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Acrobat Reader on XDA II

Hello,
the pre-installed pdf reader on my xda II doesn't show all pdf-files correctly, so I installed acrobat reader for ppc. Nevertheless, if I tap on a pdf-file in the file explorer or in an email, it opens the file with the other viewer. Only way is tosave the file and open it manually.
Does anybody know, how to male acrobat my default pdf-application or to uninstall the other viewer?
Kind regards
Sascha

any help ??
yah, faced the same problem too ... was wondering is there anyway to change the file association?
help [email protected]@!

Hi,
I don't know of any way to chance file associations with any of the pre-loaded apps, but you can do it with Resco File Explorer. You can download a free trial version from resco-net.com - I can definately recommend this product as a permanant addition to your XDA anyway.
Codenix.

PocketTweak
You can use PocketTweak to easily change file associations.

sounds good ...!
i think it might work, but before i try, there's something in my mind .. then can the built in ppt and pdf viewer be total removed?? thanks.

Opening *.txt files

Hi to all. First of all, I've tried to search but I got to ask since I can't find this topic anywhere.
Ok. Does anybody know how I can open a file with the extension *.txt with my preferred program? When I click directly on the filename, the text is opened in Word Mobile. I would like to just click the filename and don't open my application before I can edit my file. I'm using another application that I prefer for editing my txt files. All suggestions are welcome

use total commander to associate file extensions with programs if your pref
or do it manually using a reg-editor

Thanks for the reply. But if I associate from TC, it still open with MW when I start any txt file from todayscreen, (from within PocketPlus). I suppose that using the TC only work when you open from TC? So I'll try to use a reg.edit. and see what happens. Thanks again.

you can use Schap's Advanced Configuation and change file associations..

I've tried Adv Conf 3.3, but still the Mobile Word opens my txt files

what do you use to open them? you might have specific file associations in your file browser.

what about resco explorer? it works to fix this problem in my device

I prefer the NeboPad, and the registry sais that my txt files should be opened with NeboPad. It seems that MS override this, during the copyright

this is impossible. assiciations are set via OS.. if you set a specific association in Adv Config.. it'll work for the OS unless you're using a file manager that opens using its own preferences. try another file explorer like Resco

I'm running it from Spb Pocket Plus and not from any file explorer. In the Advanced Configuration 3.3 it's stated that file with the extension of *.txt, should be opened with \Program Files\NeboPad\NeboPad.exe. But still it's opened with Mobile Word. I think I'll have to go back to Notes with the *.pwi extension. Anyway, thank's for trying.
Regards

if you use notes and it works thru Spb Pocket Plus it means that this NeboPad is the problem, not your association.

nir36 said:
if you use notes and it works thru Spb Pocket Plus it means that this NeboPad is the problem, not your association.
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Well. I've tried a lot of editors and pad programs by this time, but every time I try to open a TXT file, it comes up in PWORD. This must be something in the OS itself I belive. Or has anyone managed it to work?

At last!
Finally I've found a program that's works. It's MobilePad (nice too).
EOT

NEW: Manila E-Book Library Manager

Hi all.
I wrote an application that replaces the Library Manager that comes with the new Manila e-book reader tab (which is not of much use, if you don't have an account for Borders).
After installation, the application will start when you click the "Library" menu of the new reader tab.
You can use the application to access the books in your library, but also to import books you already have on your PDA into the new Manila tab.
It will import e-books in the .epub format, but also in lots of other formats.
The Manila tab will only show the ones in .epub format, but from this new library you can access the e-books in the other formats as well (at least, if the appropriate reader application is installed on your PDA).
This application assumes that each of your e-books is located in its own folder.
If an image file is located in a folder that contains an e-book, the application will automatically assume that the image represents the bookcover.
If an .opf file is located in the folder (which is a standard format for saving metadata with e-books), the application will automatically get the title, the name of the author and the name of the publisher of the e-book from that .opf file.
See the screenshots to get an idea of the look and feel of the application.
To install the application on your PDA, download the .cab file, copy it to your PDA and run it there.
Release history:
In version 0.3 the robustness was enhanced significantly.
In version 0.2 a number of small user-interface enhancements were made.

Thank you. Very useful program.

Thx...
How to add national fonts to Manila HTCReader ??

Thank you very much...

Your application works better,but i need to move to another tab then return to e-reader tab if i want to see the added books.

great little software.
thanks

Thanks,nice one
it works fine

I have an error message, when hit library button, sayng:"an unexpected error ocured...".
I am running Artemis 3.5 ROM. Any ideas?

djurkash said:
I have an error message, when hit library button, sayng:"an unexpected error ocured...".
I am running Artemis 3.5 ROM. Any ideas?
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Djurkash, does your ROM include the Manila e-book reader tab?
My application only works if the reader tab is available (and working).

djurkash said:
I have an error message, when hit library button, sayng:"an unexpected error ocured...".
I am running Artemis 3.5 ROM. Any ideas?
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SR....install it next.

Hi.
I just posted version 0.2; the flow through the user interface is more Manila-like now.

@OABsoftware, sure it does... like I said, it happens when hitting library button
tried to reinstall, but it's the same...is it possible that problem is caused cause I changed my book.db file through ebookindexer?

I'm really liking this app...I have a request however, is it possible to have this app work with the other native built-in e-book functions as well?
What is happening is even if you click on the 'Menu' > Shop or Account Settings, it is redirecting to your app. I would prefer if the app was launched only when you clicked on the 'Library' link. That way people who have Adobe & Borders accounts can still get books via those means also.
Thanks

youmeus said:
What is happening is even if you click on the 'Menu' > Shop or Account Settings, it is redirecting to your app. I would prefer if the app was launched only when you clicked on the 'Library' link. That way people who have Adobe & Borders accounts can still get books via those means also.
Thanks
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I agree with this idea...

djurkash said:
@OABsoftware, sure it does... like I said, it happens when hitting library button
tried to reinstall, but it's the same...is it possible that problem is caused cause I changed my book.db file through ebookindexer?
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does look to be that.. I had the same error and changed back to be the original and it works fine. import is great, even with all the books in one folder..
It also beats the 20 limit.. just added all the books from my sd card
need to go back to calibre and redo them to fit the new system

@fards,
I confirm this, have restored original book.db, and now is working flawlessly...

Possible to search ebooks into \My documents and \StorageCard\My documents or not ?

MuadDib59 said:
Possible to search ebooks into \My documents and \StorageCard\My documents or not ?
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it does, press import

Is there a chance to add support for international characters?
Or do you know which font should be used?

miland said:
Is there a chance to add support for international characters?
Or do you know which font should be used?
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+1, totally want that too. HTC Reader is of almost no use without proper support of national characters.

[Req] Ebook by samsung electronics

I managed to download the ebook reader from this link
zune://navigate/?appID=b90a5d54-601d-e011-9264-00237de2db9e
but now I cannot find a way to side load my books. if anyone has any idea please help. if you want I can also upload the xap file.
thank you
Update:
the program is located under Applications/Data/B90A5D54-601D-E011-9264-00237DE2DB9E
I then went to Data/isolatedStore and found the 2 books that came with the program, but when I copy my books they do not appear when I launch the program. Then I downloaded a free book from kobo, through the software, and a new folder "Digital Editions" was created with the book I downloaded.
I copied my books in that folder but still nothing. BUT, when I changed the title of one of my books to the title to the one I downloaded, it appeared in the software under the photo and title of the downloaded book, but opened my book. a small victory but not enough...
BTW it was a epub book, not pdf, I still haven't managed to open pdfs, although this program supports pdf.
in IsolatedStore, there is a file EBookstorage.xml and a EBooksettings.xml that I havent managed to copy to my computer to check what is inside; I believe that the solution lies in there. But maybe not...
for every book there is a corresponding image file, so maybe the only thing needed is the image file of the book cover...
I am using this app on a HD2 NODO rooted (Thanks Yuki) without any other problems.
if anyone can help, I would appreciate it. it will be great to have just one app to read both epub and pdf.

managed to sideload books
jardan said:
I managed to download the ebook reader from this link
zune://navigate/?appID=b90a5d54-601d-e011-9264-00237de2db9e
but now I cannot find a way to side load my books. if anyone has any idea please help. if you want I can also upload the xap file.
thank you
Update:
the program is located under Applications/Data/B90A5D54-601D-E011-9264-00237DE2DB9E
I then went to Data/isolatedStore and found the 2 books that came with the program, but when I copy my books they do not appear when I launch the program. Then I downloaded a free book from kobo, through the software, and a new folder "Digital Editions" was created with the book I downloaded.
I copied my books in that folder but still nothing. BUT, when I changed the title of one of my books to the title to the one I downloaded, it appeared in the software under the photo and title of the downloaded book, but opened my book. a small victory but not enough...
BTW it was a epub book, not pdf, I still haven't managed to open pdfs, although this program supports pdf.
in IsolatedStore, there is a file EBookstorage.xml and a EBooksettings.xml that I havent managed to copy to my computer to check what is inside; I believe that the solution lies in there. But maybe not...
for every book there is a corresponding image file, so maybe the only thing needed is the image file of the book cover...
I am using this app on a HD2 NODO rooted (Thanks Yuki) without any other problems.
if anyone can help, I would appreciate it. it will be great to have just one app to read both epub and pdf.
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the app uses epub.
you need the epub and the cover image
name the books accordingly.
use isostorespy to access the isolated storage. on the root of the applications youll find the epubs(marked as unknown file, as well as some jpegs of cover art. you also find an xml file - bookstorage.xml
copy bookstorage.xml to pc and add entries for your new book. the epub and cover art must be dumped in the app iso storage root.
edit the xml to include your books... this what i did to mine
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Books>
<Book>
<ID>6</ID>
<Title>Passion</Title>
<Author>Lauren Kate</Author>
<BookmarkPath>6Bookmark.xml</BookmarkPath>
<ScrapPath>6Scrap.xml</ScrapPath>
<Category>99</Category>
<PurchaseType>0</PurchaseType>
<EPubSize>0</EPubSize>
<KoboContentType>0</KoboContentType>
<KoboContentID>00000006</KoboContentID>
<KoboUserID></KoboUserID>
<KoboUserKey></KoboUserKey>
<ACSMFilePath></ACSMFilePath>
<Publisher>Lauren Kate Books</Publisher>
<CoverImage>Passion.jpg</CoverImage>
<Description></Description>
<FilePath>\Applications\Data\b90a5d54-601d-e011-9264-00237de2db9e\Data\IsolatedStore\Passion.epub</FilePath>
<ISBN>00000006</ISBN>
<ReadStatus>Close</ReadStatus>
<TotalPage>0</TotalPage>
<CurrentReadPage>0</CurrentReadPage>
<LastReadTime>0</LastReadTime>
<IsFavorite>False</IsFavorite>
<ImageUrl />
</Book>
the part above should be merged with the bookstorage.xml
if you notice
id = 6 (because this is the 6th book i add. in the beginning there will be 2 default books so youll start by adding book no3 = id=3
bookmarkpath = (id#)Bookmark.xml ---> example if id is 3 = 3Bookmark.xml
ScrapPath = (id#)Scrap.xml -----> example if id is 3 = 3Scrap.xml
author, publisher and title is self explanatory......
other values leave blank or default as pasted above
this is ****ing unorganized... gonna make a video later... and i hope i can finish coding the uploader soon so that we dont have to do all the ****e above. pardon my french....

thanks. I just saw your answer, sorry for that. I will try it tomorrow. If you finished coding, please tell me. I am really interested in having this program working properly.
thanks

Samsung ebook
I know this is an old thread, but could you post the samsung ebook .xap?

Sounds a lot of effort - try Bookviser
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[Q] App for rich text format (RTF) files

I was very disappointed when I tried to open an RTF file on the Transformer. None of the installed (paid, full version) Office suites (Documents to Go, Picsel SmartOffice, Polaris, QuickOffice HD Pro) was able to interpret the format. WTF?
Has anyone come across an app that does support RTF files? I also tried uploading the file to Google Docs and Windows Live Office but from the TF that doesn't seem to work. I will try uploading the file from my PC and open it in the browser but that is not really feasible most of the time.
As always, any pointers are appreciated!

ha, i am also looking for app that can open .rtf files for long time but no luck. I think thet currently there is no app that can open it on android

I believe Evernote recently added support for .rtf and android tablets, but i have never used the program so I am not sure if you can open .rtf files or just create notes. Worth a try.