EDIT: The update (2.0) is now live in the market, but you might want to BEWARE, read my comments below. These "bugs" I mention have turned out to be "features" of 2.0 so they will break what I listed. Update at your own risk. For me and the way I use Dropbox, the new pretty UI was definitely not worth the lost functionality. Fortunately I came across another Beta version (1296) that brings all the goodness of the UI update without breaking any of the good stuff the old version had! New file below
I just received a Dropbox Pre-release Update that I thought I'd share with the good peeps of XDA. (Posted this in Android Apps too, but thought I should take care of my E4GT peeps directly.)
Some nice updates coming down the pipe, but we get to play with it now. (Make sure you have a backup of your folder and previous DB setup.)
From the email:
Here's the stuff we've added:
• Favorites: quick offline access to files
• Bulk upload photos and videos
• Access all file and folder actions with just one tap
• Improved gallery view
• Upload from and export to your phone's memory
• Rename files and folders
• Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) improvements
• Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements
EDIT: Some nice UI changes, but some bugs in this as well:
The sdcard/Dropbox file is moved to sdcard/Android/data/com.dropbox.android/files/scratch and will no longer play nice with wallpapers, ringtones, etc.
You now add files as Favorites to make them available offline, but there is currently no way to make folders favorites, so you would have to mark each file you want to use offline
No longer an indicator showing whether a file is already downloaded or not
Added bulk upload, but still no bulk download
Lost the updating/downloading notification on the status bar, now we don't know when the files finished uploading/downloading
And here's the apk. If you still want to give it a go. And the Dropbox Forum discussion if you want to join in.
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Downloaded it from your other post but i'll thank you again.
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eao1991 said:
Downloaded it from your other post but i'll thank you again.
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You're welcome. It's a pretty nice setup. Will be nice when they get a controllable two-way sync for Android in the native DB app.
@jerdog, sorry bud, meant to post this in Themes and Apps. Feel free to move if it is not General enough
I'm kinda upset Android just now getting this update when IOS had it for months
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
I'm kinda upset Android just now getting this update when IOS had it for months
From my Samsung GS2 E4GT
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Based on the DB forums, looks like a different update and it's easier to work on iOS with it's limited number of variables (screen sizes, versions, vendor UI's, etc.) compared to Android. So it's not surprising that it generally takes development longer for Android apps and updates.
Mind if I share
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Mind if I share
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Not at all. In fact if you go to the forum page I linked in the OP, you can find the link for the apk there as well.
I don't understand how they still don't have two way syncing on the native app, but look on the market and you can find apps that do this just fine.
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Is this different than the "unreleased beta" that's been floating around XDA for about a month?
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I don't understand how they still don't have two way syncing on the native app, but look on the market and you can find apps that do this just fine.
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Been asking that in the Dropbox forums as well.
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Is this different than the "unreleased beta" that's been floating around XDA for about a month?
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No idea, I haven't seen that one and nothing came up with Dropbox1306 when I searched, so probably not. As far as I can tell by the DB forum, this just came out today to beta testers. I only received it in my email about 30 minutes before I posted it so I think it is fairly new. Do you have a link to this "unreleased beta" that you are talking about? It would be pretty easy to tell if it's the same.
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Been asking that in the Dropbox forums as well.
No idea, I haven't seen that one and nothing came up with Dropbox1306 when I searched, so probably not. As far as I can tell by the DB forum, this just came out today to beta testers. I only received it in my email about 30 minutes before I posted it so I think it is fairly new. Do you have a link to this "unreleased beta" that you are talking about? It would be pretty easy to tell if it's the same.
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I think I just answered my own question, as I realized my "beta" file is called Dropbox1296... Anyhoo, here it is: http://db.tt/fOjjMX2q (and it's awesome).
But if this new one is an update of that^, (and, number-wise, it seems like it must be) then I'm switching, as Dropbox just gets better and better with every update.
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I think I just answered my own question, as I realized my "beta" file is called Dropbox1296... Anyhoo, here it is: http://db.tt/fOjjMX2q (and it's awesome).
But if this new one is an update of that^, (and, number-wise, it seems like it must be) then I'm switching, as Dropbox just gets better and better with every update.
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If you give the one I posted a go, make a nandroid first and copy your sdcard/Dropbox folder to your PC because the latest removes it and moves the files into a Data folder tree. I still haven't received a good answer as to why. Wouldn't be a big deal, but I think it screws up the ability for the phone to recognize the files for media purposes (i.e. ringtones, wallpapers, etc.) Check out the forum link I posted and you can get a feel for what's going on.
This update is freaking amazing!!!!
still can't move files.
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still can't move files.
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I just updated the OP with more info on a different Beta I discovered. This is the beta before 1306 and provides all the beauty of the new UI with all the functionality and ease of the old version! Really good stuff. Personally, I wouldn't update in the market. I'd use 1296, I am.
Just_s said:
I just updated the OP with more info on a different Beta I discovered. This is the beta before 1306 and provides all the beauty of the new UI with all the functionality and ease of the old version! Really good stuff. Personally, I wouldn't update in the market. I'd use 1296, I am.
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Here's an inverted 1296 if you want it...
http://db.tt/X99tgejo
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Just_s said:
I just updated the OP with more info on a different Beta I discovered. This is the beta before 1306 and provides all the beauty of the new UI with all the functionality and ease of the old version! Really good stuff. Personally, I wouldn't update in the market. I'd use 1296, I am.
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Hey buddy:
*Thanks for the link in the OP to the Forum about the whole thing: after trying both, and realizing what you'd be giving up with either 2.0 or 1306, I'd have to agree with you....
1296 is where it's at.
I might make the suggestion that anyone who goes this route should definitely turn off automatic updates in the Market.
(I've accidentally done this before: I'll find a beta of something that I really like, and then forget the fact that it is a beta, then update it through the market: thus losing the functionality I had loved from the beta version.)
Anyway, thanks for the option: if I hadn't read up on it, I'd have just blindly updated it, just because of the version number.
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EDIT: and thanks to you, John, for the inverted version, btw.
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Hey buddy:
*Thanks for the link in the OP to the Forum about the whole thing: after trying both, and realizing what you'd be giving up with either 2.0 or 1306, I'd have to agree with you....
1296 is where it's at.
I might make the suggestion that anyone who goes this route should definitely turn off automatic updates in the Market.
(I've accidentally done this before: I'll find a beta of something that I really like, and then forget the fact that it is a beta, then update it through the market: thus losing the functionality I had loved from the beta version.)
Anyway, thanks for the option: if I hadn't read up on it, I'd have just blindly updated it, just because of the version number.
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EDIT: and thanks to you, John, for the inverted version, btw.
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No problem. The only issue or "enhancement" with 1296 is this new "feature" they have for downloading files. No more long pressand automatically into the appropriate folder. Now it's "download"and then select a location. But at least we keep the /sdcard/Dropbox root folder in this version!
If Dropbox actually listens to its community, those "enhancements" should be dealt with in the next update.
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No problem. The only issue or "enhancement" with 1296 is this new "feature" they have for downloading files. No more long pressand automatically into the appropriate folder. Now it's "download"and then select a location. But at least we keep the /sdcard/Dropbox root folder in this version!
If Dropbox actually listens to its community, those "enhancements" should be dealt with in the next update.
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Cool. (but actually I kinda like being able to be specific about where the file goes-it's prolly a good habit to get into.
Maybe this way, my downloads folder doesn't look like a complete train-wreck.)
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I have to agree about 1296. It has been the best for me as well. I have an inverted 1306 but I rolled back because 1296 has been perfect!
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Just downloaded, and now whenever I open a thread it opens on the first page!
Edit: now last page.
I know there's a paid version which includes options for which page to open on as default. But to me it's not cool to take this functionality away from the free users or at least don't downgrade our experience with this I assume vastly unpopular default.
Edit: last page is definitely an improvement over first but why take away this feature from free users? To me this just says you can't come up with enough new features to sell your product to paying customers.
Needless to say I'm installing and restoring a backup of the old version.
Edit: yep, I'm still rolled back.
Also the market won't open your page for me to lower my 5 stars, but when it does *shakes fist*
Edit: the page opened, & I lowered my rating.
Swyped on XDA app.
Agreed. The last update remove some features and functionality and now there is no free version in the market. Guess I will restore an older version.
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Made me buy the premium version, so...their strategy is working.
EmprtArea said:
Just downloaded, and now whenever I open a thread it opens on the first page!
I know there's a paid version which includes options for which page to open on as default. But to me it's not cool to take this functionality away from the free users or at least don't downgrade our experience with this I assume vastly unpopular default.
Needless to say I'm installing and restoring a backup of the old version.
Also the market won't open your page for me to lower my 5 stars, but when it does *shakes fist*
Swyped on XDA app.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11972034&postcount=101
App was pulled due to a bug. Could be this one - I'm not sure
Ahh, was wondering why it wasn't showing anymore.
Had to re-add all my favorites, wasn't listing threads within saved sections.
Get well soon XDA app.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11972034&postcount=101
App was pulled due to a bug. Could be this one - I'm not sure
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Thanks! The one I managed to update to is the described even though it had already been pulled!
**Hope the fix reinstates this functionality as standard.**
Swyped on OLD & FULLY FUNCTIONAL xda app.
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Can someone post the apk of the old xda app? I'm getting somewhat frustrated with the new behaviour...
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Can someone post the apk of the old xda app? I'm getting somewhat frustrated with the new behaviour...
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I do not have the original, but I'm using this:
http://db.tt/5Gyyneq
It's a transparent version of the old one.
I cannot find the thread I got this from so I can't properly credit. Needless to say thx go to the dev.
be sure to change the display style setting to "dark" otherwise thing don't line up.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.
Thanks, I also traced back my "regular" 1.3.2 version through a CWM backup...
Thank you! The newest vers can't compare to the prev
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Edited first post. Still not impressed, but hay, it's their picnic.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.
The Free and Paid apps should both be available on the market now
Start on boot?
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Start on boot?
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Yeah thats not gonna fly here. just sittin on the old one and will till thats taken out. Haven't herd any reason why that would be needed at all.
Maybe a new design team has taken over, with a new team leader trying to make his mark in the world. I may have just made him up, but I hate her.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.
They should have left it alone, it worked fine. I hate the new app!!
AHA! found an old Titanum backup of the old app!!
Yeah, rolling back to my backup as well. C'mon xda.
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I understand that the paid app had more features, but I don't like out that the free version is a downgraded version of the previous (also free) version.
I don't mind paying for android apps, I often do and I even donate voluntarily to xda members, but the problem here is that I don't like the principle of removing features to get people to buy the paid version...
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kasper_h said:
I understand that the paid app had more features, but I don't like out that the free version is a downgraded version of the previous (also free) version.
I don't mind paying for android apps, I often do and I even donate voluntarily to xda members, but the problem here is that I don't like the principle of removing features to get people to buy the paid version...
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exactly. thats just bad. its enough to make me NOT pay for the full version just based on principle there.
Hi there! Just saw that theres a new market for android and thought id start a thread where everyone could share their opinion!
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-android-market-for-phones-with.html
New market:
http://www.4shared.com/file/We4ubY3v/comandroidvending-1.html
Old market (from gapps-gb-20110613-signed_rc1):
http://www.4shared.com/file/jpMBtIzA/Vending.html
for me, the new market look is really neat, the way things organized is better than just lists like the previous one.
but at the first use, it might take a while since the market needs to cache the images first, but downloads now are top notch
Aside from the look -- like it or hate it -- had trouble with search locating apps.
actually i liked the old one better because of its simplicity and the new one lags until it has loaded the pics. it will take some time to get used to it. but well see
Looks good but slow and fc must if the time.
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I miss the "just in " apps section im ok with the rest. No fc's for me
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zakoo2 said:
actually i liked the old one better because of its simplicity and the new one lags until it has loaded the pics. it will take some time to get used to it. but well see
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Same idea. The old one is clear and more stable.
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Yes, old one is better.
Old one was more faster. I miss too while i'm looking for some, while tiping, no hits come on the new market. But it is more kind and i think it have a better organize from the app's.
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The new version of Market looks good but slower than the older version. I think I'll keep using the older version until google improve the stability of new Market.
The old market is better and faster the New one is to complicated to find apps
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I would rather have the old one, when you do a search now you get app, books, and ??? (don't remember) then you have to click again to see the apps. Looked to see if there was an option to not see the books and whatever in the search but I couldn't find it,
I think it is slower and take more clicks to find what you want. Guess I'll just use the web version until they mess it up too.
My wife and I have yet to receive the latest market update.
A bit reluctant to download via the link provided above. Is it safe?
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tlongren said:
My wife and I have yet to receive the latest market update.
A bit reluctant to download via the link provided above. Is it safe?
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I didn't get it till last night and I don't even know when it was downloaded no notice that I am aware of, went in one time and it was the old one and last night I had the new one. I would just wait for it to update.
i updated it via the link i posted, no problems so far. but stick to the old one as long as you can
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i updated it via the link i posted, no problems so far. but stick to the old one as long as you can
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Heh, ok. New Market is that bad huh? I personally have no desire to purchase books or movies for my phone. If I had a tablet I may want to, but I don't have a tablet.
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Can some one post the old 1?
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Can some one post the old 1?
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see first post, posted the link to the old market .apk!
Thanks. Reverts to the new 1
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I think the old market is much better...quicker and gets to the point
just released today, get it here! link below...
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
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grab it HERE
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...bility-to-remove-apps-from-the-all-apps-list/
Holy Christ... deleting all those ton forever. It was like a flashback of moments I'm my life.
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Its about time! 1 and 2 have always been my biggest complaints about the market! Didn't think they'd ever do anything about it.
Thanks for the heads up!
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Awesome! Thanks!
Now if we could get a hold of the new Gmail apk would be awesome..
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It took me a minute to go through my whole list of downloaded apps (I tried out just about everything lol) but finally...now down to a manageable list. Still not exiting back to last place (got to go through the list from the top) but it is ok. Now if we could sort the way we want (download date, alphabetical, paid, free, etc.), I think I'll be set.
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ThC23 said:
Now if we could get a hold of the new Gmail apk would be awesome..
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ill have it for you guys later today. stay tuned...
EDIT: well that was quick
get the new gmail here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934076
DocHoliday77 said:
Its about time! 1 and 2 have always been my biggest complaints about the market! Didn't think they'd ever do anything about it.
Thanks for the heads up!
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I second that! It was so annoying!
I installed the apk thru root explorer but I can't do the long press apps to delete from list?
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hey guys great find!
however I am running MIUI and when i go to install the apk it says that there is already an existing package by the same name with a confliciting signature already installed.. i tried to go to into the system and del / rename the market apk but could not find it in the /system/apps.
does anyone know how i can install this on my phone or am i sol for now?
thanks!
Mine allowed me to directly update it. But Titanium Backup is going to be the easiest way to remove the old version.
draconx said:
hey guys great find!
however I am running MIUI and when i go to install the apk it says that there is already an existing package by the same name with a confliciting signature already installed.. i tried to go to into the system and del / rename the market apk but could not find it in the /system/apps.
does anyone know how i can install this on my phone or am i sol for now?
thanks!
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I adb pushed the apk to /system/app:
adb push nameofgplay.apk /system/app/nameofgplay.apk
but now my search won't work. I'll press the search button but nothing. Also, the suggested results doesn't pop up, either.
thanks
i downloaded it now...
finally. I just talked to someone working with Google about 2 of these issues myself personally 2 weeks ago.
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Now if we could get a hold of the new Gmail apk would be awesome..
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You mean this one?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...-pinch-to-zoom-swipeaway-deletearchive-video/
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draconx said:
hey guys great find!
however I am running MIUI and when i go to install the apk it says that there is already an existing package by the same name with a confliciting signature already installed.. i tried to go to into the system and del / rename the market apk but could not find it in the /system/apps.
does anyone know how i can install this on my phone or am i sol for now?
thanks!
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read this
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-gmail-4-2-apk-gets-you-pinch-to-zoom-feature-root-required/
draconx said:
hey guys great find!
however I am running MIUI and when i go to install the apk it says that there is already an existing package by the same name with a confliciting signature already installed.. i tried to go to into the system and del / rename the market apk but could not find it in the /system/apps.
does anyone know how i can install this on my phone or am i sol for now?
thanks!
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It may be installed in /data/app on your phone. Or it is visually named something else. When I went searching for vending.apk all I saw was phonesky.apk. I identified it by the PlayStore icon next to it. I'm not sure, but I think devs can name it anything they want with no ill effects on functionality.
Wishlist is now active! Go to any app and click the little bookmark in the corner to add! :thumbup:
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My devices auto updated to new Google play store and the new updates while may appear simple are a huge improvement to the store. Kudos to Google for these fixes.
Thanks for listing the new features.
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My devices auto updated to new Google play store and the new updates while may appear simple are a huge improvement to the store. Kudos to Google for these fixes.
Thanks for listing the new features.
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Fully agreed. These improvements should've been around from the start, but we finally have them and that's all that matters.
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It will take me weeks to remove all of the apps I haven't used in the last 3-4 yes of android use... smh wtf is "multi-select?"
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The long awaited Carbon for twitter app is just out.....yet not compatible with tablets!!!
Is it possible to get this to work with N7 in a way? Any work around?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon
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typongtv said:
The long awaited Carbon for twitter app is just out.....yet not compatible with tablets!!!
Is it possible to get this to work with N7 in a way? Any work around?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon
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Amen.... I have this on my s3 and it seems amazing. Can't wait to use it on my n7
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You can use my patched apk below that I also posted on Google+.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bls70xyl6t0hcd8/Carbon_1.1.3_tablet.apk
Just sideload like any other non-market app.
EDIT: Screenshot can be seen here running on a Nexus 7:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6y5rl6dr6ps8jfq/Screenshot_2013-02-04-05-17-59.png
See I knew it could be edited and fixed.....Thanx dude
typongtv said:
See I knew it could be edited and fixed.....Thanx dude
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You're welcome. Yes, thanks to the flexibility of Android it scales perfectly fine and at least on a 7" tablet the experience is just as good as on the phone, but with slightly more content.
Is there no widget? How stupid
typongtv said:
The long awaited Carbon for twitter app is just out.....yet not compatible with tablets!!!
Is it possible to get this to work with N7 in a way? Any work around?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon
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Version on playstore can be downloaded to Nexus 7 but says not compatable for tablets - BOO!
I'm running carbon on my nexus7, using AOSPA ^.^
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mulletcutter said:
Is there no widget? How stupid
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Assuming not because I have it on my phone and there is no option for one there either. May be in a future update.
rich_bown said:
Version on playstore can be downloaded to Nexus 7 but says not compatable for tablets - BOO!
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Which is exactly what got me to patch the apk to remove that check. They should really have filtered it out using the Play Store filters instead if they didn't want tablet users.
Honestly, except for the multiple account support, I do believe that Falcon Pro is a better option..
rootusr said:
Honestly, except for the multiple account support, I do believe that Falcon Pro is a better option..
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I second that.
blunden said:
Which is exactly what got me to patch the apk to remove that check. They should really have filtered it out using the Play Store filters instead if they didn't want tablet users.
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I questioned them about this and their response was because they wanted to allow "larger phones" the ability to download.
I'm trying both Falcon and Carbon right now. I haven't decided which I prefer. I'm not a huge Twitter user.
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Not bad...still prefer tweetdeck.
I designed this app to work on Mobiles, filtering it through Play Store would filter some of the big phones, that was our doubt.
I designed it, and I can tell, that it's an awkward app to be used on a Tablet. I did announce (I'm still not allowed to post links here since I haven't passed 10 posts yet) that we're working on a Tablet app. Check our page on Google+ (+CarbonAndroid)
C'mon guys! Patch an app, jus' like that? And hosting it on Dropbox? Months of work and you guys deal with it just like that? C'mon!
dotone said:
I designed this app to work on Mobiles, filtering it through Play Store would filter some of the big phones, that was our doubt.
I designed it, and I can tell, that it's an awkward app to be used on a Tablet. I did announce (I'm still not allowed to post links here since I haven't passed 10 posts yet) that we're working on a Tablet app. Check our page on Google+ (+CarbonAndroid)
C'mon guys! Patch an app, jus' like that? And hosting it on Dropbox? Months of work and you guys deal with it just like that? C'mon!
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Are you guys going make a widget?
dotone said:
I designed this app to work on Mobiles, filtering it through Play Store would filter some of the big phones, that was our doubt.
I designed it, and I can tell, that it's an awkward app to be used on a Tablet. I did announce (I'm still not allowed to post links here since I haven't passed 10 posts yet) that we're working on a Tablet app. Check our page on Google+ (+CarbonAndroid)
C'mon guys! Patch an app, jus' like that? And hosting it on Dropbox? Months of work and you guys deal with it just like that? C'mon!
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Come on, after months and months of "developing", still no widget, no tablet support? Yes, you say you are working on a tablet app, but considering how long the phone app took, which is no more than a beta, it looks like a heck of a long time to wait for possible vaporware, especially considering the history of this app.
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How does this stack up to plume and falcon pro
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dotone said:
I designed this app to work on Mobiles, filtering it through Play Store would filter some of the big phones, that was our doubt.
I designed it, and I can tell, that it's an awkward app to be used on a Tablet. I did announce (I'm still not allowed to post links here since I haven't passed 10 posts yet) that we're working on a Tablet app. Check our page on Google+ (+CarbonAndroid)
C'mon guys! Patch an app, jus' like that? And hosting it on Dropbox? Months of work and you guys deal with it just like that? C'mon!
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I agree that it probably doesn't work that well on 10" tablets but the experience on the Nexus 7 in portrait mode is good. Also, I assumed people using the modified app also used your app on their phone in most cases which means that no extra API token is taken up, unlike the included multi-user feature. I patched the app for my personal use but since people requested it I posted it here.
I honestly fail to see what your problem is with this. XDA users post patched APKs all the time to remove arbitrary limitations (Hulu, Netflix and Swype to name a few). If/when you release a tablet app, even a paid one, the interest for this will go away if the experiance is better. I'd be willing to remove the link to the patched APK when you release the tablet version. Until then, this is the only way for tablet users to enjoy your work.
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I agree that it probably doesn't work that well on 10" tablets but the experience on the Nexus 7 in portrait mode is good. Also, I assumed people using the modified app also used your app on their phone in most cases which means that no extra API token is taken up, unlike the included multi-user feature. I patched the app for my personal use but since people requested it I posted it here.
I honestly fail to see what your problem is with this. XDA users post patched APKs all the time to remove arbitrary limitations (Hulu, Netflix and Swype to name a few). If/when you release a tablet app, even a paid one, the interest for this will go away if the experiance is better. I'd be willing to remove the link to the patched APK when you release the tablet version. Until then, this is the only way for tablet users to enjoy your work.
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So are you going to post today's update?
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Anyone download the new maps? I just received the update via the play store last night ... downloaded it and it's slow as heck! Runs much slower (fps-wise) than the previous maps. Also several features are hidden / removed...
Thoughts?
EDIT: Added APK
http://www1.datafilehost.com/d/920483f4
Map Caching still there
Map Caching is still there... but its an easter egg right now...
Search for "Okay Maps" and it'll copy it to the clipboard, aka the cache.
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dirkdigles said:
Anyone download the new maps? I just received the update via the play store last night ... downloaded it and it's slow as heck! Runs much slower (fps-wise) than the previous maps. Also several features are hidden / removed...
Thoughts?
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Can you upload the apk?
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_Epic said:
Can you upload the apk?
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http://www1.datafilehost.com/d/920483f4
dirkdigles said:
http://www1.datafilehost.com/d/920483f4
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update looks exactly like the Google maps i use on my iPhone 5
alaman68 said:
update looks exactly like the Google maps i use on my iPhone 5
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I bet it doesn't run at 20fps on your iphone though!!
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Can you upload the apk?
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The first link below is for the Article about the Update for Google Maps. It also contains a link to the apk. The second link is for more information explaining about the features that are missing.
Google Maps v7.0.0
New Google Maps Offline Maps Still available
so this update removes Navigation and incorporates it into the maps app, then tells you that the "maps navigation" is in beta and to use caution. nice
prboy1969 said:
The first link below is for the Article about the Update for Google Maps. It also contains a link to the apk. The second link is for more information explaining about the features that are missing.
Google Maps v7.0.0
New Google Maps Offline Maps Still available
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All the links I have tried have had issues parsing the apk. People say it is only working on 4.2.2. That is why I asked him to upload the apk, and sure enough it works perfect and I'm on 4.1
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All the links I have tried have had issues parsing the apk. People say it is only working on 4.2.2. That is why I asked him to upload the apk, and sure enough it works perfect and I'm on 4.1
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Any comments on performance? Seems pretty slow to me.
dirkdigles said:
Any comments on performance? Seems pretty slow to me.
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Running perfect for me. I've tested everything. I love it so far.
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All the links I have tried have had issues parsing the apk. People say it is only working on 4.2.2. That is why I asked him to upload the apk, and sure enough it works perfect and I'm on 4.1
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In those links was also the same one he posted. For 4.1.x . But the main thing is you got it working . Also wanted to share the Info on it, in case someone wanted it .
prboy1969 said:
In those links was also the same one he posted. For 4.1.x . But the main thing is you got it working . Also wanted to share the Info on it, in case someone wanted it .
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Got it. All the links I have seen have had parsing issues. Just glad we got it working.
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Running perfect for me. I've tested everything. I love it so far.
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Well WTH! I wonder why it seems so sluggish on my phone. I just ran a quick quadrant test to make sure everything is running up to snuff and got a nice ~5600 or so, so no issues there. Everything else seems in line, and the old maps ran fine too.
So you don't find the frame rate to be slow or anything? I wonder what the heck is going on with my phone. Perhaps I should reboot after updating..
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Well WTH! I wonder why it seems so sluggish on my phone. I just ran a quick quadrant test to make sure everything is running up to snuff and got a nice ~5600 or so, so no issues there. Everything else seems in line, and the old maps ran fine too.
So you don't find the frame rate to be slow or anything? I wonder what the heck is going on with my phone. Perhaps I should reboot after updating..
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I rebooted into recovery and wiped caches and fixed permissions after installing. And it runs perfect.
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I also wiped dalvik and fixed permissions. Mines is running great.
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I'm wondering why the features besides caching map data found in labs appear to all be missing. I'm particularly missing the "measure" feature that allows me to measure distance as the crow flies between any two points. I'm also bummed about the bigger text option disappearing. Obviously there are lots of cool new features and I love the new interface but wish they didn't remove features that were already buried in the labs section.
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Check out the new release... 7.0.1... Seems like its getting better... No lagging and traffic added.... Nice...
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I hate it. I used Latitude and they retired it claiming you could use Google+ for the same thing. Well you can't. My Google+ locations (with everything enabled), just shows my icon against a grid. There's no map underneath like they advertise.
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dizzy21 said:
Check out the new release... 7.0.1... Seems like its getting better... No lagging and traffic added.... Nice...
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Just got mine too. Seems a bit better
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