I currently have an HTC Flyer which I got after finding my Transformer tablet was just too big. But I found that due to the lower resolution screen of the Flyer, many apps display single panes instead of the side-by-side panes. So I have to hit the back button quite a bit.
Since the Springboard has a higher-resolution screen, could someone tell me if Gmail and Google Reader (the one from Google, not the 3rd party ones...) display in the dual side-by-side pane view like on a 10" screen, or if one pane hides the other like on a phone or my HTC Flyer?
Screenshots for bonus points!
Not sure about the reader but Gmail displays dual panes.
v35lee said:
Not sure about the reader but Gmail displays dual panes.
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Sorry, I should have been clearer.
Does it stay in dual-pane view even when you're reading the body of a message?
My 10" Transformer kept my messages list on the left, my HTC Flyer goes into single-pane view when I actually select a message to read.
Yes. App opens with folders on Left and messages on Right. Selecting a message moves the message list to the Left and the email body is shown on the Right. That's in landscape orientation with the display in high definition mode. No dual pane in in portrait orientation. Also, this is with ICS installed. Don't recall how Honeycomb behaves.
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Yes. App opens with folders on Left and messages on Right. Selecting a message moves the message list to the Left and the email body is shown on the Right. That's in landscape orientation with the display in high definition mode. No dual pane in in portrait orientation. Also, this is with ICS installed. Don't recall how Honeycomb behaves.
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Thanks!
But now I'm wondering if Google will announce the Nexus Tablet next week and if that will have a high-res or a lower-res display...
Decisions, decisions...
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hello, my friend recently purchased the tilt, so naturally I had to commandeer (typo) it. his today screen has a nice button in the top right corner (where the 'x' button is normally located) to access a small menu full of the apps that are running. and the normal list of options are there: end, endall and whatnot.
I was simply wondering if someone is in possession of this plugin.
also, though not AS desired. the tilt apperently is able to have text messaging displayed on his today screen.
You mean HTC X-button? Search for it and be happy
pBar is much more powerfull and better than HTC X-button. Don't know the exact homepage of pbar but you can download it from here. (free registration required)
Regards,
Carty..
Also check out Wktask. One of my favorites.
I use the HTC X-Button..They all seem to work about the same.
junglei said:
hello, my friend recently purchased the tilt, so naturally I had to commandeer (typo) it. his today screen has a nice button in the top right corner (where the 'x' button is normally located) to access a small menu full of the apps that are running. and the normal list of options are there: end, endall and whatnot.
I was simply wondering if someone is in possession of this plugin.
also, though not AS desired. the tilt apperently is able to have text messaging displayed on his today screen.
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Yes, the tilt uses X-button, as does the touch and all future planned HTC buttons. You can find it all over this forum as well as others.
As many users here have already mentioned, there are actually many better options (X-button only shows you that info on the home screen, whereas wktask or my personal favorite- Qmenu, lets u view all your running programs whenever you want. These alternatives also generally use less resources).
As far as the SMS on the today screen... I don't get it, doesn't your titan do this? Whenver I get an SMS, the notification menu pops up on the bottom of the today screen (or any screen really) and shows me all 160 characters of the text message.
QuickMenu_en_2.7
works well for me
SO i got HC and love how i can use my Scribe pen to make notes and highlight with in the reader app. But can it not go into landscape mode when in a book? or is it just the books that I have.
It seems strange the all of the UX will work in landscape but as soon as i open any of my books it flips to portriat mode??? I have check all through settings in app and i see no other option to force landscape........am i missing something?
FYI I don't care if its just single column i just want to read with my landscape only case. This thing is too heavy to read with it in portrait with no stand.
RamboDroid said:
SO i got HC and love how i can use my Scribe pen to make notes and highlight with in the reader app. But can it not go into landscape mode when in a book? or is it just the books that I have.
It seems strange the all of the UX will work in landscape but as soon as i open any of my books it flips to portriat mode??? I have check all through settings in app and i see no other option to force landscape........am i missing something?
FYI I don't care if its just single column i just want to read with my landscape only case. This thing is too heavy to read with it in portrait with no stand.
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Peace RamboDroid,
Since no one was courteous enough to respond (it seems this forum is the worse when it comes to helping someone out)---the answer is no. Thats the only thing I dont like about the Reader app--which look-wise is amazing--especially the widget. But yea..it doesnt go in landscape mode unfortunately
peace
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Didn't the scribe pen always work with the Reader app? Even in GB?
Yep
Sent from my HTC Flyer; resisting Honeycomb due to allergy
The reason I DON'T have an Android phone yet is because of a failing in Android navigation on a website that is important to me. Let me describe the situation.
A website that I frequent returns a display with a scrollbar on the far right side. Within the same display is a smaller "box" that also has a scrollbar. For those of you who are "show me" types, go to tvguide.com, click on "What's on TV", put in a zipcode, cable, pick a cable provider, select "all premium channels" (or whatever) then Go. The resulting "small box" is the one with the individual channel listings on it. Tell me what's on channel 45.
How do I navigate within the smaller box? If you touch the screen and move your finger "down" the big display moves down. I want the small display to move down.
The iPad, on the same website, has the same problem. But I accidentally discovered that if I touch the screen inside the small box with TWO FINGERS, spread a little apart, (like I am going to zoom in or zoom out), but keep the fingers exactly the same distance apart, and move BOTH of them down or up at one time, the small display moves up and down, while the big display stays the same.
Does that make sense? I have tried the two-finger method on TMo's newest Android phone, but can't get the bottom of the small box. TMobile says "tap the small screen first" but all that does on either of the two websites is "select" that line/television show.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
TonyMo
Is the site optimized for mobile devices?
Try doing a double tap in the small box. That's what I do in situations like this. It usually works.
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I would suggest trying a different browser. I know you may not have that option (since you don't own and Android device? Guessing you're borrowing?) but I use Dolphin HD and it works flawlessly. When I open the page you mention (tvguide.com) the scroll inside and outside the smaller widow work independently. This on a device running Android 2.3
No, neither website is (apparently) mobile-friendly. Then again, I'm not a fan of mobile-direct websites. They usually lack the content that I am looking for. Not a fan of "apps" because I don't want to have to have an app for every website I visit. I want a mobile browser that does whatever an immobile browser does! I want it all. And I want it now!
Hello all!
I've seen it somewhat posted throughout the comments here but no thread on it directly. I figure the potential of this this deserves it's own thread and tutorial for those who are coming from Google to try and do exactly this without reading through a few threads.
Anyways:
How to enable Wide View on every app:
Download this app,G8x WideMode.
This puts a new icon in the top bar in the notification shade. If you don't see it, pull down twice and hit the pencil to edit the icons. Find the new one and place it somewhere near the top to keep it close by.
When the dual screen is open, tapping that will force wide screen in every app! There are some limitations:
Intent changes seem to revert the phone back to two separate pages. For instance, the mobile Reddit app Sync closes wide screen if I click any link to an external picture, video or site.
Some apps do f play nice in wide screen due to this, and you can't keep the phone permanently in the mode like a tablet, but it's a great improvement to a great phone idea.
This is super simple so I didn't think pictures were necessary, but let me know if I wasn't clear on anything or if you have problems somewhere!
This is very much appreciated! It works like a charm. It's not the floating dual screen thingy but the toggle buttons that you swipe down from the top. Make sure you add it.
Hey, this app seems to work great! I did have an issue with one app called Steam Link. Steam Link allows you to connect to a computer running Steam and remotely control it from your Android device. When I launch a game and try to use WideMode the Steam Link app refreshes and goes back to a single screen. I would love to be able to play some of my steam games over both screens.
Is there any way to make landscape apps go left/right instead of top/bottom?
bakedpotete said:
Is there any way to make landscape apps go left/right instead of top/bottom?
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I don't understand. couldn't you just auto rotate? you can also use the rotation control app to lock rotation, which helps with wide Mode
bh_ said:
I don't understand. couldn't you just auto rotate? you can also use the rotation control app to lock rotation, which helps with wide Mode
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auto rotation did not work because some apps are forced landscape/portrait.
I did end up using the rotation control app with the per-app conditions. :good:
Next nice thing would be if some apps would restart at the new resolution, instead of stretching the single-screen app - some apps/games work perfectly, but others don't (and I think they should have a similar resolution compatible because I've used the axon M, which has "dual screen" retained through home with those apps).
I noticed when I have one app spanned across both displays and holding the Duo in portrait orientation (screens stacked, not side-by-side) that I get a jelly scroll effect when scrolling through any app or browser page.
Should I contact Microsoft to get my Duo replaced or is this just a common thing with dual screens?