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[Q] Can someone help me please?

Hello all. I have been searching and searching for the app called Reader's Hub. I have a US Version Sprint Tab that I just got yesterday. I found, what I believe to be two files, the Reading Hub.apk and Zinio_pressdisplay.rar. I haven't downloaded them yet because I don't know if they are the current version, and I don't know what to do with the files once I have downloaded them (where to put them, etc). Can someone please help me? I really want this App. Thanks.

There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Everything is done on the tab?
RADroid said:
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Thanks so much for responding. Can you tell me exactly how to do it? I installed an APK installer and the Andro Zip app. When I opened the APK installer it mentioned something about the SD card, which came with the tab. Do I do everything on the tablet itself?

RADroid said:
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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You have at least given me a head start. But Here's what I have done so far;
1. I have downloaded the readers hub file and have extracted it. I tried to download the zinio file, but for some reason it wouldn't fully download saying the file is not supported or something of the sort. It was in .rar.
2. I installed Root explorer, apk installer, and Andro Zip.
3. I tried copying the extracted file to the system/apps folder, but it wont let me. Either the entire folder, or the apk files one by one.
Am I missing anything, or did I skip a step?

http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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This helps a lot
RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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Thanks so much! Do you know how to change my device to write, instead of read only? I am trying to copy files but it keeps rejecting saying my device is read only.

RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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While this website helped. I can't see the Kobo or press display APPs that did install. The readers hub would not install, and would not give a reason why. Can you help?

See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Beerkan said:
See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Does this work for the US Galaxy Tab?

For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.

Adapt0r said:
For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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Okay, now I understand. That's my problem, while I have the Kobo and the press reader, I couldn't download the zinio app because my tab kept saying content not supported. I have andro zip, explorer, and apk installer installed, so I don't know why it wouldn't install it on my tab. Can you tell me how to root it, or give me a link to a thread that shows how to root it? I saw a thread recently, but it was for the Euro version and I have the US Sprint version.

Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.

Adapt0r said:
Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.
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It looks like Z4root has been removed. Is there another simple way to root?

No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.

Adapt0r said:
No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.
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Okay. I wanted it to be able to read magazines as well, since for some reason, Nook isn't offering the magazines in their reader. Can you recommend a good app for magazines?

Magazine subscriptions are available on Kindle although limited selecetion. Another app called Issuu offers access to magazines but I have not tried it. Some magazines/publishers may offer applications giving access to their materials.
I have such for NY Times and Financial Times, for example.
Google is supposed to introduce soon its Newsstand that will cover printed press.
Zinio so far is only for Apple products and I believe on the Tab in Europe. They promised to release it in the US shortly.

Adapt0r said:
For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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I went ahead and rooted my tab after reading some more of the features. I still cannot copy files to my system/app directory. I see the SD card is r/w but I can't seem to figure out how to change the system/app to write.

Just touch R/W on the top line and the state will change to R/O

[Q] How to use application from a rom to another

Hi i have a question.
I tried different roms , and i noticed that the galaxy's one has a superb application for reading PDF (is the best i've ever tried...very fast). Now i'm on Virtuos Asus base rom and i would like to use Ebook readr form Galaxy one.
I have extracted ebook.apk from zip rom file and then installed on new rom.
Program starts but after start scannig for PDF close.
Is the right way to use application or i must copy something else from source rom??
Thaks in advnace

I've used Titanium backup
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Thanks for suggest.
Unfortuynately at now i haven't possibility to do that.Is there any other solution??
If not i will installa rom again and then back it up with Titanium.
Thanks

Hey thats it. But you can also create an folder @ SD card with your preferred apps. Youse apk extractor or anything else which let's you extract an apk file... Fx can do it also. Nice tools get from fdroid repo..
You must extract apk from running system or unzipped....

Howto uninstall Movie Studio 1.0

Hello. I installed Movie Studio 1.0 from a thread here on XDA. After the update to 3.1 I have both 1.0 and 1.1 on my Iconia. Irritating I think. My problem is that I can't uninstall 1.0. I simply cant find it and in Settings => Apps => manage apps I don't have any alternative to uninstall. Only force close. I have rooted my tablet and I search with AntTek file manager. I am sure that I search in the wrong dir and I can't find the thread with the app. So, if someone is kind enough to help me I would be very greatful.
PS I have done several factory resets since I installed it and I'm now running stock ROM installed from a CWM backup with CWM restore function DS
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Once you get your root back, can't you just use Titanium Backup to remove the old app?

Also, you could use something like File Expert or Root Explorer, go to /system/app, find the apk band deleye from there.

Yes, that could be a solution but there is no Movie Studio or editor .apk in that directory. Not 1.1 nor 1.0. I can't find it. I don't know how to delete an app that I cannot find. That's my problem. Where to look?
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I have by mistake deleted a mobisystems directory of cmdt.apk and now if i install a new dictionary, it does not download the dictionar database or show any words to search for....................................................... i have a toshiba thrive honeycomb 3.2
can you help me????

Newly Rooted NST - Cannot Install Anything!

I have a newly rooted Nook Simple Touch (NST) that was updated to firmware 1.2.1 before NookManager worked its magic.
The problem is that now I cannot take advantage of the Kindle App, ES File Explorer, or NGAppsAttack because I have no way to install anything.
Here is what I am running into.
1. I cannot install from the browser that came installed when NookManager did it's thing because it appears to have a problem with the certificate for any site except the default Barnes & Noble page, rendering my browser useless.
2. I cannot use a file explorer, such as ES File Explorer, to install a new version of the certificates or a new browser because one didn't come with NookManager's install and I have only ADB Konnect, Contacts, Device Registrator, Gallery, Library, Music, Nook Friends, Nook Touch Mod Manager, Nook HW Test, Settings, Shop, Social (doesn't work), SuperUser, and TestCenterService. I uninstalled Amazon AppStore because it didn't work and I read elsewhere that it was no longer working.
3. I cannot use the market app because there are no versions already installed, begging the question - now how do I install stuff without a browser, market, or file explorer?
I tried using NookManager to install things by following the directions elsewhere and extracting apps from their zip folders directly to the root directory of the NookManager MicroSD card. That failed on every app I tried because when I booted the NST off the NookManager card, there was no option for Custom under More! I even tried modifying the menu text file using Notepad++ to add the Custom -> menu item under button 4, but when the Custom menu came up there was no button response. Evidently, it couldn't find the APK files extracted to the root (in this case E:\) when I tried the extraction method.
Does anyone have a better idea? I mean, I'm not a programmer - so although there is probably a way to do it through ADB Konnect, I would need someone to explain it in baby steps.
Maybe I could image the SD card with an image that just installs apps?
Thanks!
-Nate

natetheblade said:
I have a newly rooted Nook Simple Touch (NST) that was updated to firmware 1.2.1 before NookManager worked its magic.
The problem is that now I cannot take advantage of the Kindle App, ES File Explorer, or NGAppsAttack because I have no way to install anything.
Here is what I am running into.
1. I cannot install from the browser that came installed when NookManager did it's thing because it appears to have a problem with the certificate for any site except the default Barnes & Noble page, rendering my browser useless.
2. I cannot use a file explorer, such as ES File Explorer, to install a new version of the certificates or a new browser because one didn't come with NookManager's install and I have only ADB Konnect, Contacts, Device Registrator, Gallery, Library, Music, Nook Friends, Nook Touch Mod Manager, Nook HW Test, Settings, Shop, Social (doesn't work), SuperUser, and TestCenterService. I uninstalled Amazon AppStore because it didn't work and I read elsewhere that it was no longer working.
3. I cannot use the any market app because there are no versions already installed, begging the question - now how do I install stuff without a browser, market, or file explorer?
I tried using NookManager to install things by following the directions elsewhere and extracting apps from their zip folders directly to the root directory of the NookManager MicroSD card. That failed on every app I tried because when I booted the NST off the NookManager card, there was no option for Custom under More! I even tried modifying the menu text file using Notepad++ to add the Custom -> menu item under button 4, but when the Custom menu came up there was no button response. Evidently, it couldn't find the APK files extracted to the root (in this case E:\) when I tried the extraction method.
Does anyone have a better idea? I mean, I'm not a programmer - so although there is probably a way to do it through ADB Konnect, I would need someone to explain it in baby steps.
Maybe I could image the SD card with an image that just installs apps?
Thanks!
-Nate
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You should be able to copy an apk file to the SD card and use the folder browser of Relaunch (which was installed during root) to install the package. Just open the folder where you copied the apk from your PC to the SD card and touch on the apk file.
If you need some apk files like ES, a browser, etc., check out my post here which includes a link to a zip file of potentially useful apps.
The certificates issue has recently been addressed. Look here and read a little further in the thread for some simplifications. But the resident browser is worthless and can be uninstalled.

nmyshkin said:
You should be able to copy an apk file to the SD card and use the folder browser of Relaunch (which was installed during root) to install the package. Just open the folder where you copied the apk from your PC to the SD card and touch on the apk file.
If you need some apk files like ES, a browser, etc., check out my post here which includes a link to a zip file of potentially useful apps.
The certificates issue has recently been addressed. Look here and read a little further in the thread for some simplifications. But the resident browser is worthless and can be uninstalled.
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I appreciate the advice. I will try that out when I have some time later today and let you know if it worked.
I just didn't realize that I could use Re-Launch to browse for a folder.
-Nathan