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Wireless HDD - Seagate GO Flex

Just picked up one of these an hour ago. Comes in 500 gigs worth of wireless happiness.
I'm dumping video clips I took with a digital camera, pictures, ebooks and my music onto it now.
The way you connect to it is it creates it's own wireless network that you connect to to access the drive. So looks like you lose wireless internet connectivity while accessing the drive.
Haven't tried to access it from the doubleshot yet, but i'm impatiently awaiting the transfer to finish.
I'm pretty sure this will alleviate the lack of decent storage space all phones and tablets suffer from.
I'll post back later today with how well it works and a link to the device's product page. Making links in posts is tedious on the Nook i'm typing from.
Edit:
Product webpage
I bought mine from BestBuy for $199.99+tax. So far worth every penny.

I can't wait to hear the results. Carrying around a movie library in conjunction with the Doubleshot's TV Out function sounds pretty awesome!!

Okay, slept and took my lady out for dinner.
Now that i'm back, the info is fully copied over and the device is charged.
First impressions are pretty great.
Comes with a proprietary usb cord to connect to a computer with, supports up to usb 3.0 (sweet!)
Also comes with an AC adapter to usb, and a car charger to usb. The coolest tiny little car adapter i've seen on the market to date, btw.
The usb cord that plugs in for just power to the device connects to the device through the tiny, round power input and not a straight usb connection.
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Connecting wirelessly to the device is done one of two ways:
-Any web browser
(mixed results with both opera mobile and the stock browser)
(web browser preferred for downloading content from the wireless HDD to the MT4GS)
-Through the Seagate GoFlex App (preferred for video or browsing content on the wireless HDD)
Browsing the contents of the drive is much, much preferred through the Seagate app, it works much better.
Yes, you can stream media directly from the device to the MT4GS and output to a television. ( As noted above by siani_8 - the whole reason I got the drive in the first place )
Video:
You can play video using QuickPic Which is my current and favorite gallery app, but it falls short on video due to one big failing: no option for soft decoding.
It doesn't matter playing video on the device itself, but as soon as you output to television ( from the MT4GS in general, not just the wireless HDD specifically ) you MUST default to soft decoding on any app you use or you will get skippy video on the television screen.
Can't help it, it's a limitation of the device. The hardware decoding (at least for an .avi file ) can't both output to television and keep up with decoding the video. It's okay, though, because with a dual-core Gen3 Snapdragon and a hefty amount of RAM the MT4GS is more then capable of soft-decoding without a loss of performance.
To this end, i'd love to point you in the direction of Mobo Player - my absolute favorite video player on any android device. Handles .avi and other file formats, is free, and works fantastically well.
So, quick recap so far:
Use the Seagate GoFlex app to access the wireless HDD, and when you tap on a video use Mobo Player to view it.
Enable soft-decoding by default in Mobo Player, and you'll be able to plug into a television and watch any movies you want streamed directly from the wireless HDD.
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Pictures:
You can view pictures from the wireless HDD using the GoFlex app.
Trying to download pictures to the MT4GS from the wireless HDD using the GoFlex app is not functional, but viewing is fine. Trying to download pictures or folders of pictures results in force close of the GoFlex app.
Recommend to use the web browser for downloading, but the GoFlex app for viewing.
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That's what i've got so far.
This thing is pretty awesome, i'm happy with my purchase, and watching Hackers as I type this up.
With any new technology, i'm sure there will be hiccups (such as the app force closing when trying to download pictures) but so far it seems pretty solid.
The info is on the device and works on several computers tested on (win xp an win 7) so far through usb.
Tried accessing it from my MT4GS running my own custom ROM, a hacked up version of the stock OS, and also from my Nook Color running the latest CM7 stable.
From both android devices the wireless HDD was no problem to connect with and use, and works just as you would imagine it should when you buy it from the store.
I think this is the beginning of a new future in mobile storage, and honestly, streaming video straight from my pocket to a television couldn't be easier.
Definite win, more info to come over the next few days as I play with it more.

Thanks for the post. I was on the fence about picking this up for my droid tablet

My friend has one of those and loves it.
Sent from my HTC myTouch_4G_Slide using xda premium

Sometimes I have trouble connecting to it, but not often.
I haven't tried to use the app for it in ages, which is probably a lot better by now.
I also haven't checked for firmware updates - ever - so it's likely some of those small hiccups are rectified.
Either way, it's way awesome, nothing like walking around with some 400 gigs of space just a button push away.
You can even just reach in a pocket or backpack and press the button then just do your thing walking around or whatever with access to whatever is on it.
Very handy, very nice despite it's small aggravations from time to time - for the prototype commercial product of what they will all be like in the future i'm thoroughly impressed.
Doesn't get hot when running from the battery, either, even in hard drive zipper case in my cargo pockets.
All in all, a solid win and definitely a quality offering for a new product type launch.
If I could go back to the store with the cash in my hand and stand in front of it to make the choice over, i'd get it in a heartbeat without hesitation.

[Q] Zenithink C91 upgrade problems

Dear xda members,
I bought the new zenithink zt-280 C91 upgrade i will put the specs at the end.
But i got some problems, and i already tried the search option.
1st.
Many apps are not compatible with my device.
For example: facebook, draw something.
How could i fix this, or get apps like that?
A friend of mine said mabye a special rom or something? But because i am almost a noob with android en that kind of stuff i hope you can stear me in the right direction.
2nd.
My accelerometer is not working?
If i search on youtube they are stearing in games on my tab.
But the first point is the most problemfull.
I hope one of you can help me out!
Thanks!
My specs:"
ZeniThink C91 Tablet Specification:
Model
Zenithink ZT-280 C91
CPU
Cortex A9
FSB
1GHz
OS
Android 4.0.3
Memory
DDR1GB
Nandflash
8GB
Extended
TF card ; U disk
LCD Display
10.2” TFT highlight display, 1024 * 600
Internet
Built-in Ethernet, support WIFI
3G
Support external 3G USB Dongle
Camera
Built-in 2 mega pixel camera
Battery
7000mAh
I/O ports
DC in
Earphone
RJ-45
TF
1*USB 2.0 Host port
1*USB 2.0 device port
HDMI output
Touch Screen
Multi-point capacitive touch screen
Audio
Built in stereo speakers 1w*2
Built-in mono recorder
LED indicators
Power; charging
Key-press
Power on/off
Menu, Back, Home
Max battery time
Wifi on: 4 hours
Power adapter
90-250V Input , 9V DC Output ,3A
Messengers
QQ, MSN
Audio format
MP3 playing
WAV playing
WMA playing
AAC, AAC+ playing
WAV, WMA recording
Video
H.264:1080P
MPEG4/2/1 DIVX & XVID:1080P
REAL: RMVB & RM 720P
Remark：full HD video
Image
JPEG image
GIF image
Games
Playing cards, angry birds etc.
Languages
Support multi-language

If some apps say incompatible on Google play you can try to install them manually.
Search Google for the app APK eg.facebook 1.x.x apk
as for the accelerometer not working that might be a hardware problem. can you still rotate the screen?
I was looking to get this tablet, is it any good?

Mazzvillani said:
Dear xda members,
I bought the new zenithink zt-280 C91 upgrade i will put the specs at the end.
But i got some problems, and i already tried the search option.
1st.
Many apps are not compatible with my device.
For example: facebook, draw something.
How could i fix this, or get apps like that?
A friend of mine said mabye a special rom or something? But because i am almost a noob with android en that kind of stuff i hope you can stear me in the right direction.
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You need to download the XML files for the C91 Upgrade.
It's on SlateDroid - I'm still a new user so I can't post links.
[/QUOTE]2nd.
My accelerometer is not working?
If i search on youtube they are stearing in games on my tab.
But the first point is the most problemfull.
I hope one of you can help me out!
Thanks![/QUOTE]
Is it updated to the latest firmware?

tomb20 said:
If some apps say incompatible on Google play you can try to install them manually.
Search Google for the app APK eg.facebook 1.x.x apk
as for the accelerometer not working that might be a hardware problem. can you still rotate the screen?
I was looking to get this tablet, is it any good?
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This tablet is execellent for the price. The manufacturer is really serious about developments. You can visit their site zenithink.com and download the latest version of ICS designed for Zenithink tablets. They keep updatating all the time.

Zenithink C91
I just bought the Zenithink C51 (The 7 Inch Tab) and it was great except for what you just mentioned. Although it had that problem, I went and got the Zenithink C91(The 10 inch Tab). The 10 inch tab had the same problem. What I believe happened was, the tab didn't originally come with ICS so when they loaded they left out certain files. What you need to do is side load the app or find out what files are missing and load them into the tab. If your tab isn't rooted then you will need to root your tab first and then fix your issue. Hers a link on how to root your tab but pay attention. IT'S FOR ROOTING THIS TAB THATS NOT RUNNING ISC. Hopefully that helps

[Q] Any good apps on the market?

Ive been looking for some decent apps for my Nexus one and i have been able to find very few that i like. If anyone can give me some apps that are handy or games that are fun it will be gladly appreciated.

I would think in order to get a decent response, you would want to narrow down what it is you are looking to do.
If you can think of it, it has an app. If it doesn't......start learning how to design apps and make some coin
But here goes with a few of my faves............
AudioGalaxy
For portable music from my HDD. Full access to my home music collection.
The best app in my opinion is AudioGalaxy. It has magic metadata that somehow seems to get all names and artwork right. It ports into your personal collection and can be streamed over data or wifi. You can make playlists on the go that store in a folder on your PC at home. It is simply amazing, and with even just a decent signal, it streams virtually flawlessly.
I can't say enough about it, other than GET IT !!
To top it all off, it is 100 % free. But I found it so good that I actually bought the add ons just to support the development of the app.
Hands down my favorite music app, and in the top 5 of my all time apps.
AirDroid
Wifi transfer your media/files from or to your Android device and PC. Uses your browser and has a cool interface that you can shuffle around like a desktop. Hasn't dropped a transfer yet. Free. Very cool app.
WiFi Explorer PRO
Same as Airdroid pretty much. Works awesome. Great support. I bought this before I found AirDroid. Both are great and transfer fairly fast for WiFi. Interfaces thru browser as well. Very good app.
ES File Explorer
Hands down my favorite file management app. Transfer files between phone/home windows shares/ftp server/bluetooth shares/online storage drives.
One of the most popular on the market. Somewhat customizable. Plain and simple it is THE file managment app in my opinion.
Tablet Talk
This app allows your non-3G/data enabled tablet (wifi only), to link via wifi or bluetooth to your data/wifi smartphone.
If you have your cell phone charging in another room and on, you can connect your tablet to it, and you can then text or call from it using your data/contract plan.
Very cool app. Comes in handy in various situations.
iMediaShare
VERY cool app !! this app acts as both a server or a client on your network. It can pick up other dlna/upnp servers, and connect as a client. Or it can act as a server, porting various media shares/local files to a specified device like a PS3 or a 360.
What is REALLY cool, is that you can web stream various websites, like YouTube or HD Nation by browsing the site on the app, finding the vid/s you want, and point it to the PS3. You then go to you media server section on your PS3 or 360, and voila, that video is onscreen.
You can search YouTube, and then view the whole search query. As well, on the PS3 you can copy these vids to your HDD.
What is truly amazing is the amount of web sites to choose from.
Motorz HD
Vimeo
Revision HD
YouTube
The White House channel
Nasa
TED
CBS
....and the list goes on and on and is growing all the time.
You can stick with the free (lite) version which has 80% available and standard definition video. If you pay the 2 bucks or whatever for the full version, you can access a few more channels but you get the HD channels as well.
I have a whack of HD music vids from YouTube, stored on my PS3 now because of the ease of this app. Simply awesome !!!!
OverSkreen
The coolest browser on the market ! It'a a floating browser. (I would link you to my YouTube clip on it, but I am still a noob so unfortunately I can't link you any of these and you have to Google them yourself)
Anyways, back on track.
Overskreen floats on your desktop to give you a windows effect. You can run one app, and have your Overskreen window tucked in the corner watching a mini youtube vid. Hard to describe, I suggest checking it out.
Very innovative. The app is getting better everyday, but is still new so it has some bugs. Either way, it may change the future of smartphones and tablets. Check it out.
Games
GTA III - no need for explanation. Only game I have. Pretty sweet. Costs a few bucks but worth it.
Wallpaper
Jumpgate - simply one of the best wallpapers for your Android . Burns your battery a little more, but it's definitely cool.
So there's a few for you. Not sure if you are looking for something else, but these are some of the most used and actually useful apps in my inventory.
I can add to this later as I think of more.
BUT........
If you really want to have fun and tinker. Custom ROM's is where it's at.
My Telus Mobility Nexus now has a lockscreen carrier name of:
Smell-us Slo-bility
...and my opening boot animation is the little Androids on the the Tron bikes that collide in an X shape and explode into the Galaxy Nexus logo.
Good luck. You've dived into a world of fun simply by picking Android.

[Q] Help me compare the TF700 to ipad3?

I've already purchases my TF Infinity. I've got some die-hard Apple fan family members, and they've asked to see what this Infinity is all about.
As far as I can tell, the two devices are nearly identical as computing and media devices, differentiated by what the user wants to do with them. They're not tinkerers, so cyanogenmod would mean nothing to them.
So what can I show off to impress them? What stands out about high end android devices?

Send them an mp3 via email, and ask them to play it...

Dysoncube said:
I've already purchases my TF Infinity. I've got some die-hard Apple fan family members, and they've asked to see what this Infinity is all about.
As far as I can tell, the two devices are nearly identical as computing and media devices, differentiated by what the user wants to do with them. They're not tinkerers, so cyanogenmod would mean nothing to them.
So what can I show off to impress them? What stands out about high end android devices?
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Reasons for buying TF700 over Ipad:
**Keyboard dock(laptop replacement)=physical keyboard, additional battery capacity(6-8hrs more), usb ports, micro sd card on dock and micro sd card on tablet (upto 128gb additional storage)
**Wifi direct, GPS
**Plug and play - connect game controllers, external hard drives, digital camaras
**HDMI port, *additional $40 adaptor required for Ipad)
**Home screen winner - dedicated digital buttons, advance search bar, quick access to settings, wifi, screen brightness, access removable storage
(copy/move files between internal and external storage, advance notification system,
extensive customization - custom theme/icon and widget customizaton for many apps, like face unlock features, turn the pad into a picture frame)
**True Multitasaking
**Open System - More freedoom- Use 3rd Party apps; Browsers, Keyboards, custom rom/kernel, use pad as a regular phone VOIP for free,
messagging, Music/Video players,Drag & Drop, Run "Unknown" apps ect.
**More free apps and support Adobe Flash
**ips+ super brightness for out door viewing.
**More sharing options - share via: bluetooth,facebook,gmail,gochat, google voice ect..
**Quadcore cpu and 12 core gpu vs dual core for ipad
**Better camera and 2MP front and 8meg rear camera with flash for tf700, stereo speakers and Gorilla glass 2
**Bigger and better screen with 16:10 - better wide screen movie viewing, full screen on tf700 (you will see 2 big black bars on ipad when viewing 16:9 movies) :good:

My wife has an iPad 3. For her uses it is perfect. She also has an android phone - htc sensation
The only gripes I have heard or where she has had infinity envy are :
1. How come these websites don't work like your pad or laptop (flash! )
2. How hard is it to copy music and videos to the iPad? Grrrr.... :laugh:
3. Everything costs money in the app store.
4. How do I print to our wireless printer? (You can't love, you can from your phone though)
Other than that it is a very slick experience.

Point of View HDMI Smart TV Dongle

hi all, i have bought the above smart tv dongle thingy from maplins
http://www.maplin.co.uk/point-of-view-hdmi-smart-tv-dongle-android-4.1-685649
anyone have one of these? im pretty impressed with it, im not too happy with the menu though and id like to customize it a bit.. any ideas on what can be done with this device?
Thanks

First thing to do with this device
I just got one.
First thing I did was install ADW Launcher Ex on it and get rid of the horrible launcher it came with.
Now I have a very fast 42" tablet, with widgets, live wallpapers the lot, no root required.
This thing has loads of potential, but if you read the customer reviews on Maplin you'll see they haven't understood that this is Android and you can customise the heck out of it.
The only thing I've found missing so far is a lock screen in case you don't want others using it while your not there without unplugging it. I also heard it loses datetime if you unplug it, not surprising as it doesn't have an internal clock battery.
It's surprisingly fast, but if you're mouse pointer will lag under heavy load.
Still exploring potential will post back as I find out more.

Ah thanks! I have since rooted and installed different firmware! I found out that it was a re-branded Rikomagic MK802III and installed the latest firmware for that device which is way better. I have XBMC running alongside MX Player Hardware video decoding, all is sweet. I found out all I needed from this guys post. Enjoy
http://www.rikomagic.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3645

Any one know why Point of View HDMI Smart TV Dongle will not work on my Sony KDL-40V4000 but does work on my logik tv

not really useful for me though

Point of View Android tv dongle screen mirroring
I also have this dongle which is connected to my tv. I also have mine and my Mrs's Android phones which are running kit Kat and another ohms running on jelly bean.
Is there anyway to mirror my or my wife's phone to the dongle add we both have the mirror screen option on or phones?
Answers/help will be appreciated.

Point of View HDMI Smart TV dongle - interface & WD My Passport
Hi,
I have just bought the hdmi dongle and m not very technology savvy. One of the main reasons I got it was to be able to connect my WD My Passport to it to play movies etc. However I can't seem to change the settings on the menu - so when I click on Movies - rather than all my separated folders showing up - instead it shows an icon of my 1500 movies (which includes about 750 clips of my kids). I can't seem to find a way to get it to display the folders, or even a list of the movies rather than the huge icons! Is there a way around this?
Thanks in advance,
Colette