For several years now google has had the Acer Chromebook CB3-131 on Planned for android apps and Playstore, but so far no updates, either they forgot it or its going to be updated in far future. Is there any option to get android apps and maybe Playstore working?
I don't really want to install anything on this one as it only has 16GB storage and always get "out of storage space" popup(even with only a few apps installed, chomeOS is too big for 16GB), but Android apps is the only way to get it to print to network printer as Google Cloud print has been discontinued and this laptop not yet has linux.
And the fact that Cannon dropped the ball and never made a Chromebook driver for it, so can't even use it by USB. There are android app for this printer and also Linux driver.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.canon.bsd.ad.pixmaprint&hl=en&gl=US
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.canon.android.printservice.plugin&hl=en&gl=US
https://ph.canon/en/support/PIXMA MG3070__ MG3070S__ MG3077/model
The printer is Cannon PIXMA MG3070S announced as Cloud Print ready when I bought it a year ago(only to find out Cloud Print were going to be discontinued, after the purchase)
It works fine with my Xubuntu laptop but not the Chromebook. Even before, Cloud print only worked if my laptop were online and on the same network. Very annoying.
I can't be that I have to get my GF another laptop just to be able to print, that is just too stupid and there has to be a work around.
Hope someone here can crack that nut
Thank you in advance
Jan
I guees nobody have a solution for this or care!
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I just purchased the G Tablet and I have two (2) wireless printers in my house available to print to. Unfortunately, I am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to print webpages and photos to my wireless printers. I don't believe I can download the drivers that came with these printers because they will not work with the G Tablet Operating System. Please advise how do I evoke printing capabilities on my G Tablet? Thank you for the feedback. Gary
Get chrome browser on pc and cloud printer app from the market
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I tried CloudPrint. The Cloud Print app on the G tablet says "there are no accounts set up on this phone".
Uh, a few problems with Cloud Print from the g tablet
1. The G-tablet is not a phone, but an android wi-fi tablet.
2. Cloud Print app doesn't provide any link to or menu to set up an account on the 'phone'.
3. I've got a Gmail account set up and I can log in to it on the tablet. But that doesn't help...
4. It's sort of a useless app at this point, at least for the generic G-tablet.
Hopefully some day soon, Android OS (and app developers) will get their head's out of their proverbial butts and recognize that to be taken seriously as an app and OS, Android OS and apps need to look beyond being a 'cell phone' OS or app but an OS and app that can seamlessly work on cells, tablets, and pc's running Android...
I use Printershare. It's a paid app ($4.99 or something) and works great.
I can print to my wired printer via a service running on my home pc from anywhere and I can just print directly to my wireless printer while I'm on the home network. My wireless printer wasn't specifically listed so I tried a similar lower model and it printed without issue. If using the printershare service running on the PC...it doesn't matter the printer driver for the tablet as it's printing via the PC.
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I just purchased the G Tablet and I have two (2) wireless printers in my house available to print to. Unfortunately, I am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to print webpages and photos to my wireless printers. I don't believe I can download the drivers that came with these printers because they will not work with the G Tablet Operating System. Please advise how do I evoke printing capabilities on my G Tablet? Thank you for the feedback. Gary
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Go find the printbot app. It works great for me. YMMV
YaY!. We now have a RDP program which is why I always wanted a tab. So far it works awesome
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wow, I thought they were doing an RDP client, not their own that you have to install. Disappointed.
works great for me on my android tablet. Love it
Only $5 hell yeah!
Love the app, worth every penny. It's better than all remote desktop apps I've used on mobile platforms. Browsing and Netflix are smooth and stream all my content from two home servers is great.
just got the app not too long ago, the 1st HP/PALM related purchase i ever made and i have to say.....MY MIND IS BLOWN!!!! This touchpad is amazing, i'm glad i went out of my way to buy it!!!
works great. priced at $5 right now. very worth it.
The stream program on the PC wont sign into my gmail :/ maybe cos its on my work pc, I'll have to try at home
Unfortunately it doesn't support dual monitors, so definitely beware, as there isn't an easy answer to this seemingly obvious problem. I don't know a single person who doesn't run 2+ monitors at home.
its GREAT I'M BASICAlly RUNNING A I7 QUADCORE TOUCHPAD caps ftl. Everything is so faasssssttt!11 I WOULD PAY 500 FOR IT LOL ****n caps
This gives me access to everything I wanted from a touchpad. This is a market changer. I will still boot android because I have always been a tester and worked with mods but lets hope this does not have an impact on the CM or XDA projects, specifically donations and such. These DEVs do a fantastic job and need to be reimbursed for their time.
Can I access content with this on a different network? Would I be able to connect to my home pc from work?
From the description in the HP catalog, you should have no problem being on different networks as long as your computer is on. You can even use it over 3G/,4G networks.
either use the ip address when your on another network or, use your gmail account to connect very easily and quickly on any network, that's what i do
I need something that will let me log into my work's terminal server network (I use windows' built in remote desktop on my netbook). I gather that splashtop will not do this though?
splashtop problem
I bought splashtop today and it was great for the first few minutes, but then it locked my touchpad up. Thought it was just a fluke, rebooted, and it locked up again. Really doesn't make sense to me. Any ideas?
My video play's but it has a very slight lag which is super anoying kindof like its missing frames but the audio works perfectly...grrr
awsome app, but is it possible to make the mouse movement in windows better with some driver for windows. i mean something like a driver if i am not on my pc i start a multitouch driver in windows for tablet controlling? because the scrolling in the browser is not so funny if you use the small bars in the browser
Connected once upon initial install and now won't connect again.. Also videos very choppy. (AMD Phenom 2 3.2ghz, 2GB DDR3 RAM, Radeon HD Graphics) ???
Googling around I see the original Transformer can do a remote desktop with a Windows computer. So I ask...
How good is it? Is it very choppy or smooth like you are really on that other computer?
And do you have to be on your home network to access it or can you be somewhere else and access your home computers on the internet?
I'm wondering this just because I'm not 100% sure this could be a good laptop replacement, but I could just access my Windows 7 desktop on it and it work well, I'm getting the Prime ASAP.
I think Splashtop, from what I've read, is what you want. Supposedly the best and fastest. I believe as long as home pc connected to Internet, you can access it anywhere from prime as long as it has a good connection also. Get splash top HD for android tablet. Then get free splash top program for pc. Supposedly a very easy setup, basically one click n you good to go. The prime client will automatically find the pc version and connect.
it's fine depending on what you want to do with it.
not fast or 1:1 mapped well enough to play most games, but to access files, even use productivity apps to a degree (i've made small changes to illustrator files) is pretty handy.
Sounds good. I won't be playing any games or anything like that, just want it for MS Office mainly and some other programs that won't be available on Android.
The laptop I have now if still perfectly functional and works great but I love the portability of the Prime. If I could just leave this laptop on a desk and use my Prime to access it whenever I need that would be perfect.
I'm so getting this now, can't wait.
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Sounds good. I won't be playing any games or anything like that, just want it for MS Office mainly and some other programs that won't be available on Android.
The laptop I have now if still perfectly functional and works great but I love the portability of the Prime. If I could just leave this laptop on a desk and use my Prime to access it whenever I need that would be perfect.
I'm so getting this now, can't wait.
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Honestly, tons of apps to remote connect to your desktop.
Try also logme in (free and paid version, but free should be enough) and Teamviewer is also excellent - especially once you get used to the mouse pointer, very precise.
Teamviewer is completely free.
I am actually looking for an RDP client. Anyone can suggest a good one? I have iTap on iPad, but since that is going on a shelf to collect dust, I need something for Prime.
splashtop is also free as asus includes it in the tablet (they call it something else, myasus or some stupid name, but it's splashtop)
splashtop has been the best (for me) out of the few that i've tried.
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I am actually looking for an RDP client. Anyone can suggest a good one? I have iTap on iPad, but since that is going on a shelf to collect dust, I need something for Prime.
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This would be ideal. These other apps that send images are not in the same league as a true RDP client.
Meanee said:
I am actually looking for an RDP client. Anyone can suggest a good one? I have iTap on iPad, but since that is going on a shelf to collect dust, I need something for Prime.
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I use this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.xtralogic.android.rdpclient&feature=search_result ... it is a bit pricey but I use it for work so it was totally worth it. It is seamless as an RDP client. Just make sure you use a physical keyboard or a software that has all the keys you need without switching back and forth (such as A.I. Type Keyboard)
Is the included Splashtop that Asus bundles in the regular Splashtop or the Splashtop HD?
i'm going to assume the HD variant since they list comptability with the TF101 on there...
Splashtop is the only one I've used that properly utilised the Transformer's keyboard dock, brilliant app (original Transformer that is).
I'm using Splashtop HD, I think the included splashtop in the TF101 is the regular version.
Anyway splashtop HD is a wonder. At first I tought that was going to be a headach to setup, then I tried:
1) Install Splashtop HD on your computer (it automatically update)
2) Install Splashtop HD on your tablet.
3) Log into both with your regular google account
Done.
It find automatically your devices everywhere on wifi and 3G.
If you re on the same wifi network as the computer you re accessing it's blazing fast almost no delay. Browsing the web with the real chrome browser at full speed on a tablet is a joy by itself (and make you realise the huge gap there still is between mobile device and desktop computer in terme of browsing speed )
If you re on over the internet there is more delay, depending on your connection both at home and currently but it's still usable for quick files transfere, small correction. I do some tweeks on Maya (CGI software) that way and it's really convenient to be able to check and redo some rendering that happen home when you're at work.
I dont know Splashtop, seems to be very nice. But Teamviewer is also excellent on every platform!
I am partial to Logmein. I support my customers with it. It's completely free on PC, but if you want to access it from a mobile device, you need to fork over $30 for the Logmein Ignition app. Their ipad app is pretty nice, and I test drove Android app on Samsung Tab. Great thing about Logmein, is that it does not require any tinkering with routers, or dynamic DNS.
what if i was in china, could i access my pc from there? what about youtube? could i access vpn on my asus? is there any apps for that ****?
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what if i was in china, could i access my pc from there? what about youtube? could i access vpn on my asus? is there any apps for that ****?
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I would suggest a VPN service. There's a monthly fee, but it gives you full access to the web. And I believe it should work with "Great Firewall of China". I personally use StrongVPN. Service is something around $7/mo and works quite well.
This page has setup instructions for almost every device: http://www.strongvpn.com/setup.shtml
Anyone try Remote Desktop Client from the market?
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Anyone try Remote Desktop Client from the market?
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I think the one who already linked to it earlier in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20126208&postcount=9
tried it.
I used Logmein Ignition for Android. It supports (connecting to) a system with Multiple Monitors. Allows you to scale the screen to the default of your Transformer, with a dialog to switch back and forth between monitors.
I had to pay again Ignition for Android, to go with the one I use for Windows.
I've also surmised that SplashHD is mainly designed to allow you to shadow HD movies being played on your main PC, being i/o'd to your Transformer. Supports one monitor, and navigation in the window is a pain.
I use SplashHD religiously for Hulu+ until Hulu gets of their deadweight asses and supports the Transformer directly.
Steve
I've spent so much time on this and it seems impossible, but wth, you're XDA, here goes.
Got a new printer, no 802.11a/b/g/n on it nor RJ45, cannot into networking. Photon 4G happily usb-hosting, printer detected by USB Host Controller.
How can I use it as a print server? I've looked for apps on the Play Store that support USB printing but none of them seem to support my device or require a middleman (PrinterShare, Let's Print Droid, etc.). Current idea is to run Ubuntu/Debian (inside Android, because thanks Motorola for not releasing source), but will it detect USB devices? Wlan is middleman-ed, with Android taking monitor capability away for the most part, so idk, give me a heads up.
Anyone have ideas or is in the same boat? Thanks.
Bump, would appreciate some ideas.
Hi all.
I am just on the verge of starting uni and have been told that we have access to a university version of Microsoft Office 365 for free.
If I understand this right there are 3 possible versions of Word etc on a Chromebook.
The first and I think most "light" version is that of the online version of each app.
Then you've got the google apps version from the play storethat runs on a lot of Chromebooks now, this a bit more full version.
The third as in the title...is by (possibly) downloading some sort of more 'official' 365 uni app that my uni is offering.
It's this third option I'm really into, I would love to have the FULL software with all its functionality working on my:
ASUSC302CA
PC
Oneplus 5.
Does anyone know how to install this more professional and full 365 onto a Chromebook? Is it a difficult progress?
Can someone write the steps out for me or let me know what to do? Would be great if I could get full functionality!
Thanks for your time in advance, cheers, ste.
doesn't look like you had any answers to this yet and since I've just joined the chromebook converted I figured id share some experience on this topic.
Seems the answer is in how you log into the office 365 account. I have two one from university faculty (aka work) and one from the before time (back when hotmail was cool)
first out of the gate I used the old one and when logged in i found nothing. no notes note clippings in one-note no docs nothing! Did some reading and found out that using work account will produce different results.
Neither are good for offline use so with luck you have the version of chromeOS that will let you run android apps.
Also it would seem that your sign in account will only show you what tools you have paid for and if your uni has anted up for the full package it will display all these tools. Sort of like the windows key. Home use pro use education use et all.
Its been a while since you posted did you find out anything contrary to my experience.?
Thanks
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Ended up getting a surface laptop 2 so all is fine, tanks for getting back, ste