GB 2.3, I noticed an occasional error message :
[Opps Sorry I got error ] but this doesnt stop it from uninstalling the application.
I have given this app rigorous testing and it has survived 2.2+ and 2.3+ Androids application removal, whether it produces errors or not.
I also noticed that this app has been removed from the Google Market, without reason from the developer / Google. Hence I would not mention anything about future release or support, neither do I know whether it would damage your device/ operating system but I certainly ONLY been using this app to remove applications and it has been TREMENDOUSLY awesome. Give it a try, and let me know whether you found similiar apps in terms of speed, features and outlook.
Credits to its developer, which I remember to be known as MINIGUY after a few Googles. I also couldnt find this application anymore hence I am posting it here
If this has been posted before I apologize.
Dont forget to click the THANKS button if you found this app useful
On another note, this applications is FREE and is not WAREZ

It sounds like appsaver.. is it better?

Hnktc said:
It sounds like appsaver.. is it better?
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i think ive tried appsaver but this is an app that lists out all your apps pretty quickly and lets u just choose to uninstall them
its like add/remove programs, but way way faster than anything ive tried especially 200 apps
default manage applications takes nearly 15 seconds to load, while this takes 1-2 seconds, tops

Thanks for the app. I will give it a try! :0)

I realized that this application was ripped and published as someone else's work as follow up
its called "Uninstaller" in market , which uses the same error message, logo, text, font, settings, buttons, icons
you are free to use both as they produce the same results and same settings