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List of working apps on Viewsonic G Tab

Anyone object to starting a list of apps that are confirmed working? I got my Viewsonic GTab yesterday and after spending hours rooting and reading these awesome forums it is starting to get useful. I've been hunting for install packages and had trouble finding a lot of them, but luckily I have a Droid X so I've been able to use the app market on it which has a lot more apps to choose from. Here is the list of applications I can confirm work on my ViewSonic G Tablet.. I'd love to hear what you have and what I should get for it.
Adober Reader
Android Mate
Angry Birds
Auto Memory Manager
Yahoo Fantasy Football
Gmail
Guns'n'Glory
Hearts! Free
Maps
Market
Mortplayer Music <- awesome for mp3's stored on secondary sd card
Pandora
Quickoffice
Robo Defense
Root Explorer
Skyfire
The Weather Channel
Tweetdeck
Google Voice <-- installs, but having problems getting setup complete
Hope someone finds this helpful... This gtab has so much potential, would love to see it get tons of support.

Pocket Legends: pocketlegends.com / android-download

Dolphin HD Browser
Fruit Ninja
Air Controller
Rock Player Universal

Not specifically any apps that work, other than to say that I sideloaded
FBReaderJ
to STOCK 1.01 TnT fw.
(OK I did have a minor contribution.)
Anyways, it'd be nice to list the fw that you're using and any other modifications that you may have made to it when presenting your lists. i.e. any particular extra tweaks that you had to do to get something to work, updating nVidia GPU driver, etc.

I have the zpad rom and I can't get Pocket Legends to run.
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popezaphod said:
I have the zpad rom and I can't get Pocket Legends to run.
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Unmound SD, install game. I have that game running on my G Tab w/o a problem

Skype
Skype app downloaded directly from free android apps website works fully on stock firmware with 11-22 update.
This site is prebookmarked in the stock web app. Many items from this free apps site are good working apps, and actually download and install with no STRESS!
Thanks to all who are helping make this tablet better.

More Apps
Kindle
Nook
Yahoo Messenger (not sure about Video App)
Sideloaded the apps via SD card (standard build).

You guys should compile these here: http://wiki.tegratab.com/index.php/Main_Page
Also, there could be lots of other stuff added if someone wants to help.

Wouldn't it be shorter to compile a list of apps that don't work? I'm on CM B4 and every app I've wanted installs. Sometimes you need to unmount SD card or some other tricks but that's a pretty short list.

switt said:
Wouldn't it be shorter to compile a list of apps that don't work? I'm on CM B4 and every app I've wanted installs. Sometimes you need to unmount SD card or some other tricks but that's a pretty short list.
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Yep, I think that you've hit on the best idea, but break down the lists to the various stock(sideloaded apps) and cutom fws(either market or sideloaded) each with thir own section and notations for things that had been tried to get the app to function and the reason why it doesn't if known.

I'll add one.
Google Sky Map. Works - partially. The program doesn't detect the G tablet's compass (listed as a feature on several sites) correctly, so that when you pan down to the horizon it spins. It also doesn't rotate well when panned side to side for the same reason. This happens on all current firmware releases.

Help with loading nook and kindle apps
I purchased the viewsonic tablet on Friday and have been trying all weekend to find a way to get nook and kindle apps on my tablet. Tried a sideloader but to no avail. Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

hmmmm....
When I started this thread I had only rooted my G-Tab and installed the OpenGL update. Many applications I tried to install did not work.
Since then I've installed TnT Lite 2.02 using the following thread as guidance:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842004
Most applications I download now work. So yes, it is probably a good idea to list the apps that DON'T work. For all those who have not installed TnT Lite or zPad or something similar, you really are NOT taking full advantage of this tablet. It is freaking awesome... and fast..
Looking forward to what future updates bring...

hollyw said:
I purchased the viewsonic tablet on Friday and have been trying all weekend to find a way to get nook and kindle apps on my tablet. Tried a sideloader but to no avail. Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Just read the threads on adding the android Market...
You'll need root, and then just copy/push (however you want to do it) a few files to your phone (some in system/app, /system/lib, system/etc/permissions and system/framework).
Once you do that and and sign in to your GMail account it's little more than clearing Market data and then force closing it to get access to pretty much the full market. I installed both the Kindle app and the Nook app directly from the android Market.
The information on how is here in these forums.....check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827209

Hey guys
I'm an android Nexus One owner and I recently bought an iPad and, as expected, it is driving me crazy because it is so dumbed down.
I bought it to showcase some website layouts and as a drawing tablet to make mock-up websites while I am out. I use 2, Sketcher and Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile.
Can anyone check these apps to see how they run on a GTab?

Moved to themes and apps

[Q] How can I buy and sideload an app not compatible with the Xoom?

I am an absolute noob when it comes to more sophisticated techniques of the Android OS. I have encountered more than once now that I want to (buy and) install an application but it is not compatible with my device (i.e. Xoom). Could someone point me to where there's a noob's guide to purchasing and installing apps that are apparently not compatible (who's deciding that anyways?)?
Thanks everyone! :cheers:

The app developer chooses what devices his app works on. They don't want a Xoom user trying an app that isn't supported. If / when it crashes, the user writes a nasty review.
I got apps to my nook color by using a couple different apps. One was Hocker, I can't remember what the other one. Essentially it was an app that allowed you to backup your apps to folder on the SD card. It made a .apk for the app. Hocker then lets you send the app via WiFi over to the other device (both devices had Hocker running and on the same WiFi network). You could also transfer via dropbox or using a computer to move the .apk over and forgo Hocker.
The other app was a file manager I think, maybe even astro? I'm not sure though, it's been a few months.
This method does require two android devices though. If you don't have another device to initially download the app, then you are going to have to pirate the app and you won't find help from me regarding that.

Thank you sir!
I downloaded MyBackup to my Nook Color and created a .apk file. Then I uploaded it to Dropbox and extracted it to my Xoom. Worked like a charm

Rooted and Removed ALL Bloatware - Amazing!

My phone is much much faster now. Had absolutely no problems deleting ALL of the bloatware and verizon crap. My phone is ATLEAST 3x faster now. No more response lag. Before rooting and removing bloatware, I averaged 80-110mb free ram...after root and bloatware remove i now have 200mb free. I am blown away with how fast it is now...
Now I'm just wondering how long we will have to wait for custom roms like cyanogen...?

Could you maybe give us a guide on how to remove "bloatware". Could be very helpful for us less advanced users.

Once you are rooted, download Titanium Backup from the market. Open it up and delete these according to your taste:
Amazon Kindle
Blockbuster
Books
Citrix Receiver
City ID
GoToMeeting
Motoprint
My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Skype mobile
Slacker
Social Location
V CAST Media Manager
V CAST Music
V CAST Tones
V CAST Videos
VZ Navigator
ZumoCast
Backup assistant
DlnaSystemService
Backup Assistant Client
Social Networking
Help Center
Social Status
News
Picasa Authenticator
Social Messaging Service
Social Messaging
Social Sharing
DLNA
Guided Tours
IM
IM Presence

driftinaway said:
Once you are rooted, download Titanium Backup from the market. Open it up and delete these according to your taste:
Amazon Kindle
Blockbuster
Books
Citrix Receiver
City ID
GoToMeeting
Motoprint
My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Skype mobile
Slacker
Social Location
V CAST Media Manager
V CAST Music
V CAST Tones
V CAST Videos
VZ Navigator
ZumoCast
Backup assistant
DlnaSystemService
Backup Assistant Client
Social Networking
Help Center
Social Status
News
Picasa Authenticator
Social Messaging Service
Social Messaging
Social Sharing
DLNA
Guided Tours
IM
IM Presence
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Don't delete any apps, simply rename them to .bak or move them to another folder. Deleting them means you won't be able to get any OTA updates.

how do you rename them without root explorer? is there a free app that allows you to do the same thing?

pharaohoner said:
how do you rename them without root explorer? is there a free app that allows you to do the same thing?
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adb would let you rename and/or move them.

droid 3 rebot
I have a droid 3, I made the root, and delete some applications and then now every time I turn it on, it restarts and keeps restarting, help please

Any commentary on effect on battery life? I saw some guys in the dev section of the forum reporting really good battery life, but I believe they were undervolting or downclocking the cpu as well.
Also, when you say prevent you from getting OTA, do we need to rename bak's back to apk when we hear of an OTA in order to get it? I have heard OTA would likely undo root, so it may be a trade-off between fixing the blue tinted camera and having good speed/battery life.

Besides the dangerous suggestion of deleting apps, the OP must have had some apps killing his device, since I am not seeing any plausible way to get three times the performance. Device is responsive, 2500 Quadrant (FWIW) and this is in spite of no root yet, plus 1.3gb of apps installed.
Also, some the apps in the list to delete are interdependent on some stock apps, based on the rash of "help me!" posts that are starting to appear in forums.
Freeze them, yes, but do not delete them.

C'mon guys...we are smarter than this. Yes, having root is awesome but I just took delivery of the D3 for my wife last week and it is a quick and snappy phone all stock. The only real reason I see to root is that she was a bit disappointed that she couldn't tether. But we were able to get that working very simply by modifying the radio. Yes I now have free tether without root. I will not deny that I am just itching to root and unleash the power of this beast but I think it wise to wait or at least warn of potential consequences till we have a functional sbf available before just going ape-**** with the delete button and instructing how to do so? I have already seen a couple of threads by noobs pleading for a fix because they deleted something and bricked their device. It sucks! We need to warn there is no sbf or any other way of undoing **** ups yet.... just sayin
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Battery life
After freezing all the bloatware my battery life went up from 6 hours to 30 hours. I can't believe the difference. The main culprit may have been DLNA.

I still have no idea what dlna was supposed to do. Anyone?

haberbe said:
I still have no idea what dlna was supposed to do. Anyone?
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I guess it's the DLNA support function

but what is dlna?

haberbe said:
but what is dlna?
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It's a service that allows you to stream videos/movies to DLNA enabled devices.

Anyone have problems with Contacts FCing when selecting a name from the list?
I only unistalled all the VZ apps, now I'm having this problem.
I have the D3 system dump ready to go, but I'm not sure what app could have caused a symptom like this.
Any ideas?
*EDIT*
Logcat gives the Error:
java.lang.IllegalStateException: Couldn't find authenticator for specific account type
**EDIT**
Resolved.
Damn yahoo app integration.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1237423&highlight=Contacts+force+close

I ran the remove script on this thread to rename all of the bloat. The op included a restore script, too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238472

Just ran the Remove Bloatware script and the phone is running like a champ.
Only thing i miss is Swype. Anyone know who I can get the back?

jwish said:
After freezing all the bloatware my battery life went up from 6 hours to 30 hours. I can't believe the difference. The main culprit may have been DLNA.
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Are you sure is the DLNA the main culprit? Is the only one I didn t remove with the script,
Thank you
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Is it safe to delete the two games form Com2us? Even though I uninstalled them from the apps menu, their data still resides in the /preinstall/app folder and its taking up almost 250mb of data

Cluzee

Currently using a Nexus S 4G running Pete's GPA 19 and current Pete kernel. Reading news reports on the new Cluzee app which appears to be a Siri "like" app for android.
When I try to download the app from the web based market it states that my device is not supported. Anyone running the same phone/equipment as I able to run Cluzee?
TIA - Cabotcat

Patience is a virtue...... the program is now downloading and installing.

cant find the app in market, on ICS in UK.

I accessed market.android.com on my laptop. After logging in with my google credentials I simply indicated the device on which I wanted the program installed. The web site did the rest. However be advised that I am not on ICS.

Firefox will not work on 5.3.3..

Well recently my fire updated itself to 5.3.3 without my permission. Now Firefox will not connect to the internet despite also updating to the latest. I was using a User Agent Switcher to fool some websites into thinking I am using a PC version of firefox but I disabled it. Anyone know what is wrong there?