Hey everybody....
I was just wondering, what are your experiences with these two services?
The Pros and Cons of each?
Cheers
zuperpailon said:
Hey everybody....
I was just wondering, what are your experiences with these two services?
The Pros and Cons of each?
Cheers
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Well, they both work well and very similarly. The obvious difference is the amount of space available. With Box.net, you (as an Android user) get 50GB and with DB you max out at well under that (unless you're willing to pay for the service).
I don't think it applies to Box or DB, but there are some size restrictions with other online storage applications. It's been a while since I encountered them, but I think it was with Skydrive (another pretty good one, but there is another which has very similar restrictions...can't think of which it is...I use 4 or 5 online storage spots). So with the restrictions, you can't upload files bigger than 100MB which is inconvenient if you're trying to upload large video or software files. For text files, music and photos this doesn't really hinder much.
IMHO Box wins against DB, hands down. Sharing works great there too. The big difference (besides size) is that AFAIK there's not a desktop interface for Box, whereas with DB you get nice integration with WinExplorer. But if you don't mind using their web interface when you use the service, this isn't a major inconvenience.
sean is here. said:
Well, they both work well and very similarly. The obvious difference is the amount of space available. With Box.net, you (as an Android user) get 50GB and with DB you max out at well under that (unless you're willing to pay for the service).
I don't think it applies to Box or DB, but there are some size restrictions with other online storage applications. It's been a while since I encountered them, but I think it was with Skydrive (another pretty good one, but there is another which has very similar restrictions...can't think of which it is...I use 4 or 5 online storage spots). So with the restrictions, you can't upload files bigger than 100MB which is inconvenient if you're trying to upload large video or software files. For text files, music and photos this doesn't really hinder much.
IMHO Box wins against DB, hands down. Sharing works great there too. The big difference (besides size) is that AFAIK there's not a desktop interface for Box, whereas with DB you get nice integration with WinExplorer. But if you don't mind using their web interface when you use the service, this isn't a major inconvenience.
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Thanks for taking your time in this great explanation.
Cheers man!
I have both but personally I prefer Dropbox.
On the PC side, Box is accessed only thru a web browser. Dropbox installs on your PC and creates synced folders that are accessible just like any other folder. I can DL directly to synced folder or use Drag & Drop like any other folder.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
On the Android side. Box downloads files to it's folder and then I have to use a file manager to move it to where I want while Dropbox lets me select where I want to Export the file to.
The only downside to Dropbox PC side is that if you want to "Share" a folder with someone, they must install the Dropbox software on their computer and sign up. Some company IT departments aren't keen on that.
But hey, they are both free to try, so DL both and try them. Never hurts to have an extra 3-50GB or so of storage lying around.
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Thanks for taking your time in this great explanation.
Cheers man!
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Now worries. Happy to assist whenever I can (except when someone asks a stupid question that could've been answered by using Google or the search function or just reading... I don't like being asked to hold someone's hand and do their homework for them).
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sean is here. said:
Now worries. Happy to assist whenever I can (except when someone asks a stupid question that could've been answered by using Google or the search function or just reading... I don't like being asked to hold someone's hand and do their homework for them).
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hahahha, Agree!
I like DB. I haven't tried box personally as I like the way DB integrates into windows os.
If you let DB automatically download photos you have taken with your phone you get an increase of 3gb for a total of 5gb free space
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Warren_Orange said:
I like DB. I haven't tried box personally as I like the way DB integrates into windows os.
If you let DB automatically download photos you have taken with your phone you get an increase of 3gb for a total of 5gb free space
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I like the way dropbox is integrated into into Titanium backup, in Windows and on android, but space can become an issue.
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I'm a DB fan myself too. The biggest turn off for me around Box is your data is stored unencrypted, unless you sign up for paid services. Transmission is SSL 128 bit protected though. DB data is transmitted and stored encrypted for all plans. I'm paranoid when it comes to my stuff.
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I also like DB but i moved to sugarsynk for more space.
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Benzoman said:
I like the way dropbox is integrated into into Titanium backup, in Windows and on android, but space can become an issue.
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Oh and I also like the way DB never sold out to Apple.
Big Kudos from me for that
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I don't think it applies to Box or DB, but there are some size restrictions with other online storage applications.
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You're apparently limited to 25MB per file with Box.
Jay Evans said:
The only downside to Dropbox PC side is that if you want to "Share" a folder with someone, they must install the Dropbox software on their computer and sign up. Some company IT departments aren't keen on that.
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You can actually share folders now without the other person(s) having to install Dropbox (or even be Dropbox users, for that matter). Not sure when it started, but it's very handy. Check it out: http://www.dropbox.com/help/167
In any event, I'm sticking with Dropbox.
Shameless plug: Sign up for Dropbox using this link!
varelawarfare said:
You're apparently limited to 25MB per file with Box.
You can actually share folders now without the other person(s) having to install Dropbox (or even be Dropbox users, for that matter). Not sure when it started, but it's very handy. Check it out: http://www.dropbox.com/help/167
In any event, I'm sticking with Dropbox.
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Been like that since I can remember.... I've always had the choice of a public folder and could always give links to files in it to anyone to download from.
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This is different though. You can actually share entire folders or any file. You're not just limited to single files in your Public folder.
varelawarfare said:
You're apparently limited to 25MB per file with Box.
You can actually share folders now without the other person(s) having to install Dropbox (or even be Dropbox users, for that matter). Not sure when it started, but it's very handy. Check it out: http://www.dropbox.com/help/167
In any event, I'm sticking with Dropbox.
Shameless plug: Sign up for Dropbox using this link!
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Ah yes, thanks for refreshing my memory. That's why I keep school crap there. .pdf's, .doc's, and spreadsheets...they're hardly ever that big when they're for school.
That's also the reason that I use several sites for online storage. Box for loads of small files, DB for the bigger ones.
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This is different though. You can actually share entire folders or any file. You're not just limited to single files in your Public folder.
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Yep, that could be new
Never had a reason to share private folders with just anyone.
Always thought I could at least share the entire folders if they had an account but I'm probably just confused.
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Dropbox is vey good to use for those that do not need to restrict peoples ability to change files or arbatrairly upload documents.
Where Box.com gives the ability to to change who can view what and how they are allowed to interact with the folders you choose to share.
Just, my opinion.
Someone on here recently posted on here about Minus, Ive been using it ever since, its got a nice GUI, the client can be used on multiple platforms, Ubuntu, Mac, PC, iOs, Android etc... and you start off with 10GBs and move up a Gig per referral, plus the other nice thing is 2GB uploads, which never seems to get mentioned with DB and Box which are limited to below 500mbs if , I remember correctly, no encryption/SSL though (since it was mentioned earlier in the thread) but hey you could always encrypt your files on you own if you wanted
General link to Minus http://minus.com/
Or my referral http://min.us/rRlg2aL
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Someone on here recently posted on here about Minus, Ive been using it ever since, its got a nice GUI, the client can be used on multiple platforms, Ubuntu, Mac, PC, iOs, Android etc... and you start off with 10GBs and move up a Gig per referral, plus the other nice thing is 2GB uploads, which never seems to get mentioned with DB and Box which are limited to below 500mbs if , I remember correctly, no encryption/SSL though (since it was mentioned earlier in the thread) but hey you could always encrypt your files on you own if you wanted
General link to Minus http://minus.com/
Or my referral http://min.us/rRlg2aL
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FYI- There are a couple links on the net that get you 25GB to start off with instead of the usual 10GB from the site. Just google Minus 25 GB
bbeelzebub said:
FYI- There are a couple links on the net that get you 25GB to start off with instead of the usual 10GB from the site. Just google Minus 25 GB
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Nice, didnt know this
Thanks
Related
It's been a while since I've seen a definitive thread on Hulu and galaxy s.
Here's a good thread from the fascinate with clockworkmod zip and a .apk install. Works just fine on the Vibrant, sometimes you have to close the background process of the hulu app.
Hulu streams quite smoothly on the vibrant too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939500
If it wasnt for the data cap stuff like this would be great
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kimbo1986 said:
If it wasnt for the data cap stuff like this would be great
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I thought the 30/month with TMo was unlimited..
spiz516 said:
I thought the 30/month with TMo was unlimited..
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What he means is data throttle. All the wonderful sim-lock carriers in the US is capped at 5gb of data. If you exceed 5gb, then you'll be throttled slower than dialup. Technically its unlimited, but throttled.
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What I don't get is it is in Hulu's best interests to have Huly playing (their free version) on any and every mobile device out there. Its the market foot print for their advertising. Their marketing dept needs to go back to school!
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lawalty said:
What he means is data throttle. All the wonderful sim-lock carriers in the US is capped at 5gb of data. If you exceed 5gb, then you'll be throttled slower than dialup. Technically its unlimited, but throttled.
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Oh yeah I forgot about that... that is pretty dumb. 5GB in one month is a lot of usage though. I've never even come close to that, but that's not to say I wouldn't with Hulu. Giving it a try though.
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What I don't get is it is in Hulu's best interests to have Huly playing (their free version) on any and every mobile device out there. Its the market foot print for their advertising. Their marketing dept needs to go back to school!
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It's the networks (crying about DRM) who are holding it up, not Hulu.
Hulu did announce last month official support for Android is coming soon.
Hulu's marketing team understands that just fine. The people who don't are the old school content companies that own it(Comcast/NBC, Disney/ABC, News Corp, etc.). They still think that by locking down their content, it will force people to keep paying out the arse for it, rather than just pushing more people away.
Wait so is hulu free for vibrant?
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Wait so is hulu free for vibrant?
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Thier up-coming free android app will be (i assume) for their Hulu+ line up. Which is their paid $7.99/mo service. I will also assume that Hule has no desire to reslease their free website for the Android browser to watch shows, because they see Google TV as a competitor not a platform. Yet, I built my windows box hooked to my hi-def TV and can watch streaming Hulu content all day long through my windows box (i cut my cable about a year ago). Microsoft is not pay Hulu one nickle, but Google TV (android) is seen as a competitor!
To answer you question, NO - Hulu is not free on your android device, unless you can find a hack to watch it.
is this working or anyone else?
i installed apk
I just downloaded this, put it on SD Card, used recovery to flash it.
now it doesn't work for hulu app?
i just uninstalled flash completely, and installed it again, andn ow am trying again i'll edit this in a min and report back...
nope still doesn't work
help please i really wanna watch family guy on here...
Thanks, btw i have Axura.
xriderx66 said:
is this working or anyone else?
i installed apk
I just downloaded this, put it on SD Card, used recovery to flash it.
now it doesn't work for hulu app?
i just uninstalled flash completely, and installed it again, andn ow am trying again i'll edit this in a min and report back...
nope still doesn't work
help please i really wanna watch family guy on here...
Thanks, btw i have Axura.
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What do you see when you run the app??
Do you see the actual show list with the pictures??
More info please as it does work for me.
Big Dog KMc said:
What do you see when you run the app??
Do you see the actual show list with the pictures??
More info please as it does work for me.
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Yes then I search family guy then it stays white for a while then loading sign then this content is not supported on ur device
Here's a pic
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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I don't know then. It works on my end.
Could it possibly be rom related??
I am using PepperKake v3.5.2 with Glasstopia Theme and KB1 Modem.
Could it have to do with what browsers you have??
I have Miren Browser and Skyfire.
I just don't know.
Does anyone else use Axura and does it work for you??
I'd like to give this a shot..is there any way to install this apk without flashing?
Tried installing with root explorer and it failed..I already backed up the existing flash I just want to know if there's a way with utils I have on the phone or if flashing is the only way..I am stock Froyo.ka6 rooted.
its not working for me either
im running Bionix 1.2.1
Phrack said:
I'd like to give this a shot..is there any way to install this apk without flashing?
Tried installing with root explorer and it failed..I already backed up the existing flash I just want to know if there's a way with utils I have on the phone or if flashing is the only way..I am stock Froyo.ka6 rooted.
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No.
Flashing apk won't do anything u must flash
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same thing is happening to me, i downloaded zip, flashed via cwr, unchecked auto updates for adobe flash, installed hulu apk and same msg... should we un-install adobe?
rel500 said:
same thing is happening to me, i downloaded zip, flashed via cwr, unchecked auto updates for adobe flash, installed hulu apk and same msg... should we un-install adobe?
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Already tired won't work
are you confortable with that?
When 21 rogue apps started siphoning off identifying information from Android phones and installing security holes, Google yanked the lot from Android Market, and called the authorities to boot. But what of the 50,000 copies already downloaded by unwitting users? That's what Google's dealing with this week, by utilizing Android's remote kill switch to delete them over the air.
But that's not all, because this time the company isn't just removing offending packages, but also installing new code. The "Android Market Security Tool March 2011" will be remotely added to affected handsets to undo the exploit and keep it from sending your data out, as well as make you wonder just how much remote control Google has over our phones. Yes, we welcome our new Search Engine overlords and all that, so long as they've got our best interests at heart, but there's a certain irony in Google removing a backdoor exploit by using a backdoor exploit of its own -- even one that (in this case) will email you to report what it's done.
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http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/03/update-on-android-market-security.html
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/06/google-flips-android-kill-switch-destroys-a-batch-of-malicious/
Im sure if you were on the receiving end with a malware infested phone you'd be thanking google for remotely fixing your phone, i guess only when they start abusing that power will people get annoyed and demand change.
I guess that the end justifies the means in this case...
Yeh I'm fine with that. I doubt Google will abuse this feature- look at the negative backlash that Amazon had for remotely deleting from customers Kindles.
msolus said:
Yeh I'm fine with that. I doubt Google will abuse this feature.
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I'm not quite sure about that!, but well i'm probably too much old school, maybe a bit paranoid or conservative =).
The "For your own good", never sound well to my hears, anyway don't be surprise if Microsoft start doing that, one day, on your personal desktop/laptop.
Starting slow by removing trojan apps and one day, choosing what you have to use or not without your consentment?...not really GNU/GPL.
Google already know, who you are, which face you have (ty the front camera ^^), who are your friend, where you live, who you call, your habits etc... a way to much in one hand.
"Don't be Evil" they said (i'm still laughing on that)
I don't see anything wrong with this, and I think if Google ever decides to use this function for 'evil' it will get so much bad rep, that it's just not worth it.
How do you know they see all those things? Android is open source, and I doubt the Android-versions that is sent to the OEM's has these spy-code inside. Don't think they would agree with that, because of potential lawsuits and problems, e.g. EU-related problems.
I don't mind at all.. They have the power on Chrome too, and they never abuse it. I trust Google, I just woudn't trust Apple.
OP, Google already have your gmail, contacts, coordinates, search history, credit card number, and God only knows what else. This tiny little thingie won't change anything. However, they'd better remotely install Gingerbread on my phone, lol.
Unrealwolf said:
OP, Google already have your gmail, contacts, coordinates, search history, credit card number, and God only knows what else. This tiny little thingie won't change anything. However, they'd better remotely install Gingerbread on my phone, lol.
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I'm afraid by what i see here (but i don't blame anyone), everyone agree...well, maybe a different generation or perhaps my job force me to be more sensitive to that kind of things...who now
Unrealwolf, most of my data are fake: google account, no contact, neither sync, and no way i'll give my credit card number/real name or more.
But hey let's see how it'll go (the result in a couple of years will not be a surprise for me)
Microsoft did install a 'Malicious Software Removel Tool'. And have updates that are installed silently (but that happens very rarely).
And through the normal update process they can install everything they want.
personal info already leak out to everywhere since you born, do you have a mobile, in a school, bank account, visa,diving license, etc... just live with it.
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Is it really the first time that Google installed things remotely? At least they updated apps without interaction on my mobile. And these updates can contain any code they want. So who saves you from Trojans that come inside, say, Maps? Also, some devs showed that apps can install other apps without the user even notices that (I think there was a malicious angry birds app)
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I am thankfull as they state only being sent to infected phones as we have few android phones and only my one got message so yes im glad there doing this
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How do you know they see all those things? Android is open source, and I doubt the Android-versions that is sent to the OEM's has these spy-code inside. Don't think they would agree with that, because of potential lawsuits and problems, e.g. EU-related problems.
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Well going by the trouble that Google got with street view in the EU, im not sure they'd like to risk more fines
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are you confortable with that?
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i love the idea
that will keep our phones clean, and warez free
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Would be better to fix the bugs, though...
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Not too comfortable with this because if google can do it even a hacker can do it.
Also I noticed that after I did a search for CMS in google, the next day I got email from a CMS vendor, so think about it, very weird to the say the least. This has happened many times.
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And Elvis is still alive...
Google has already an app with root and net access on the phone: the Market (or the services behind). Otherwise they could not install or uninstall anything on the phone. And yes, market is able to install without notifying the user. But if they're doing this well and encrypt the communication, no hacker should be able to use this feature to break into your phone.
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And Elvis is still alive...
Google has already an app with root and net access on the phone: the Market (or the services behind). Otherwise they could not install or uninstall anything on the phone. And yes, market is able to install without notifying the user. But if they're doing this well and encrypt the communication, no hacker should be able to use this feature to break into your phone.
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My grandma said: never say never
Well it's not really about hacker problem, it's more about a non gouvernmental entity with that much power...but well some can live with it, i just can't.
For upto next month only, Box is offering 50GB of cloud storage for the life time of the customer.
Give your self a treat. Apk note available in the market
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I thought it was only for LG and sony experia arc handsets?
For those who download the new Android Box app, or upgrade their existing app, the company is throwing in 50GB of free storage for life, while file upload limits will jump to 100MB. A normal Box account provides 5GB of free storage. The company has done this with other app launches, like iOS, which received 1 million downloads in the first five days.
Box > Dropbox, love the 50GB very useful.
Both my Box accounts said upgraded to 50GB .
jje
Yup, mine just upgraded also
Good stuff and many thx!
I have just created a new account and been given 50 GB !
Thank you for the info!
Thanks, jost got mine...
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free 50GB is great although there is a 100MB file limit
100mb upload makes it pretty pathetic to me, & I certainly ain't got 50gb of photos & videos under 100mb.
If the 100mb limit isn't removed, they could offer people 500gb+, its just a word - as people won't be able to use it due to the upload limit.
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100mb upload makes it pretty pathetic to me, & I certainly ain't got 50gb of photos & videos under 100mb.
If the 100mb limit isn't removed, they could offer people 500gb+, its just a word - as people won't be able to use it due to the upload limit.
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there is also no PC/MAC software to sync files automatically... if you upgrade to business there is... and that's very expensive
Hey,
just a little question!
I will sign up and register me for this page, have i put my wright phone number into the registration oO or just any number?
don't want to give my wright mobile number to anyone using free account oO
so_ony said:
Hey,
just a little question!
I will sign up and register me for this page, have i put my wright phone number into the registration oO or just any number?
don't want to give my wright mobile number to anyone using free account oO
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No just email and a password for each account..
PS: install app from market and do the above once log in logout but before doing so unchecked keep me logged in now close and make a new account with a new email addy..
Nyssa1104 said:
No just email and a password for each account..
PS: install app from market and do the above once log in logout but before doing so unchecked keep me logged in now close and make a new account with a new email addy..
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do not work for me look at my picture (attached Thumbnails)
so_ony said:
do not work for me look at my picture (attached Thumbnails)
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you have to register via your Android phone Box application
thanks! registered all my email addresses now i got 200GB lol. also found this app for mac users http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/box-simpleshare/id430494855?mt=12 if anybody is interested.
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you have to register via your Android phone Box application
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thanks for information, saw it at the app in the market
very useful !
Two good deals have arisen for android users lately to do with cloud storage. Dropbox with up to 5gb free earned storage with using their camera upload and unlimited upload filesize limit, and now this, box.net with 50gb but only 100mb upload filesize limit.
Why can't one of them take the initiative and give 50gb free storage and unlimited file size upload limit!?
I have to say that at the moment dropbox has got my attention because this is old news from box.net. Especially since pc sync software from dropbox is free opposed to box.net's paid business pc sync!
On the other hand, they are businesses in it to make money!!
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you have to register via your Android phone Box application
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thanks for information, saw it at the app in the market
very useful !
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I did say lol...
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I did say lol...
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didn't get your answer
doing by own is simply the best for learning
great news, THX!
I'm sick of Google. I'm stripping all apps out.
What are the best non Google to replace them with?
I've got rid of Google market for another but should be able to get anything.
Tnx.
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Get an iPhone.
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dont flash gapps, or just install the ones you want, i always remove google services i dont need.
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Get an iPhone.
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This.
To OP: You own a GOOGLE Nexus 4. What did you expect from it? And good luck getting rid of Google on your phone. Let's see how functional it is with 3rd party apps.
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You're sick of a cohesive integrated service platform that's given to you100 percent free of charge?
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A truely great Google app is the 'play store' app, so you can download replacements for the rest of the Google apps
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Get an iPhone.
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And then jailbreak it and get cydia - just to be different
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And then jailbreak it and get cydia - just to be different
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I think Nova Launcher and a widget can offer more than jailbreaking an iPhone.
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Go with a windows phone. Best way to get away from Google.
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Try amazon app store or just google some alternatives.... LOL
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-app-stores/
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Try out the F-Droid app store.
It has a respectable collection of FOSS applications which might be something you'd want.
I agree, I'm tired of these company looking at what I'm doing ever second of my life. This will be an issue in the future.....There's a method to their madness....they are integrating everything to trap us and people are just following along like good sheep. Smh
And you people making fun are straight morons if ya can't get what the op is saying. "Buy an iPhone" haha haha so funny as well as soooooo original.
As asinine as it may sound, there are some of us who still value our privacy.
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3dupunk said:
I agree, I'm tired of these company looking at what I'm doing ever second of my life. This will be an issue in the future.....There's a method to their madness....they are integrating everything to trap us and people are just following along like good sheep. Smh
And you people making fun are straight morons if ya can't get what the op is saying. "Buy an iPhone" haha haha so funny as well as soooooo original.
As asinine as it may sound, there are some of us who still value our privacy.
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You make a good point here - Google is certainly 'buying' out data and information. They are not in the cell phone making business - rather, they are in the data and analytics business.
Did you think Google was making and selling Nexus devices this cheap just out of the goodness of their own hearts?
A Nexus device is sold at a significant cost reduction that is subsidized by Google for a reason. In today's day and age, if you truly value your privacy, I'd recommend canceling your internet package and surfing the web form your local library. Aside from that, someone is always watching what you're doing - Google or otherwise.
3dupunk said:
I agree, I'm tired of these company looking at what I'm doing ever second of my life. This will be an issue in the future.....There's a method to their madness....they are integrating everything to trap us and people are just following along like good sheep. Smh
And you people making fun are straight morons if ya can't get what the op is saying. "Buy an iPhone" haha haha so funny as well as soooooo original.
As asinine as it may sound, there are some of us who still value our privacy.
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Well then Toss all all credit cards, all shopping cards, Cancel the internet and dont make phone calls. All of these things do the same thing google does. IT has been happening for years and will continue to happen as long as we allow it. Removing some google apps may help a little but it is nothing in the long run.
Get a notepad and a pen. Have fun living in 1995.
People, stop being mod edit
You can replace Gmail with just the stock email app. No trouble there.
There are third party market apps. Forgot what the name is, but it's decent as long as you stick to the safe apps (aka not the obviously fake Chinese knockoffs)
For calendar, you can keep the stock calendar app.
For maps, your options are rather limited. Most good maps are paid apps, so you need to get them from Google Play. Not sure how you can fix this without resorting to piracy
Use color note to replace keep.
snapper.fishes said:
People, stop being mod edit
You can replace Gmail with just the stock email app. No trouble there.
There are third party market apps. Forgot what the name is, but it's decent as long as you stick to the safe apps (aka not the obviously fake Chinese knockoffs)
For calendar, you can keep the stock calendar app.
For maps, your options are rather limited. Most good maps are paid apps, so you need to get them from Google Play. Not sure how you can fix this without resorting to piracy
Use color note to replace keep.
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For appstore, just use Amazon and FDroid.
Actually there are lots of good maps alternative, you just need to spend some money. I use Sygic, it take longer to enter locations and more base on navigation rather than locale discovery, but it's better than Maps when it come to direction, especially outside of USA. CoPilot GPS is also decent.
ColorNotes still use internet, I prefer my offline Memo app from my Samsung Galaxy S, still working on KitKat.
Ichigo said:
I'm so sick of Google watching me as I sleep, or taunting me as I shower.
Leave me alone Google!
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Am I the only one that doesn't care if Google or whatever watches me, and tracks me? I mean, there's no harm to it. They know I like Dubstep? So be it!
The good thing is, they use that data to make your user experience a lot better. Like, my youtube home page is full of Dubstep.
I don't have a problem with them knowing everything. I have nothing to hide, and I couldn't care less, as long as they use the info to make my life easier.
gbarayah said:
You make a good point here - Google is certainly 'buying' out data and information. They are not in the cell phone making business - rather, they are in the data and analytics business.
Did you think Google was making and selling Nexus devices this cheap just out of the goodness of their own hearts?
A Nexus device is sold at a significant cost reduction that is subsidized by Google for a reason. In today's day and age, if you truly value your privacy, I'd recommend canceling your internet package and surfing the web form your local library. Aside from that, someone is always watching what you're doing - Google or otherwise.
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I need no schooling on Google and its ways, I've written quite a few papers for school on them so I GET WHAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY DOING and that's what scary IMO. I find that people who suggest cutting everything off are morons (not saying you) because what they are really doing is mocking w/e. I shouldn't have to worry about prying eyes is my point.
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Get a notepad and a pen. Have fun living in 1995.
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Soooo original, did you come up with that all by your self?
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This might be old news to the forum and if so I'm sorry but LG is running a promotion thru September 2014. If you install the box app through their lgworld app store you get 50gbs free!
It's pretty sweet so I thought to share with the XDA community that let's me run CM11 on this beast of a phone. :laugh:
i can confirm this works
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I installed Box from the play store and got it.
Unless I'm missing it, Sprint phones don't have the LG World app. We have an lg update app, but not the lg world.
some limitations ? files ?
I didn't know about LG World and thanks for the info.
I tried it on may G2 running CM 11 and I got it as well. :victory:
I think that is standard for Box when you open a new account with them. Maybe Im wrong though.
Is that 50GB storage for life or just one year or any limited?
https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/200527128-LG-50GB-Promotion-FAQ
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It even worked for me on CarbonROM haha
farhanito said:
https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/200527128-LG-50GB-Promotion-FAQ
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Thanks, m8
I'll let you in on a secret. Box checks your device by reading the build.prop file. So the ROM doesn't matter, as long as it identifies itself as an G2.
I've known people to grab a demo phone at a store, install box, log in, get the upgrade, then delete box from the phone...
Also known people to make changes to build.prop on a different phone (go look at the forums for some other phones), then install box to get the upgrade. Then revert the build.prop file back.
souleman said:
I'll let you in on a secret. Box checks your device by reading the build.prop file. So the ROM doesn't matter, as long as it identifies itself as an G2.
I've known people to grab a demo phone at a store, install box, log in, get the upgrade, then delete box from the phone...
Also known people to make changes to build.prop on a different phone (go look at the forums for some other phones), then install box to get the upgrade. Then revert the build.prop file back.
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haha i was thinking that on the way home earlier In theory anyone who is rooted can get this promotion with any device, all you would have to do is temporarily change the device model in the build.prop and download box
(may test this theory on my old note) EDIT: nvm, forgot it has no battery
EDIT 2: I didn't read your post fully, i see you have already mentioned what i said haha
How much cloud space is everyone rocking these days? I have 50 from box, 77.5 from dropbox and 15 from google drive.
How much do I use? Maybe 10 on dropbox, but Ill take all the free space I can get!
souleman said:
I'll let you in on a secret. Box checks your device by reading the build.prop file. So the ROM doesn't matter, as long as it identifies itself as an G2.
I've known people to grab a demo phone at a store, install box, log in, get the upgrade, then delete box from the phone...
Also known people to make changes to build.prop on a different phone (go look at the forums for some other phones), then install box to get the upgrade. Then revert the build.prop file back.
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yep that can seriously mess up your phone so generally dont do that
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stevessvt said:
How much cloud space is everyone rocking these days? I have 50 from box, 77.5 from dropbox and 15 from google drive.
How much do I use? Maybe 10 on dropbox, but Ill take all the free space I can get!
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Some space is more useful than others.
For free Box accounts, the max file size is a miniscule 250mb.
For Dropbox, there is no file size limit at all (except if you upload through their website, in which case it's 10gb).
Google Drive has a 10gb limit.
apexcell said:
Some space is more useful than others.
For free Box accounts, the max file size is a miniscule 250mb.
For Dropbox, there is no file size limit at all (except if you upload through their website, in which case it's 10gb).
Google Drive has a 10gb limit.
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250MB limit is a complete joke. I understand that the space is free. It's probably free because no one can use it in the real world.
For what it's worth. Mail.Ru (a giant Russian company) is offering 1TB of cloud storage as a promotion until 1/20/14. You need to get in on the promotion by that date, the 1TB doesn't expire by that date. Here's what you do:
Sign up for an account:
http://e.mail.ru/signup?from=login&lang=en_US
Go through this link and click on the "Get" button (the black button in the center of the bottom of the page). This page will be in Russian, but you can use whatever translation service you like if necessary (ie. the one built into Chrome):
http://cloud.mail.ru/promo/
Install their Android client from Google play and log in:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.mail.cloud
That's it. Once you do that, the initial 100GB of free cloud storage becomes 1TB.
The Android client is not bad. It gives you automatic camera upload options, much like Dropbox. I'm not sure of the file size limits though.
I think I have about 3 or 4 50GB online storage from various providers and many fewer-GB storage from others, but honestly I'm using less than 1% of each, in fact, some has Zero byte in it. For some reason, I am not a big fan of cloudy. I don't want to load my personal stuff up there, that including pictures, family pictures left alone any sensitive documents. I currently use 2GB dropbox acct. and using total of 20MB with my biggest file is 549KB JPEG and many other 200KB .txt.
I guess I'm an old fashion dude.
apexcell said:
For what it's worth. Mail.Ru (a giant Russian company) is offering 1TB of cloud storage as a promotion until 1/20/14. You need to get in on the promotion by that date, the 1TB doesn't expire by that date. Here's what you do:
Sign up for an account:
http://e.mail.ru/signup?from=login&lang=en_US
Go through this link and click on the "Get" button (the black button in the center of the bottom of the page). This page will be in Russian, but you can use whatever translation service you like if necessary (ie. the one built into Chrome):
http://cloud.mail.ru/promo/
Install their Android client from Google play and log in:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.mail.cloud
That's it. Once you do that, the initial 100GB of free cloud storage becomes 1TB.
The Android client is not bad. It gives you automatic camera upload options, much like Dropbox. I'm not sure of the file size limits though.
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Confirmed working. Confirmed awesome
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