hi guys
i was just wondering if i can place a shortcut to a folder i have created in file manager or posabily a document i have created in the word processor on my home screen.
thanks
Yup. Download ES File Explorer. From within the app, long press on any file or folder and select "shortcut" to create a shortcut on your homescreen. ES File Explorer is great. It lets you do tons of other awesome things too, like stream video from a remote folder and extract the contents of compressed files. It's a great app.
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Anyone got any ideas for a office suite program that will allow saving edited documents to shared locations like NAS or my Mac?
Quick Office only allows saving to cloud services, which I don't want to use. Why? Because I have direct access to my NAS and MAC using ES File Explorer.
This seems to be limitation of quick office.
Can anyone suggest or advise a solution where I can use my tab to open documents on my Mac or NAS, edit them, then save them back to my Mac or NAS?
try Filemanager HD
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try Filemanager HD
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Thanks.
So far I'm having the same problem with saving documents edited on the tab to the MAC. They open with Quick Office. Great for viewing and editing, but there is no way to save the edited file back to the MAC.
File Explorer is for Honey Comb, this is nice - Here's some things I noticed while playing with both FE and ES FE-
Es Flie Explorer allows you to view all pictures from a folder on my MAC via thumbing right or left. File Explorer HD does not. You have to open and close each image to view it. Same thing when accessing pictures on the tab using File Explorer, but it's not as big of a deal because you can always jump over to the Gallery app.
File Explorer allows me to 'share' files directly from my Mac. ES File explorer does not. You must first copy the file to the tab and then share it from the tab.
File Explorer allows me to open .RTF files in Quick Office no matter where the .RTF is located, on my Mac or on my Tab. ES File Explorer does not. It's odd file explorer is letting me open these in quick office. I can't open .RTF files at all when they are sent to me as an email attachment. Error message "sorry, no application found to view this attachment" is given.
Funny, I can't open the .RTF directly from Quick Office either.
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Does anyone know of an app that can intergrate my nas drive. I would like a shortcut to my videos on a networked drive? I have es file explorer and can browse to my videos but I would like to do this with one click.
I am sorry but there are no tablet optimized apps that are able to access network shares.
ES File explorer is the only app able to access shares but is very crude to use on a tablet since its designed for phones. You can not create shortcuts with it.
Mount the drive on your tab using cifs manager, and then use any file manager. (File manager HD is the best on a tablet. )
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Mount the drive on your tab using cifs manager, and then use any file manager. (File manager HD is the best on a tablet. )
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Thanks for that. One small problem. There are no instructions on how to mount a drive. I know the IP address and that is all I need on es file explorer. What is the mount point, user and password?
symanuk said:
Thanks for that. One small problem. There are no instructions on how to mount a drive. I know the IP address and that is all I need on es file explorer. What is the mount point, user and password?
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Seem to have it working. Now it says drive does not exists? It does!!
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I am sorry but there are no tablet optimized apps that are able to access network shares.
ES File explorer is the only app able to access shares but is very crude to use on a tablet since its designed for phones. You can not create shortcuts with it.
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False. FileManager HD is tablet optimized and allows you to access network shares: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm.hd&feature=search_result
FYI everyone ignore ArtificialSweetner. this is the user previously known as 5thElement. He was banned so he created a new account with this name.
ArtificialSweetener said:
I am sorry but there are no tablet optimized apps that are able to access network shares.
ES File explorer is the only app able to access shares but is very crude to use on a tablet since its designed for phones. You can not create shortcuts with it.
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Sure there is. File Manager HD does this. That's how I get movies from my PC to my Tab.
Some app names are not too good, not well thought out or are too long and appear truncated. Say you want to rename the N64 emulator app from 'mupen64plus' to 'N64 Games'. Well now you can.
From hunting around in Internalz Pro I discovered how...
Go to: /media/cryptofs/apps/usr/palm/applications/
In this folder you will see all your installed apps listed by folder. Click on the folder of the app you want to rename. In the folder you will see the file called appinfo.json. Tap on it and tap on open in the pop up menu. Find the line eg: "title": "mupen64plus", and change it to what you want eg: "title": "N64 Games",
Save the file and then close and reboot to see changes. Luna restart is enough.
Note: You may want yo make a note of the original app name should you want to change it back. Memos app is a good place to list them.
The Android OS (latest release 4.0.3 and all previous releases) is missing an important function which is found on a Windows PC. That is creating a shortcut on the Home Screen/Desktop pointing to a folder or a file. A shortcut enables a single press or mouse click to open a folder containing many files organized for a specific purpose. Without a shortcut function in the Android OS, you must open a File Manager app and then manually search for the folder or file that you want. This can be a frustrating process every time you want to open something.
The most common shortcut found on a Windows PC is for My Documents. Another shortcut many folks create is for a specific folder or file for a job/project.
The following process can be used on an Android phone or tablet.
I have found two FREE apps in the Market that will create a shortcut on the desktop. The first one is Linda File Manager which can be found here:
https://market.android.com/details?...xLDEsImNvbS5saW5kYWFuZG55LmxpbmRhbWFuYWdlciJd
In my example I will create a shortcut on the desktop for a folder called DOCUMENTS. The steps to create a shortcut for a folder are:
1. Open Linda File Manager. Notice the default directory which is /mnt/sdcard. If you wish to create a shortcut to an external storage you must change the path to /Removable (for ICS).
2. Long Press the folder that you want to create the shortcut for. In my example DOCUMENTS.
3. A popup menu will appear. Select Create shortcut. It’s that simple.
The second app that I found that will create a short on the desktop is File Expert. This FREE app can be found here in the Market:
https://market.android.com/details?...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInhjeGluLmZpbGV4cGVydCJd
In my example I will create a shortcut on the desktop for a folder called DOCUMENTS. The steps to create a shortcut for a folder are:
1. Open File Expert. Notice the default directory which is /mnt/sdcard. If you wish to create a shortcut to an external storage you must change the path to /Removable (for ICS).
2. Long Press the folder that you want to create the shortcut for. In my example DOCUMENTS.
3. A popup menu will appear. Select MORE. Next select Create shortcut on Desktop.
I am sure there are other apps that can do a similar function but I am not aware of them.
works in ES file explorer in the same way. Just go the the folder you want to create the shortcut to and long press.
Or Astro....works quite well too....
Thanks for the thread. I didn't realize there was the ability to do this. I use root explorer but cannot find a way with that program so I guess I will be using something else.
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Thanks for the thread. I didn't realize there was the ability to do this.
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Your welcome. To me, this is a basic function that should be included in the OS. Maybe a future release of ICS will have it
+1 for es file explorer. Best ecplorer for tablets!
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HD File Manager also does the same. I believe it is better suited for a tablet screen as well. Makes good use of the space and a lot of great functionality.
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Androids designers did kinda have a desire for looking at the file system to be kept to a minimum for users. That's why you see a file manager in Cyanogen Mod but not AOSP.
And ASUS gave us one with missing features lol.
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HD File Manager also does the same. I believe it is better suited for a tablet screen as well. Makes good use of the space and a lot of great functionality.
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I prefer File Manager HD (Honeycomb) for ALL of my file management stuff. It has an excellent BOOKMARKS section which allows me to point to my custom directories.
I am using the Linda File Manager ONLY to create shortcuts on the home screen.
Is there a way to make shortcut for a lan share?
+1 for ES File explorer
How do people make a shortcut to a file on their Desktop using ES File Explorer when using sftp or Windows share. Everyone seems to thinks it works just fine. The only thing I know to do is make folder shortcut.. which isnt what I want.
I didn't know that.
I am going to test it.
Thanks
es file folder +1
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HD File Manager also does the same. I believe it is better suited for a tablet screen as well. Makes good use of the space and a lot of great functionality.
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I see that it says it's capable of doing it in the description, but for the life of me I can't figure it out. With ES it was so simple, I don't mind a little work, and I really enjoy CM other software. I would be so thankful If you could explain this process to me. Also, does it add it to the home page of the CM launcher? I would imagine they work together, I've got the cleaner, the battery doctor, security, the browser, the launcher(testing), and everything else is seamless. I really appreciate the help, I feel really stupid for not figuring it out.
Edit: I might have it, adding the PDF files as bookmarks, is that it? Where are the bookmarks now? Also, if any of that other software is pointless let me know? Thanks again!
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mkanet said:
How do people make a shortcut to a file on their Desktop using ES File Explorer when using sftp or Windows share. Everyone seems to thinks it works just fine. The only thing I know to do is make folder shortcut.. which isnt what I want.
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With ES all you have to do is long press the file you want, then when the options come up select more(bottom right side I think) and the is a choice to add to desktop. From there you can move that icon to any of your desktop screens. Hope that helps!
I have song lyric files (I'm in a cover band...) from windows notepad in txt format. I need an app that will open them and display as ms notepad would. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
thunda1216 said:
I have song lyric files (I'm in a cover band...) from windows notepad in txt format. I need an app that will open them and display as ms notepad would. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Check this out.
This is Android Counterpart of Notepad++. Droidedit search Play Store.
I use it for coding, however I am 100% sure it will do your job.
Also it has more features than ordinary notepad.
(All features of MS Notepad + Extra features).
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thank you, I would give it a try, but you didn't include the name of the app...
There is DroidEdit Free which also has a cheap pro version. It more similar to notepad++ though.:laugh:
Use root explorer easy to edit text files
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Use root explorer easy to edit text files
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He may not have rooted phone. In that case root explorer is useless.
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thank you, I would give it a try, but you didn't include the name of the app...
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Sorry buddy, my mistake. I forgot to add name and link.
It is called Droidedit. There are 2 versions, one free and one paid.
Here is link to free app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aor.droidedit
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thunda1216 said:
I have song lyric files (I'm in a cover band...) from windows notepad in txt format. I need an app that will open them and display as ms notepad would. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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u can use Xplore for editing/modifying or creating txt file...
on the other hand, u can use Note Everything for running a lyrics library
but, as u just require a txt file editor, I'll strongly recommend Xplore
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thanks guys! Yes, phone is rooted. I will be checking out your recommendations. I really appreciate the help.
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Windows-notepad like app
I know it's too late but I am writing for those who will search and come here.
Recently an app is published "Notes2SD Text Editor" which is completely windows-notepad like. It saves directly to sd card as txt file. It has features like undo-redo, find-replace, color, fonts, style, all the required features. It's good looking and feature-full.
The pro version have extra security system, you can lock your each txt files with individual passwords. Volume cursor.
Go here(As a new user I cannot post link)
"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alisoft.notes2sd"
Real Notepad
Exactly similar to Windows Notepad
Link "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsb.realnotepad"
Features of Real Notepad
1. Look and Feel of real desktop notepad.
2. Font Formating
3. Open and Create .txt files
4. Open and Create every files as in Desktop.
(By Changing Text Files to All files and adding extension behind name of file
and you can make files as HTML , BAT , VBS , TXT , EXE , CSV etc every file that
could be opened and created by desktop notepad ).
5. Find & Replace Function
6. Time and Date Keep
7. Cut , Copy & Paste