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There have been several instances where it would be more comfortable to run an Android app on my computer than to use my smart phone. I have tried running Android in a VirtualBox and it does work, however, Android is its own OS that you still need to boot into. But what if you could run an Android APK directly in Ubuntu? Well.... you can!*
Google released a Chrome app named ARC Welder, which allows you to run Android apps if you’re on the Chrome OS or using the Chrome web browser. Grab the ARC Welder Chrome app here (200MB)...
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arc-welder/emfinbmielocnlhgmfkkmkngdoccbadn
Just open the link in Google Chrome or search for ARC Welder in the Chrome app store and install it.
Installing Android apps take a little bit of extra steps, but not a big deal. First, find the Android app you want in the
Mod Edit: Link to site containing warez removed
This will generate an APK download link for the app. Once you have downloaded an APK file, open the ARC Welder app in your Chrome browser (thru the browser apps link). The first time you run ARC Welder it will ask you where to store files for the apps. Create a folder wherever you like before installing an APK. I created a folder in my HOME directory. Once you do that, simply add your APK file now.
You'll also be asked about the size of your app such as tablet or phone, landscape or portrait. Put them to your liking and then install!
* Here is the caveat. Not ALL Android apps are going to work. Some do, some dont. There’s no guarantee the apps you try will work or that they’ll be usable.
I originally did this so I can run an investment app called "Robinhood" (pictured at the top of this post) to buy and sell stocks without paying any commission fees. The app is nice, but its much easier to use it on a desktop computer. Other apps I have tried that work are basic programs like "Bitcoin Checker" and "Coin Pirates" and "Backgammon Free". Programs that require heavy graphics like car racing games probably wont work. Hulu DID work for me, Netflix did NOT. Your mileage may very.
Have fun and Good Luck!
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According to the guys over at Droid-Life the new android market could possibly be launching tomorrow, which mean you will be able to browse and install all apps from the market directly to your android devices, wonder if this will coincidely install the apps onto our gtabs if they are setup with the same account.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/0...launch-browser-based-android-market-tomorrow/
Hmmm
This coincides with HoneyCombs unvailing tomorrow...
Cool stuff!!
dragonfly1113 said:
According to the guys over at Droid-Life the new android market could possibly be launching tomorrow, which mean you will be able to browse and install all apps from the market directly to your android devices, wonder if this will coincidely install the apps onto our gtabs if they are setup with the same account.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/02/0...launch-browser-based-android-market-tomorrow/
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It is out today.
http://market.android.com/
The online market send the apk to your phone once you select it from the web market. Since the gtab has no phone I don't know of any way to get it from the market to the phone except manually porting the apk file or downloading it directly to the gtab via wireless connection.
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As someone who has struggled with getting Market working , and not successfully, it is very frustrating to finally see the apps on he new site, but still not being able to download them. I have tried to download some, but as you said, there is no way to send it to the tablet. And most of the ones I have tried to far says it is not for my phone. Moving the APK frommy Droid is still the only way for me. Oh well, I continue to hope things will improve.
i download them from the site directly to my gtab with no problem at all i am running the vegan 5.1b rom and it works amazingly works better than my android phone, i just have my google account setup on my gtab and it syncs right over its one of the options when i go to install an app from the site see below.
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http://www.alwaysonpc.com/
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AlwaysOnPC gives you a complete virtual computer pre-loaded with over 40 apps that you can access and use from any iPad, iPhone / iPod Touch or Android smartphones. Here are just a few of the things you get with AlwaysOnPC:
Full Office Suite: Open, edit, cut/paste & save Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
Google Chrome Browser OR Firefox – with Flash, Add-ons, toolbars, sync'ing
Access Dropbox, Google Docs, and other Online storage
2GB online storage. Easily load files from your computer...
Leave your laptop at home:
Access Chrome, Java and Flash on iPad, iPhone with Web Store, Flash Games & more
Blazing-fast opening & saving files on WiFi or 3G – up to 5 times faster than competing apps
Rock-solid security: All connections with AlwaysOnPC are encrypted for your privacy and security.
View the full web – from Facebook or Java games like Runescape to Java apps, Google Sites or Analytics – it just works! (Audio & streaming video coming soon…)
True multi-tasking – cut/copy & paste between apps, drawings, photos, open email attachments edit, save, re-attach to reply/forward
Even more apps: Everything from Photoshop-like image editing & drawing programs, to award-winning GNU Chess…
Is this an ad? Please don't post here, it just kinda dampers the human feel with this sorta thing.... well thats what I feel but you know, free world I guess....
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its an android app posted on application thread..nuff said
I'm just saying.
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How do you use it? Mine forever says waiting for handshake after I click connect. I need Java to send my teacher an email on the schools email network =/
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It's arriving tomorrow and coming from iOS, I'm excited to jump into the Android world.
What are some must have apps I should download when I'm all set up?
JLombo said:
It's arriving tomorrow and coming from iOS, I'm excited to jump into the Android world.
What are some must have apps I should download when I'm all set up?
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Welcome to Android, but be more specific of what apps do you want?
JLombo said:
It's arriving tomorrow and coming from iOS, I'm excited to jump into the Android world.
What are some must have apps I should download when I'm all set up?
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Depending on your needs the answers will vary like the previous poster stated...
IMHO, the most useful apps (for me) are:
- Flash (Get latest from adobe archives, because they have stopped developing for Android)
- A Tor based browser to circumvent any national blocks. (There is a combined package)
- Google Drive, so you can edit/share spreadsheets etc without filling your SD card.
I'm sure there will be many more things you will get interested in...
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Click the THANKS button if i was helpful in anyway ^^
Here are some that I get on new devices
Latest Flash player for Android Version 11.1.115.81 this is a direct download link, check download folder for the apk file.
SwiFTP it enables an Android phone or tablet to easily share files with computers or other devices over a wifi network. These computers only need to have an FTP client, which all computers do. You can walk around with your MP3/video/ebook/whatever collection and share it seamlessly with almost any wifi-enabled system.
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Battery HD
Clean Master (Cleaner) - FREE
Google Earth
MyScript Calculator
File Manager HD for Tablet
Helium - App Sync and Backup
Chrome Browser
Flipboard
This is my beta version, pls sugest herer to me can make it better for XDA users
Link here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apkdownloader.appdownloader
You can not be download app from Play Store because "Device not compatible" or "Your country does not support this application" or Play Store is limited in your contry, or slow/error network. These are fairly common problem, so applications "Apk Downloader for Android" was written to solve this. The application will allow us to download the APK file of any application on the Play Store for free without google account, or find apk file links.
How to use:
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Search app you want to download on the Play Store. Here, I get examples like Facebook Home, an app does not support installation if we're in some countries
Facebook link on the Play Store Home would look as follows: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.home. You extract the rear part of the equation, is "com.facebook.home"
Open app "Apk Downloader for Android" enter "com.facebook.home" into the field in the middle of the application in the "DOWNLOAD"
Press the button "Download"
After download is successful, app will ask you if you want to install!
If you can not find the package code name (exam: com.facebook.home above), you can switch to "SEARCH" tab and click on results, app will automatically get package-name.
Note:
Programmer limiting your download is due to many different issues and their management, such as the app does not run well on your phone, or does not support the data collection for the country you're in . So the APK files may not work well completely.
Applications can only be applied to the free app, so you do not think of illegal downloading of copyrighted software for Android.
Advantage :
No mandatory login gmail account or other accounts.
Disadvantages
APK files downloaded from google play slightly slower
There are many so-download APK files from google play his other but personally this is the simplest way, no frills. File download speed depends on your home network.
Good luck!
Where to find this app?
vansulich said:
This is my beta version, pls sugest herer to me can make it better for XDA users
Link here:
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Where can I find this app in Google Play Store?
Is it APK Downloader Free by App Zone Dev?
Thx!
Hello.
About the “download manager mess up” take a look here (grossness warning!): Can't STOP a built-in manager download in an acceptable way… :-/ (v56, v57-Beta) @ Google forums
Briefing for documenting purposes: built-in download manager intercepts certain download links' files, I guess because of file extension (apk files not captured, for example). However, built-in download manager is deprived from file download cancelling ability. Had to delete all of the application data to stop the mess.
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In essence, a dodgy issue. Not overly critical in most situations, of course, but certainly dodgy. Better do not tap/click on overkill sized files, or you'll regret it.
With regards to the link disambiguation popups, this is something I've wished to get a solution for some time already, to no avail. So let me explain:
There are sites on which no popups are seen. Example: this very forum. You can tap where you want or need without popups. If something's a little cramped, just a little bit of zoom is all you may ever need. I use “force enable zoom” and you should also if not, as you may guess.
There are certain sites, though, where this is stuff gets in the way. Notorious example: eBay desktop mode (I've included the desktop site redirection to make your life easier in case you are using the @#$% mobile user agent).
It is obvious that there's something in these damned sites' coding which forces Chrome to go into “link disambiguation popup” disgusting mode. So, if any of you may know some sort of way to prevent the browser going disgusting mode, God would be grateful. Maybe some sort of mod and/or app? Any feedback/contribution welcome.
Mostly wrote this because I've recently revisited the Firefox browser, and I've been on the verge of switching to it. Too bad Firefox has 0 bookmark management capabilities.
Have a good time fellows.
Cheers