PDF Files - Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Some of my PDF files I transfer to my tablet won't allow me to open them.. When I'm looking at my Nexus 10 storage on my computer it shows the files as PDF files, but on the tablet it doesn't. When I try to open the file on my tablet it says "Activity Not Found".
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When I open the files on my PC they work fine. Any ideas on the problem?

I'm gonna take a guess and say they are copyright locked judging by the names. Have you installed kindle and see if it opens them?
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I have Amazon's Kindle app but I can't figure out how to open PDFs with it without going through a file manager.

12Fully said:
I have Amazon's Kindle app but I can't figure out how to open PDFs with it without going through a file manager.
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I think for kindle to open a file, the file has to be in the kindle folder. Or, using esfile explorer, long press the icon for the file and a menu box will open with the option to open the file with kindle.

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No Root, No Cable Kindle Fire Market Access

Here is the simplest way I have found to get market apps on the kindle fire without a usb cable or rooting.
1, Turn on "Allow Installation of Applications From Unknown Sources" in the Settings > Device menu.
2. Install the app from the market on an android device with access to the market.
3. Back up the app using Astro or ES File Explorer.
4. Turn on WiFi File Explorer on the device with market access.
5. Browse to the file explorer web url provided by WiFi File Explorer then find and download the backup copy of the .apk file which should be in the backups/apps/ directory.
6. After the file is finished downloading you should be able to open it from the status bar notification and begin the installation.
Not all applications will be compatible with the Fire, but I have had success with most of the apps I have tried. I was even able to print from the fire by sideloading the Brother iPrint&Scan app like this.
I am extremely pleased that Amazon has kept this device so open.
Let me know if someone has an easier way to locate the raw .apk files.
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I may try this with weather bug. So far I have been unsuccessful in installing ot on my fire.
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[Q] Getting software unavailable in the market?

There's some software I'd like to get, but it's unavailable in the market. When I go to groupon.be e.g., there is a download link for the android market, but it pops up the amazon app store where it isn't available. I can't seem to find it in the marketplace either.
Same for the tweakers.net app, whatsapp, wordpress, colruyt collect & go,...
How do I go about these things?
If you have an Android phone, you can just download the app, use an app called Appsaver to copy it to your phone's SD card, and then you can either email it to yourself or put it in your Dropbox.
If you don't have an Android phone, it could be a bit harder. You'll have to find the apk file somewhere online. Usually typing in the app name + apk into Google will find it on one of many websites that host Android apps, like apktop.
If you really can't find it at all after doing all of the above, then you could always just try politely requesting that someone here send it to you. I'm sure you'll find someone willing to help!
That's a good idea, since I do have an Android phone! Is there a way that I can make the normal market open when clicking market links instead of the Amazon app store?
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I tend to download it on my phone, then use ES File Explorer to go to /data/app and send it to my Dropbox. Then I just pull it with my Fire.
I succeeded in copying the .apk's from my phone to my Kindle, but when I click them in File Expert, the install won't succeed.
If you don't want to use a file explorer app to search around hidden Android system folders to find thess apps, there is a much easier way for the lay people (non-experts).
(I already presume you have a file explorer app eg. root explorer installed on your KF, explained in other threads particularly the rooting guide - root explorer (paid) and ES file explorer (free) are both good)
Go to Market and install appinstaller (many names many version, I use "appinstaller" by gregory House) to you Android phone. Use its "backup" function and it will show all the third party (non-system) apps you have installed. Pick the ones you want to move over to the KF (remember to include the appinstaller itself!), or check them all (full backup of all 3rd party apps). It will save them in a folder called "appsaver" - OK you still need to use a file explorer to find this folder, but at least it is in one single folder which is not in the root /system folder.
Hook up your Android phone to your PC and use Windows Explorer to find this "appsaver" folder and copy it somewhere in your PC. Unhook your phone and hook up your KF. Copy and paste the "appsaver" folder from your PC into the KF (which appears as a drive in Windows - don't put this inside any other folders in the KF). Unhook the KF.
In KF, run your file explorer app - most of them start default in the /sdcard folder which is where the "appsaver" folder is. Open the "appsaver" folder and you see all the .apk (app installation programs) you saved from your Android phone. Find and run "appinstaller.apk" to install this app. Now you can run this app and use the "install" function (it will detect the "appsaver" folder and all the apps inside) to install any apps you moved over from your phone.
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ctgchaos said:
I succeeded in copying the .apk's from my phone to my Kindle, but when I click them in File Expert, the install won't succeed.
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Rookie mistake:
Click the little "Setting" (cogwheel) icon at the top right corner -> "More" -> "Device" -> "Allow installation of applications" - switch "ON"
I have not forgotten the "Allow installation of applications"-option, but thanks for the kind reminder. I will try the appinstaller method, thanks!
This seems to be an issue with the market link redirecting to the Amazon app store, right? Check out this thread.
tl;dr: Rename MarketIntentProxy.apk in /system/app to MarketIntentProxy.apk.bak
Of course, this assumes you have the Android Market installed on your Fire.
I have tried what you suggested, Slim_thumb, but it does seem to be due to something else, as I still can't install the apps Twunch, Twerkers.net, Groupon, Collect&Go. When trying it blandly tells me "not installed".

ES File Explorer Doesn't Delete Files Properly Sometimes

Hi all, I'm using ES File Explorer. Sometimes when I delete a file by using the Nexus 7 itself and afterwards plug it into my computer and I browse using Windows Explorer, the file that was supposedly deleted would still show up. Does anyone know why this is?
Jark89 said:
Hi all, I'm using ES File Explorer. Sometimes when I delete a file by using the Nexus 7 itself and afterwards plug it into my computer and I browse using Windows Explorer, the file that was supposedly deleted would still show up. Does anyone know why this is?
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I had a similar thing happen where I moved a bunch of files using the adb shell. The files were still accessible in the old directory in Windows, but didn't show in directory listings done on the N7.
opcow said:
I had a similar thing happen where I moved a bunch of files using the adb shell. The files were still accessible in the old directory in Windows, but didn't show in directory listings done on the N7.
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Were you also using ES File Explorer or a different app?
Because the Nexus uses MTP instead of USB Mass Storage, the Media scanner on the Nexus will need to periodically scan your device for changes in files/folders. It sucks because it will always show inconsistencies in Windows Explorer that don't match the file structure on the Nexus.
You can use the SDRescan app to force it to scan now, then Windows Explorer will correctly show files/folders you've changed.
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Because the Nexus uses MTP instead of USB Mass Storage, the Media scanner on the Nexus will need to periodically scan your device for changes in files/folders. It sucks because it will always show inconsistencies in Windows Explorer that don't match the file structure on the Nexus.
You can use the SDRescan app to force it to scan now, then Windows Explorer will correctly show files/folders you've changed.
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Thanks for the explanation! That clears it up for me. :good:

[Q] Problem with download icon in All apps screen (alway empty)

I have a problem, when I hit the download icon (all apps) on my nexus 7, it is always empty.
I check in my download folder and there is 9 files for 66 meg.
I check with parameter, storage, and I have 66 meg, when I hit the storage, its open download, and still empty????
What is the problem?
To solve the problem I create an shortcut with es explorer to the folder download, but I would like that my download (original) icon to work.
Help, is this a bug, or I am the only one?
My nexus is in French, (telechargement) but I try in English and it is the same problem (download)
Where is this setting for the download?
Are you going to Settings > Apps > Downloaded, and seeing nothing listed there? I have 52 apps listed there. If you go to the 'All' tab, do you see all your apps including the ones you downloaded or installed from the Play market?
I believe hes going to the Apps list form the home screen and licking on the Download app that in theory wold show any items he has downloaded in his browser.
knitler said:
I believe hes going to the Apps list form the home screen and licking on the Download app that in theory wold show any items he has downloaded in his browser.
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Yes this is it.
And in parameter, storage, there is 66 mg, in download, but when I hit download, the open window tell me there is nothing.
I am not able to see my download made with my browser.
Also, I try loaderdroid and I can see only folders. I have in download folder apk, pdf, files that I cannot see except with es explorer.
I try loaderandroid, and it is the same, files are not visible in the download folder.
This is going crazy.
I try to change download folder in loaderandroid, and I can see only folders, no content, no files, in any folder!!!!!
I have es explorer, and root browser lite, with these I am able to see files in folder!!!!! with any extension.
What is the problem??????
I just remove es explorer, and root browser lite, thinking that there was maybe a conflict. No luck, without those apps I am not able to see my download......
HELP
Ok now I can confirm that my Downloads icon in All apps screen is not working.
I have apk, pdf, .rar in the /sdcard/download/ folder, and I am not able to see them with the Downloads icon in All apps.
Only way to see them is with es explorer or root browser lite.
Is there a way to reinstall this Download manager apps????
Same problem with loaderandroid. (also not able to see any files, only folders)
How are you loading the files on? Perhaps you are putting them in another downloads folder?
knitler said:
How are you loading the files on? Perhaps you are putting them in another downloads folder?
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No they are in the good folder. Problem is look like the files are hide for any download manager.
Like I said, no problem with es explorer or root browser lite
I try removing es explorer and rootbrowser lite, and Avast, and still not able to see file in Downloads apps, and Loaderandroid.
But I need to access those files, and without a file managers like es explorer, there is no way to access them except with Downloads from all apps screen, that in my case do not work......
The downloads app isn't meant to show the contents of your downloads folder. It only shows the files you download from your browser.
I'm not sure if it gets cleared automatically at any point, never tested it.
Its the same thing as the downloads tab in chrome on a desktop PC.
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strafe_dog said:
The downloads app isn't meant to show the contents of your downloads folder. It only shows the files you download from your browser.
I'm not sure if it gets cleared automatically at any point, never tested it.
Its the same thing as the downloads tab in chrome on a desktop PC.
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This.
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strafe_dog said:
The downloads app isn't meant to show the contents of your downloads folder. It only shows the files you download from your browser.
I'm not sure if it gets cleared automatically at any point, never tested it.
Its the same thing as the downloads tab in chrome on a desktop PC.
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Ok with which apps you can see your files already downloaded from your browser? I use firefox, dolphin, and chrome, and I cannot see the files, except with es explorer, an add-on apps. Same problems with loaderandroid a download manager.
Lachaine said:
Ok with which apps you can see your files already downloaded from your browser? I use firefox, dolphin, and chrome, and I cannot see the files, except with es explorer, an add-on apps. Same problems with loaderandroid a download manager.
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Chrome downloads appear in there for me. Haven't used other browsers.
I use es file explorer anyway coz I don't leave stuff in my download folder.
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[Q] File Associating

I am using a Samsung Galaxy 4 (8). I have both the Nook and the Kindle apps installed. When I try to open an .epub or .mobi file I get a "no activity found to open this file". Trying the "Open as..." option is no help either. How do you get the file-types to be recognized by particular programs? Never had this before and I've used many operating systems and hardware.
nypaulie said:
I am using a Samsung Galaxy 4 (8). I have both the Nook and the Kindle apps installed. When I try to open an .epub or .mobi file I get a "no activity found to open this file". Trying the "Open as..." option is no help either. How do you get the file-types to be recognized by particular programs? Never had this before and I've used many operating systems and hardware.
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Try using fbreader https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android
I use that one on my tab s to open my ePub backs a few months back
-DUHA
nypaulie said:
I am using a Samsung Galaxy 4 (8). I have both the Nook and the Kindle apps installed. When I try to open an .epub or .mobi file I get a "no activity found to open this file". Trying the "Open as..." option is no help either. How do you get the file-types to be recognized by particular programs? Never had this before and I've used many operating systems and hardware.
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Default app manager lite, I've been using it for years and it has an option for both epub and mobi

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