Found a nifty tool on the Market called Browsix
After install point your browser to
Code:
http://ipaddress:portnumber
that comes up in the bottom of your screen.
Its a bit rough around the edges but works..
Webshare lite is another market app that has this functionallity. The paid version allows you to mount your Nook color as a hardrive on your PC. Then you can move directories or multiple files by cut and pasting 'till your hearts content. No wires needed. I often use it to paste audio book folders to my phone and it has been really helpful turning my NC into a true tablet.
I was using something like this, until someone pointed me towards the Samba Server. So now when I fire up the PC, I just browse to a network share on the NC and move files wirelessly.
EDIT: Well, I see you were the guy that pointed some to Samba. How is this better/different?
I tried browsix too - works great. One caveat: you don't even need to enter the IP address: just go to browsix.com on your desktop on the same wifi network as your nook, and you'll have access.
KryptoNyte39 said:
I was using something like this, until someone pointed me towards the Samba Server. So now when I fire up the PC, I just browse to a network share on the NC and move files wirelessly.
EDIT: Well, I see you were the guy that pointed some to Samba. How is this better/different?
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No difference. If u have samba setup then u don't need this. This is just another option
I'm guessing I'm out of luck here, but anyone know if there's any chance that the Nook Tablet will somehow be able to read cbr files, prior to rooting?
There are numerous apps in the google app store that read cbrs, but I'm not sure barnes and noble will offer any. And if not- does that mean we're totally out of luck until someone roots the nook tablet?
Thanks in advance for any info anyone may have.
I don't know if this will help much, but I just recently found out that Calibre can convert CBR/CBZ to epub. The Nook Tablet will be able to read that with no problem. I have no idea how that would affect the comic (quality or size) or if we would be able to do simple things like zooming in to read it easier though. That's how I was planning on reading my comics for a while, at least until there is a root available.
CBZ files actually work
If you just drag over CBZ files they actually work on the Nook Tablet natively. CBR and CBZ files are just archives. CBZ files are Zip files, and CBR files are RAR files. To get a CBR working change the file extension to RAR, unrar it, zip the folder, and change the .zip to .cbz. Then just drag your new cbz over to the folders on your nook tablet and it should render the comic!
Huh okay, I'll try dragging some CBZs onto the nook and if that works, maybe I'll convert some more CBZs.
But man I sure hope this thing gets rooted soon. I'd love to be able to use the fancy features of actual dedicated comic viewers.
Anyhow, thanks for the info, I appreciate it.
I had no idea the nook read cbz's natively but I tested this and it works great.
I did it before reading this thread so my process was a tad different but this should work too.
Just connect the NT to your pc and move all the cbz's you want to any of the folders (i put mine in Magazines). After disconnecting, you can just go to your library and you'll see them all in the Magazines tab.
until there's a root out I guess I can use this thing as a comic book reader. Most books look great, some you have to zoom a bit in to read clearly, depends on the scans.
Look at the thread I was able to install astro right here in general then just sideload your favorite comic app
Follow these steps:
-go to http://comptonsoft.com/test/ in Nook Browser
-click "TGPS_launcher"
-open Notifications and select the Download
-select "Package Installer"
-Check "Unknown Sources"
-Now Download and Open the Following APKs just like you did above except now it'll let you install them
File Expert:http://db.tt/aYsJwQrd
Perfect Viewer:http://db.tt/aYsJwQrd
PDF-Plugin for PF:http://db.tt/jyf4DLbx
Now just open Nook Search and type in "Perfect Viewer" or "File Expert" to open the Apps. Copy your CBZs to your Nook like Normal and then just open Perfect Viewer to read them.
You can also install Amazon Appstore this way and install GO Launcher for more easy access to these Apps. For more info read the other Thread that is talking about this trick.
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I use the method above, works perfect for viewing comics. Perfect Viewer is my choice, when you open the app just navigate to where you keep your cbzs and open them. Swipe to the left to go to the next page and to return to the file manager instead of pressing the home button (which returns me to the nook homescreen) just double tap the page your reading quickly and it should bring you back to the file manager
Drewmungus said:
Look at the thread I was able to install astro right here in general then just sideload your favorite comic app
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yeah i noticed that a couple hours ago, thanks. i will play around with some comic viewers later tonight. i've never actually had a tablet before (except the vegan tab, but the screen sucked too much to view comics on)
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Follow these steps:
-go to http://comptonsoft.com/test/ in Nook Browser
-click "TGPS_launcher"
-open Notifications and select the Download
-select "Package Installer"
-Check "Unknown Sources"
-Now Download and Open the Following APKs just like you did above except now it'll let you install them
File Expert:http://db.tt/aYsJwQrd
Perfect Viewer:http://db.tt/aYsJwQrd
PDF-Plugin for PF:http://db.tt/jyf4DLbx
Now just open Nook Search and type in "Perfect Viewer" or "File Expert" to open the Apps. Copy your CBZs to your Nook like Normal and then just open Perfect Viewer to read them.
You can also install Amazon Appstore this way and install GO Launcher for more easy access to these Apps. For more info read the other Thread that is talking about this trick.
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yep, got that. but since nook reads cbz's natively that is way way way way more work than necessary. especially since the native reader is decent and is connected to the shell of the OS.
postulio said:
yep, got that. but since nook reads cbz's natively that is way way way way more work than necessary. especially since the native reader is decent and is connected to the shell of the OS.
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I personally find that Perfect Viewer has a better experience when it comes to Comics and Manga because of some specialized features. I really like all the hidden controls that you can customize because it makes for more of a seamless experience.
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I personally find that Perfect Viewer has a better experience when it comes to Comics and Manga because of some specialized features.
Agreed 1000%.
Apps like Perfect Viewer were created specifically for reading comics and offer fairly specific features to enhance the reading experience. Whereas the Nook's native method of viewing comics is just a your basic image viewer. It does the job, but in the most generic, serviceable way. The bells and whistles of the actual comic viewing apps tend to make reading comics on android devices much more enjoyable.
That's my take on it anyhow.
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ok ok ok i'll give perfect viewer a go...
any other ones worth trying?
Android Comic Viewer is fairly decent.
And Comic Reader Mobi is excellent, though a tad pricey. Last time I checked it was 14.99 or so, which is probably more than it should be. But it's a very well made app. It allows you increase the size of very specific parts of the page (like just the dialogue bubbles) rather than just zooming into the entire page. I find that far less distracting.
But honestly, Perfect Viewer will probably suit your needs, well... perfectly.
I'm using Comixology's app on my NT. I just did a backup of the apps from my Evo 3D using Astro, copied the files from my SD to my desktop PC and then copied the files over to the NT. Using a file system app, I just double clicked on Comixology and it installed without an issue. Works great!!
ComicRack Will Convert CBR to CBZ
I just converted all of my comics to CBZ as I wanted to be able to read them (sideloaded) when using the B&N OS. ComicRack converts the file types pretty painlessly. The B&N stock app reads them pretty well so if you're not set on keeping the format, using ComicRack is very easy (and free).
My favorite is ComicRack. It has a free edition, so all you need to do is sideload your comic files and tell the reader where to find them.
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Hi. Actually I just found out that all you need to do is: zip the complete set of comic pages into ONE zip file then just change the suffix from .zip to .cbz and voilà! Your cbz file is now readable on the Nook. Cbr won't work though.
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. Cbr won't work though.
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That's because CBRs are RAR archives. RAR is a proprietary format so using it in products requires licensing it and using proprietary libraries or plugins.
Android however supports ZIP natively and no licenses are needed.
I currently have a CD for squaredancers that I sell. The app is a simple app that uses HTML tables and Adobe SWF movies. Samples of this app can be viewed at http://www.squaredancecd.com
I have copied all files to the MicroSD card, and clicked on the introductory page "welcome.htm"
The browser does not come up as an "opening" option, only the choice of HTML editor or HTML viewer...choosing the viewer, I get an error web page basically saying that it can't find content....although the actual hyperlink printed is long.
The same thing happens when I click on an SWF file...get the same response.
Thinking that it needed to be installed on the mnt/SDCard, I moved all files over to the Prime itself.....Still the same page came up.
If I open the stock browser and go to the "sample" website shown above, the pages display perfectly.
How do I get the program to run from the tablet itself. I am trying to stick with the stock browser, because I don't want to make users install a special browser just to run the program.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance
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Hi everyone!
For those of you who want to give some extra behaviour to the browser key on the dock, here's one solution.
Although mod Aroma "kind of" does this, it should be noted that this solution is easier to recover from.
The browser key launchs any apk with ˋcom.android.browser.BrowserActivity´ as main activity, so I made a small app that mimics that.
It gathers a list of installed browsers and prompts a choice to the user; With the help of intents.
You can build it directly within the prime using AIDE, as it was coded in it.
GitHub repository: github.com/bit2shift/BrowserShortcut
In order to install it, you first need to remove the stock browser. Use Titanium Backup or ES File Explorer.
Install the replacement app as usually.
A screenshot of its choice prompt is attached.
EDIT: The google homepage is the URL used to query the installed browsers and start the chosen one. You can change it to something else.
TIP: For some browsers, about:blank does not get recognized properly.
Moderators: If this thread fits better on the development board, feel free to move it there.
*Important note, I am a complete amateur, though I have accomplished much with the help of google and discussionboards.
Basically, I sideloaded AGK Fire onto a 2013 Amazon Fire HDX. I attempted to sideload both ES File Explorer as well as an APK for OUYA called Hidden in Plain Sight (which were already sideloaded and running on my fire tablet). My main goal is to play my Ouya Games on My FireStick (Which I'm not sure it is even compatible). However I see that ES File Explorer has worked for some but that also has not worked for me.
I open up the AGK Fire app, put in the IP address, have turned on both the developer options, and have turned off any parent controls. AGK Fire states the the files complete downloading, but then when i go into the settings and manage applications, the new apps do not appear.
Any recommendations? (fingers crossed!)
Sir,
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Good luck