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[Q] Chrome to (multiple) phone

Does anyone know how Chrome to Phone reacts with multiple devices?
I have Chrome to phone nicely working on both home/work laptops and Chrome to Phone on my phone
but now I have a Xoom I'd like to be able to push links to either phone or xoom depending on what I am planning on using... I recently tweeted a link from laptop to pick up on Xoom... when I thought it'd be simplier to C2P it...
Had a quick google and search on the forum but couldn't see any/many people doing it without logging out and logging in and using multiple accounts...
just a simple 'where do you want to send the link' a bit like the Android Market works would be good enough...
Thanks

Have the same question! Got a phone+xoom and unfortunately the one i install chrome-to-phone apk the last is the device that gets "registered". no way to choose the device to which to send to!
bummer!

It sends to both. I can't see a way to change it.
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I wonder if its something we can bug google to add as a feature in an upcoming update...

Would so love to see something like this - send either to my phone or my tablet: it makes perfect sense! Wonder why nobody has made anything like this?

Apparently more than one extension exists for this function.
Use the correct extension, this allows for selecting a device from all recognised devices in your Google profile:
Google support page:
http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2451559
Chrome to Mobile extension:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idknbmbdnapjicclomlijcgfpikmndhd

[APP] Remote Web Desktop

Hello everyone, I have been using this and it seems to work great with our phones, I'm currently accessing it through the "bridge" option so i cant test the actual remote desktop or screenshot apps to see if they truely do work with our phones, but the file explorer, webcam and sms apps work GREAT
The "Remote Web Desktop" is a great application that allows you to remotely access many of your android systems commonly used features remotely from any web browser; my personal favorite is the ability to retrieve and send text messages. Other things are available such as the ability to navigate through the file system on the device from a PC. One nice thing is that "SmartDog Software" does that other applications don’t, is it allows you to "bridge" your device through their web portal in case your device isn’t on the same network as the computer. I highly recommend this application
here is a link to it in the market
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.xdevelop.rm&feature=search_result

Anyone else used this???
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Been using this for a while. I've considered rolling out my own version as a lot of the features are still iffy if implemented at all. But for sms it's excellent.

Just installed this... this is really nice... i like it... screen shot capture aint workin... hopefully most of this stuff will work..
edit: spoke to soon.. none hardly of the features are working on cm7. uninstalled...

AppInventor, Become an Android App Designer (Very Easy)

AppInventor is basically an online resource for making Android apps. However, to make them you don't need to write codes mostly, making this easier for people like me, who dream about actually being a dev.AppInventor, although is a great resource, but got lost in the forums .
The quality of app is really just dependant on the amount of time you are you wiling to spend on it, and how much time you have taken to understand the AppInventor program itself.
There are many apps that can be made from this, ranging to just info apps, to ones that provide links, and others that actually turn out to be mathematical games. Again, it is just up to the amount of time you decide to spend on the app itself, so don't expect your app to be something utterly brilliant the first time.
This can be used as a learning process. The basic logic behind any app development can be found in here.
So here are my first two attempts.
The first one is basically an app that provides me links.
'Indian Restaurants Guide'
This was my first attempt, so please bear my 'noobness'
The app basically provides buttons, which, when pressed lead the person to a website I built. I did not make it a a major thing, trying to draw traffic to the website, rather the website was built for the app. The app, and the website, both are low in content.
https://market.android.com/details?id=appinventor.ai_hateem_ha.glasgowcurrys&feature=search_result
'Neha Sharma Bollywood Actress'
This is my Second attempt
Basically, this app is a bit more complex, and a lot more logic was used.
The app is about an actress, and it gives some more info about her, and also provides links to her facebook and twitter profiles.
Further, it has also links which open up in the youtube application as trailers of her movies.
https://market.android.com/details?id=appinventor.ai_hateem_ha.trial&feature=search_result
The second app, if you notice was a bit more complex, and I had to make use of the Blocks Editor (a tool provided that helps you create the logic) much more. Also, I had to dig deep into the online resources about the app itself, to make sure that nothing in the design and the blocks went wrong. You get better at stuff as you go along, and I think this will be same.
Try Google AppInventor Now
http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/learn/setup/
Tutorials
https://sites.google.com/site/appinventorresources/home/tutorial-topics
'Publish Your App on Android Market'
Taking, it to the next step.
If you want to publish your apps on the Android market, you need to make an Android market publishing account.
The cost is 25$, but if you are even an amateur 'dev', this might be worth it.
With AppInventor, you can not think about generating revenue from the apps you make, unless they are exceptional.
However, once you make an account by going to
www.market.android.com/publish
you can start posting apps on the market.
All apps made on the AppInventor will need to be signed before you can put them on. However, before signing you might want to consider changing your app icon, because the one that comes from AppInventor is just the default one, and I expect you would want to add some personal touch.
Here are the steps on putting your own icon on the app.
[EDIT]
These steps below are not necessary now. In the Appinventor window, when you select Screen1 it will give you the option to set the icon for the app.
The steps below are here, if that does not work out or you are just trying to change the icon of any app.
1)- Get your finished .apk file and rename it from '.apk' to '.zip'
2)- Browse into the now '.zip' file (use any means you like 7zip, windows explorer, etc)
3)- In the first directory of your app you will see a folder called 'res', which will contain the image file.
Now I have tried replacing the file, but somehow it does not work, so select the 'res' folder and delete it.
4)- Make a new folder in the '.zip' folder called 'res'. Then make a subfolder 'drawable'
5)- Find your icon image that you want to put it.
The icon needs to be a 48x48 image in '.png' format.
I used Microsoft Paint on Windows 7 to resize my image to that size and then save as a '.png' file.
You can use that, or if on XP use the default image resizing tool called 'MS PowerToy'
Or you can use this program to resize the images
http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/releases/view/30247
6)- Place the image file in res\drawable\'your image file'.png
7)- Now re-name the image file to 'ya'
8)- Then rename the '.zip' file back to'.apk'
If you can't do it on your computer, send the file to your mobile, and use Astro to rename.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro&feature=search_result
9)- This bit's maybe an easier bit, signing your app.
Since there is no easy way to sign an app, I used this program which signs the app with your details.
http://amerkashi.wordpress.com/2011...version-of-app-inventor-apk-to-google-market/
Watch the video about this program, and all will be clear.
10)- After this get the '.apk' created which says 'zipaligned'
Goto your Android market dev account, and upload the '.apk'
Complete the steps, provide Screenshots, and another Icon. This time the icon
has a bigger size. 512x512. Use any way to Resize your image. Then make your '.apk' Active, and Publish your app.
Sounds maybe a bit complicated, but can be done easily if the steps are followed.*
Please leave your feedback concerning your experience with this program, also, please post any links to apps that you make using this.
*I have done all this on Windows 7, so the steps you need to take to complete the procedure might be different on a Mac.

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Cool. Good info. I may give it a try sometime. Thanks
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Wow, this looks like a real easy way to get into making some apps. Thanks for posting this, I'm going to give it a try.

Thanks, hateem, this is a really good intro to the service. I wish I'd had it when I started!
FYI, AppInventor is one of those Google Labs projects that's been canned. It's still open and there seems to still be some question as to whether they're actually going to shutter it or move it elsewhere and open source it. No, I'm not trolling, I've been an AI user since shortly after it was launched and have been following the discussions over at its Google Group.

I made an account about a year ago, but did not start using it till now.
I did hear some news about it being dropped off by Google, but I don't think that has happened yet, or will anytime soon.

Bump........
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New way added, to set the app icon.
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Cool thanks, i guess this is why there are a million horrible apps in the market lol

The number of apps made by appinventor on the market are low, due to the payment needed for a market account.
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Bump........

New SAT app coming soon. This will be a major advancement from the Restaurant app, and will hopefully contain a tinydb.
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Now I just need a decent idea!

Im thinkin of making an app which lets you take a snapshot and then edit it quickly, maybe u cud beat me to it?
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Is this Easy to use?

PMGRANDS said:
Is this Easy to use?
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This is easier, in the sense that actual app development is exremely complicated. Parts of this (the really complicated apps which make use of webdb) are not easy to grasp, However, most of it is quite straight forward. Plus there are a lot of tutorial videos on this. Just search on youtube, and don't feel like you don't know anything after seeing a really complicated one cause that's really as hard as it gets.
Starters should really begin with Purr and paintpot app, and then maybe move on to making a twitter application and so on.
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Just made a quickn simple photo editing app, and a SAT guide using this, will be updating main post soon with links to them.
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App inventor can be frustrating at times due to some of its limitations, but all in all, its pretty good. I have seen that once MIT gets app inventor back from Google soon they have big plans to help it take off even more.
I have an app on the market too, its in beta, its free, and i havent really been working on it for very long. almost 1000 downloads in 2 weeks, so im happy.
Its a RPGish game, with barcode scanning, online battles, npc battles, items, leveling up, etc. Made a network with usernames/passwords, etc. App inventor can be pretty awesome if you use it to its potential.
Heres the link: Market Link
If anyone ever needs help with AI, email me at [email protected], I'd be glad to help.

[New App] AirDroid Lets Your Desktop Control Your Android Phone Over WiFi

For those who spend a lot of time looking at a computer, and can't be bothered to look at their phone very often, Sand Studio has introduced AirDroid, an app that allows users to control their Android Phone from a computer via WiFi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WfNnQxpw7Uw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfXRhSIm-m0
The great thing about AirDroid is that it works - it's easy to start up, and functions flawlessly (in my experience). The interface is also very polished - mimicking a desktop launcher complete with moveable icons, a task bar, and controls that allow you to do just about anything.
One of the most impressive features is the ability to access SMS messages, manage them, and send messages right from a web browser. Users can also manage contacts, uninstall/backup apps (AirDroid will download your apps as apk files), browse files, access the Android Market, and manage music and ringtones, in addition to the ability to look at phone information from CPU status to battery level and beyond.
Best of all, AirDroid is completely free from the Android Market. With all the powerful features it offers, this app is certainly worth checking out.
ITS FREE
DOWNLOAD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&feature=search_result

the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please

mehdi.moha said:
the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please
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befarmain
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AURZDHQ2

wish i could send and recieve whatsapp messages from it...
edit: just installed the app..sometimes the app makes the phone go crazy!! i have to logout fro the browser or turn off wifi for the phone to become normal.

This is without a doubt 'the best' app for controlling your phone from your browser. I've installed and played with many and this one tops the lot in my opinion.
It's clean, easy to use, great interface (both on the phone and PC).
Side note: This thread would probably be much better off in General Android Apps and Themes forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530. The app isn't specific an LG Optimus.
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the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please
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It's also available on the official website: http://www.airdroid.com/apk/airdroid_1127.apk

saw this in a google search, was just about to post in the GNote forum....
Anyone else used this? Am very tempted, but concerned of legitimacy of app (never heard of devs and truly paranoid about security )
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SpyderTracks said:
Anyone else used this? Am very tempted, but concerned of legitimacy of app (never heard of devs and truly paranoid about security )
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I'm a little hesitant to try out apps like this as well but they have nothing but good feedback on the market and a good following on both Facebook and Google+, as well as having their own website, so I was happy to give it ago.

@smackdownn Yeah I am with you on the whatsapp, this app is brilliant.
@Nucleotide & SpyderTracks Seriously? Whats the issue with privacy? Scared these devs are going to email or sms your gf while you are out? Either that or learn to hide your porn somewhere that is not your phone. I have said this before on so many occasions, when you were using a nokia/winmo/other NON android phone, they sneakily NEVER asked for permissions, but you installed apps that could pretty much do anything on your phone anyway
This app is by far the best solution I have tried in this regard, it just works and damn well too

@Cornelha
Lol.... I get what you're saying, but I think it's a little naive... the information we hold on smartphones these days compared to "our old nokias" means security is vital. After years of dodgy torrents, malware and hacked accounts, I've learnt to take it a bit more seriously, albeit probably to the extreme
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This app is fantastic. We were the first to review it:
http://www.androidstatic.com/must-have-air-droid-lets-you-control-your-phone-from-your-browser

SpyderTracks said:
Lol.... I get what you're saying, but I think it's a little naive... the information we hold on smartphones these days compared to "our old nokias" means security is vital. After years of dodgy torrents, malware and hacked accounts, I've learnt to take it a bit more seriously, albeit probably to the extreme
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I agree. I don't have anything I would call "sensitive data" on my phone but I do have a lot of contact information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other information which although not really sensitive, I still don't want other people to have - especially if I don't know about it. Not only that but apps can track your location, the buttons you press on your phone, numbers dialed, text messages sent, websites you visited, and the list goes on.
With that in mind I take caution when installing any app. I check for things like the amount of reviews on the market, the quality of the reviews (good vs. bad), does the developer have a website, a Facebook page with a good following, and so on.

one of the best app i ever know
good job mate

slow files transfers but great app !

have been using it for about 2 days and I have to say it is great...downloading files takes a very long to though
-love the SMS from desktop feature and comes very handy for different ROM users when putting files on devices

Love this app
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i love this app!!!! i wish it would have a feature like an android simulator as well so we can open certain apps like whatsapp via mac/pc...

I have been using Lazy Droid but after using this for couple of days, I have uninstalled Lazy Droid. Nice app. thanks

I love AirDroid!!! It helps me to transfer photos and files from my phone to my PC wirelessly. I don't need to carry my cable anywhere with me. It's a great app. Nice job!

what do you have to install on the PC? if you want to link a PC to smartphone, for example

FASAR said:
what do you have to install on the PC? if you want to link a PC to smartphone, for example
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You don't need to install on the PC. You just need to open the browser and visit web.airdroid.com to log in. Then you can manage you phone on the web. Easy, right?

[App-Free] KonanLink - The Most Advanced File Search

We have emails, clouds, folders, files, devices, just so many things to keep track of. Can we keep up with them all? If you said yes, then this app is not for you. If you said yes but want to make your life easier or give your brain a break then listen up folks.
I believe most of us would remember where a particular file is, who wrote an email a couple of days ago, what kind of attachment it was, etc. But what if the only thing you remember is a phrase or a certain keywords of the sentence. How would you find it? Your client or manager wants you to resend a report back you've submitted 5 months ago and you just don't remember which cloud services you've uploaded to. Perhaps, you remember a certain parts of the PDF file but can't find the file because the file's name is something completely different.
KonanLink is here to solve all these problems. This is probably the most advanced file search app out on the market right now, perhaps a bit too advanced for normal users IMO. There's computer & mobile side of the app. The benefits of having the KonanLink computer version is that the app will index your computer and use it as a search engine. This means you would be able to search through content of files Also, it turns your computer as a server so when you need to search your PC remotely for files, you would also be able to download it to your mobile.
Features
-Searches emails, cloud services, PC, mobile devices at once.
-Searches through contents of PDF, Word, Excel, Power Point files.
-Search remotely from anywhere in the world.
-100% control over your privacy. Nothing gets stored on the server anywhere.
Download Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.konantech.konanlink&hl=en
We have released this app early last year and just started to market the app. It has about 10K downloads from the Google Play Store. We are constantly trying to improve the product and add more features. If you guys have any feedback or suggestions, please let me know and my team could make the adjustments accordingly. I also think our UI is a bit on the weak side so if any of you UX guys want to bash on it, I would love it! Give it a try you guys. I know file search app market isn't too big but don't want to give up on the app....just yet.

I linked up my mac, gmail, dropbox but I can't seem to find files from my mac? Is this a bug?