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Aldiko reader now free

As title says. The developers of Aldiko are going to a lite/premium model. The lite model seems to include all the features of the previously paid version, so this is pretty much win-win. While I still support FBReaderJ more for its open source nature and highly customizable text, Aldiko has very good Feedbooks integration. And of course its always good to have more options.
http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.aldiko.android

Great app, I bought it as soon as it hit the market. The Devs have been very responsive in adding features. Ive read about 5 books on it so far. I'm curious as to what the difference between the 2 versions will be now.

What formats does it support?

bagrus said:
What formats does it support?
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The only ebook format that will matter in the coming future: epub. If you have content in other, archaic formats, convert them using a program called Calibre.
Also, I gave free Aldiko a spin and decided to stick with FBReaderJ. Aldiko's lack of left align (it will only show text justified) and auto-hyphenation is a deal-breaker for me. =( I prefer FBReaderJ's page flip mechanic more as well.
The main reason one would want to use Aldiko over FBReaderJ of course is the feedbooks integration, which admittedly is very slick.

thank you for your reply

Google eBooks

Google unveiled its eBook Store today and launched an Android app as part of the process. I'd love to try it, but can't find the APK file to load it on my CN. Can any of you provide a link. Thanks.

Its on the market, and its free. A simple ADB pull and push will do the trick..

aenima4six2 said:
Its on the market, and its free. A simple ADB pull and push will do the trick..
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Thanks. My only Android device is my rooted NC, so the Android Market won't work for me. Or am I missing something?

The only problem with the books app is it asks for your account when you open the app. I was able to get around it by installing it to my droid first and then restoring the apk and data with titanium. Still not synced to my account but i can search fine so far. Haven't tried downloading any books from it just yet.
EDIT: I couldn't manage to download or read any books on my nc.

Here ya go!
I installed but it doesn't work. Need to have a google account attach to it. I haven't figure out how to do that yet.

Figures. The NC hasn't been getting along with anything associated with google. That's been the case for me at least.

There is an app called WordPlayer that can access all the free books from Google Books.

Also, I tried a free book on it (I'm outside the USA) and it worked alright in the non-rooted web browser as well. Icons a bit small, not very responsive, but it works.

You can still get books from Google and sideload them onto the Nook. We all happen to have a pretty nice reader built into our devices.
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rckymtnrfc said:
You can still get books from Google and sideload them onto the Nook. We all happen to have a pretty nice reader built into our devices.
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How? Adobe's Digital Edition?

muness said:
How? Adobe's Digital Edition?
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I want to say we can DL the books as Epub and then open in the nook app? Based on the app/NC not being tied to the Goog cloud yet, i'll stick to my sideloaded books from the Gutenberg Project site.

Adobe Digital Edition will handle the epub books, yes.
http://books.google.com/help/ebooks/ereader.html

I used this last night: just went to google.com/books with the NC browser.. then when you find one you like theres a link to read on you device.

muness said:
How? Adobe's Digital Edition?
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Here are the step by step directions from Google. http://goo.gl/226G6

I got Google Ebooks to work following the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9676708&postcount=89

sapienta said:
I got Google Ebooks to work following the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9676708&postcount=89
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Any particular reason for using EPE54B when the nook claims to be ERD79?
Yes, EPE54B is newer, but the ERD79 might be more compatible. Or alternately EPE76 which would be the newest (pre-froyo) release?

[Q] Android Image Editing App for G-Tablet?

One of the big things I REALLY need to be able to convert to using Android and my G-Tablet as a complete replacement on the road is an Image Editor that supports layers (filters as well would also be nice). I know there are a couple out there for the Chrome Web OS, so I would assume there has to be something at least as good for the Android? Or is there a way to run Chrome Apps under Android (or in one of the Android browsers)?
TIA!

I know that there's a Photoshop Express for Android but I'm not sure if it supports layers.
However, the Canvas App (in this thread) from the Adam port does support layers. I haven't had much time to play around with it so I'm not sure how 'robust' an app it is but you might want to check it out.

Photoshop Express for Android unfortunately doesn't have layers. Maybe in the future
Thanks for the Canvas link. Going to give that, and a web-based offering called Splashup a try tonight.

autosketch supports layers

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autosketch supports layers
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I don't see such an app listed in the market. Is it a web site?

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbookexpress

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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbookexpress
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Market claims that while my Nexus One is compatible, that the G-tab isn't. Have you been able to run it on the G-tab?

If its the sketchbook mobile app it does work however u can't be running began or tnt. Needs to be zpad or CM
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Have you tried Picsay Pro? It's a paid app but well worth it. Does layers.

I'm finding that many of these apps do "layers", but they don't do what "I" need from layers. For the sorts of things I do, I copy part of another picture, and then "Paste as New Layer". Both Canvas and PicSay support layers, but only for doing artwork in the program on the layer, which isn't a "true" layer where you could use a layer to try and add a color correction, and then an effect, and blow one or the other of those away by just dropping the layer.
Haven't been able to get to an APK for the Autodesk product. Evidently the "Market Fix" for Vegan, et al doesn't fix the entire market (I also can't seem to find Jet Car Stunts, but that's another thread).
The online editors are Flash based, but usually once you start to get into any heavy lifting they crash. I am going to take a look at Aviary since I think they have an HTML 5 based version.
FWIW...

thorpe24 said:
If its the sketchbook mobile app it does work however u can't be running began or tnt. Needs to be zpad or CM
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Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
Not sure where you got that information...

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Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
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SO, were you able to convince the market to let you install it, or did you have to sideload somehow, or... ?

EwanG said:
SO, were you able to convince the market to let you install it, or did you have to sideload somehow, or... ?
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Downloaded from the Market -- nothing special done...
Of course, who isn't sporting a custom build.prop and fingerprint ID on this board?
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I can rip off the APK and post it if it is required -- though I thought this thread was just seeking recommendations...
I just wanted to post that the app does work fine -- even on Vegan...

TeutonicWolf said:
Downloaded from the Market -- nothing special done...
Of course, who isn't sporting a custom build.prop and fingerprint ID on this board?
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Pointers to the thread that worked for you would be appreciated. I've tried the normal with stopping the market, clearing the cache, stopping the framework, rebooting - and while that shows more of the market, it doesn't show all of it.
Yes, I am looking for recommendations, but it's hard to say if a recommendation will actually work without trying it. I am not trying to avoid paying for anything, but I can't pay for it if the market won't let me DL it

Seriously, if someone can help me setup my market so I can see it, I will be more than happy to pay for the product.
In fact, I'm kind of surprised that more application providers don't offer an option to order and DL direct for just such circumstances. Does Autodesk really care if Google gets their cut?

TeutonicWolf said:
Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
Not sure where you got that information...
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Works like a dream on latest Vegan rom, especially if you invest in a good stylus.
Search for the .apk with the browser. I think I found mine at appbrain or something like that.

Mantara said:
Search for the .apk with the browser. I think I found mine at appbrain or something like that.
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Appbrain just takes me back to the market, so no help there...

OK, bought Root Explorer, and updated my Build.Prop. Took 24 hours, but the market finally recognized my Viewsonic as compatible with the Autodesk app, and I FINALLY was able to buy and install. The controls aren't the most intuitive, but it does exactly what I needed it to. Thanks!

What build prop are you on? mine doesn't recognise...can someone pls rip the apk?

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What build prop are you on? mine doesn't recognise...can someone pls rip the apk?
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I used the build.prop documented around page 133 of the VEGAN-TAB thread.
You'd want to get it through the store so you can get upgrades anyway

Adobe Reader on Xoom?

I haven't tried this yet, but I was curious if anyone has tried loading Adobe Reader onto the Xoom? I'm guessing we have to side load it since Market won't install it, but I'm curious if it even works.

I have it installed and haven't had any problems with it.

Hoping Adobe released a Reader w/ bookmark support. We can't use these for our Board of Directors without that functionality.

It works but seems to hang on me at times with multi-page PDF's (text and photos).

So obviously you guys had to do this via a sideload of the apk, since Market won't allow an install of the app to the Xoom?

Mine Market-installed when I activated my Xoom (I had it installed on my Droid). Had no issues with it, use it for textbooks.

It works. I bootlegged it from my mytouch 4g running CM7 and sideloaded it onto my Xoom.

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Mine Market-installed when I activated my Xoom (I had it installed on my Droid). Had no issues with it, use it for textbooks.
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Same here.

I market installed on launch day, rooted a few days later and it was unavailable. Quickoffice seems to run better for now anyway.
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I side loaded it too, from my gTablet.
Being that it's a free app, I've uploaded it here. I hope that's not breaking any rules.

Meh. I just installed Adobe and I have to say I like EzPDF reader a lot better. It costs a Buck, but it's smoother, faster and has better navigation, IMHO.
Might revisit Adobe reader if they optimize it for tablets.
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Meh. I just installed Adobe and I have to say I like EzPDF reader a lot better. It costs a Buck, but it's smoother, faster and has better navigation, IMHO.
Might revisit Adobe reader if they optimize it for tablets.
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I agree. I was having a hard time reading PDF magazine text in other readers. I switched to EzPDF and it renders text perfectly.

nbowes said:
I side loaded it too, from my gTablet.
Being that it's a free app, I've uploaded it here. I hope that's not breaking any rules.
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How do you install this file onto the Xoom. I did download, now what?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Just open it through file manager, it should install.
Has anyone tried quickoffice?

I'm using the PDF reader that came bundled with Documents2Go, no problems.
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I use RepliGo and I really like it.
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I started using Quickoffice and it's abit faster over ezpdf but ezpdf's layout is nicer.

I tried Adobe Reader, Aldiko ebook reader and the built-in Quick Office and by far Quick Office does the best job of rendering small text to read scanned magazines of these three. My biggest gripe with Quick Office is I wish there was a simple button to advance a page instead of swiping. If the page would snap that would be better.
I have not tried any of the pay options.

HuckFinn said:
I tried Adobe Reader, Aldiko ebook reader and the built-in Quick Office and by far Quick Office does the best job of rendering small text to read scanned magazines of these three. My biggest gripe with Quick Office is I wish there was a simple button to advance a page instead of swiping. If the page would snap that would be better.
I have not tried any of the pay options.
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Well I'll be damned. I didn't even know it came with quickoffice preinstalled. I just found on the motorola support site that you don't see an app icon for it, but the program launches when you open one of it's supported files.
I was confused as to why i could search the market from the web or my phone and see the adobe reader, but not from my tablet. I use titanium backup pro so I just synced my backups to my dropbox, pulled it up on the Xoom, and got the apk that way. It's working great on the xoom too.

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

ace7196 said:
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.