I mean, what's the point of it? What is everyone hiding in there?
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Just a way of extending available storage on the Nexus 4. Since there is no Sd card slot, one can put files on cloud storage that can be used if needed.
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I mean, what's the point of it? What is everyone hiding in there?
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HUH it has NOTHING to do about HIDING something.
Files in the cloud can be accessed anywhere, your home PC, your phone, your laptop, go to a friends house and you need a file, boom it's there, etc.
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No I mean hiding: like, staying files there. Peeh, my bad English vocabulary sucks again...
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Physical backups can fail, having a copy of your files in the cloud is just another layer of smart backups.
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serkanhiziroglu1998 said:
No I mean hiding: like, staying files there. Peeh, my bad English vocabulary sucks again...
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It's quite obvious. The limited storage this device has will resort most people to use cloud storage. You can access it anywhere if you have internet connection. You can upload photos as a backup just in case if you lose your phone or your storage mysteriously deletes itself.
I upload my homework, pdf files and important documents.
I use cloud storage frequently for sending project data back/forth with clients, FTP's are a PITA, not so much as an extended storage means for my phone however.
It sees most of its use as a phone specific thing if I have to transfer a file to/from my phone and don't feel like going to the kitchen to get my phone attaching a USB cable and adb pulling/pushing files.
I use mine for backups and to send pictures to family as I don't have free mms I just upload n send them a link bingo
no ones hiding ,most of us use it to extend our limited amount of storage like most around here we back up oour back-ups ie. media so we dont have to keep it in our phones all the time. cloud storage is very helpful in my opinion. and we'll always have access to it almost anywhere anytime. with a internet connection of course.
Nothing to hide actually... I just find the fact that you can access your files from anywhere in the world with an internet connection wonderful..... Useful as hell especially when your job requires you to move from place to place....
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con·ven·ience
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1. The quality of being suitable to one's comfort, purposes, or needs.
2. Personal comfort or advantage: services that promote the customer's convenience.
3. Something that increases comfort or saves work.
5. Chiefly British A lavatory.
Synonyms
comfort - ease - fitness - suitability - accommodation
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Mainly for backup, but it's not like we have a choice with our limited storage...
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I've purchased a fair number of applications I'd like to use on my N7 that are listed by the Play Store as incompatible, particularly Machinarium (which I'd really hoped to get into).
Of course a simple Google search of [application name] + apk + [rar/zip/mediafire/other obvious piracy related search terms] will likely get me what I want, but I'd really prefer not to go that route due to providence and, frankly, the fact that I paid for this, I'll figure out if it work or not.
Definitely have the SDK installed, definitely not very great at using it. Any help is well appreciated by my rain drenched weknd.
Are you rooted on your other Android device? You can use root explorer to pull the apks, then just dropbox/email them to the Nexus.
So... Download the app to a compatible device, go into the folder where they keep the app data, copy the apk go your sd card, and then email it or upload to dropbox.
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Nice. I most definitely am. Cheers.
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No problem! You should find most apks in the/data/app folder.
Some are hidden other places, so you may need to "search" the file name.
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You don't even need to be rooted. You can backup apps with astro file manager and then find the apps in the backups folder and send them to dropbox or however else you wand to send them
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I ran airdroid on the phone and accessed it via chrome on the tablet to get a load of apps. Worked well just ticked the ones I wanted and downloaded a zip file.
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I ran airdroid on the phone and accessed it via chrome on the tablet to get a load of apps. Worked well just ticked the ones I wanted and downloaded a zip file.
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Thats a great idea lol...
I have all different Android devices, but I keep one stock GB and ICS phone to download apps and send them to the others
What service/provider of cloud type storage do most people here use? Any good recommendations?
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What service/provider of cloud type storage do most people here use? Any good recommendations?
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Personally I use Google Drive + Google Music for my tunes. Frankly the integration makes it a no brainer to me. That isn't to say it would be best for everyone but for my uses it's perfect. However most people will tell you to sign up for all of them and use them all then pick one. After all you can never have too much free cloud storage. And that will allow you to try them before you go Premium, if in fact that is something you were considering. I know Dropbox is great too. Cubby invites were all the rage here lately but I have never tried it. There's a thread. It would probably help you get better recommendations if you told us what you plan on using the service for.
i use Dropbox.. got over 100+Gigs because i have a GS3 + One X and a few other reasons.. i also use Google Drive + Google Music and all other Google cloud features
New accounts only get 2GB of space tho
currently i use google drive and dropbox. i think the free space on those services will increase in the future because there is a lot of competition
Google Drive
Dropbox
Amazon Cloud
I use them all, but 4share is my preferred one.
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I have Dropbox (4GB), Ubuntu 1(5GB), Google Storage for Developers (100GB) and Skydrive(25GB).
I know that's a lot of them, so I use SMEStorage to manage 'em together, well except for Dropbox and Ubuntu1
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I use them all,
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This :good:
Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, SkyDrive ......
It depends what you need, for pure file storage dropbox or google drive are probably the best.
If you are looking to stream media from a cloud then I am not sure what is best here. Anyone have any suggestions for streaming media (files that I own already rather than other options)
i use:
dropbox
skydrive
box
sugarsync
cubby
google drive/gmail
they're unique in their own way, but generally similar; free with paid extras. i have about 115GB+ of free online storage, so no need for any paid versions. i suggest try a few out and see which service suits your needs best.
I use Wuala. I think it's reasonably priced and there's a bonus that everything's encrypted!
Thanks everyone! What I would like to do is stream home pictures and videos. Any of these good for this?
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I like the idea of my data being on my own systems. As a result, I set up ownCloud on my Linux server in my basement (tho I believe a Windows variant exists). With the help of DDNS which provides me with a URL, along with some port forwarding, I basically have my own web address I can access from anywhere and log in to my ownCloud server. You are limited only by your hard drive space. I'm currently rockin a 300GB personal cloud server. I'll be looking at 6TB once I get my new drives in for the RAID 5 array I plan to set up.
On the same server I also have Subsonic running. I paid the couple bucks donation fee (10 to 15 or so) to unlock the full mobile license with the mobile app for Android, iOS, etc. There again, using my DDNS URL I tied Subsonic's Android app into my server at home. I can now stream all of my media straight from my box at home.
In short:
For music and media - Subsonic
For everything else - ownCloud
The future plan: 6TB for personal cloud usage for music, pictures, videos, documents? Oh yes. :good: Even my current 300GB setup is significantly more than I would get with any free service elsewhere. I'll take it.
total win.
Another mod for subsonic for your own cloud media server.
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I use ubuntu 1 and google drive. Ubuntu is my favorite tho.
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I use ubuntu 1 and google drive. Ubuntu is my favorite tho.
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I'm quite fond of Ubuntu One myself. I use it for auto-uploads of my pictures on my phone. Since Ubuntu is on all of my systems, once I fire up my laptop, desktop, whatever it auto syncs locally. Of course, Dropbox does this too, but U1 also gives me 5GB to boot. I assume Dropbox is still @ 2GB for starters?
I use Dropbox, Google Drive, Sugarsync, Ubuntu 1, Amazon MP3 and Google Play Music. All serve a purpose and all get used. 16GB is not enough. Cloud storage is critical for me. Ubuntu 1, Dropbox and Play Music are the best imo.
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Google's Music Manager seems pretty nice, Can upload 20k songs for free I've been having trouble trying to import songs from my desktop though...
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Google's Music Manager seems pretty nice, Can upload 20k songs for free I've been having trouble trying to import songs from my desktop though...
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Probably a stupid question, but will my itunes library import over to the music manager?
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Probably a stupid question, but will my itunes library import over to the music manager?
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Yes it will. There's an option to auto update as well that adds any new music you add to itunes
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Hi,
I'm quite eager to get the nexus 7. I do have a few questions though. Firstly, I'm planning to use it to word processing and some reports on the way home. The issue I have is that the nexus 7 doesn't have Polaris Office which is what I really want to use. Is there any way to get it and how do the alternativies stack up? Its essentials that I'm able to make and edit word 2007 documents. Secondly, is the screen big enough to do so? It seemed ok to me but just want people's opinions. Thirdly, I've heard its very rooter friendly but lets say I root.. Is it possible to get Polaris Office.. Also, any idea about when the free google play credit offer is till? This is something I really want. Lastly, I've heard there are going to be some keyboard cases for the nexus 7 but is there one already?
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Sean
Personally I wouldn't dream of using this thing for work. If you want a tab for working too you can't beat the Asus Transformer range in my opinion. This thing is clearly aimed at media consumption and does not lend itself to productivity.
But! That's just my opinion. Yours might differ. My advice is try one out for a couple of hours first. You might hate it, or love it.
You can buy Polaris office can't you? You also could use Google drive
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Personally I wouldn't dream of using this thing for work. If you want a tab for working too you can't beat the Asus Transformer range in my opinion. This thing is clearly aimed at media consumption and does not lend itself to productivity.
But! That's just my opinion. Yours might differ. My advice is try one out for a couple of hours first. You might hate it, or love it.
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I've seen it a few times and played around.. Its looks for me.. There's also a keyboard case for it like the ipad so that's sorted but have a few miss giving about it..
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You can buy Polaris office can't you? You also could use Google drive
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You can't get it on the play store.. Also google drive is for storing stuff.. I need to use my tablet to edit stuff.. I have an S3 which has Polaris office but can't find it anywhere for the gaalxy nexus.. I seriously want it since its a bloody good software and the best out there..
Just look online for the APK or use your Google play store credit when you buy the tablet.
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Google docs is built into drive now actually, so yeah you can create stuff and store stuff, as well as edit word documents from your pc
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I haven't tried any office suites to edit things on the run, but I do use it regularly through the Citrix Receiver connection to our work servers, and that works well, so, unless you need larger DPIs or anything like that, it will be fine for business stuff.
Unfortunately, it seems that Polaris Office is licensed as OEM only on certain devices. So we cant provide any links to apks or anything, as it would be classed as warez.
Check out this thread h t t p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085173 (Sorry, still cant post links), it compares the different Android office apps.
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Just look online for the APK or use your Google play store credit when you buy the tablet.
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Its not on google play... As for APK's, which is a reliable website?
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Sean
With a BT keyboard the Nexus 7 would work fine for editing documents. I'd suggest checking out Google Drive before purchasing a suite of office software, though. Give it a go on your PC and phone, see how it works for you and make a decision from there.
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Its not on google play... As for APK's, which is a reliable website?
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Sean
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What's that suppose to mean? Why don't you use google play store? There's lots of free apps on there. The play store is the best feature of android. Also asking for pirated sites are against forum rules.
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I've seen it a few times and played around.. Its looks for me.. There's also a keyboard case for it like the ipad so that's sorted but have a few miss giving about it..
You can't get it on the play store.. Also google drive is for storing stuff.. I need to use my tablet to edit stuff.. I have an S3 which has Polaris office but can't find it anywhere for the gaalxy nexus.. I seriously want it since its a bloody good software and the best out there..
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Just pull the apk from your S3 and move it to other devices. Profit.
I'm pretty sure I have polaris office backed up in titanium backup from my flyer, as I backed up everything, copied it to my PC, then wiped so I could send it off to the eBay buyer. Dunno how well it would work though as the flyer was honeycomb
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Just pull the apk from your S3 and move it to other devices. Profit.
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How exactly would I do that? Sorry but I've only had android for 2 weeks lol.
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Well you'll need root access on your s3 to do it. Obtaining root is different on every device so you'll have to check the s3 forums for info on how to do that and then you'll need a file explorer such as root explorer to access the files. You'll need to navigate to system/apps and the apk file will be in there. Talk the mount button on top of the screen to mount the folder and read / write, then copy it, paste it in your sd folder, and then plug the s3 in the PC, pull the file off, and then copy it on to your sd card on your nexus 7. Disconnect, make sure "install from unknown sources" is checked in settings, and navigate to the file using a file explorer, tap on it and it should install it like any other app
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Get king soft office solved and its free
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I use king soft and an external keyboard. Just as good as a tf700 for only 250$ in all
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DocumentsToGo is what you're looking for
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Just ordered my nexus 7 quick question what's up with the 2 development sections ?
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I just login to dropbox on my note 2 (not on the first boot), and I am not getting the 50gb of extra space.
Do this only work if I login right after a fabric reset? Or I need to wait days?
Any info?
Same here. Maybe because I allready got extra space from my S3.
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Turns out u only get it once ... I have s3 , note 2 and note 10.1 only got one 50gb on my s3 ..
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I don't own an s3 or claimed any other 50gb promotion before
If u haven't had the offer before login on line you may have to perform some of the tasks required to get extra space for example put link on Facebook , share a folder
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Worked for me.
You have to go through dropboxs getting started tutorial thing to get it. (If you haven't yet).
It will also fail if you tried to get extra space with a manipulated dropbox apk in the past. In that case tge droobox support can reset that flag for you.
yeah, go to: dropbox.com/gs
and do some of those. (like - install the app, share a folder. nothing too exciting)
I did all of that before, but could be because I tried to get 25gb before with a modified apk.
I sent a ticket
Will Probably be the reason Drop bOx are likely to have restricted your Account One way round Could be to recreate a new Account
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I like that I get the storage with Dropbox with my S4, but I am a little concerned over their privacy policy. I've been eyeing SpiderOak, but I don't know if there is a way to get my S4 to auto-upload SpiderOak, or something similar. I'd even be ok with it encrypting things before they get to DropBox. Does anyone have any thoughts/suggestions here?
I use Drop box just for Pictures..take a pic bam goes right to it.I have also was wondering if there was something else out there but for now Drop box seems pretty good haven't had any issues...
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Personally I use google drive. But these clouds are good and bad. 10 years later dropbox may still be around but smaller sites may be down or gone. Privacy seems to be the big trend now so I try to let one company (google) store my info rather than having several companies have my info. Samsung probably has your info too. Eye tracking. Clever name. Just call it I'm Tracking you.
Jokes aside the best thing to do is to encrypt your data then put it into the cloud. Takes more time but if its valued pics and videos or docs then its worth it. Other sites you could check are box, copy, and skydrive but im sure they all have the same privacy policies.
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You can try mega, I believe it has the option to auto upload like dropbox. Oh and you also get 50 gbs of storage for free just by making an account.
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You can try mega, I believe it has the option to auto upload like dropbox. Oh and you also get 50 gbs of storage for free just by making an account.
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The app for Mega is third party. I was advised to uninstall it because of this.
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I try not to upload anything to any cloud storage without encrypting it first if I would not want the contents on the evening news. Even if it is mundane, boring, everyday data I try to keep it in a secure container before sending it up. I know, email is not any more secure than cloud storage, but I don't email out my financial or more personal information either. I am just getting into the Android OS, but am looking at Cryptonite for a mobile solution. It appears that Cryptonite is compatible with Truecrypt, which would be wonderful. Would be even better if the Linux version of TC could be ported over. Or, maybe it can be. Perhaps someone with more knowledge in that area could offer some direction.
I use Ubuntu One.
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I still mainly use and trust Dropbox. FYI, Norton also has cloud service called Norton Zone. They start off with only giving you 5GB, but if you install the free Norton Antivirus or Utilities app from play store they bump you up to 50MB even if you delete the free app.
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Its too cloudy now with every company having clouds. Overcast on the Internet.
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You can try mega, I believe it has the option to auto upload like dropbox. Oh and you also get 50 gbs of storage for free just by making an account.
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Yes, to get 50GB of storage for nothing is great but generally speaking Dropbox is better in terms of smoothness, easyness of use....
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bobbob1016 said:
I like that I get the storage with Dropbox with my S4, but I am a little concerned over their privacy policy. I've been eyeing SpiderOak, but I don't know if there is a way to get my S4 to auto-upload SpiderOak, or something similar. I'd even be ok with it encrypting things before they get to DropBox. Does anyone have any thoughts/suggestions here?
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I use Google Drive where I store all my documents and other files. Dropbox I use only for unimportant files when I need to share something quickly and easy....
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