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Ok so I have CM7.1 Alpha3.5 on the TouchPad. It's decent. However, it's just a blown up phone ROM with some tweaks to make it usable on a screen this large. This means that there's no panes in Gmail or other tablet optimized apps.
Now, I don't mean to diminish the work that has been done to things like the overlay for the buttons - that is really a slick implementation - but is there any way/place to get the tablet optimized versions of apps onto this thing instead of the phone versions of the apps? Or should I just shut up and wait for ICS to come out soon?
EDIT: Sigh. Mod, you can move this to the General section. My bad.
I was thinking of installing this, but if what you say is the case (all the apps will be like they are on the phone) then I guess I will wait til an ICS port comes out. I just REALLY want the Android apps on the Touchpad.
Install it! You have nothing to lose. You can boot into webOS OR CM7 via the startup menu.
Don't let one guy's complaints stop you.
Oh by all means install it. Its crazy fast and in a worst case scenario you lay an easier foundation for installing ICS when it is available. You don't have to use Android - this will get you dual booting.
If your talking about google music or netflix tablet versions, if you edit the device id to something like GT-i900 it will load up tablet versions.
At least this has been my experience...
jzen said:
If your talking about google music or netflix tablet versions, if you edit the device id to something like GT-i900 it will load up tablet versions.
At least this has been my experience...
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Hmmmm... Can I do this on the device itself or adb to it or what?
Build.prop using a text editor of some kind will do the trick
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In my situation, I've had the exact opposite occur: too many apps have told me to purchase the tablet version of their apps, such as SwiftKey for one. Netflix comes up as the tablet version, and i dunno about Gmail, but it doesn't bother me none if it's the phone view, it still works fine.
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Really? I edited my building prop to the Galaxy 7 wifi only since it has same resolution as Touchpad using and is wifi, only. All my apps look gorgeous. Typing on SwiftKey Tablet right now. GT-P1010 Samsung, i used root explorer to and just edit the build prop right on your Touchpad. I think es file will work too
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etnpnys said:
Ok so I have CM7.1 Alpha3.5 on the TouchPad. It's decent. However, it's just a blown up phone ROM with some tweaks to make it usable on a screen this large. This means that there's no panes in Gmail or other tablet optimized apps.
Now, I don't mean to diminish the work that has been done to things like the overlay for the buttons - that is really a slick implementation - but is there any way/place to get the tablet optimized versions of apps onto this thing instead of the phone versions of the apps? Or should I just shut up and wait for ICS to come out soon?
EDIT: Sigh. Mod, you can move this to the General section. My bad.
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Those tablet versions are for .Honeycomb OS we use gingerbread
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FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
Those tablet versions are for .Honeycomb OS we use gingerbread
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Yeah I understand that - but I'm asking if there's a way to install the honeycomb/tablet versions. It sounds like, from everybody else, that we can with a simple edit of the build.prop file.
I will give it a shot later! Thanx everybody!
Well if anyone knows how to get the Plume Tablet version to run with a build.prop setting that would be great.
etnpnys said:
Yeah I understand that - but I'm asking if there's a way to install the honeycomb/tablet versions. It sounds like, from everybody else, that we can with a simple edit of the build.prop file.
I will give it a shot later! Thanx everybody!
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Fyi there is a huge difference between "tablet version(hc)" and " tablet optimized " tablet optimized works on larger screen gb units( like our tp)
tablet version is intended for honeycomb devices with the appropriate framework and can only be loaded on honeycomb os.
The reason why ppl are needing to edit the build.prop is for the app/market to recognize our device as a compatible device/hardware on a "tablet optimized " app.
No matter what u do a "tablet version" application will not work on a "phone version " os.
If it were that easy to install a hc application, the current fragmentation would not exist within androids, and ics would not be that important coming out.
Just a food for thought rant since I'm seeing so many God damn threads about this matter lol..
Thanks for listening
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Honeycomb source was never released so we are stuck with a phone optimized version of Android until we can get an CM9/ICS ROM. There are new APIs etc in Honeycomb that won't allow those apps to run in Gingerbread even if you somehow force installed them. You can find some apps that will display a tablet UI. Here is a few of ones I use that run a tablet UI:
Netflix (really nice tablet UI update that is working great)
OfficeSuite Pro 5
Maxthon Browser for 10" Tablet
Firefox (tablet UI can be enabled in about:config)
What I look for is apps that have tablet screenshots or have been updated for ICS yet the same version also runs on GB.
spunker88 said:
Honeycomb source was never released so we are stuck with a phone optimized version of Android until we can get an CM9/ICS ROM. There are new APIs etc in Honeycomb that won't allow those apps to run in Gingerbread even if you somehow force installed them. You can find some apps that will display a tablet UI. Here is a few of ones I use that run a tablet UI:
Netflix (really nice tablet UI update that is working great)
OfficeSuite Pro 5
Maxthon Browser for 10" Tablet
Firefox (tablet UI can be enabled in about:config)
What I look for is apps that have tablet screenshots or have been updated for ICS yet the same version also runs on GB.
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so once we have an ics port we will have something that functions just like honeycomb does on the current tablets?
For those who want a swype style keyboard, try TouchPal keyboard tablet edition. I may install it in update.
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What exactly should i put in build prop? Which line to edit and what to put?
Thx
Netuser said:
What exactly should i put in build prop? Which line to edit and what to put?
Thx
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There is a video somewhere in the forums. There are two lines you need to edit. I know what to enter, but can't remember the exact name of the lines that are changed.
Here is a link to the video: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1381728
GT-I9100 and Samsung are the edits. It still won't let you download too many tablet apps as this is a phone port, but it still rocks.
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Honeycomb source was never released
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Actually the Honeycomb source was released, it's included with the ICS source.
http://groups.google.com/group/android-building/msg/c0e01b4619a1455a?pli=1
This release includes the full history of the Android source code
tree, which naturally includes all the source code for the Honeycomb
releases. However, since Honeycomb was a little incomplete, we want
everyone to focus on Ice Cream Sandwich.
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But since ICS is here nobody cares about Honeycomb anymore.
redhooka said:
Actually the Honeycomb source was released, it's included with the ICS source.
http://groups.google.com/group/android-building/msg/c0e01b4619a1455a?pli=1
But since ICS is here nobody cares about Honeycomb anymore.
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More importantly, the HC releases are not tagged, so it is all random guessing as to which ones correspond to the HC builds..
Hi friends
This app seems like a good document editor for MS office and pdf, the user interface looks decent and there are dropbox, Google drive integration.
I'm curious on trying this app, but my Tablet isn't eligible for the download due to region restrictions.
Could a kind soul grab the app for me on Google Play and post the apk here?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudon.client
Cheers
pokoedge said:
Hi friends
This app seems like a good document editor for MS office and pdf, the user interface looks decent and there are dropbox, Google drive integration.
I'm curious on trying this app, but my Tablet isn't eligible for the download due to region restrictions.
Could a kind soul grab the app for me on Google Play and post the apk here?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudon.client
Cheers
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+1
Here it is.
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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Working on my Acer Iconia A500, thank you very much!
kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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works on my HTC flyer, couldn't DL it from the play store...
Works on my Transformer Prime in Belgium ^^
It's incredibly amazing, though also paaaaaaainfully slow... not the connection, just the interface. I'd mainly need this for Excel (haven't found an Android Office suite that does XY scatter plots!) but the sluggishness would need some getting used to on my otherwise very fluid device.
The interface is pretty annoying to get around in, since it's so cramped. Luckily my dock's touch pad can help with that. What's weird thuough, is that it doesn't recognize some physical keyboard-specific inputs, like arrow keys. You'd think they might have tested for that?
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Here it is.
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Gratitude!!
seems like a cool app. But i guess it will take another 5 years until someone releases this in my country... I mean with keyboard layout and language support and everything.
Thank you!
I have been a using Kingsoft and this is going to replace it!
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kamil205 said:
Here it is.
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Thank you very much for posting, running on toro gnex with JB PA ROM
There was an update for Cloudon posted in July, does anyone have this version? Can't get it from the play store on my phone or my tablet (HP Touchpad). I need it for school, my laptop is in for warranty and I don't have a lot of spare time to sit in a lab, I have to work while taking a bus.
Edit: Version 2.0.7.33 is the latest.
Thanks.
please update
Please update apk
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Here it is.
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I have this one on my mediafire for a while, not sure if it's a different version though.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3wcl4l300sisv60
Could someone with a tablet upload the latest .apk
I got latest phone version through my old HTC Desire(Bravo) but when I install it on my Padfone 2(Which does not have official support for this app yet) it only enables the phone version of this app.
While the version posted up here enable the tablet mode but because they are to old it won't let me login. Giving me an error that these version of the app are to old and no longer supported.
If anyone is interested the phone .apk I can upload it.
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Does anyone know, or even have a guess of how many apps are compatible with the screen resolution on the nexus 10
It's likely that right now there are no Apps in the market which support this resolution.. Closer to it's release date or on the release date, I'm sure you will see that there are updates for your Apps bringing "official" support for 4.2 and sneaking in new resolution support for the Nexus 10.
I say "official" support because it is likely all Apps that support Jellybean will support 4.2, as it isn't a major update and is still called Jellybean.
Brett610 said:
It's likely that right now there are no Apps in the market which support this resolution.. Closer to it's release date or on the release date, I'm sure you will see that there are updates for your Apps bringing "official" support for 4.2 and sneaking in new resolution support for the Nexus 10.
I say "official" support because it is likely all Apps that support Jellybean will support 4.2, as it isn't a major update and is still called Jellybean.
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The DPI system and the concept of "density independence" were designed with this sort of contingency in mind. Look here
Here are some "official" Google recommendations:
https://sites.google.com/site/androidpresssite/home/recommended-apps
Also many games are being optimized for the screen resolution:
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.ph...s-will-be-available-for-the-new-nexus-line-up
http://blog.gameloft.com/index.php/2012/10/30/google-nexus-games/
Though it has to be said that if the devs make proper use of the tools and API, app quality should never have been a problem.
hot_spare said:
Here are some "official" Google recommendations:
https://sites.google.com/site/androidpresssite/home/recommended-apps
Also many games are being optimized for the screen resolution:
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.ph...s-will-be-available-for-the-new-nexus-line-up
http://blog.gameloft.com/index.php/2012/10/30/google-nexus-games/
Though it has to be said that if the devs make proper use of the tools and API, app quality should never have been a problem.
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thanks these links were really helpful
Another thread just said MX Player has been updated
hot_spare said:
Here are some "official" Google recommendations:
https://sites.google.com/site/androidpresssite/home/recommended-apps
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What makes this "official"?
Cleaned the thread a bit. Useless rantings about some apps are of no use. But there are some other posts here borderline. I'll have an eye on this thread and maybe clean again.
I just got a Play Store update to Android Wear. Anyone know if there is a change log anywhere? I wonder if the watch will get an update too.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...developers-support-for-ambient-light-sensors/
this is a review of the update
bogdan_wrc said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...developers-support-for-ambient-light-sensors/
this is a review of the update
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Thanks for the link on the update info Bogdan. Was hoping for fabulous enhancements, but at least it is good to see that they are constantly pushing out updates.
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Anyone got Minimuim running on their zenwatch 2?
I'm interested in the watch but also want a working keyboard.
Thanks!
I will try it out tomorrow and let you know. Just to make sure you ment minuum keyboard right?
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I will try it out tomorrow and let you know. Just to make sure you ment minuum keyboard right?
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Thank you!
Yes i mean minuum Keyboard.
I read in the Playstore Description that it can be used on Android wear. But one of the latest comments in the store say it doesn't work, which is confusing.
tested it with the apk from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-360/general/minuum-keyboard-android-wear-t2871609 its v3.03 while play store version is alrdy v3.5 i couldnt find a newer one so far. dunno if the mailing list hasnt given me anything except "confirm ur subscription" mails (selected "Other" as watch while signing up).
seems to work pretty good with Quick for Wear (play store) but its english only so far since u cant download other languages. there is a thread here on xda giving some advice on how to get the language packs from the phone version to the wear version of the keyboard but i havent tried that out yet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/general/changing-languages-minuum-keyboard-t2923763
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Thank you!
Yes i mean minuum Keyboard.
I read in the Playstore Description that it can be used on Android wear. But one of the latest comments in the store say it doesn't work, which is confusing.
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The newest apk appears to be from December 2014 so it's quite outdated and I can't find anything newer. I'm gonna keep a eye on any updates but as of right now I wouldn't run it on my watch. I personally use the voice reply on a regular basis and have no problem with it even with my accent.
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tested it with the apk from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-360/general/minuum-keyboard-android-wear-t2871609 its v3.03 while play store version is alrdy v3.5 i couldnt find a newer one so far. dunno if the mailing list hasnt given me anything except "confirm ur subscription" mails (selected "Other" as watch while signing up).
seems to work pretty good with Quick for Wear (play store) but its english only so far since u cant download other languages. there is a thread here on xda giving some advice on how to get the language packs from the phone version to the wear version of the keyboard but i havent tried that out yet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/general/changing-languages-minuum-keyboard-t2923763
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Okay, at least there is a version avaible that works. Thanks.
Now i only have to wait till the zenwatch 2 is avabile again at the store.
and maybe we find an newer version of minuum in the mean time.
EDIT: I Remembered the ability of swype keyboard to draw the letters with the fingers, maybe we can get Swype to run on the Smartwatch and use the Draw feature to type like the (Discontinued?) Microsoft Analogue Keyboard for wear.