I just got my gtab just last Sunday and so far I really like it. I just downloaded and applied the new OTA update (3389-very smooth update)and for the most part, the unit is stock.
I've had from the very beginning a problem, however, with downloads. I can download all the apps I want from the apps store or using the browser with no problem, but anything else just won't go. Whether it's Aldiko books from their program or their web site, or using the web browser to download any other type file--doesn't matter--nothing downloads.
I have not rooted it yet, but really that shouldn't matter. Has anyone else experience this? Any solutions?
I'm able to mount the unit to my pc and drag and drop all the files I want on to the main sd, so just about everything else works great.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jerry
OK, the more I work with the gtab, the more I'm beginning to realize that my problem has to do with file associations. My browser will not download anything that's not a pdf or apk. So, gurus, I've looked around the system and haven't found a gui/app/place where I can add these associations or tell the browse to just download and I'll make the decision.
So, now that I have more information, any ideas on how I can get the system to download what I want though the browser? Or, is anther browser the answer.
J
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Hi i have an o2 xda orbit
I installed flash player and was able to download short movie clips and open these just fine.
The next day i tried to do it, when i clicked to download a video it asked me to save...
however this time i was not given any option to open upon save and when i did complete the download and tried to open the short movie file i get an error message telling me that there is no associated programme with this file.
Can someone help me with this? please email [email protected]
HELP HELP! this may be a simple problem but i am totally baffled! This is also my first time on this site so if someone can help me place this thread in a better position let me know.
Thanks
Keith
havent messed alot with flashplayer but as far as i know it only play flash stuff
mpeg require something like
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1080 to play
depending on which extentions it associate with you may have ot change the extention from .mpeg to .mpg thats more common
Did a search, so sorry if I missed it. But, a couple of questions.
1) If you have root, is it possible to download and save PDF and Word files that come in on POP3 (or even gmail) email?
2) Otherwise, does anyone know the phone folder where these files are temporarily store while on the phone, and can they be accessed that way?
I spend a lot of time overseas, and going back and forth to the web to retrieve is a pain and expensive. Thanks
Forget it, I solved the issue.
Informing use how you solved the issue might help others
I'd be really interested in how you managed this, I've searched here, and Googled everywhere (almost). But I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
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Informing use how you solved the issue might help others
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lol...gotta love these types of posts right?
I'm able to save attachments like this using k-9 mail., for those interested
Sorry to go AWOL -- had to leave the country for a bit. My apologies.
Yeah, I also "solved" it by using K9. But, I find the program very buggie.
On a larger, related question, how does the Android platform make its file associations? In other words, when I receive an email attachment (with the stock app), it will allow me to download and save that attachment to my SD card only if there is an onboard, associated program. I can download .jpg, because Android has an application built in that will read a jpg. So, if I want to download a .doc file, I can't unless there is an appropriate app onboard. (Although k9 seems to have found a way). Where, in the Android platform, is this association made? And, is it possible (with a rooted phone) to somehow manipulate those associations to allow downloading of ANY (or a chosen few) files?
For instance, I find that if I change the file extension on a Word doc (for example) from "doc" to "jpg", my onboard email will allow me to download and save to SD card. So, it obviously CAN do it, what's stopping it?
Again, sorry for "skipping out" in the midst of a thread.
Download Crutch Lite in the market allows you to download any file by making Android believe it can open any filetype.
Theres a app called download crutch on the market that allows downloading of files that may not have associated applications. Not exactly sure what file types it supports but its worth a shot.
EDIT: Fushichou got it before me but heres a link to Cyrket http://www.cyrket.com/search?q=download+crutch
Thanks, but my experience is that Crutch will not work on email attachments. It seems to be an internet based device. I used it for a while. Partially, this is a kind of tech question -- how are the files associated?
Today I downloaded a zip file which contained some songs. I downloaded them from mediafire using my HTC hd7 which worked perfectly and I could play these songs. The problem arose when I wanted to play them again but was unable to because I could not find them. I tried using file explorer and looked in the temp folder but was unable to find them. Does anyone know where I would be able to found it?
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Today I downloaded a zip file which contained some songs. I downloaded them from mediafire using my HTC hd7 which worked perfectly and I could play these songs.
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Really? We can do that?
Surprisingly yes however if u close it you won't be able to find it again
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i have a same problem but i have 2 problem like this. first one is where is going file when download from explorer and the second one is from email attached files ??
It depends on the type of file
Documents you can do a save as and make them available in the office hub
Pictures are available in the picture hub
I don't believe you can save music and videos, those are likely being stored in temporary internet cache that you don't have access to. If the zip file was in your email, you'd be able to open it again from the email attachment (potentially without having to download it again).
That's quite retarded, why would no Microsoft staff notice these simple issues. Like the copy and paste feature....shouldn't that come with the phone without the need of an update:/
Like Apple with iTunes, they want you to handle your media with the Zune software.
I can't understand why Microsoft follow Apple?
Until WM6.5 we where kings and now with WM7 we are starting to walk again like a 2year old baby.
Because everyone liked iPhone and nobody liked WM6.5
And so Microsoft think why not to lock my new 7version so people just follow me too!!!mmmmmmmmmm
In file manager, navigate to \Application Data\Volatile\EmailAttachments\Attachments(Numbers)\
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Today I downloaded a zip file which contained some songs. I downloaded them from mediafire using my HTC hd7 which worked perfectly and I could play these songs. The problem arose when I wanted to play them again but was unable to because I could not find them. I tried using file explorer and looked in the temp folder but was unable to find them. Does anyone know where I would be able to found it?
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Goto \Windows\profiles\guest\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5
You'd find your file(s) in one of the folders with funny/coded names along with other Internet Explorer cache files.
Note that the \Windows\profiles\guest folder also contains other IE temp data (such as History and Cookies) should you also need them for whatever reason.
I've been trying to find the fastest torrent downloader for Android. aDownloader comes highly reccomended, but it won't work for me. I have an Htc Inspire, and when I do a search and try to download a torrent, I get an error message which says that the software cannot create the necessary directory to download. I have tried it both with the phone tethered to the computer, and without. Anybody have any idea what is going on, or how to fix it? Thanks in advance
I managed to answer my own dumb question. It seems that my sdcard was full, and thus there was simply no space for the file I was trying to download. However, I'm still looking for a nice, fast torrent downloader if anyone has any suggestions?
I use Astro file manager on my Galaxy Note, especially because it allows you to put links to certain folders and files on the home screens. Works fine.
However, on my Infinity I recently got around to try and do that and I cannot figure out how. The process for adding app links and widgets to the home screens is different. I tried e-mailing the developer, but no response. Either it can't be done, or they don't want to bother researching it.
I've searched all the forums for Astro, and it's listed as one of the useful apps to have in one thread in the apps forum but there are no other references to it.
Has anybody done this? Or tried and failed?
Thanks