hi there,
just got my galxaxy tab 10.1v yesterday. and now i'm wondering how to find out in the market, which apps are written for honeycomb?
what i need is something like a filter-option, like with the ipad and the appstore. there the apps for the iphone and ipad are shown in different panes, and you can easily tell whether an app is for pad or phone.
thanks for your answers
Yes, a filter is definitely needed.
There is already a list of Honeycomb apps being built in this forum. It's pretty hard to miss - it's the thread right above yours
bcmobile said:
Yes, a filter is definitely needed.
There is already a list of Honeycomb apps being built in this forum. It's pretty hard to miss - it's the thread right above yours
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thanks for your answer.
i do know this thread above, and there's a similar one in xoom-forum, too.
but those threads need to be updated by xda-members, e.g. when they "randomly" discover an app. so if no xda-member is willing to update those threads, you'll never get to know the latest apps for your beloved tab
such a filter in the market would automatically show those apps.
If you sign-on in the market and you click on the App name it tells you in the application is compatible with your device.
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If you sign-on in the market and you click on the App name it tells you in the application is compatible with your device.
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Not even necessary. If it shows up in the Market, then it's compatible with your device (according to the developer). Non-compatible apps are not shown.
HC optimized is another story. What people really seem to want is a filter for tablet optimized (not just compatible) apps. But for reasons I've pointed out in another thread on the same topic this isn't likely to happen anytime soon.
hebbe said:
thanks for your answer.
i do know this thread above, and there's a similar one in xoom-forum, too.
but those threads need to be updated by xda-members, e.g. when they "randomly" discover an app. so if no xda-member is willing to update those threads, you'll never get to know the latest apps for your beloved tab
such a filter in the market would automatically show those apps.
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Somebody should start a google docs spreadsheet and ppl can update it by themselves.
Digita1One was right. The best way to check compatibility for now is logging into your market account on your computer and click on the app name, on the left side right below the name of the app, it tells it's compatible with your tab or not. Just showing up in your market on your tab doesn't mean those apps are compatible. Hope this helps.
empathyvirus said:
Just showing up in your market on your tab doesn't mean those apps are compatible.
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Actually, yes it does, when you're looking at the market from your device.
Berner said:
Actually, yes it does, when you're looking at the market from your device.
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Actually, the market on my tab shows both Facebook and words with friends but then does not allow me to install them.
ItsDayDreamer said:
Actually, the market on my tab shows both Facebook and words with friends but then does not allow me to install them.
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As I said in post #5, its up to the developer/publisher to code the compatibility of the apps in the market listing. Google doesn't police the market the way that Apple does. Most developers do a good job and mark their apps appropriately; a small number do not.
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Google released a google docs app. the interface is nice but if you want to edit or read something it launches a build in browser. It's a start
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs
Have fun
commodoor said:
Google released a google docs app. the interface is nice but if you want to edit or read something it launches a build in browser. It's a start
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs
Have fun
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I dont like all the rights it needs ... looking into my private protocol files ? Why would they want to know what I installed when and how ?? >>
Dont they already know it i think it's more a thing to look in log files when it crashes. and somethimes there can be sensitive information in the logs. But the app is from google so i believe we can trust it (a little)
Yeah lol if they wanted to be malicious or annoying they already have that info since the Marketplace is theirs anyways. They don't need to do it through an app lol.
Dave510 said:
Yeah lol if they wanted to be malicious or annoying they already have that info since the Marketplace is theirs anyways. They don't need to do it through an app lol.
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How about apps pulled from market like emulators ? >>
I noticed several weeks back that my tab was not listed as a device in the the market when I visited the web-market. I could see my phone, but not my tab. It had been there. What happened to it? I began to think I broke *that* functionality of it somehow. I mean, I screw with my tab constantly.
I conveniently noticed there was an update for VeganGinger (7.10) so I went for it. Nope. No market device listing. (the 7.10 update broke it, I thot) Okay. Let's try Flashback. Nope. And, it's a *known issue.* Damn.
This morning, I emailed Google: For the last few weeks, I have been unable to "see" my device on the market. My phone is listed as my device, but my tablet has vanished from the list. I am still able to download apps from the tablet. It's just that my viewsonic g-tablet does not appear in the list of my devices. It's inconvenient when I want to install a market app to my tablet from the "web" android market.
A very nice person replied: Hi there, Thanks for contacting us today. According to our records, the device that you are using is not supported for use with Android Market at this time.
The Android operating system is open source, which means that any device manufacturer is free to use Android on its devices. However, Android Market is an application created by Google that is only made available to devices that pass Google’s compatibility requirements. In addition, manufacturers must obtain a license from Google in order to install Android Market on their devices.
For more information about the Android Compatibility Program, please visit: http://source.android.com/compatibility/index.html
If you have any further questions, I recommend contacting the manufacturer of your device directly. I’ve provided a link below for your convenience: http://www.viewsonic.com/support/
I was unsatisfied, and a bit annoyed, so I replied and asked: As I mentioned, my device *had previously* shown up in the market.
Does the removal of my device mean that google has changed their device compatibility specs? Or that they are enforcing those specifications more stringently?
Additionally, is there anything I can do to allow my device to show up again? Or am I caught between google and a manufacturer that has stopped supporting their device?
Their answer: Your device wasn't ever a supported device unfortunately.
It does sometimes take a while for Market to recognize that the device is unsupported but once it does it isn't reversible. Viewsonic should have suggestions for alternative app sources. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let me know.
WHAT? Not reversible? Oh dear.
One more question: Will the limited Market functionality I currently have on my viewsonic device continue, or will it "go away" in the future?
The google answer: At this time, I can't say for sure whether you'll retain the access you currently have or not. I'm not aware of any planned updates to Market that would affect this but that doesn't mean they aren't in the works behind the scenes.
So, my fellow Viewsonic aficionados, there is the answer to the "howcum I don't see my g-tab anymore...?" queries. I just thought you'd all want to know.
Dan
BTW, If this info helped you, don't hesitate to hit the "thanks" button, k?
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So, my fellow Viewsonic aficionados, there is the answer to the "howcum I don't see my g-tab anymore...?" queries. I just thought you'd all want to know.
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Yep. Your choices are to use Amazon (which works fine) and keep using the Market app (updated one, if needed, for HC roms) to download updates & freebies from the Market directly on the device.
And continue to scratch your head at the mess that is Android.
I'm glad i sold my Gtablet and got the HTC Flyer when Best Buy had them on sale.
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Thanks, Tidbit.
And now, we return you to the thread.
So, is anyone aware of a way to clear/change identifying info from the g-tab to restore this ability, or do we collectively think it's a lost cause?
Dan
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So, is anyone aware of a way to clear/change identifying info from the g-tab to restore this ability, or do we collectively think it's a lost cause?
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I'd hate to think this is a lost cause. Anyone?
Dan
Not having it show up in the web store is not a big issue for me. Just download from the market on the tablet?
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I am betting that it has something that needs to be changed in the build.prop in /system
If we can figure out which part needs to be changed to transmit a different ID to the market, then I imagine we as GTablet users should be golden. I can still buy and install on the device, just not from Web Market. Oh well....I still have 2.3.7 and very few other users do...yay Cyanogenmod!
Same problem with 10s
I have the same problem with a Viewsonic 10s. Mine has a stock rom and installing the market apk didn't work. Will flashing a new ROM fix things? Or having Root access allow installing apps from the SD?
I still have a few says to return the tablet so if things don't resolve themselves soon, back it goes.
John
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Will flashing a new ROM fix things? John
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No. I have flashed three times since this discovery, to no avail.
You can *still* browse and install the apps from Android Market to your device.
*The only functionality this affects is the ability to install an app to your tab when you're browsing the Market from your PC.*
Dan
Doesn't the 'market fix' that changes the device ID to allow more apps to show up, already accomplish this?
build.prop... what device= do you use??
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I am betting that it has something that needs to be changed in the build.prop in /system
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I was using 'olympus' as the device= in my G Tab build.prop but recently found I could not install the Eye-Fi app... so I changed the device= to 'sholes' (same as my original Moto Droid which downloaded the app just fine)... bust still no love on the G Tab.
what device= are you folks using in build.prop on your G Tab?
(I'm running Vegan 5.1.1)
- michael
I had this problem and it annoyed the hell out of me. Sorry, cant remember how i fixed it. Think i just flashed to cm7
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I'm running the Beasty rom, made no special changes and it just started working again yesterday. In fact, it shows the last 3 roms that I have installed!
Hi! Is there any way to sort search results on the Google market e.g. after downloads or views or rating? Thanks.
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Not currently possible in the app, but it should be possible on the website.
Yeah on the website it works but whyyyy is Google not integrating it in the app.
Isn't there the possibility to integrate this function in a mod somehow?
Thx
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Even on the website, the only options are by Popularity and by Relevance.
I wish i could sort by Rating, by Developer, alphabetically...
google seems to make it on purpose not to let you sort the results... MADAFAKAZ!! :x
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google seems to make it on purpose not to let you sort the results... MADAFAKAZ!! :x
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It can barely find information about anyone asking about sorting results from play store. xda developers must be only ones who think outside the box.
How we can make it sort every search results as i want.
Like downloads, stars e.t.c.?
Sorting seems to have been removed from the website as well. Damn it Google, why must you turn everything to ****.
I've just had to reinstall after a full reset, and this has to be one of the worst aspects of the play store. I wish I understood programming, but is there anyone can make an app to fix this lack of sortability and lack of filtering?
I'm with @Newtoys, why does google always go one step to far and mess up perfectly good things?
Agreed: Google makes it Harder, not Easier!
Searching for a small business collaboration app
Only returns results with app that have the word "collaboration" in the title?
If I was a developer, I would be reluctant to ever get involved,
how are potential customers supposed to find your App if you don't give it a name that sound too much alike all the other apps in the same category.
And Furthermore: I don't care about the icon, I want to be able to scan an encapsulation of the capacity of the app... Who cares what color the button is going to be on my screen !!!
If Google is the "Ultimate Search Engine" why then can't I use a Google search to go through the Play Store Apps..?
NO !!! Instead it returns a listing of Other Web Sites and the Apps that they recommend ?
I am with you guys on this. Been wondering this for years now. I also found it weird that when I try and Google search this issue, this thread is the only one relevant to our problem. I'd be willing DL a modified play store app even. The worst is when I want to see about any new/updated apex themes and I have to browse a library of themes I've seen before.
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I am with you guys on this. Been wondering this for years now. I also found it weird that when I try and Google search this issue, this thread is the only one relevant to our problem. I'd be willing DL a modified play store app even. The worst is when I want to see about any new/updated apex themes and I have to browse a library of themes I've seen before.
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lol, exact same f##@ up when im going thru Layers themes !! Usually we need the latest updated themes since they work as expected with updated AOSP Roms...but stupid google wont let me sort a list of apps by the 'last updated' date !!
Any 3rd party apps that browse the entire play store app catalogue and have the ability to sort them by their last updated date ?
same here... i want to sort apps by it size since the day start using play store but never see such feature or any proper useful sorting method in play store.. and when google for sprting apps, i end up right here... hope some1 has the solution for this... seriously...
I saw this little Samsung widget from a You Tube video. My current ROM doesn't have it, I don't recall seeing it with past ROMs either. I searched this forum and don't see it here.
I hunted it down through Twitter of all places.
Maybe it's not included on N7100 .. anyway it's tested & works fine, lightweight. It clearly tells how many apps are active, clicking it leads to your built-in Task Manager.
It's an apk, just install normally.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/87523367/Applicationmonitor1.0.5.apk
Cheers
This is made by Samsung and available through the the Samsung App store. They have newer release available 1.0.6
Sent from my SGH-I317M
dbzgod said:
This is made by Samsung and available through the the Samsung App store. They have newer release available 1.0.6
Sent from my SGH-I317M
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Yes I know thanks, I searched through their store, couldn't find it! Care to post it?
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Yes I know thanks, I searched through their store, couldn't find it! Care to post it?
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I find Samsungs App store can be picky on the keyword, also they try to detect your device and determines weather or not it is compatible for the app. If it's not or unknown they don't display it. I think custom roms might have a issue in this regard lol.
Here's the new one.
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I find Samsungs App store can be picky on the keyword, also they try to detect your device and determines weather or not it is compatible for the app. If it's not or unknown they don't display it. I think custom roms might have a issue in this regard lol.
Here's the new one.
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Thanks for the link,mate :good:
Thanks for posting this I couldnt find this as well:good:
tweeny80 said:
I saw this little Samsung widget from a You Tube video. My current ROM doesn't have it, I don't recall seeing it with past ROMs either. I searched this forum and don't see it here.
I hunted it down through Twitter of all places.
Maybe it's not included on N7100 .. anyway it's tested & works fine, lightweight. It clearly tells how many apps are active, clicking it leads to your built-in Task Manager.
It's an apk, just install normally.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/87523367/Applicationmonitor1.0.5.apk
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Thanks for the information and thread. Could you please tell whats the weather widget in your screenie?
Hemant said:
Thanks for the information and thread. Could you please tell whats the weather widget in your screenie?
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Hi Hemant. Unless you live in New Zealand, this app won't suit you. It's a paid app by the NZ national weather service, only shows weather for NZ.
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I find Samsungs App store can be picky on the keyword, also they try to detect your device and determines weather or not it is compatible for the app. If it's not or unknown they don't display it. I think custom roms might have a issue in this regard lol.
Here's the new one.
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this widget wont work on custom roms do you no how to get it working on RemICS-JB_v5 rom as its one of them widgets that's a must have ive read and tried loads but still cant get it working any help would be great thanks in advance
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this widget wont work on custom roms do you no how to get it working on RemICS-JB_v5 rom as its one of them widgets that's a must have ive read and tried loads but still cant get it working any help would be great thanks in advance
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Sorry I don't know how to get it to work on custom roms, my guess is the widget needs specifics from Samsung touchwiz roms possibly the framework that Samsung uses or could be the kernel, but I honestly have no idea.
Here is some apps that i found useful for me:
1.Gear Calculator by samsung
2.G-Neon (a flashlight app).
3.Snapzy (Phone Camera view finder ).
4.App Launcher .
5.whats near with gear.
DroidOWL said:
Here is some apps that i found useful for me:
1.Gear Calculator by samsung
2.G-Neon (a flashlight app).
3.Snapzy (Phone Camera view finder ).
4.App Launcher .
5.whats near with gear.
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My Samsung Gear Apps version is 14093005.02.008.1
I do not see the GearCalculator
Did you try searching for it?
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Did you try searching for it?
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If I found it I would not be telling you that i do not see it i e it is not in mySamsung gear apps
How much more proof do you need?
This is why I havent come to trust the galaxy app store.
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If I found it I would not be telling you that i do not see it i e it is not in mySamsung gear apps
How much more proof do you need?
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You searched for "GearCalculator" (one word) instead of "Gear Calculator" (two words). Perhaps that's why you couldn't find it?
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You searched for "GearCalculator" (one word) instead of "Gear Calculator" (two words). Perhaps that's why you couldn't find it?
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smh I have Gear Calculator 361 results and not one of these are the GEAR CALCULATOR
why don't u understand this. If it were there it would have come up no matter what I typed you want to be technical
GEAR CALCULATOR 361 results of not one GEAR CALCULATOR
Did you make this app I swore I saw Samsung name on the bottom of the app
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You searched for "GearCalculator" (one word) instead of "Gear Calculator" (two words). Perhaps that's why you couldn't find it?
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So does this picture you posted not show the words are together as I typed . You see the result of the others
IT is NOT IN MY Samsung gear apps
*I'll wait
Oh my god. I tried to look for a proper calculator for the Gear S yesterday but failed until now thanks to your tips.
You have to search for GearCalculator in one word.
I'm loving it! The Torch app is funny too.
Thanks!
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Oh my god. I tried to look for a proper calculator for the Gear S yesterday but failed until now thanks to your tips.
You have to search for GearCalculator in one word.
I'm loving it! The Torch app is funny too.
Thanks!
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Finally someone with some sense Thanks @GreenBot
Whoever said this (You have to search for GearCalculator in one word. search 2 words wrong again) is wrong smh
Gear Cal scroll down to the 12 app or so you shall see it
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Finally someone with some sense Thanks @GreenBot
Whoever said this (You have to search for GearCalculator in one word.) is wrong smh
Gear Cal scroll down to the 12 app or so you shall see it
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The OP spelled the app as two words. I just searched for the app and found it, it's one word. I was only suggesting that maybe that's why you didn't find the app. Either way, it's not the end of the world; first world problems )
For what it's worth... I found the app by spelling the app's name as the OP spelled it (two words), but I also didn't search for it as one word.
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The OP spelled the app as two words. I just searched for the app and found it, it's one word. I was only suggesting that maybe that's why you didn't find the app. Either way, it's not the end of the world; first world problems )
For what it's worth... I found the app by spelling the app's name as the OP spelled it (two words), but I also didn't search for it as one word.
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I searched for it how the picture he posted had it one word . If you see my picture the one word did not bring anything up
Bottom line I found it thanks to another posters help. but thanks for your 2 cents
Here is some photos
Here is another useful app for gear s.
Samsung instant settings
Please post in correct place
There are already 2 other posts regarding apps for the GEAR S and they should all go in the THEMES & APPS section of this forum.
Also see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/apps-t2936752
Could the moderator please consider moving all these over please?
That way we don't cross post and we can find what we want.
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DroidOWL said:
Here is another useful app for gear s.
Samsung instant settings
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Press and hold the power button on the watch pretty much does the same thing. No Apps required.
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Press and hold the power button on the watch pretty much does the same thing. No Apps required.
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I agree this app is useless
Its for controlling the phone not tha watch
About GearCalculator
If your language is NOT English, you should find "Calculator" in language of your country! For example, in Russian it is «Калькулятор»
How to find new apps?
Hi,
Just wondering if there is an efficient way to search for new apps. I have 3 issues:
1. Interested in anything new just developed that may not have been available the last time I checked
2. Still searching for an app that allows me to control ppt slides on my laptop that are being projected.
3. After finding an app that I searched for, the app is being displayed with the header:"about 2 results" even though only 1 app is displayed. What is that about?
For issue 1 I have been going to the Gear Manager>Samsung Gear apps>Top>sort by new.
That shows me 300 apps. Is that really all there is? Using the category tab is not that useful, since you can't sort by date and many apps show up in pretty much all categories. I thought there were over 1000 apps available? So where are they?
For issue 2, I have tried PreGear, but it required download of additional programs and admin password, which I don't have for my work laptop. Someone suggested a YouTube video that promoted an app capped Air PPT for Samsung Gear S, but no matter how I searched for it, I can't find it in the Gear store and the video did not provide info on how to get it. Any other ideas as to this type of app? Is there another place to find apps for my Gear S besides the Gear manager?
Issue 3 is just plain irritating. If this is caused by something I am doing, would be good to know, because right now it feels like the gear store itself has no clue as to how many apps it has...