I wondered if anyone can recommend a good solution / app that will allow you to view and manage my gmail contacts from my Transformer?
It's really bizarre that in the native Gmail app on the tablet that there isn't a tab/button to view my Gmail contacts like there is if I was logged in to Gmail from my windows notebook? There seems to be every other option other than "contacts"?
I know that my contacts are synchronized from my Gmail account as they pop up in the "to" line of an email when I start typing, but there isn't any way to manage/edit/add contacts like there is in the notebook computer gmail page?
I've found a way 3rd party app called "contacts 3" that seems to allow editing and management of contacts but hoping that there is a native solution? Seems like a really big oversight by Google if there isn't an integrated way to manage Gmail contacts?
Thanks.
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What about just using the contacts app the comes preloaded? It works fine for me.
phree1 said:
What about just using the contacts app the comes preloaded? It works fine for me.
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OMG I'm a dumb ass! Sometimes you just can't see the woods for the trees!
Thanks man.
Globespy said:
OMG I'm a dumb ass! Sometimes you just can't see the woods for the trees!
Thanks man.
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No worries, friend. I can't even recall the number of senior moments I had at work this week and I am only 35. I attribute it to waaaaaay too many Phish concerts in the 90's.
Can't seem to figure this out. Anyone? I want to print my email from the email app. Doesn't have the option to send or share.
goodintentions said:
Can't seem to figure this out. Anyone? I want to print my email from the email app. Doesn't have the option to send or share.
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You can't from the app itself. Log into Gmail account with the browser (has to be Tablet or Mobile phone set for user agent not desktop).
That's the only way the "print" option will show up.
Hello,
I don't find how to print directly a mail (simply via wifi, not via printing a pdf of the mail and print the pdf, for example) via gmail app or the classic email app.
I've installed the Epson iPrint version 2 for android (I've got an Epson PX730FW) but It's not a solution...
Tks for your help.
eleger91 said:
Hello,
I don't find how to print directly a mail (simply via wifi, not via printing a pdf of the mail and print the pdf, for example) via gmail app or the classic email app.
I've installed the Epson iPrint version 2 for android (I've got an Epson PX730FW) but It's not a solution...
Tks for your help.
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You can download cloud print from the Google play store and use that to print from anywhere... only catch is that you have to have chrome on the computer you will be using to print to and the computer and printer must both be on...
Other than that, works great!
eleger91 said:
Hello,
I don't find how to print directly a mail (simply via wifi, not via printing a pdf of the mail and print the pdf, for example) via gmail app or the classic email app.
I've installed the Epson iPrint version 2 for android (I've got an Epson PX730FW) but It's not a solution...
Tks for your help.
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In Maine Terms....you can't get there from here....but it can be done.
Try out an app called PrinterShare from the Market. I believe it includes the necessary drivers for your printer. Once you have that installed on your tablet, open it and connect directly to the printer via WiFi.
After that is done, you send things you want to print to the printer via the Share function, it shows up as an option called PrinterShare. You should be able to try it out first before you buy the key, if it works for you.
The Google Cloud print option also works, but requires a PC connected to the Printer on the network, and the PC needs to be on. PrinterShare should let you go direct, and also supports printing from web browser or any other app that you can share from.
Hope this helps.
EyeBeeNY said:
You can download cloud print from the Google play store and use that to print from anywhere... only catch is that you have to have chrome on the computer you will be using to print to and the computer and printer must both be on...
Other than that, works great!
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You can accomplish this with a printer that support CloudPrint. The device is registered with your Google ID and the cloud print app will allow you to print to that printer without needing Chrome on your PC.
I have a Kodak Hero 9.1 that does this flawlessly.
I use PrinterShare too with Google Cloud Print! Works very well.
EyeBeeNY said:
You can download cloud print from the Google play store and use that to print from anywhere... only catch is that you have to have chrome on the computer you will be using to print to and the computer and printer must both be on...
Other than that, works great!
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or a wifi (cloud print) printer
edit, as phree1 said
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I use Let's Print Droid (free from Play Store) for CUPS-connected printers at work and PrinterShare ($) for my home wifi printer. Let's Play Droid also has options for LPR, Google Cloud Printing, SMB, and FTP but I haven't tried these modes.
I bought PrinterShare.....
I bought PrinterShare, and it prints fine to my HP printer, however, it will not print to my Dell Laserjet. It seems that it has something to do with dell and releasing drivers or something like that. So, do you guys think google clould print would work for me?
Am I missing something...the original post asked about printing from the gmail app. There is no share button in the gmail app unless I'm missing it, so I don't think it can be done from the app.
PrinterShare has an option to print gmail.
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amaddux said:
Am I missing something....
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Yes.
But seriously, if you have a google cloud capable printer and install the cloud print app you can print from pretty much any app at that point.
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I use PrinterShare too with Google Cloud Print! Works very well.
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Thanks.
I'll test PrinterShare pro
pbrauer said:
In Maine Terms....you can't get there from here....but it can be done.
Try out an app called PrinterShare from the Market. I believe it includes the necessary drivers for your printer. Once you have that installed on your tablet, open it and connect directly to the printer via WiFi.
After that is done, you send things you want to print to the printer via the Share function, it shows up as an option called PrinterShare. You should be able to try it out first before you buy the key, if it works for you.
The Google Cloud print option also works, but requires a PC connected to the Printer on the network, and the PC needs to be on. PrinterShare should let you go direct, and also supports printing from web browser or any other app that you can share from.
Hope this helps.
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Is "google cloud" shown as "MyCloud" in my Android 4.0 ?
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But seriously, if you have a google cloud capable printer and install the cloud print app you can print from pretty much any app at that point.
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I had no idea PrinterShare had the capability to print from within it. I've always clicked Share, then selected it to print when the Share button is available in an app. I don't really print or try to print that often though. The idea behind the tablet to me is to avoid having to print things.
That being said, unfortunately, I think the fact remains that printing is not available for the great majority of apps, so "pretty much any app" means 10% or less of apps. For instance, I can't print from Google Maps. Another thing I've never found a good way to print...a web form that I've entered data into. Sending it to Cloud Print prints the form, but with none of the entered data.
Although I'm sure someone will give me the process almost as soon as I post this
I mean a screenshot would at least get what youre talking about done better then not... And then you have to figure there is an app that will wifi print those screenshots. This is obviously not too useful when the document is multiple pages
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MyCloud is ASUS's app for cloud storage, not any "Android 4.0" app.
So I just reloaded Cloud Print (it's actually been awhile since I used it on my old Prime and had not yet put it on my Infinity). I had forgotten that in order to print mail easily, you have to install the K9 mail app to use in conjunction with the Cloud Print app.
Once you have K9 loaded, you simply go to your inbox and long press on the mail you want to print. When the context menu opens, click "share" and you will have the option of sharing with cloud print. Once you do that you simply need to click the "click here to print" button.
I prefer the Gmail app's UI by a long shot. I install K9 and disable notifications and syncing and just refresh manually when I need to print an email.
You can also print attachments in Gmail with the cloud print app by clicking the attachment and downloading, then choosing "share" and sharing it with the cloud print app.
I hope this helps!
YES. I am So tired of new attitude the kids have of "Oh I don't know the answer, so let me just make one up".
Google forums are full of crap answers these days. Someone needs to tighten it up.
amaddux said:
Am I missing something...the original post asked about printing from the gmail app. There is no share button in the gmail app unless I'm missing it, so I don't think it can be done from the app.
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I use PrintHand which can be found in the Play Store
I use Printer Share :good:
Is this where I'd ask about gmail on my 700 tablet? I have this mail program but want to know if anyone else is having trouble with Contacts and Groups. As we all know, there is no phone support for anything Google so I have to dig through the Internet.
It's my understanding that Gmail on your mobile device does NOT match the capabilities of Gmail on your PC.
If this isn't the place to learn from this group, can you direct me?
MM
what trouble are you having?
I cannot access Groups or Contacts. E.G., I want to send an email to all the members of a Group I've configured on my Gmail PC. On the PC, I just type in Book Club and all the members' names come up and off I go.
This does not occur with gmail on my 700. Type in Book Club and you get zip. Ditto for my Galaxy II. Forums say you can't do it on mobile. Is this NUTS!? Google is the biggest elephant on the planet and what do you do if you don't have a PC handy and want to send an email to a Group?
And there's no Contacts button on the 700 like there is on my phone: apparently, because the 700 isn't a phone? That's what's been posited.
Help? Google can't be that obtuse, can it?
MM
Use a web browser to access gmail. Be sure to set it for Desktop.
Bye.
I've been accessing my gmail accounts via Firefox. Its just barely tolerable. You can get an email out, but its painful. And it doesn't help very much to use a Bluetooth keyboard, though it does a bit.
Yes, you can use the GMail app to email to your Gmail groups... It's actually very simply - basically, just open the contacts app (called "People" in recent Android versions) - then select groups and you can see and email to your Gmail groups from there...
A quick Google search returned this article that explains the process:
http://www.ehow.com/how_8265811_use-gmail-group-android-phone.html
Just remember, the contacts app is actually called "People" now!
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Thanx, that worked great on my Galaxy S2, but I can't do it on my 700. What am I missing?
I found the People app and placed it on my desktop. I opened it, found the Groups. I hit the Book Club group, up came all the names. BUT....that's it. I tried the long-press trick, but nothing happens when you do that.
Please oh please help me through this one: I really need to use my 700 to send group mail!
MM
I can't send from the people app either. I can edit groups, but can't send email from there.
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Isn't that too unbelievable to be true?? Google/Gmail is one of the most ubiquitous and powerful entities around. You can't perform such a simple task as that??
Surely, we're wrong.
MM
OK, I'm hoping I'm missing something very obvious... but I cannot find an option to print an email from the OEM Email (not GMail) app that comes installed on the Nexus 5?
Unfortunately, it has to be printed from this app (so other working options like login via browser, print from PC etc. are not viable for me).
I've already searched extensively and have not been able to find any information. Can someone please advise on how to accomplish this? Surely you have to be able to print an email from within the app!?
If you have a wireless printer, there are a few good printing apps out there. The printer and phone have to be on the same wireless network to work. Epson printing app works great. Good luck.
NEXUS 5
dave2metz said:
If you have a wireless printer, there are a few good printing apps out there. The printer and phone have to be on the same wireless network to work. Epson printing app works great. Good luck.
NEXUS 5
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Thanks but printing apps are not the issue, it's how to initiate the Print command from within the Email app itself. I can't find a menu option or equivalent anywhere.
You cannot print directly from the stock email app. Maybe Google will add this in a future update. If you are using a wireless printer then you might try installing the app for the make of printer you have and then you may be able to share an email with the app for print. I have an HP printer and have been unable to get the email share to work with the HP app. Only option I know of is to forward the email to your GMail account and print it from there. Not great but its the only way to print emails.
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You cannot print directly from the stock email app. Maybe Google will add this in a future update. If you are using a wireless printer then you might try installing the app for the make of printer you have and then you may be able to share an email with the app for print. I have an HP printer and have been unable to get the email share to work with the HP app. Only option I know of is to forward the email to your GMail account and print it from there. Not great but its the only way to print emails.
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Thanks for confirming what I already suspected was the case, but still find a little hard to believe! Seems like an odd omission. Hopefully they'll add decent Share functionality in a future update.