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[Q] Now if the Tablet Apps would catch up ...

I have an iPad2 and love it! Placed an order for E3T on Amazon .. my order is in but on the waiting list.
But I have learned one thing ... when it comes to tablets .. the key is APPS / APPS / APPS and APPS. You could have the fastest Tegra 22 Guzillion Ghz tablet ... but if there are no good apps ... its a FAIL.
So, here are some of my favorite iPad apps .. advice me on a similar or better alternative on the Android platform ...
- GoodReader
- Zite
- Tivo App
- Xfinity TV
- Note Taker HD
- Autocad WS
- houzz
- LoopNet
- Zillow.com
- Adobe Ideas
- Ameritrade App
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Webex
Even though I ordered the E3T ... I suspect I am going to be sorely disappointed about the lack of apps on the Android platform. Yes, like they say ... the apps base will grow ... eventually ... but by then .. the E3T may become too dated.
What they (who would 'they' be) should do is to incentivize developers to build for the Android platform !

You have all the apps in the market. You don't need "tablet" apps like you do on iOS.
This explains it pretty well:
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-03/03/tablet-android-apps

I'm coming from an iPad as well.. sold it to partially fund my Transformer.
I don't regret the move at all, but there are some apps and functions I miss from the iPad.
Netflix
Aweditorium
AirVideo - or something similar to stream movies off of a Windows share over Wifi.
I like having my phone (DroidX) and tablet both be Android. Just wish a few of the apps would catch up on the Android side. They'll get there, I'm sure.

JTallon4 said:
I'm coming from an iPad as well.. sold it to partially fund my Transformer.
I don't regret the move at all, but there are some apps and functions I miss from the iPad.
Netflix
Aweditorium
AirVideo - or something similar to stream movies off of a Windows share over Wifi.
I like having my phone (DroidX) and tablet both be Android. Just wish a few of the apps would catch up on the Android side. They'll get there, I'm sure.
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Regarding AirVideo,
I was just doing some research on this and apparently theres an app called Mirage that is compatible with Air Video Server on the desktop. Check it out...

JTallon4 said:
I'm coming from an iPad as well.. sold it to partially fund my Transformer.
I don't regret the move at all, but there are some apps and functions I miss from the iPad.
Netflix
Aweditorium
AirVideo - or something similar to stream movies off of a Windows share over Wifi.
I like having my phone (DroidX) and tablet both be Android. Just wish a few of the apps would catch up on the Android side. They'll get there, I'm sure.
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If you don't mind paying a little money, PlayOn TV works fairly well with Honeycomb (use it on my Xoom) and supports local video, Netflix, Hulu (doesn't need Hulu+), and a number of other video sources. Runs a server app on a Windows PC, then streams over wifi (including remote networks) and 3G.
It's not perfect (the Android interface lacks some features, such as scrubbing), but it works in a pinch. I have a feeling PlayOn will get their Android support fixed, and they're also optimizing for tablets.

Use cifs manager to connect to windows shares. The share is mounted on your sdcard, and all of your apps treat everything in the share as if it were on the SD card. Needs root. If you don't have root, try upnplay, use windows media player to stream over upnp.

pretty sure myNet detects shared drives

scion676 said:
Regarding AirVideo,
I was just doing some research on this and apparently theres an app called Mirage that is compatible with Air Video Server on the desktop. Check it out...
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Excellent! Thank you. Performance suffers on it some, at least with my files but its a Beta, so hopefully it will improve.
It at least works, which is more than anything else I've tried.
I'll try the other suggestions as well. Thanks, all!

Hakizi said:
You have all the apps in the market. You don't need "tablet" apps like you do on iOS.
This explains it pretty well:
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-03/03/tablet-android-apps
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Android apps scale and look fine, but I'd like for more that take advantage of HC, and especially the increased resolution. You do need tablet apps to take advantage of the benefits of having a tablet.

Well the Asus Transformer has the following out of the box - no app download needed.
Polaris Office
Office Docs ->as well as Google Docs / Box.net connectivity. Works nicely
Asus Mynet
Basically lets you reach out and grab data from any DLNA device (Windows PC Windows Media, Mac, etc etc)
MyCloud
Allows for cloud support without having to download Dropbox (ALthough Dropbox works fine)
http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/
Social Networking apps Facebook, Twitter Int.
This is built in, you can sync contacts with Facebook, etc. Unfortunately Facebook STILL HAS NOT released an app for Facebook on the iPad, I have one of those too.
PressReader
Allows reading of tons of Newspapers and media items (built in, and still there are other apps that do this in the market and built to work fine with Honeycomb)
Add-On Apps
Sling TV
Works just fine on my Transformer and my Samsung Vibrant
Pulse News Reader
Reads all my websites and links to my Google Reader account.
Webex
Not to long ago released and works fine on the Transformer and my Android handset.
Stuff I wish were on Honeycomb
Flipboard
Netflix
Hulu
zinio

Thanks guys ... I will check out the apps. But the wait for the e3t continues.

raerae28 said:
Webex
Not to long ago released and works fine on the Transformer
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Webex on the market says it's not compatible with the transformer. How did you get it to work?

1000's of apps work with honeycomb it was just steve jobs *****ing out of his asss just like he always does about any competitor.
It's lack rss feeder widgets that did it for me (although being an ipad user you wouldn't know what a widget is) what's an android widget

vulcan195 said:
Thanks guys ... I will check out the apps. But the wait for the e3t continues.
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What's the e3t? Lol
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I posted this on another thread, but relevant here so I thought i'd post it again. This is the unofficial 'official' list of Honeycomb-optimised apps compiled by a forum member over at Android Central. New apps are being added all the time...
http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...al-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list-n-155-a.html

vulcan195 said:
I have an iPad2 and love it! Placed an order for E3T on Amazon .. my order is in but on the waiting list.
But I have learned one thing ... when it comes to tablets .. the key is APPS / APPS / APPS and APPS. You could have the fastest Tegra 22 Guzillion Ghz tablet ... but if there are no good apps ... its a FAIL.
So, here are some of my favorite iPad apps .. advice me on a similar or better alternative on the Android platform ...
- GoodReader
- Zite
- Tivo App
- Xfinity TV
- Note Taker HD
- Autocad WS
- houzz
- LoopNet
- Zillow.com
- Adobe Ideas
- Ameritrade App
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Webex
Even though I ordered the E3T ... I suspect I am going to be sorely disappointed about the lack of apps on the Android platform. Yes, like they say ... the apps base will grow ... eventually ... but by then .. the E3T may become too dated.
What they (who would 'they' be) should do is to incentivize developers to build for the Android platform !
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IMHO if you're concerned about apps, I would wait. You already have an iPad 2 so technically you don't NEED another tablet. You're absolutely right, Apps are the key to unlocking the function and purpose of these things and as of now Honeycomb tablets are behind. People will tell you that Android apps scale well and that's true ~50% of the time in my experience.
As just a quick statistical example, I'm running 245 apps on my phone (including games, 728MB total), I'm running 119 apps on my tablet (267MB total) - not because I don't want them all, but because the rest either don't work (games don't port well from 2.2 to 3.0 at all, and by that I mean half of mine don't run) or don't scale well and show up in a phone sized portion of the screen. This is definitely due to honeycomb, as these same apps and games scaled wonderfully in Froyo to my GTablet.
So since you love the iPad 2, which is definitely more mature hardware and especially software-wise, I'd consider Honeycomb the Cupcake version of Android for Tablets - essentially the v.1 public beta test and either hold off or go in understanding exactly what you're getting.
I mean if you feel like this " ... I suspect I am going to be sorely disappointed about the lack of apps on the Android platform. Yes, like they say ... the apps base will grow ... eventually ... but by then .. the E3T may become too dated." right now then all you're going to do is be full of regret because yes, you will be disappointed, especially comparing it to the iPad 2. The apps will come there's 0 doubt in my mind about that, but you're exactly right by the time they do come in full force to match the entire market, the current batch of tabs will be 'stale'.
Unlike Apple hardware, Android hardware has to be on it's toes, there's a lot of competition in the market and each brand has to come out with something 'better' to attract buyers constantly. In the blink of an eye there will be triple and quad core cpu offerings, more RAM stuffed in, better screens, better cameras, more storage all for the same price that you're getting the current device at. That's the blessing (and curse?) of freedom and choice. With the iPad 2 you have something with excellent software-base but you're at the mercy of Apple to release new hardware and that's generally once a year.
So yeah, my point is that in the end you can either wait until Honeycomb has matured as Android for phones has, and THEN invest in a tablet and get apps to your hearts content (and have no regrets!) OR you can buy now and enjoy it for what it is. You may not get every app you get on the iPad 2 currently for it (which I can't see the point in, anyway) but you'll be getting a platform where many of the apps are free (ad supported), the hardware is better (faster and more powerful, at the very least) and where you're free to source your media from a variety of places, vs. just Apple and iTunes.
As for the apps themselves, I suggest you head to market.android.com and look up the names of those apps or their function, in order to help you find alternatives in case they aren't there.

Neoprimal said:
So since you love the iPad 2, which is definitely more mature hardware and especially software-wise, I'd consider Honeycomb the Cupcake version of Android for Tablets - essentially the v.1 public beta test and either hold off or go in understanding exactly what you're getting.
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While I understand the comparison, I think the difference here is that Android is now an accepted player in the market. When Cupcake came out, noone had a clue whether Google was going to be successful with their OS and so developers held off creating apps for it. I don't think the uptake will be so slow on the tablet front. Despite the relatively lacklustre sales of the early Android tablets, developers know that it will become popular down the line and the quicker they get their app onto the market, the better chance it will have to establish itself as the ________ app for Android tablets (fill in the blank here, Twitter, Facebook, Office etc). Honestly, I think it will be a matter of weeks rather than months before we start seeing Honeycomb-optimised apps in all the major categories.
It may make sense to wait for the quad-core tablets just around the corner, but by then they will have announced the octo(?)-core tablets coming in just a few short months and you will have to put off your purchase again. In technology there is always something better just around the corner...

husker91 said:
What's the e3t? Lol
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eee transformer (get it e3?)
yea, took me a sec to figure it out too, lol.

Anyone having issues with the xda app with their tablet? Mine FCs when I try to go to settings
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Scrabble for tablets (link provided)

Download or update scrabble for tablets. Instant notifications' play facebook friends, instant chat view and dictionary ,To me this is now way better than words with friends
http://www.apktop.com/scrabble-1-12-44.html

i would get it if I could find it on the market. I can't find it

I actually like the words with friends interface better. The new tablet version is a lot better than it used to be. They also added Facebook functionality recently.
The scrabble app is nice too though. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them on this tablet.
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Thanks for telling about this. It would be even better if you could provide a link to download it. Not listed in Market, Amazon or Google.
The EA site lists one version only of Android. Nothing special for Tablet. They also have a version for IPAD? Does that work on the Transformer?
Nice thought though.

wordfued is still my favorite.... the full screen ads of the other two drive me mental...

tcjaym said:
i would get it if I could find it on the market. I can't find it
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Link for the lazy assuming it works for tablets as well:
Scrabble Free - Android Market

Can't download it in my country . Could someone post the apk?

I love it! The "Teacher" feature is nice too. Much faster than Words with Friends.

Able to view it in the market but it keeps saying purchase cancelled.
UK user.

pside15 said:
I actually like the words with friends interface better. The new tablet version is a lot better than it used to be. They also added Facebook functionality recently.
The scrabble app is nice too though. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them on this tablet.
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Its good but scrabble has instant notifications so me and my girl played a whole game in less than 30 minutes. And the eye candy is a huge bonus to.
Link now posted uptop

I installed the first version, and uninstalled it about 10 minutes later. Does this new version fix all the things wrong with the earlier version -- namely overall speed, and the odd long loading time when you left the app and went back from a notification? For example WwF and Wordfeud, when you touch a notification, you're taken to the app in a couple of seconds. With Scrabble, you'd touch the notification and then a splash screen would appear for 10+ seconds while it reloaded the huge app into memory.

Wordfued FTW!

GTA III works flaswlessy on Tablet

All you have to do is purchase on phone and sideload it, it will let you download data directly from tablet, at 1mb per second, it took about 7 mins for the whole process, 400mb download and data install. Go buy now, best 5 bucks ever spent.
Ps. I bought using my evo 3d, which also runs the game perfectly.
Edit: before you start asking, how to sideload it:
Dropbox, gmail, titanium backup, blue-tooth, etc. It also verifys market, so make sure you buy it.

excellent news, I did download the app, but got error parsing package message. Also says incompatible with my p6200, lets hope for the best for us 3g guys.

chrisrotolo said:
excellent news, I did download the app, but got error parsing package message. Also says incompatible with my p6200, lets hope for the best for us 3g guys.
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Try downloading with phone, then sideload it. It should work since it works for dell streak, even though it is android 2.3, it is a 7 inch tablet. It worked on my SGT7+ wifi, it should work on Tmobile. Just make sure you purchase it.

Downloaded but seeing quite a bit of lagg. Replacing user data files with GSII files now hoping that they will fix it

Which version do you have? Wifi or 3g? Also did you just sideload apk, and download data from tab, or copy both. Mine has no lag whatsoever with the data download directly to tab. I also have no lag with the data downloaded from my evo 3d. They both work perfectly. I also recommend using the analog steering and driving controls.

I sideloaded the .apk and let it download, had lag, so I replaced the data files with ones for the GSII from a site I found. No lagg now, just had to reset the controls as it aligned them for the S2's resolution. I don't have another Android device so I had to go the less legal route to get the APK, but I have bought the game on the iPad so I don't feel bad about it. Thumbs down to Rockstar for not having the compatibility in order

Cptnodegard said:
I sideloaded the .apk and let it download, had lag, so I replaced the data files with ones for the GSII from a site I found. No lagg now, just had to reset the controls as it aligned them for the S2's resolution. I don't have another Android device so I had to go the less legal route to get the APK, but I have bought the game on the iPad so I don't feel bad about it. Thumbs down to Rockstar for not having the compatibility in order
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Come one bro, dont include those details, as it can get you booted.
Also what type of lag were you referring to?

FPS issues in the entire game, basically. Driving around was very laggy and basically unplayable
The game is great and works better on 7 inches than the 10 inch iPad imho... just hope rockstar gets a grip and fixes compatibility settings. As a new Android user I can't even begin to express how utterly idiotic this issue with erroneous compatibility blocks is

Cptnodegard said:
FPS issues in the entire game, basically. Driving around was very laggy and basically unplayable
The game is great and works better on 7 inches than the 10 inch iPad imho... just hope rockstar gets a grip and fixes compatibility settings. As a new Android user I can't even begin to express how utterly idiotic this issue with erroneous compatibility blocks is
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Oh ok, mine still seems very responsive, Ill try other data file from other phones i have. Ill post results later. Yup, thats the problem with android fragmentation, but either way any android phone beats an iphone.

No...it doesn't. Believing that is just pure bias as there is no, and probably never will be, an OS that beats the other on everything. That's why I have one of each.

Youre still very new to this community, give it some time, to the infite modifications and freedom android gives you.

Customizing something all the way to Mars is nice, but still doesn't make up for lack of apps. I've been using the iPad in ways that physically aren't possible on Android because of the lack of certain apps and types of apps

give me an example and Ill try to tell which apps are available. I have over 400 apps installed. I go thru the apple catalog and I only see nonsense apps, or social apps, how many of those do you need. But its true there are more apps, but almost all are already in android. Maybe not the market but getjar, amazon market, appbrain and more.

Ok, here's a challenge for you, and if you do manage to find an app, you will be my hero:
One of my most used apps on the iPad is a certain type of note taking app. I say a certain type rather than a specific app as there are quite literally dozens of these available on iOS now. This type of app will let me import documents - minimum requirement is PDF, but more types is better - and write on top of them. So far Android has alternative. Then you get to the most important feature, magnification mode. The way this works in all of said dozen apps is that you have a window at the bottom of the screen that shows a small portion of the screen magnified. This allows you to write big letters and have it be shrunk down. These boxes are resizable and can be set for various zoom levels. They also have auto-advance, meaning that when you get to the end of the box it automatically moves it so you just write from the beginning again. This way you can write sentence upon sentence just as you would on paper, and just as accurately, even with a normal capacitive stylus. Other features that are often in these apps include the ability to insert images, machine text, web clips, audio recordings etc. You will also need to have the ability to export PDF. There are apps on android that can annotate PDF, but not at that level. All semester I've been using the iPad and nothing but the iPad both in lectures and outside, scanning paper documents using Scanner Pro and an external camera, annotating them (this is why just text editing is useless - I need to be able to have 100% control over size, placement, angle etc of the text on a page, underline and make arrows and drawings all over the place, not just write some text down) and storing them for reading. Just had an exam with 900 pages worth of curriculum and notes, all read on the iPad, and created on the iPad to begin with in the case of notes.
That kind of app in particular is crucial, and it has to be able to do exactly what I mention here, no "almost" with missing the magnification mode etc. They even provided all the lecturers with iPads this fall, and they've been using the same types of apps connected to projectors via VGA (try finding a VGA adapter for the galaxy tab, btw ).
This is just the ultimate example though, as it's not only the type of app I've used the most, but it's an app that is 100% productivity. No widgets, games or anything like that - it's a productivity issue, and an issue for Android's usability in settings outside of people who like to watch videos and play with ADWlauncher (which also includes me in my spare time, hence why I have an Android tablet).
Other examples off the top of my head: Splashtop's secondary product, xDisplay. It doesnt exist on Android (yet), and it's an example of an app where I don't care if there are "similar products" - it's the system I'm invested in and missing apps from major services like that is an issue. I could also bring up apps that have some sort of equivalent, but far from anything that works as good. Goodreader on the iPad -> ezPDF on Android, much less powerful app. Scanner Pro -> CamScanner, same thing, and they even broke 7.0 plus compatibility in the last update. There's no direct access app for the educational system my school uses, Classfronter, which isn't really an issue due to browser access but still an issue as it's slower. No good alternative to Reeder either, not that I've found anyways.
Education in itself is an interesting field. There are so many apps that make the iPad a powerful tool for both teachers and students on iOS. How about the ability to annotate documents wirelessly using Syncpad, an app that streams the image on screen to any HTML5 browser that's connected to the internet (not just local wifi)? Used that one a lot. Replaynote, letting you do notes and commentary and have it automatically turned into a video that you can send off to help people. Dictionary apps; when you study ENglish like I do, "a dictionary" isn't enough. You need as many as possible. That's iOS, not android.
Enough productivity. Fun apps. BBE's app has brought a music enhancement technology, that so far has only been licensed to Cowon for portable use, to iOS. There's no comparison to EQs in apps like Poweramp. Flipboard, awesome RSS reader that I use instead of Reeder when I want to relax, not read feeds for work. Tried Pulse, not the same, or even close. Neither is Currents. Zinio is luckily on both OSes though there are several magazines that are only available through Newsstand. Connecting the iPad to a synthesizer via USB and playing around with it on an amateur level is always fun.
Enough examples.
I love my 7.0 Plus. I love how personal the homescreen is after tweaking it, Google Talk on it is awesome, it's the device I reach for to check email in the morning, I love using a Wiimote for games, i use it as a mouse and keyboard for my PC in bed, remote control utorrent, browse the web, as a flashlight at night (LOVE that), video support makes me weep tears of joy, read books that aren't scanned A4 documents (and hence possible to reformat for 7 inches) etc. It's a great device, which is why I have it. However it isn't perfect. There's plenty of room for both OSes in my life, for the exact reason that neither is perfect.

Repligo reader for first, lets you write on top of pdf files (shapes, text,highlight, selections,w/e), I use it in class alot, but also lean to quick office since I just use camera to copy what i dont feel like typing.

Currents instead of pulse, much better. Also with repligo everything should be capable to be done, what ios app are you refering to which can do all that.

splashtop is on android also.

I think I answered what you needed, to long to read over again, while trying to study for nueuro final.

How did you get the GTA apk to your Tab? I tried AppInstaller, but I get an "access denied" error when I try to export it?
*edit* Nevermind. I was able to get the apk using Root Explorer. Can't wait to fire it up!

theundeadelvis said:
How did you get the GTA apk to your Tab? I tried AppInstaller, but I get an "access denied" error when I try to export it?
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you need root, and you can use root explorer to copy, to sd card. Make sure you click on r/w to be able to write and copy.

FAVI SmartStick turns any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV

On September 27, 2012, FAVI Entertainment annouced a way to enhance HDTV’s with its Favi SmartStick. This SmartStick is inserted into your TV’s HDMI port allows you to access your favorite movies, music, apps and games all via Android Jelly Bean. The SmartStick includes a full Internet browser and 4GB of built-in memory with an 8GB version also available beginning in November 2012. DC power is supplied via an included Mini-USB port and a Mini-USB to USB connection to reach the USB port already on your HDTV.
Pre-orders are being taken on the Favi Entertainment website and will be available via at Radio Shack, Best Buy, Amazon and Newegg.
SmartStick Features:
• 100% compatible with any HDTV
• Plug and Play – no subscriptions needed
• Thousands of Apps available via GooglePlay
• Favorite movies, music and games delivered instantly
• Multi-language functionality
• Accessories sold separately
• Mini wireless keyboard with touchpad mouse
Any thoughts on this?

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ronbo76 said:
On September 27, 2012, FAVI Entertainment annouced a way to enhance HDTV’s with its Favi SmartStick. This SmartStick is inserted into your TV’s HDMI port allows you to access your favorite movies, music, apps and games all via Android Jelly Bean. The SmartStick includes a full Internet browser and 4GB of built-in memory with an 8GB version also available beginning in November 2012. DC power is supplied via an included Mini-USB port and a Mini-USB to USB connection to reach the USB port already on your HDTV.
Pre-orders are being taken on the Favi Entertainment website and will be available via at Radio Shack, Best Buy, Amazon and Newegg.
SmartStick Features:
• 100% compatible with any HDTV
• Plug and Play – no subscriptions needed
• Thousands of Apps available via GooglePlay
• Favorite movies, music and games delivered instantly
• Multi-language functionality
• Accessories sold separately
• Mini wireless keyboard with touchpad mouse
Any thoughts on this?
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I ordered one of these on the second cant wait tell it ships.

So it's almost 2 months later, anyone have any feedback on the SmartStick? I'm interested in a portable Google TV stick but the current reviews out there are mixed to say the least.
-Al

favi smart stick start up & initial impression
My pre order SS 4GB finally arrived today after a few delays. They did do some free upgrades due to the missed dates (Plex, USB charger, upgraded software)
I promptly plugged it in and got the start up screen wizard. the ir remote was not responsive at all. In fact, I had to unplug the USB charging and reset to get it working. Even after that, the remote has alot to be desired. Just a cheap piece of plastic, really. I am hoping I can program my Harmony One universal remote to work with it and/or someone will develop a wifi remote for the device. HINT HINT!
anyway, after the initial setup which was pretty painful using a combination of a directional tab for cursor and onscreen keyboard entry (I didnt order the wireless keyboard mouse as you may have guessed) I was able to set up my Google account and get a couple apps installed from the store.
I am pleasantly surprised that the device is configured like it is a phone, so the limitations of Google TV and other set top boxes are not there (I am happily listening to Spotify on my home system directly- not requiring my usual airplay form the iPhone or iPad.) I look forward to being able to essentially have all the apps on my GS3 that make sense set up on the TV.
Once I was able to get to the settings, I changed the display to 1080 (I would think they should default to the highest available...it is HDMI after all.
I will certainly report back after checking out how well it can stream the media from my server, but my first impression is that it has potential to connect media to the TV.
There needs to be a much better control setup as well as clear ways to set up screensavers.
UPDATE an hour later:
OK, so I am able to control the device with Google TV remote. no problem. The bugs in that app have been worked out well and it seems to work really well. its a free app, so perfect!
I like that I am able to hook up a camera and BAM! a nice Sype implementation using the big screen. Logitech Revue limited me to their proprietary Vid software. This plus Spotify make this a worthy purchase for me.
still wish I could have more control over the homescreen. I dont see how to clear up the screens and I am limited to a kind of MIUI look with all my apps listed and 2 spots for widgets. hmmmmm

Hi I just received my smartstick. Very pleased with android system but the remote is pain so I was looking
For some app for my SGS2 with which I can control smartstick. I found tablet remote which would be perfect
But!! When I run this app on stick it was telling me he cant register SDP record for com.tournesol.tabletremote
so it didn't worked.
My question is guys do you think it will be solved just by simply rooting stick? Is there a way how to safely root
Smart stick? Thx

Droidmote is what I've heard people use to remote control these Android TV sticks from their phone. It may be worth a try.

You can actually use Google TV remote as well.
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Will this arrive to the Philippines?

Favi Smart Stick Discussions
There are other threads I thought I would list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030551

Use a launcher to replace the home screen
fritzboyle said:
My pre order SS 4GB finally arrived today after a few delays. They did do some free upgrades due to the missed dates (Plex, USB charger, upgraded software)
I promptly plugged it in and got the start up screen wizard. the ir remote was not responsive at all. In fact, I had to unplug the USB charging and reset to get it working. Even after that, the remote has alot to be desired. Just a cheap piece of plastic, really. I am hoping I can program my Harmony One universal remote to work with it and/or someone will develop a wifi remote for the device. HINT HINT!
anyway, after the initial setup which was pretty painful using a combination of a directional tab for cursor and onscreen keyboard entry (I didnt order the wireless keyboard mouse as you may have guessed) I was able to set up my Google account and get a couple apps installed from the store.
I am pleasantly surprised that the device is configured like it is a phone, so the limitations of Google TV and other set top boxes are not there (I am happily listening to Spotify on my home system directly- not requiring my usual airplay form the iPhone or iPad.) I look forward to being able to essentially have all the apps on my GS3 that make sense set up on the TV.
Once I was able to get to the settings, I changed the display to 1080 (I would think they should default to the highest available...it is HDMI after all.
I will certainly report back after checking out how well it can stream the media from my server, but my first impression is that it has potential to connect media to the TV.
There needs to be a much better control setup as well as clear ways to set up screensavers.
UPDATE an hour later:
OK, so I am able to control the device with Google TV remote. no problem. The bugs in that app have been worked out well and it seems to work really well. its a free app, so perfect!
I like that I am able to hook up a camera and BAM! a nice Sype implementation using the big screen. Logitech Revue limited me to their proprietary Vid software. This plus Spotify make this a worthy purchase for me.
still wish I could have more control over the homescreen. I dont see how to clear up the screens and I am limited to a kind of MIUI look with all my apps listed and 2 spots for widgets. hmmmmm
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Good review mate thanks for that
Just to let you know I use launcher pro (although you could use any of the launcher apps - most of which are free) downloaded from google play. This then creates a nice clean near stock interface to play with to your hearts content. If you have a big screen like mine you can jack up the columns and rows to 10 / 8 and have a nice big Spotify widget in the corner of the screen.
Worked for me anyways...best of luck!

I have the rooted OS installed as well as frodo 12 XBMC. It runs great. My only issue is with the Logitech Google TV keyboard which causes a bug when switching on XBMC for the first time. Otherwise this is a great alternative to turn a dumb TV into a smart TV and allow installation of all kinds of Android applications
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FWIW, I have started to work on a Custom ROM for this device based on Stock. Its a work in progress.

Let us know if you want some testing, perseus.
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fritzboyle said:
Let us know if you want some testing, perseus.
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I sure would love to. I will post a link when the Rom will be up. Pretty Soon I hope.

Just got a stick in today. Anyone else find that it's really slow to surf the web?
There anyway to force to landscape mode on apps? Tried installing dolphin browser but it stops at the setup/splash screen and i can't get past it w/ out rotating the app...grr
Would like to know if anyone else has started using any other ROMs? I'm curious if a tablet rom would be best.

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Just got a stick in today. Anyone else find that it's really slow to surf the web?
There anyway to force to landscape mode on apps? Tried installing dolphin browser but it stops at the setup/splash screen and i can't get past it w/ out rotating the app...grr
Would like to know if anyone else has started using any other ROMs? I'm curious if a tablet rom would be best.
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Hit Esc on the Dolphin Splash Screen. There should Appear a No Thanks or skip or ... menu button.
I was stuck at that screen for a while until I discovered this solution.

Perseus71 said:
Hit Esc on the Dolphin Splash Screen. There should Appear a No Thanks or skip or ... menu button.
I was stuck at that screen for a while until I discovered this solution.
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still not working oh well

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still not working oh well
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You need to look very Closely on the Bottom of the screen very closely. I don't remember for a fact but the Skip Link is grey colored and not very easy to distinguish.
Changing the orientation won't help as then the link goes out of Screen.

mchias1 said:
Just got a stick in today. Anyone else find that it's really slow to surf the web?
There anyway to force to landscape mode on apps? Tried installing dolphin browser but it stops at the setup/splash screen and i can't get past it w/ out rotating the app...grr
Would like to know if anyone else has started using any other ROMs? I'm curious if a tablet rom would be best.
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I have used set orientation in the past with great success on my phones never used it on the stick
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i got it working. i barely noticed the small 3 grey dots at the bottom of the screen and was able to get it to scroll through them. then it finally went into the main browser window.
i really like the media stick, but flash just absolutely kills it. this thing could use to be a dual core at min but then i guess it wouldn't be $50

NFL Game Pass

Here is the APK for the NFL Game Pass service. The service is available outside the USA and its territories. This APK is for both phones and tablets (10"). I don't know if it will work on other sized tablets, but you're welcome to try. Here is the Android Play page on it: linky.
NFL Game Pass 3.0807
NFL Game Pass 3.0802
NFL Game Pass 3.1125
NFL Game Pass 4.0120
NFL G Game Pass 4.121--bug fixes
New features for 2014
NFL Game Pass 4.0515
NFL Game Pass 4.0723
NFL Game Pass 4.0828--added fantasy football tab for leagues on NFL.com
NFL Game Pass 4.0916--Weekly Pick'em added, minor bug fixes and enhancements.
NFL Game Pass 4.1121--added Google Chromecast support and bug fixes
NFL Game Pass 4.1219--add support for new Pro Bowl Teams, general bug fixes and enhancements, and performance improvements
2016
NFL Game Pass 7.0809--updated for 2016 season. Updated August 10, 2016
This APK does not give free access to any content. It's just the APK for those who have the service, but unable to get the Android mobile app.
On a side note, you may need to uninstall any previous versions installed prior to installing updated versions. I had to do this occasionally because playback acting funky after Google Play applied update.\
Here is video of the service running on Galaxy Note II (SPH-L900). I was trying out an experimental app for Chromecast screen mirroring and comparing to local cable television.
video Chromecast support with NFL GamePass. Video isn't great, but shows enough.

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perfect! works awesome on my nexus4. thanks.

With NFL game pass can you watch live games or only replays? I found NFL game pass rewind info. I would def purchase this as I am an eagles fan, but local stations are NY, so I miss a few games a season.
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SGMD1 said:
Thanks boss! Looks like there was a required update yesterday to v3.0807. Any chance you could post that one as well?
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updated APK added.

michaelg1030 said:
With NFL game pass can you watch live games or only replays? I found NFL game pass rewind info. I would def purchase this as I am an eagles fan, but local stations are NY, so I miss a few games a season. ...
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Yes, it does both live games and replays. Think of it as Sunday Ticket online with Game Rewind combined. This service is ONLY available outside the USA and it's territories. Here's last year's promo video
this is from last year, but this is using the PC
this is an overview from 2011 on my Evo4G. The app has a different look and easier navigation, but the function is still the same.
As for the rest, to have all games through the Superbowl (season plus) it's running $200 right now. It usually goes up about $50 during or right after week 1 or the regular season. The trick, you need an IP outside of the USA to use the service, which is another cost that can run anyway from $8 to $15 per month. This will help you understand the process. It's old, but still on point. : linky. This also holds true for various sports services. On the mobile, depending on the sport, you may need to do what the link discusses or GPS spoof or both.
Since I'm a bit of sports junky, but the almost cut the cord completely, I only have limited basic cable, I have had to find alternatives to watch the local teams; some sports completely because they're not on channels I get.
Hopefully that helps you out.

I opened a free Mega account to upload and share the APKs. I updated the links accordingly.

Link requires an encryption key.

pawdog said:
Link requires an encryption key.
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+1
FYI - PM'd the OP

knapz said:
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FYI - PM'd the OP
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Was wondering if anyone would like to share the password by PM:highfive:

pawdog said:
Link requires an encryption key.
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Thanks! Can you please PM me the encryption key?

shield4life said:
Was wondering if anyone would like to share the password by PM:highfive:
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I couldn't wait for his response so I did the whole fake Google Play account & VPN route...
http://db.tt/QYS67Vce

Sorry about that. Somehow I had a line break at the end of the link, which caused the need to input the encryption code. It's fixed now, and you shouldn't need to. All you have to do is accept the the TOS and it should automatically start downloading. I confirmed the link on both my laptop and GN2, and neither asked for the key.

Just question, anyone else have any playback issues using the mobile app? It works fine my ASUS Transformer Infinity Pad (10" Android tablet). Unfortunately, on my Galaxy Note 2 (Sprint) playback is horrible. It's like someone put it on fast forward for both audio and video. When it catches up to whatever point, it stops. Then I have hit the full screen on/off toggle to resume and continues the fast forward. I know when it's going to do this, because the when the video goes to initially play, it's a black screen, and I have to hit the full screen toggle for the video to start.
When it does this, I have to uninstall the app, boot into the recovery and clear the cache and davick memory, then reinstall it. Annoying to say the least. I updated TWRP today, and not that is not working, but I don't know if that's why that method isn't working. But prior to that, I had to do it every time I started the app if it had been a day since I last used it. I use the app almost every day on either the tablet or phone.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a pattern to when it does this. It did this on both versions I posted. I saw on Google Play, some of the reviewers were having playback issues as well. The previous version worked very well.
I'm going to do some other experiments tomorrow before I write the NFL on it. But I wanted to see what others are experiencing.

Service is $135 for Season. You get games, NFL network + Redzone. NFL Preseason Life Blows...NFL Game Pass,just use http://www.unblock-us.com/ ($5/month) to pick a country besides US.
wfi, pick modify creditials then advanced options Then Change DNS #1 to 208.122.23.22 then DNS#2 208.122.23.23 thew Save, reboot. Go to http://www.unblock-us.com/ and pick the country.UK & Ireland & Cananda have Some restrictions
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Boston Strong!!!

Thanks for the reply. I've actually been using the service for going on four years. It's a really good service. And I actually pay on annual fee for a VPN service because I use it all year round.
As for the VPN, I prefer Europe, but just outside the UK or somewhere in Asia. UK and Ireland do have a few games that are blacked out, and no playoffs. Canada doesn't get the NFL Network or playoffs. I'm not questioning your pricing. I signed into a UK server and the price I gave was for the season plus, which is everything you listed. The $135 is to follow just one team. That said, some regions had different pricing. I find the UK gives the pricing for most regions.
As for my issue, it was a video playback issue. So, I was wanting to know if others were having it too. If so, then it just wasn't me. Still could be a device. Heck maybe even a bad download. As it would have it, I redownloaded using my home ISP versus the cellular network. And it seems to be working well. I just want to wait another day or two to see what happens. If nothing, then I think I was getting a bad download and will replace the file I uploaded.

Great response. I was just mentioning the pricing in case someone didnt know. Im in US, but was lookibg for directv alternative since directv doest even get all games and then you get blackout of any games in your region, unpess you use location spoofer but thats a pain at times. I was using UK. I was just giving the heads up on restrictions which you explained, thank you. I only wanted regular season for fantasy football purposes. I get nfl network app with my cable.provider (verizon fios, but no redzone). Now that I paid the $135 USD, I get all the live games, nfl network & redzone in 1 app. The uk service was showing $205 for the plus(which is the entire season including playoffs & super bowl).... $135 for pre & reg season (no playoffs/super bowl)....$105 for following 1 team. I can imagine if you truly are overseas then 205 being potentially the best option. To each their own....I will see on the video.if im having your issues. I used nfl network tab without issue on the gamepass app. I'm not normally a fan of vpns, since I usually dont have an issue. I am enjoying this one since, I dont have to put a password on my phone inorder to use a vpn(normally I do and its annoying).
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Saw in another thread that the NFL Game Pass is free in the Netherlands this year. And thanks for the apk

I got the apk installed and running with adfreetime. When I open Game Pass it says I don't have internet connection but I do. What's wrong?

Tqpolo said:
I got the apk installed and running with adfreetime. When I open Game Pass it says I don't have internet connection but I do. What's wrong?
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I run into that here and there and both my phone and tablet Just open another app that uses the internet, Nefflix and Chrome for example. Let it load and get anything from the internet. Then switch back the Game Pass app. I have no idea, but that solves it for me.