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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.
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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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I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
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I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
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the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
Ambrosios said:
the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
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I guess that is the problem. I don't see a Video/Movie app anywhere in my app list. Any idea as to why or where I can download it from?
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
dantheman8987 said:
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
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Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
i need it as well :-(
I haven't seen it either... no Video app on 3.1 Wifi only Xoom
Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
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It seems like if you got 3.1 OTA, then no Google Movies. If you upgraded another way, then you likely have it.
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Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Tried just running it and I got a warning saying: "This is a sysyem application. Do you still want to replace it?"
Sounds like it's already there, but just with no way to access it.
i think that the video app is there bc when i go to tegra zone to watch a video on upcoming games i have to choose between Video player or another video app i have installed. im gonna try the video apk thing and see if it works.
never pushed an apk before
can someone post instructions for this for adb through windows?
Does This Work On Nexus S
sangreal06 said:
Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Does It Work For Nexus S
sangreal06 said:
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I just tried this on my Asus Transformer 3.1 and it works!
New Version
Anyone Got The New Version
I found a link the other day, I don't have it currently but I can try to find it if someone wants, about a new Android Market. I want to install this but not without a file to reinstall my current Market. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Thread to get the new APK is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166152
it dosent really matter because i think android will be rolling out the new market so it will just replace it
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
Icemans2k02 said:
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
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Do you mean the APK for the new or old market?
Just install it. There should not be any problems. I've been using it for about a month now. Its great!
Alright. I just installed it. I think it's an awesome market. I was just afraid to lose the other one in case something was wrong with this one.
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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S.Meezy said:
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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Thanks. I would hit the thanks button but it yells and says I can only thank 5 times a day.
I have the new APK.
Just sent it to Scott!!
Updated OP. Added a link to get the new apk.
New Android Market!
I saw a new market app on the new Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1" yesterday and when I got home my market app asked me to agree to market terms and boom, I had the same market on my phone! I'd assume that this is the market you all are talking about. I would guess everyone will be getting it, it was even pushed to my Droid 1 that's just on WiFi at the moment. Thought it was pretty cool.
Just got the update yesterday....great update.
Movie Rentals eh?
So it looks like Google is launching their new movie rental service with this market update. I don't think I'll use it because I have Netflix, but has anyone tried that feature yet?
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. It went really well, was cheaper than a lot of places, and it was basically a Youtube video. It had the typical controls and quality selection of youtube, and the picture quality was good. It was quiet, but many video services are, and that may be because of my computer. Overall, 4/5. Could have had better sound, but the quality was really good. Now just wondering if you can download those movies like you can normal youtube clips. Oh, and it doesn't play on rooted devices.
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m.ark said:
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. QUOTE]
Google just launched their Videos App in the market. You can also view you on device videos through it and the interface and organization is pretty nice. The videos you rent can now be watch through videos instead of YouTube. You can also browse rentals through the app.
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I think he was saying it was a similar experience as using YouTube.
I'd like a nice app to show off my N7 with. Sure it's cool to show people Quickoffice and Dropbox and Beautiful weather and Angry Birds...but anyone have good ideas for apps that look cool and don't have an iPad equivalent? Or even things to do on it that an Ipad can't do?
Google Earth with the 3D buildings?
Oh and Wifikill.
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veeman said:
Google Earth with the 3D buildings?
Oh and Wifikill.
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lol yeah i terrorize ipaders with wifikill :laugh::highfive:
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lol yeah i terrorize ipaders with wifikill :laugh::highfive:
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He he yes. Evil minds think alike. Muahahahaha!
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Hmm...things an iPad can't do...
Well, you could show them how you attach a file to an e-mail message.
Install ES File Explorer and attach to your Windows servers/shares or your Samba shares.
I load up Horn to show game play, but iOS has Horn as well I guess.
I have to admit, this thread is making me wonder what wifikill is? Couldn't find it in the Play store.
Any number of things the Nexus can do the Ipad can't.
Start with Tasker, and produce various funny messages based on Nexus orientation.
Ask Google "Who is Barack Obama". Then ask "Who is his wife". Google handles context - Siri does not.
Program a couple of NFC tags to do useful things, like turn on airplane mode when you lay the tablet down (Tasker).
Open a terminal window and show how close to a Linux system this really is.
Show how you can retire in 30 years by investing the money you saved by buying a Nexus instead of an IPad.
There are couple of apps in my sig that exist only on Android
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ExploreMN said:
Hmm...things an iPad can't do...
Well, you could show them how you attach a file to an e-mail message.
Install ES File Explorer and attach to your Windows servers/shares or your Samba shares.
I load up Horn to show game play, but iOS has Horn as well I guess.
I have to admit, this thread is making me wonder what wifikill is? Couldn't find it in the Play store.
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wifikill, is funny as hell,
ALSO great for i-snobs, oh my device is the nutz...."oh yeah....try using your internet,.....my android made your ipad my *****"
basically it connects to your modem/broadband hub
then it lists all of the devices connected to your hub
then you can block/re-direct all devices at one or one by one.
hehehehe its funny cos im a assistant head chef in a pub. lol so when someone comes in and takes the piss with the free wifi,,. i block them or re-direct them to porn.....in which case they get embarrassed someone might see and close theyre laptops LMAO
Last month the owner came and asked me to block someone access because it was like a 70yr old dude, web chatting with what looked like a Taiwanese school girl. done....hahaha
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jb0ne said:
I'd like a nice app to show off my N7 with. Sure it's cool to show people Quickoffice and Dropbox and Beautiful weather and Angry Birds...but anyone have good ideas for apps that look cool and don't have an iPad equivalent? Or even things to do on it that an Ipad can't do?
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download diceplayer,
add a HD movie to your tab
play with dice player,....click pop-out
video is played in minimized window you can move around screen and use other apps while it stays on top and plays
chismay said:
wifikill, is funny as hell,
ALSO great for i-snobs, oh my device is the nutz...."oh yeah....try using your internet,.....my android made your ipad my *****"
basically it connects to your modem/broadband hub
then it lists all of the devices connected to your hub
then you can block/re-direct all devices at one or one by one.
hehehehe its funny cos im a assistant head chef in a pub. lol so when someone comes in and takes the piss with the free wifi,,. i block them or re-direct them to porn.....in which case they get embarrassed someone might see and close theyre laptops LMAO
Last month the owner came and asked me to block someone access because it was like a 70yr old dude, web chatting with what looked like a Taiwanese school girl. done....hahaha
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download diceplayer,
add a HD movie to your tab
play with dice player,....click pop-out
video is played in minimized window you can move around screen and use other apps while it stays on top and plays
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WOW no kidding? I gotta download diceplayer when I get home!! I hope it works on 4.2. Ipad already has google earth so that one's a no go. I'm curious about this wifikill too -- do you need admin access to the wireless access point? Where do you get it the apk? I'm thinking more of apps on the go, in regards to connecting to my ES File Explorer to a Windows system. But if I'm at someone's house I'll show them that.
Show them the NFC tectiles. They are fun to play with and almost as versatile as Tasker.
Just show them face unlock xD and I can't find wifikill in the play store :S
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Just show them face unlock xD and I can't find wifikill in the play store :S
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It's not on the play store
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282900
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ExploreMN said:
Hmm...things an iPad can't do...
Well, you could show them how you attach a file to an e-mail message.
Install ES File Explorer and attach to your Windows servers/shares or your Samba shares.
I load up Horn to show game play, but iOS has Horn as well I guess.
I have to admit, this thread is making me wonder what wifikill is? Couldn't find it in the Play store.
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It was removed from the play store. XD
Also dSploit is good too.
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Shadowgun: DeadZone is pretty nice to show off. Almost gives the PS Vita a run for it's money
Change your wallpaper, that will blow their minds. Especially if it's a LIVE wallpaper - whoa!
AndWobble of course
http://www.andwobble.com/
P.S.: The "Library" of it appears to not work - but adding "New Image" will.
Actually...
Google Goggles is pretty cool in the right context. I've had a few people I've shown it to be blown away.
I will +1 on NFC and Tasker. A friend of mine has his N7 set to automatically tether to his phone for internet connection when he taps them together. That's impressed a few people - including me.
Best app to show off with is TSF Shell... just amazing, they will NEVER have that on iPads... Unfortunately stopped working on Android 4.2 but worked on 4.1.2
X- Plane
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Turn the table on them and ask them to show you what they can do that you can't. I hate playing their game of defense.
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I had read an article 2 days ago on an app that allows you to use cardboard apps almost natively on the Gear VR, also fixing the jitter issue and improving latency. So I bookmarked the link and came back today to get the app, poof.. it had disappeared!
Anyone have any idea why it was taken down?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youtopiavr.cbenabler
I use this app, might be a good alternative: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartslab.gearvrcardboard
Sboulema said:
I use this app, might be a good alternative: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartslab.gearvrcardboard
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+1 I use this app as well.
gabster21 said:
I had read an article 2 days ago on an app that allows you to use cardboard apps almost natively on the Gear VR, also fixing the jitter issue and improving latency. So I bookmarked the link and came back today to get the app, poof.. it had disappeared!
Anyone have any idea why it was taken down?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youtopiavr.cbenabler
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It's there. I clicked your link and bought the app for 99 cents just this minute.
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It seems to be back now, I should have taken a screenshot
Semantics said:
It's there. I clicked your link and bought the app for 99 cents just this minute.
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The description says there might be an issue with rooted phones, if you're rooted can you confirm that it works?
I tried the CB Enabler from first post, but it seems that it requires Knox to turn-on? Because when I tried to obtan admin rights, KLMS agent pops-up. Is this behaviour normal?
You can try to use a better tool on Google Play
Without Root Play Cardboard apps on Gear VR
With Root (Free) Run Cardboard apps on Gear VR
Murphy4432 said:
You can try this it's better than other.
https://www.intech-bb.com/cb-enabler-for-gear-vr/
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This is not working, after installing I let it gain admin rights but it keeps doing something forever. Then if I mount it on the GearVR it loads Oculus launcher.
I'm having the same problem - it hangs forever on"enabling admin"...