[Q] Polaris Office and Google Docs - HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G

I'm not able to find the options to configure Google Docs integration in Polaris Office. In fact, I don't see many settings at all for Polaris on the Flyer or even any option to buy another version in the market.
Looks like it's supported: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087835
Did we get a pared down version with pen input support but without other features?
Any ideas?

I'm sure it is the stripped down version. I just use the google docs app from the market.
The Polaris office can save existing documents but cannot create one. Seems very limited.

Only problem is that the Google Docs app doesn't support the pen for markup.
Sounds like us early Flyer adopters will have to wait for more apps to add pen support.

Google Docs sync
What I do not understand is that under each google account, there is an option to sync Google Documents. So I am confused why this is there if there is no place to actual view the documents themselves...

I think it's because the ink is not supported in google docs itself. I've tried uploading Word documents with ink on them to google docs, and it strips the ink out in the upload and converting process. Same with inked word documents uploaded to microsoft's skydrive and opened in online word. I'm just using dropbox to move documents for now, and keep a blank word document in my dropbox to start a new one in Polaris.

Look over here for the Polaris Office 3.0 with the Google Docs support.

Do you know if the PO 3.0 supports scribe?

ober37 said:
Do you know if the PO 3.0 supports scribe?
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It doesn't matter because we can't install this version. Or have you root access to "/system/lib/" or "/system/app"? I don't think so...

Elim said:
It doesn't matter because we can't install this version. Or have you root access to "/system/lib/" or "/system/app"? I don't think so...
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What do you mean we cannot install it? It installs just fine. Extract the zipfile, open polarisoffice.apk in app manager and choose install.
This installs just like any other non market app.
Edit: No scribe did not work, uninstalled it.

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Can the hereo do these things?

Hi all,
I'm in the nice position of having managed to cancel my orange contract early for free ( T+C changes) and can now take out a spanking new contract.
The hero is top of the list as I can't be waiting for the X3 to emerge.
I currently have a Touch HD/Blackstone.
The HD can do all I want it to, I use it mainly for business, so the question is this:
Can the hero sync my outlook calender ok(it is linked to my google account as well)? Can it read adobe file ok? and Doc's? excel?
Does it recieve email ok?
Basically, can it do all I've mentioned ok?
Sorry so long winded.....
Ta
Edit: bugger, typo in title!
Basically, yes to all, although I haven't actually tried Excel.
Yes it will read Excel files, using QuickOffice - but can't write to Excel or Word docs
You can read and write Word and Excel using Documents to go.
Regards,
Dave
Outlook requires HTC Sync
Google Mail/Calendar/Contacts sync out of the box
Exchange works on the hero just fine
Mine recieves my emails before my desktop does (which is nice)
PDF's, DOC's, XLS's can be read with QuickOffice but there are tools on the market for writing to them
Don't use HTC Sync. If your outlook calendar is already linked to your google account, use that instead. HTC Sync is just atrocious.
as for the rest, yes, quick office opens them to view, but you can buy Documents-to-Go in the market which can edit them as well.

SPB wallet for android

Hi Have a lot of passwords and information stored in SPB Wallet for my HTC Diamond (windows mobile), does anybody know of a similar product for android that can import SPB wallet format?
What's a good password / useraccount software for android?
Jamolah said:
Hi Have a lot of passwords and information stored in SPB Wallet for my HTC Diamond (windows mobile), does anybody know of a similar product for android that can import SPB wallet format?
What's a good password / useraccount software for android?
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You could use Password Safe Lite/Full Version
The full version allows you to backup to SD card or export/import csv formats.
I have Password Safe and it's good. Recently, I saw that the Handy Safe is now on the Andriod Market. You will have to write in the data one by one, I did. Pain in the arse....but I could not think of any other way?
I waited for months for Spb to release Wallet for Android. There's a big thread on their forums (two actually) requesting it, but all they'll say is that they're working on bringing their products to Android.
So I gave up, and after looking into a few options decided on LastPass. They don't have an Spb Wallet import option (though you could always ask for one), but the product is great. All you data is stored (encrypted) on their cloud, they have extensions for all the major browsers (including Chrome), and have apps for all the mobile platforms of choice (including Android).
A premium account is $12/year and gives access to their mobile apps, but if you prefer you can stay with a free account and access your passwords through their mobile website.
export sbp wallet
Jamolah said:
Hi Have a lot of passwords and information stored in SPB Wallet for my HTC Diamond (windows mobile), does anybody know of a similar product for android that can import SPB wallet format?
What's a good password / useraccount software for android?
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you can now import your records to safewallet for android
see link below
forums.sbsh.net/index.php?/topic/28412-safewallet-for-windows-v202-beta-1-public-beta1/
I suggest you check out KeePassDroid if you are a KeePass user
aster12 said:
you can now import your records to safewallet for android
see link below
forums.sbsh.net/index.php?/topic/28412-safewallet-for-windows-v202-beta-1-public-beta1/
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Thank you so much. Great find.
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the import from spb wallet does not work for me
Import from SPB Wallet
Import from SPB Wallet works with Safe Wallet v2.0.3.
SPB, along with a few other companies, just can't figure out how to make the same kind of money off Android as they did with WM...with all the free apps on market, they can't compete with 10 or 15 dollar apps. I would easily pay that to not have had to redo all my wallet info. I mean that was the whole reason for using it...but I went with 'pocket' for android...since it syncs with dropbox.
EDIT: Wow, wishing I hadn't at the moment...just found B-Folders...runs on every platform and specifically imports spb wallet text.
So the sync wasn't perfect, it did however get all data...it's just in 1 imported folder, so will have to reorganize...but all the info is there. It's a bit spendy, but I love the idea of being able to sync it to as many devices and pc as I want without using a cloud server.
I found this for SPB Wallet to KeePass, and then to KeePassDroid import.
Basically, you export from SPB Wallet as .txt, then trough this you convert the .txt to .xml format, which is readable for the desktop version of KeePass (I succeeded with xml v1.0 import on KeePass for windows), and then you move the .kdbx to android and open it with KeePassDroid.
Works for me although it doesn't import the categories as they are in spb, but it's ok
Now available http://www.spb.com/android-software/wallet/
NO WAY!
I wrote spb asking if there were plans for this...with no reply...spent $30 dollars transferring and setting up inferior option over the last month. Now it arrives!
There's no emoticon to represent my simultaneous feeling of happiness and frustration!
....anyways just tried it out...and it's not a quick crappy port...fully functional and great just like WM and Desktop versions...plus it's 50% off right now.
$3.50 => jump on it
Thanks for the post...would not have known for a while!
Password
Android Software -> SPB Wallet see http://spb.com/android-software/wallet/
But I use KeePassDroid
Anyone using this, and having sync issues. It seems like a crazy way to sync with Gmail account involved? I got a sync Android to PC, but when I try the other way it says cannot connect to gmail with that username/password...even though I tried 10 times and they are correct. I think a better syncing method will be dropbox with wallet file...if only dropbox android app was a fully functional app and did live syncing.
JVogler said:
Anyone using this, and having sync issues. It seems like a crazy way to sync with Gmail account involved? I got a sync Android to PC, but when I try the other way it says cannot connect to gmail with that username/password...even though I tried 10 times and they are correct. I think a better syncing method will be dropbox with wallet file...if only dropbox android app was a fully functional app and did live syncing.
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I have the same error .... Invalid Login etc. .... any clue ?
UPDATE:
Now all works..... maybe some connection issues ...
glfp said:
I have the same error .... Invalid Login etc. .... any clue ?
UPDATE:
Now all works..... maybe some connection issues ...
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It is a known bug, w/o a solution at the moment...I've been talking to Spb, they are working on it....it's still a random issue, and nobody knows why yet. I see you got a successful one...be careful...there is missing entries with some syncs for me...and if you sync a 2nd time, they will disappear on both sides and be gone forever. I've been doing full backups and just syncing the file for now. ie dropbox, or if you haven't been using MyPhoneExplorer...amazing program to sync anything you want....files, folders, contacts, calendars (Thunderbird too).
I'm sure you're watching updates as well, but I'll post here as soon as a fixed update comes out.
I got an update 2.0.1 a few minutes ago...fixed sync issues for me.
farhan032 said:
You could use Password Safe Lite/Full Version
The full version allows you to backup to SD card or export/import csv formats.
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Two news about:
1. SafeWallet allow you to import directly from SPB Wallet format, and have a desktop app to sync.
2. This week SPB launch SPB Wallet for Android, I don´t install it yet but in the official video looks exactly like in WinMo and, apparently, have desktop sync to.
SNDK_ar said:
Two news about:
1. SafeWallet allow you to import directly from SPB Wallet format, and have a desktop app to sync.
2. This week SPB launch SPB Wallet for Android, I don´t install it yet but in the official video looks exactly like in WinMo and, apparently, have desktop sync to.
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The desktop sync is horrible...it syncs via a Gmail account only...by sending attachments of your .swl file. It does not encrypt your password, so you cannot save it. Also, it hardly ever works, DeskTop to Gmail...fails 90% of the time. Spb is aware of issue...but haven't heard back about when it will be fixed or how they plan to do it. Hopefully they are abandoning this silly email sync.

Polaris Office

Hi
I just wanted to know whether it's possible to access one's google docs account through Polaris Office. When I go to the Web files tab I can only add my box.net account. There isn't a google docs option, I went through all the settings and found nothing. I clearly remember reading in reviews that Polaris Office can access one's Google docs.
I use Polaris 3.0 build 3091ZD, the one that came on my phone.
Guess not, since you can only add box account. Box account doesn't work either for me, although it works fine with other office apps.
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Good Alternative to Google Docs App?

Hi All,
I am playing the the TF201 that I just got for work, and am looking for alternative GUI's for editing an syncing a google docs spreadsheet on the tablet.
The google docs app is ok but the editing on it is not intuitive and sloppy.
I tried Polaris, but it doesn't sync with the current doc, just uploads it back to the server and screws up the formatting. I also tried Office Suite but can't test the editing/syncing part without purchasing it. Same with Docs to go.
My docs is just rediculous.
Anybody else have any good insight to a friendly GUI on the android tablet?
THanks!
My favorite interface has always been from Quick Office HD. I love having a full page view as opposed to the text being all the way at the top right. The only annoying thing is the lack of autosave for Gdocs.
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you could also try google docs in the chrome browser. it works better than in any other browser. cheers!
Is Google Drive any better?
I don't know if you can sync, but Kingsoft office is great and free.
EDIT: It can use cloud, you can add all your cloud accounts that support Webdav protocol. For google docs, use this eservice: http://dav-pocket.appspot.com/. It enables to access Google Docs via Webdav. And it's free.
Office Suite Pro 6 allows you to sync and edit Google Docs, as well as documents on you dropbox or box account.
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Collatebox the best alternative to google spreadsheets
Google docs are ok, but a better solution with online and offline editing along with mobile solutions would be Collatebox ! Do go through the trial and website as well. They seem promising.
Microsoft office app is good

How to Sync my life using my Galaxy S3?

Hey guys,
I've got a Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.1 (CheckROM 5.5) which I'm very happy with, however I don't think I'm using it to the full of its potential. This new Google app seems to think it can sync my life, however I don't know how to use it properly.
I'm a sales rep so I'm on the road a fair bit, booking appointments, writing down notes etc. I use gmail for my personal email, however my office uses Microsoft Outlook for emails.
At the moment, I've got a notebook, in which I write down appointments (I don't want to carry a heavy diary around, as well as my notebook, camera, laser, phone, wallet etc etc), take notes, have a to-do list etc etc.
I'm just wondering if there's a way to put in appointments, as well as write notes, on my phone which somehow sync real-time to my work and home computers, and vice versa.
Also, a to-do list would be nice.
Is there a way to do all of this to simplify my life and make me more efficient? I don't mind spending money on apps if that's what is required.
Any advice or recommendations are appreciated!!
Cheers
Google
Google calendar is on phone, so set up Google on pc and phone.
Ditto Google tasks
Ditto contacts
Google drive for documents. (You can get basic office editing site and viewer of play store.
All of these have lots of settings to play with for ie. Notifications, adding locations to appointments, so linking in with navigation + maps.
You just need to dive in and explore the potential
slaphead20 said:
Google
Google calendar is on phone, so set up Google on pc and phone.
Ditto Google tasks
Ditto contacts
Google drive for documents. (You can get basic office editing site and viewer of play store.
All of these have lots of settings to play with for ie. Notifications, adding locations to appointments, so linking in with navigation + maps.
You just need to dive in and explore the potential
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Thanks for the advice. What about notes?
And how do I install 'Google' on my work computer? Is there a widget for my desktop or can it be sync'd with Outlook or something?
Cheers
You are able to use dropbox also, and samsung has some usefull cloud storage capabilities for contacts and sms/mms.
jonno92 said:
Thanks for the advice. What about notes?
And how do I install 'Google' on my work computer? Is there a widget for my desktop or can it be sync'd with Outlook or something?
Cheers
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just type in Google to search, then log in to your account, and there it all is, likewise, for the phone you can find all the Google apps in the play store, though most of them are built into the operating system already.......avoid using the Samsung cloud facilities in my opinion they eat battery, and you will be a slave to Samsung!
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Also, Google tasks is their note taking facility, which can be synched with calendar as well
jonno92 said:
Thanks for the advice. What about notes?
And how do I install 'Google' on my work computer? Is there a widget for my desktop or can it be sync'd with Outlook or something?
Cheers
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For outlook sync with Google you've got an app named outlook4gmail which is very convenient http://www.scand.com/products/outlook4gmail/
Check out evernote
Evernote is great for notes. We use it in my business for job reporting. from the PC we attach a job sheet and any information the staff need on the road or onsite, the guys can then enter product used, notes etc and we have an instant permanent record that is available from any device or PC linked to the account. Also add
Springpad is similar
Dropbox is also good for documents (google drive is ok, but you can't edit office documents) then use polaris office or similar to edit office documents.
Anydo is a good todo list, very easy to add things to do and check them off (keep notes with them too).
Yes to google calendar - i don't use outlook any more. run as many calendars as you want. they all sync to the same one.
Now the only problem is escaping work.

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