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[Q] How to run multipple apps/windows simultaneously

Need to run two reader apps (two parallel texts for reading the original literature) on one screen. Two copies of the same program like Moon+ would be even more nice.

I'm fairly certain this is impossible as of now. Either their are no apps that can possibly come close to supporting this. Or, this it is merely a limitation of the current android operating system.
But for the record, this would be amazing and drool-worthy.

there's a UI system someone posted a while back that allows android to operate in a 3-viewport mode, where you have 1 big viewport, an 2 smaller viewports, each running a different app. and you can switch between them. there's also ixonos' thing...which is a windowed UI. i personally prefer the former, because it wastes less real-estate.
neither of them are available atm, but they will soon.
although i don't think you can run multiple instances of the same app.
oh yea, the adam ink has a multi-pane launcher as well, which works just like the first one i described, and that's already available...although it doesn't seem like it's very good.
either way though, android, and especially honeycomb is capable of multi-tasking, i think it's just a question of ui issues, and everyone is trying to find the best presentation for such a function.
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^I think you're talking about Onskreen's Cornerstone:
http://onskreen.com/
Looks promising but I think they're only shopping it to OEMs at the moment.

Yea, that would be a killer feature. Maemo Os does it beautifully, why can't android ?

+1 to this. Multiple windows in Android would be a very attractive feature.

dawgpound6985
Yes, thats what I found lately, but it's not available as .apk anywhere.
Need something reliable and easy to work with.

how to install UBUNTU in dual boot mode on Asus Eee Pad transformer
Hi,
Thanks a loto for your thread about Ubuntu on Android .
I just unrooted my Asus eee pad transformer and I want to use in dual boot with first O.S Android and second Ubuntu.
I download from internet the following folder zipped:
linux-flash-kit.tar.gz
Ubuntu.img
But I don't Know how to go on, could you help me?
At the moment I download in MicroSD memory ( 16 gb) Ubuntu .img and into " linux-flash-kit.tar.gz" I can see file like "flash-linux-android.sh".
Now I confused because on the web I can see a lot of information but, for example, in this last folder I can see only to start on ubuntu ( desktop) but on other topic I can see using APX mode on Windows but They use others files.
Could YOu help me to understand where I have to paste files and where i Can start installation?
Thanks a lot for your help.

I would be happy if there was just a file manager that had multiple windows for copying and pasting. I'm sure that could be done.

typci said:
I would be happy if there was just a file manager that had multiple windows for copying and pasting. I'm sure that could be done.
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Have you had a look at Total Commander for Android ?
It's an official android port of the classic two-pane file manager that and works great on the Transformer.
http://ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=30417
(This post is useful as well as it details how to give the program full root access so you can even use it in place of something like Root Explorer
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ns-remount-rw-in-total-commander-for-android/)

albertus76 said:
Could YOu help me to understand where I have to paste files and where i Can start installation?
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I believe you're in the wrong thread, mate.

there is nother one i have been using for sometime now..
Dual file manager XT
http://www.medieval.it/dualfm-android/menu-id-129.html
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[XOOM 2] Xoom 2 Software Frustration

Connected the Xoom 2, to a windows 7 machine.
Insists on letting installing 'Motocast' which I let it...what a complete pile of shi*.
I want to 'sync' a 700MB .avi video, over usb cable, to the device...estimated time? 30 minutes!!! I swear this complete toss of software is insisting to re-encode the entire file to some bullsh*t format of their choice. Is there an option to turn this off and transfer it natively?
Secondly, thankfully, it also installs native 'portable' device drivers, allowing Windows 7 file explorer to browse the device. Great, so I copy the same .avi file and paste it to the device...'Do you want to copy xyz.avi? Your device might not be able to play this file' I am prompted...'yes' I click. Just as it finishes copying (after about 4 minutes...much better) it bombs out, notifying me that because the device cannot play this file it is cancelling the transfer...wtf?!?!
The only interim solution i've found is renaming the extension '.avi' to something like '.proprietrysoftwarecansuckmyballs', copying it, then renaming it back to '.avi' once transfer has completed solves this.
So can anyone offer any 'clean' solutions to my file transfer woes? If theres no improvement, this device will be getting returned next week, which is a shame as the tablet is a great bit of kit, its just a shame the software blows.

Look for "Wi-Fi File Explorer" in the market.

This looks like it only transfers over wifi?
I need to transfer over usb cable.

Had this problem myself, looks like it doesn't come with the drivers. After a bit of searching, I found that the standard driver package works:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.53_Driver_5.2.0.exe
Installed that, unplug the USB cable and put it back in - should work fine!

tr00st said:
Had this problem myself, looks like it doesn't come with the drivers. After a bit of searching, I found that the standard driver package works:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.53_Driver_5.2.0.exe
Installed that, unplug the USB cable and put it back in - should work fine!
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Hey thanks man, that worked a treat.
Just for clarification, does you still prompt you that the device may not support playback of the file, but then successfully transfer it (whereby it would previously error at the last second)?

No idea - haven't had that particular part of the issue myself - the main thing I had was the slowness...

I am a linux user ... i will only have the option to upload files via wifi network ?

I have a Xoom 2 ME and the only way to copy a large movie file to the device was adb.
adb push foo.txt /sdcard/foo.txt
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That's the only usb-way i come up with. I'am on snow leopard and Google's Android File Copy tool does not work.

elster said:
I have a Xoom 2 ME and the only way to copy a large movie file to the device was adb.
That's the only usb-way i come up with. I'am on snow leopard and Google's Android File Copy tool does not work.
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I guess the same way will work to linux too . Xoom2 has only one partition on the disk ? that the reason not to be able to mount it as a normal usb ? If you root the device is the anyway to great a small 2 Gb for ex partition to use it for easy transfer ?
Off topic about xoom 2 ME . How good the screen and and the battery life are ?

Useless tablet ?
In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...

OldBeurt said:
In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...
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You probably hit it on the head about the Netflix certification. I would think about returning it, man.

a solution ?
Thanks to a French forum (frandroid, in the Xoom 2 topic... sorry I can't send links here), I tested a solution to the transfer problem: It is possible to use (on the computer) a server to share the files such as a samba server.
It works fine. But it's not as easy to browse, select, copy and paste file with explorers on the tablet than it is on computers (several windows, keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl-c/v, and so on).
But it's now possible to exchange files with the Xoom 2ME without going through a cloud or using Windows/motoCast.

mdcykkk9 said:
Off topic about xoom 2 ME . How good the screen and and the battery life are ?
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Sorry for answering so late.
The screen is quite good.
The battery life is terrible compared to my ipad2. Charging needs a lot of time and is very slow. I guess it's because of mini usb only.
Currently i'am using the device as a Kindle Fire replacement, because off the lightweight (KF is heavier and bulky). The books i usually read have more weight than the device itself.
I like it for that.
But i may not be a good adviser because my device is a prototype. It is not smooth and the speakers are terrible.
I think 8,2" is the perfect size for me. The weight is so much better than any other tablet i had.

OldBeurt said:
In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...
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Try using a terminal on the Xoom 2 and ping the computer you're trying to connect to, while pinging your Xoom 2 from that computer at the same time. It's like you have to force them to see each other before they can start connecting in future.

I used fileexpert to see and download files with smb shared folder on Ubuntu Linux without a problem.
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Wifi File Transfer

Has anyone had any success in using Wifi File Transfer Pro, with uploading files to the memory card? I tried to move a 2.6gb mkv to my memory card from my pc, via this app, and it wont work. When i tried with the free version, it said i needed the Pro, so i got the Pro, and still nothing.
I know i can do this File Manager HD and ES, but i wanted to try this out.

I don't know about Wifi File Transfer, but I use WiFi File Explorer Pro just fine. The only issue i run into is on my work LAN, where the network prohibits it.

timrock said:
Has anyone had any success in using Wifi File Transfer Pro, with uploading files to the memory card? I tried to move a 2.6gb mkv to my memory card from my pc, via this app, and it wont work. When i tried with the free version, it said i needed the Pro, so i got the Pro, and still nothing.
I know i can do this File Manager HD and ES, but i wanted to try this out.
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i have the pro version and use it on all my android devices. it works like a champ for me and i highly recommend it to others. i have moved a lot of things, but not sure if if ever moved 2.6gigs at one time. i would try to break it up if possible. not sure what mkv is so excuse my ignorance with that.

KaliS-Pugilist said:
i have the pro version and use it on all my android devices. it works like a champ for me and i highly recommend it to others. i have moved a lot of things, but not sure if if ever moved 2.6gigs at one time. i would try to break it up if possible. not sure what mkv is so excuse my ignorance with that.
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its a movie file. i will try the pro version again
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I have pro version and large files via wifi transfer work for me, albeit relatively slow (2MB/s)?
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I never tried it with large files but websharing lite worked fine for smaller files before. Maybe try that.

Can a tablet replace my computer?

Hello,
How are you?
So today I started to wonder...
I currently have an iMac computer.
I bought it to edit pictures when I was into photography.
But I since lost interest in photography and slowly sold all my camera gear.
Currently I only use the web browser and iTunes.
I don't need to work on my computer at home. I don't produce documents nor do anything creative. For work I have my office computer.
I don't use applications, as I use Google services through the web browser.
So, I was thinking about selling the computer, buy a nice tablet like the Asus tf700 and keep some money.
My only question is if the tablet is any good to handle my files on the external hard drive, mainly music MP3 libraries and pictures.
Can an app like ES file explorer allow me to create folders, rename files, move them around like finder on a Mac or windows explorer?
Can a tablet read and write files to my USB external HDD?
What do you think of this idea?
Cheers
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Hi,
You can get an OTG cable and with it you can connect USB divices to your tablet.

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t700 good for office job...

for me nope computer too important

gdourado said:
Hello,
How are you?
So today I started to wonder...
I currently have an iMac computer.
I bought it to edit pictures when I was into photography.
But I since lost interest in photography and slowly sold all my camera gear.
Currently I only use the web browser and iTunes.
I don't need to work on my computer at home. I don't produce documents nor do anything creative. For work I have my office computer.
I don't use applications, as I use Google services through the web browser.
So, I was thinking about selling the computer, buy a nice tablet like the Asus tf700 and keep some money.
My only question is if the tablet is any good to handle my files on the external hard drive, mainly music MP3 libraries and pictures.
Can an app like ES file explorer allow me to create folders, rename files, move them around like finder on a Mac or windows explorer?
Can a tablet read and write files to my USB external HDD?
What do you think of this idea?
Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Based on your detailed description, a tablet sounds like it will be sufficient for you. But i warn you, it is a significant jump. My 6yr old Dell laptop started acting wonky, and I replaced it with the Asus TF300 in May. It wasn't until September where I truly noticed the productivity advantages.
Also, Asus tablets come with MyCloud, which has Splashtop HD installed by default. Use it. It...is...awesome...and very useful. You still get the "computer" experience from it. Keep that in mind.

for your current demands a the most tablets should be enough but if its potentionaly that your demands could change in the newr furture, you should maybe consider one of the coming W8 Tablets

One thing that I did forget to mention. There are a selected few things that computers do MUCH better than tablets, and probably will never change. Try taking a PDF file with over 200 pages, and search for a word (doesn't matter what word you choose). Your computer is capable of finding all of the instances much faster than your tablet would. Windows and Macs are better at handling numerous files simultaneously than Android. There are some things that I would still turn to the computer for.
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aarsyl said:
One thing that I did forget to mention. There are a selected few things that computers do MUCH better than tablets, and probably will never change. Try taking a PDF file with over 200 pages, and search for a word (doesn't matter what word you choose). Your computer is capable of finding all of the instances much faster than your tablet would. Windows and Macs are better at handling numerous files simultaneously than Android. There are some things that I would still turn to the computer for.
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that is exactly what i was talking about this could be a good reason for W8 Tablets or the now gratly hyped "Tabbooks"

It really depends on what are u doing on ur pc if you only browse internet, listen to music and play some games, of course good tablet can replace it. But if u use ur pc for work then it could be problem for you imo
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File transfer android to android

Hello
I have a HTC One x and an Asus infinty tf700. I want to transfer files from my Hox to the tf700 without using Bluetooth as it takes ages.. I thought I could just plug in the Hox into the tf700 and off I go.. but Noo .... Lol. I have tried WiFi file transfer and fast file transfer. Still no luck. Any thought
Thank You
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Hi There,
I do almost exactly that on a regular basis, only with TF700 and HOX+. Install and configure WebDAV server on your TF700T,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate
Just need to set up the right IP address on your wifi network. Then use ES File Explorer (or similar) on your phone to access all of the files on your tablet. You will be able to move, copy and even stream from your tablet (Including any files on an external hard drive connected to the tablet) directly to your phone. You just need to set up an FTP connection to your tablets WebDAV server you have started using the IP address etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
You ideally would be on the same wifi network, but you can in fact set it up for wifi hotspot as well if no router is available. All the settings are remembered so you just need to start and stop the WebDAV server as you need and ensure that the wifi on your phone/tablet doesn't go to sleep. I wouldn't advise keeping the webdav server running all the time as this will possibly be a battery drain.
I can get anywhere up to around 5MB/sec transfer speed and it's pretty stable and reliable. You don't need root or anything to use the above method either. I'm pretty sure I have streamed full HD from hard disk, via tablet to my phone no problems. (with phone MHL HDMI in to my TV... just because I can!) but would normally just use tablet HDMI of course. I find it very useful to sync photos and important files.
To go one stage further you can use webdav file manager to set up auto sync, sync on schedule etc as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ddo.shigadroid.webdavfilemanager
I use that to sync my picture folders.
Hope that helps as it took me a long time to find the right combination of programmes to make it work properly! I wish I could just plug my phone into the usb port and transfer that way as the speed is much better for large files over a gig or so.

Cheers for the reply.
I installed webdav server and setup a server and I can't seem to find it through es file explorer.. I can see my PC IPs but not my other android device.
I tried accessing my HOX from my TF700 after setting the Webdav server on my HOX and I couldnt see it at all through ES.
I then tried it in reverse. I could see my TF700 ip through ES but when I would try connecting to it, it would just fail.
Am I missing something...
Thank You
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I wish I could check and post screen shots but my TF700 is away for RMA repair.
Just double check the IP of the sever you have started and the port are both matched. I don't think there is much to the settings on WebDav. Do you have a firewall that would be blocking the port from being open?
Ill try to put webdav on my phone and double check the settings from memory tonight. As soon as I get my tab back ill confirm for you if you havenr already figured it out.
John
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tnjfitzy said:
I have a HTC One x and an Asus infinty tf700. I want to transfer files from my Hox to the tf700 without using Bluetooth as it takes ages.. I thought I could just plug in the Hox into the tf700 and off I go.. but Noo .... Lol. I have tried WiFi file transfer and fast file transfer. Still no luck.
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Try the app 'Superbeam' from the Play store.
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_that said:
Try the app 'Superbeam' from the Play store.
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how about via computer?

Coweri said:
how about via computer?
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Superbean uses Wifi direct and you can get high transfer speed between two Wifi direct devices.
If your computer isn't Wifi direct computer (most likely no) you can use AirDroid which has great user interface.