[TIP] Get Notifications on your OUYA :) - Ouya General

So I came across an app called Floating Notifications (free 30 day trial/ $1.97 to buy) in the Play Store. It was featured in All About Android. I thought it might be a solution for the Ouya. Tried it. It seems a little hit and miss. But what it does is it gives an overlay notification 'bubble' like a (Facebook Messenger) Chat Head for your apps. I wasn't really sure it would work because I wasn't sure if the Ouya even runs a notifications framework of any kind. But notifications from XDA app come in, and just received one from Facebook as well.
YMMV
Of course you'll need the Play Store to download it. Or sideload it otherwise.
Cheers.
This tip comes courtesy of the folks at All About Android http://twit.tv/aaa.
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Its similar to HALO on ParanoidAndroid. I was actually thinking about this! I'll give it a shot tomorrow
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Oscar_david said:
So I came across an app called Floating Notifications (free 30 day trial/ $1.97 to buy) in the Play Store. It was featured in All About Android. I thought it might be a solution for the Ouya. Tried it. It seems a little hit and miss. But what it does is it gives an overlay notification 'bubble' like a (Facebook Messenger) Chat Head for your apps. I wasn't really sure it would work because I wasn't sure if the Ouya even runs a notifications framework of any kind. But notifications from XDA app come in, and just received one from Facebook as well.
YMMV
Of course you'll need the Play Store to download it. Or sideload it otherwise.
Cheers.
This tip comes courtesy of the folks at All About Android http://twit.tv/aaa.
Sent from my OUYA Console using xda app-developers app
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I want to have my Ouya connect to my phone via bluetooth and display notifcations that way such as texts and emails. Is this possible? My im'Watch does it natively with my iphone (android also).

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Applications not ready for jellybean?

So, this tablet is a great purchase don't get me wrong but the more I play with it the more I see force closing, freezing, and lag. Just not as snappy as my phone. My question is, is it the tablet or is it jellybean? I know jellybean is brand spankin new, so could this be the reason why these apps are force closing? Facebook and ALL browsers I've tried are the worst. And also for some reason it freezes a lot just when I go to my settings. Very annoying waiting for the simple stuff. Let me know if I'm the only one please. Thanks
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Im the opposite way. all my apps run smoothly. I may get a bit of lag once in a blue moon but it doesnt bother me. Chrome is also very quick too.
Well if you ask Rovio, it's jelly beans fault. I asked them about Amazing Alex not being available and got:
"Unfortunately Nexus 7 can not be added to the compatible devices due to its non standard way of reading the game's manifest file. This is something we can not change, it's up to the device manufacturer and Operation System manufacturer."
Amazing Alex is running beautifully on my N7. Available from Amazon App Store, so that pretty much makes that last post a complete fabrication of fact.
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I also thought that Amazing Alex being incompatible seemed weird given that it works on Tegra phones...
A load of applications just don't seem to be ready for high resolutions, and don't look right. Given that this device has truly taken off I imagine everyone will start to include 1280 layouts.
I'm grabbing stuff through the Play Store onto my Tab 2 7.0 and the using ROM Toolbox to make a backup, then sideloading the backup .apks on the N7. So far everything has worked just peachy. Probably my number one annoyance at this point with the device. (Previous number one annoyances were "Why is this thing so hard to root after the last OTA or is it my Tab 2 drivers getting in the way?", and after that it was "How in the world do I get Flash to work, why is Dolphin HD not working with Flash?")
rman726 said:
Well if you ask Rovio, it's jelly beans fault. I asked them about Amazing Alex not being available and got:
"Unfortunately Nexus 7 can not be added to the compatible devices due to its non standard way of reading the game's manifest file. This is something we can not change, it's up to the device manufacturer and Operation System manufacturer."
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meatlocker said:
Amazing Alex is running beautifully on my N7. Available from Amazon App Store, so that pretty much makes that last post a complete fabrication of fact.
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You guys should email Rovio.
Amazon Appstore doesn't have strict device policies for apps, so that's why you were able to install it and find out it works fine.
The Play Store, developers have tons of settings for device policies on apps, so they can exclude some devices, or can automatically exclude some devices (and they don't even know that it did).
meatlocker said:
Amazing Alex is running beautifully on my N7. Available from Amazon App Store, so that pretty much makes that last post a complete fabrication of fact.
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Funny, it wasn't available for download from the Play store as of last night. I guess Rovio must have updated the software?
meatlocker said:
Amazing Alex is running beautifully on my N7. Available from Amazon App Store, so that pretty much makes that last post a complete fabrication of fact.
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I agree that what Rovio told me is bs, as sideloading produced no issues. I was just saying what Rovio told me.
What is amazing Alex. And what is rovio?
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feelinfroggy23 said:
What is amazing Alex. And what is rovio?
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Rovio is the developer that created Angry Birds. Amazing Alex is from the developer Rovio.
Why is there yet another thread about app compatibility? Are these people all fresh and new to Android or something? Relax, the OS just launched, give it a few weeks - this is ridiculous now!
Even though YouTube app runs, it is indeed incompatible. Go to Play Store, you won't see it under your "Installed" list. You can't search it in Play store either (because it's incompatible with JB).
Is spotify supposed to be working? I ask as I cannot get the search feature to work at all and so am limited to playing my playlists only.
Amazing Alex HD plays fine here. The only game I found to run like crap is the Not-So-Amazing-Spider-Man.
-Its probably Tegra drivers and not Jelly Bean's fault.
rman726 said:
Well if you ask Rovio, it's jelly beans fault. I asked them about Amazing Alex not being available and got:
"Unfortunately Nexus 7 can not be added to the compatible devices due to its non standard way of reading the game's manifest file. This is something we can not change, it's up to the device manufacturer and Operation System manufacturer."
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Surely as it's the official android from Google its rovio that have a manifest that's non standard.
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mooro1973 said:
Is spotify supposed to be working? I ask as I cannot get the search feature to work at all and so am limited to playing my playlists only.
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Yep - just listening to an album right now via searching. Maybe try reinstalling?
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Connecting a galaxy nexus to a 7

Hello. I got my hands on one of these tablets yesterday and I really love it. However I have a galaxy nexus as well. When I'm using my tablet and I get a text message, I would like to respond from my tablet. The blackberry platform does this with their blackberry bridge. Is there something like this that would work with android? Or would I have to replace the stock messaging application with some third party cloud messaging app? Thank you
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Try cloud sms...I've been following its development here on xda. It's in the play store for 99 cents you install it on both devices, then you can use your stock messaging app on your phone just like normal. You use the cloud sms app on your tab and all messages will sync. It works perfectly and sounds like it does exactly what you're looking for.
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Fear of Oneself said:
Hello. I got my hands on one of these tablets yesterday and I really love it. However I have a galaxy nexus as well. When I'm using my tablet and I get a text message, I would like to respond from my tablet. The blackberry platform does this with their blackberry bridge. Is there something like this that would work with android? Or would I have to replace the stock messaging application with some third party cloud messaging app? Thank you
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I've used air droid to do this, but its not native (you connect using the browser). I'm sure there's some third party app out there to do it.
Tabletsms/desksms by koush is fantastic. I've been using it for a couple months now and I love it
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Mighty Text is working on one, I believe. They have an extension for the chrome browser on your PC, which I use often. So hopefully it will get done for the tablets. But you can still use it through a browser on the tablet.
Tablet talk seems pretty good. You can use it over WiFi or directly with bluetooth.
I am using tablet talk. It lets you answer phone calls, too. I have my N7 mounted in my car to play podcasts. It & my GNex are bluetooth-connected to the car's head unit. When the phone rings the caller ID info comes up on my N7 & I can answer it. It also does texts, too. I don't do that while driving
I found an app called dinamotxt that seems to be working. Sketchy at times, I think I will purchase tablet talk, mainly because I have Bluetooth everywhere, and I don't necessarily have WiFi. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions
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[Q] The new App Data sync. Working?

So with Google I/O finished and the new Play Store update. I'm wondering has anyone test the new App Data sync option that's under accounts? Is it just for games or all apps? I've tried it between my Nexus 7 and Droid X with no avail. No app data syncs.
Anyone have any more info for this feature or have got it to work?
I'm also very interested to know more about this. As a dev it would be a great new feature for some of my apps.
Can't find any info from Google about the subject.
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At Google I/O a list of game developers who have implemented that feature was displayed. Apparently apps have to be updated to take advantage of the feature, it doesn't work for all apps. Also, it was mainly intended for the 'cloud saves' feature of Google Play Game Services, so it's mostly for games. I'm not sure if regular apps can use this feature to sync data, but that will be great if it is possible and developers start to use it.
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ram130 said:
So with Google I/O finished and the new Play Store update. I'm wondering has anyone test the new App Data sync option that's under accounts? Is it just for games or all apps? I've tried it between my Nexus 7 and Droid X with no avail. No app data syncs.
Anyone have any more info for this feature or have got it to work?
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Are the both devices set to auto-sync appdata?
sashank said:
At Google I/O a list of game developers who have implemented that feature was displayed. Apparently apps have to be updated to take advantage of the feature, it doesn't work for all apps. Also, it was mainly intended for the 'cloud saves' feature of Google Play Game Services, so it's mostly for games. I'm not sure if regular apps can use this feature to sync data, but that will be great if it is possible and developers start to use it.
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Interesting. Thanks. Do you know where we can find that list?
This feature is starting to sound boring now. Basically if I factory reset my N7 and all my apps reinstall I will have to start over again with only certain games containing my hard worked progress...Android in this area is moving slow :/ .
brakke97 said:
Are the both devices set to auto-sync appdata?
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Yes both are set.
But is there any other os (mobile or desktop) that can do that right now?
Except for Chrome-OS maybe, but that is fully cloud oriented.
Somebody pointed me to this:
http://developer.android.com/reference/com/google/android/gms/appstate/AppStateClient.html
Not sure if that is the new app data sync.
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Well I guess the wait begins.. I just did a restore on my n7 and no app data was saved. So nope, not working and nope still a pain to start over. Lucky I had helium.
ram130 said:
Interesting. Thanks. Do you know where we can find that list?
This feature is starting to sound boring now. Basically if I factory reset my N7 and all my apps reinstall I will have to start over again with only certain games containing my hard worked progress...Android in this area is moving slow :/ .
Yes both are set.
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If you watch the Google I/O 2013 keynote, you'll see the list on screen during the app data sync announcement. Yeah this feature would have been better if it was implemented by the system itself for all apps. Currently it only works if apps explicitly allow it.
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sashank said:
If you watch the Google I/O 2013 keynote, you'll see the list on screen during the app data sync announcement. Yeah this feature would have been better if it was implemented by the system itself for all apps. Currently it only works if apps explicitly allow it.
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Yep and this is one thing that keeps customers on Apple side. Not worrying about lossing your high score and level you at. Pick up where you left off when you buy a new device. Delete the game? just go to the App Store and redownload it and your data is back. Sad. Wish Google would wake up already and implement it. Thank god for Helium.
ram130 said:
Yep and this is one thing that keeps customers on Apple side. Not worrying about lossing your high score and level you at. Pick up where you left off when you buy a new device. Delete the game? just go to the App Store and redownload it and your data is back. Sad. Wish Google would wake up already and implement it. Thank god for Helium.
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Amen to that.
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[Q] New Gmail apk v 4.5

Sideloaded the apk on the Nexus 10 and the update worked, however unlike on my GNex, the sidebar listing out the different mailbox labels will not swipe off the screen. Now the labels show all the time along with the messages. Anyone else notice this or have a fix? Thanks
That's how the app is designed for tablets. Fragments UI. http://developer.android.com/guide/components/fragments.html
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El Daddy said:
That's how the app is designed for tablets. Fragments UI. http://developer.android.com/guide/components/fragments.html
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I didn't know there was a new GMail APK. Have I missed something? Link meh
EDIT: Found it. I'll wait a bit before installing it.
EDIT 2: I've just updated via Play Store. WIll test and report soon
Lesser Version said:
Sideloaded the apk on the Nexus 10 and the update worked, however unlike on my GNex, the sidebar listing out the different mailbox labels will not swipe off the screen. Now the labels show all the time along with the messages. Anyone else notice this or have a fix? Thanks
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I have the opposite problem. The sidebar won't stay there for tablets.

[APPs] SmartQ Z-Watch Functional Apps

***UPDATE 6/26/2014*** Due to some hacking and someone not playing nice...i have shut down the XDA FTP for the Z-watch.
For those that played by the rules, thank you...i had a lot of fun testing and sharing all of out efforts in pushing the Z to its potential and beyond. After testing a gaggle of new wearables, I have to say that the SmartQ's Z was one of my favorites.
Heres a list of apps that i have tested and do work on the z-watch...some with screen issues, but are totally functional.
com.appaholics.keyboardswitch.apk"
com.arytan.booster.apk"
com.cleanmaster.mguard.apk"
com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite.apk"
com.estrongs.android.pop.apk"
com.exo.gpstest.apk"
com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.taskmanager.apk"
com.go.taskmanagerex.plus.appremover.apk"
com.hala01.advancedmemoryboosteri.apk"
com.ijinshan.kbatterydoctor_en.apk"
com.locnet.flitkeyboard.apk"
com.lookout.apk"
com.magicjack.apk"
com.overlook.android.fing.apk"
com.pinger.textfree.apk"
com.rechild.advancedtaskkiller.apk"
com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer.apk"
com.snrblabs.grooveip.apk"
com.touchtype.swiftkey.apk"
droidmate.membooster.apk"
imoblife.memorybooster.lite.apk"
mobi.infolife.uninstaller.apk"
org.kman.AquaMail.apk"
TouchPalKeyboard.apk"
twitter.apk
facebook.apk
all of these APKs are on my FTP. Send me PM if you want to DL something.
UPDATE: 12/08/2013 post
Ive added a few apps to the ftp today...including the Omate watchfaces. Ive also added a good ftp client, dropbox, Audible (works), AOSP Browser,
small footprint apk mgr, airdroid, and a few others that are functional on the watch.
let me know if you want something DL'd and put up.
MM007
Oh, and also all obtainable firmware and the Recovery tool has also been added
has sent, thanks.
mghtymse007 said:
Heres a list of apps that i have tested and do work on the z-watch...some with screen issues, but are totally functional.
com.appaholics.keyboardswitch.apk"
com.arytan.booster.apk"
com.cleanmaster.mguard.apk"
com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite.apk"
com.estrongs.android.pop.apk"
com.exo.gpstest.apk"
com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.taskmanager.apk"
com.go.taskmanagerex.plus.appremover.apk"
com.hala01.advancedmemoryboosteri.apk"
com.ijinshan.kbatterydoctor_en.apk"
com.locnet.flitkeyboard.apk"
com.lookout.apk"
com.magicjack.apk"
com.overlook.android.fing.apk"
com.pinger.textfree.apk"
com.rcreations.WebCamViewerPaid.apk"
com.rechild.advancedtaskkiller.apk"
com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer.apk"
com.snrblabs.grooveip.apk"
com.touchtype.swiftkey.apk"
droidmate.membooster.apk"
imoblife.memorybooster.lite.apk"
mobi.infolife.uninstaller.apk"
org.kman.AquaMail.apk"
TouchPalKeyboard.apk"
twitter.apk
facebook.apk
all of these APKs are on my FTP. Send me PM if you want to DL something.
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messageease keyboard
Fruit slice
Turbo bit 3d
Es file explorer
Tablettalk
Lmt
ScreenShare..uses Bluetooth connection for browser
Xda
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juggamonkey said:
messageease keyboard
Fruit slice
Turbo bit 3d
Es file explorer
Tablettalk
Lmt
ScreenShare..uses Bluetooth connection for browser
Xda
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Hi, quick query...are these just the current versions from Play store that we download or some other specific version ?
All of these are working from.the playstore except fruit slice.and turbobit those two.are mips compiled apps that can just.be googled and found
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understood. I just remembered that I have mips download link that maybe useful ...
http://www.mipsdroid.com/category/apps/
Thanx for the list, was waiting for this kind of thread, am too Lazy to try lol
Is there any app I can use to write quick sms from the watch using my phone?
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Is anyone able to find a shake to wake screen app I tried a couple but they either went beserk or didn't work at all
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Found some working games
Copter
Fall down
GoCopter
Papistep
Papiwall
Papi anything lol
RUN!
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I'm sure many have seen it, but someone (mghtymse007)on the other thread posted this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48239054
Some of the Omate watch faces work on the z-watch.
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ofsinreno said:
I'm sure many have seen it, but someone (mghtymse007)on the other thread posted this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48239054
Some of the Omate watch faces work on the z-watch.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Yeah, I'll be adding the apk for that app to the above collection by the end of the weekend.
Yeah, I noticed after I posted that it was YOU that had made the other post and I was referencing you on your own thread... Oh well, thanks for this. It's great to know people are working with this watch. Lol
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I found that omate watch app about a week ago but it's a big battery killer
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Ive added a few apps to the ftp today...including the Omate watchfaces. Ive also added a good ftp client, dropbox, Audible (works), AOSP Browser,
small footprint apk mgr, airdroid, and a few others that are functional on the watch.
let me know if you want something DL'd and put up.
MM007
Oh, and also all obtainable firmware and the Recovery tool has also been added
Hey all, I finally found a decent, tiny footprint wireless widget that functions really well. the app/widget is by Rounded Labs and is in xda_share/APK_add_12082013
I can't quite understand why smartQ put a Bluetooth toggle in the quick settings. That's something I never turn off...but the Wi-Fi, I want direct access to enable and then immediately disable. I am in the process of testing some wireless managers that take a more automatic approach to WiFi mgmt. Since the watch gets GPS data from the phone, all seem to work pretty well. However, noticed a lot of stuttering after install on most. Let me know if these auto-wireless mgrs interest you.
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site
So i tested some apps, made this site - zwatch.tk. Names/screenshots presented. Other apps - left menu item, Default apps - second item.
Can somebody extract companion apk from this watch ? I wanted to know it it only runs on MIPS.
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Can somebody extract companion apk from this watch ? I wanted to know it it only runs on MIPS.
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U may extract it from official firmware (update.zip) with any archiver.
Ok guys, gotta anothercool app to add to the list.
My BIGGEST issue with this watch was the lack of a BT disconnection notice. My sw2 has this feature , which is one of the reasons I use tree Sony more often.
This is about to change. The lady grew weeks I've been testing an app called Bluetooth Notify. This is solely an alert app for bt connections.
In testing, I found that my N5 had issues with this app and didn't function well. However, with my other 4.1- 4.3 based phones, the app is functional.
Try the free version first with a pair of headphones...to ensure functionality...just if case the .99ยข is hard to find due to the holidays.
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any calculator apps that work? Just got one of these for Christmas and I'm ready to tinker haha. Does anyone know if apps for the SW will work on here?

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