I can't open any of my Google drive files on my nexus 7. I have no problems opening the same files on my galaxy s3.
Is there a limit to the number of active android devices on my Google account? I have flashed many ROMs
and had to deactivate several instances of my phone in Google play music so that it would work. Just wondering if something similar
is happening here. If so, I haven't found a solution on my own. Thanks for any help.
I have been really impressed with this community and thought I'd ask for your much appreciated time.
Hi, i am looking to use webcam(s) with my Nexus7 to run AR navigation apps like Navigate 6 or iOnRoad however have been unsuccessful in getting the webcam to work with Nexus 7 in this form
I am running Timur's USB ROM - apps like simplewebcam run absolutely fine and project the webcam images through the N7 however when i attempt to use the native camera thru this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2100452&page=4 method. The native camera app closes with "unfortunately, gallery has stopped"every single time. i also attempted to browse through similar threads but haven't been successful. I have already tried restoring to factory settings, switched ROMs (including Stock) and yet no avail.
I want to eliminate the need of using 2 different apps for dashcam and navigation hence this requirement (desperation). I am a complete n00b however have one medal to my credit : was able to get a powermate to work with the N7
Any help would be greatly appreciated
I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stick. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
UPDATE: Stick mount is one of the apps that does not work, before anyone decides to start a riot and burning down buildings saying I didn't search, I've searched and looked at a lot of posts and none help me.
theinspector said:
I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stock. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
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I'm going to be that guy and say, as a senior member with as many posts as you do, you should have been able to find the answer to your question, as it had been addressed multiple times in these threads.
I find it interesting that 60 views since this morning and nobody wanted to answer you...
It was literally the 5th thread in the same subforum you posed in...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...rter-guide-t3002814/post58172998#post58172998
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I'm going to be that guy and say, as a senior member with as many posts as you do, you should have been able to find the answer to your question, as it had been addressed multiple times in these threads.
I find it interesting that 60 views since this morning and nobody wanted to answer you...
It was literally the 5th thread in the same subforum you posed in...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...rter-guide-t3002814/post58172998#post58172998
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Okay asshole, maybe I should have made it more clear, I said that a couple apps wouldn't recognize it. Stick mount does not work for me, as it is one of those apps. I apologize for not making that more apparent, but really, being an asshole about it is not needed. I've searched and looked at many of the posts regarding this and none of them have helped with my issue. Have a nice day.
I was able to get my flash drive to work with stick mount pro
theinspector said:
I've tried using USB storage with a few apps for media, but none of them let me use my USB stick. Es file explorer is the only app to let me use it. I've also tried xbmc and I can't find how to make my USB drive work. Many apps have this issue for me.
UPDATE: Stick mount is one of the apps that does not work, before anyone decides to start a riot and burning down buildings saying I didn't search, I've searched and looked at a lot of posts and none help me.
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Hi, use stick mount pro under play store. it should solve the problem. The free version won't mount your drive to sdcard folder since it doesn't have symbolic link option. I have issue with ntfs, but it works fine with exfat. I'm able to navigate to my flash drive through xbmc.
chetdroid said:
Hi, use stick mount pro under play store. it should solve the problem. The free version won't mount your drive to sdcard folder since it doesn't have symbolic link option. I have issue with ntfs, but it works fine with exfat. I'm able to navigate to my flash drive through xbmc.
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How do you get the pro version to work? I have not been able to get the pro license to be seen on my free version and don't know how to side load that license I paid for.
Sorry about this, I'm currently using lollirock rom for the nexus player
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How do you get the pro version to work? I have not been able to get the pro license to be seen on my free version and don't know how to side load that license I paid for.
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I'm currently using nexus player lollirock rom 1.5. That might be an issue with stock rom. I didn't bother playing around with its stock rom because I know it's going to be a hassle side loading apps.
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Assuming that you paid for stick mount . Why won't you just search for the pro version through a third party website. My suggestion is to run lollirock rom, much more freedom and you can always install leanback launcher if you prefer it's original UI. Android UI itself is already made simple to navigate on tv screen with a keyboard and trackpad or a mouse, that's just my opinion.
Hi,
I’m looking at the Fire HD 8 Tablet mentioned at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J94SWWU → I know that this is Amazon’s modification of Android and it cannot be rooted. However, I’m wondering if anyone can provide information about:
1. Google Play Store Apps:
I know that you can install Google Play Store Apps on this device if you jump through the hoops. For those who have done this, do you see problems with Apps not functioning as compared to a tablet with regular Android? i.e. Are apps on the Google Play Store incompatible with this device? If yes, what are the popular reasons for their incompatibility? Are there any problems with Google Play Store or Google Apps that I need to be aware of?
2. USB OTG Support:
I’m wondering if someone can provide information about USB OTG Support for this device? (I know this provides a microSD slot, but I’m curious if I could mount my USB Drives on this?)
Thank you,
O. O.
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Hi,
I’m looking at the Fire HD 8 Tablet mentioned at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J94SWWU → I know that this is Amazon’s modification of Android and it cannot be rooted. However, I’m wondering if anyone can provide information about:
1. Google Play Store Apps:
I know that you can install Google Play Store Apps on this device if you jump through the hoops. For those who have done this, do you see problems with Apps not functioning as compared to a tablet with regular Android? i.e. Are apps on the Google Play Store incompatible with this device? If yes, what are the popular reasons for their incompatibility? Are there any problems with Google Play Store or Google Apps that I need to be aware of?
2. USB OTG Support:
I’m wondering if someone can provide information about USB OTG Support for this device? (I know this provides a microSD slot, but I’m curious if I could mount my USB Drives on this?)
Thank you,
O. O.
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RE Google Play: Some apps when installed via the Play Store may try to redirect you to the App Store on rare occasions when you click items within the app, like to buy pro features. As with any device, not all apps in the Play Store are compatible with every single known device. Though in some cases, if not compatible via the Store, or not listed, you can always try side loading an APK.
Yes the HD 8 does support USB OTG. There are also apps to check that as well like Droid Hardware Info. install > open > memory > USB OTG Supported = Yes. You need a special adapter called USB OTG Cable in order to use an USB drive, physical keyboard, external hard drive etc. They are pretty cheap. These on Amazon are compatible.
Thank you very much DragonFire1024 for confirming that app compatibility would be similar to a normal android device as long as we are ready to do things like sideloading apps. I also understand that every app is not compatible with every device. Thank you also for confirming USB OTG functionality.
Thanks again,
O. O.
P. S. Just after I posted this, it seems that this tablet jumped $20. No clue why??
o.o. said:
Thank you very much DragonFire1024 for confirming that app compatibility would be similar to a normal android device as long as we are ready to do things like sideloading apps. I also understand that every app is not compatible with every device. Thank you also for confirming USB OTG functionality.
Thanks again,
O. O.
P. S. Just after I posted this, it seems that this tablet jumped $20. No clue why??
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If I am not mistaken, it had been on sale for a bit.
Has anyone successfully used a HUION Kamvas 13 on a kindle fire hd 8? I'm able to use this drawing display on my note 9 using a power bank and a usb-C cable, but I tried it on my kindle and it freaked out claiming I put liquid in the USB-C port???
Hi, I am looking to move away from Google and Gapps and trying to work out what is the best way to do it on a Redmi Note 7.
I have already install OrangeFox recovery and have been reading about LineageOS+MicroG for this purpose. Would like to hear comments/suggestions from anyone who has gone down this path.
Many thanks.
Even I am also looking forward on doing the same, just did in my galaxy note 3 where I installed lineage OS 16 and MicroG for the essential google services required by apps to run properly, I use only web applications except for WhatsApp, shifted to signal as my primary messenger application, F-Droid is my source of open-source apps. I guess privacy is your concern, right? Developers kindly assist on the same
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I installed lineage OS 16 and MicroG for the essential google services required by apps to run properly
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I did a bit a research on this and found that installing MicroG requires signature spoofing be enabled on the ROM which I understand is a major security issue - this is supposed to be the reason why LineageOS do not include MicroG in their builds.
I'm using an old Zenfone 2 Laser (snapdragon 410 version) with an old LAOS MicroG 14.1 (Android 7), without those massive Google Services the phone seems to be faster than my Redmi Note 7 (no joke, it's incredible), it has f-droid preinstalled as main store and MicroG Manager, all apps works fine, the only problem is Gmail (need to use the browser version, i don't know how to set the stock email app), i really need a Google free rom on this Note 7 too
N1ck474 said:
I'm using an old Zenfone 2 Laser (snapdragon 410 version) with an old LAOS MicroG 14.1 (Android 7), without those massive Google Services the phone seems to be faster than my Redmi Note 7 (no joke, it's incredible), it has f-droid preinstalled as main store and MicroG Manager, all apps works fine, the only problem is Gmail (need to use the browser version, i don't know how to set the stock email app), i really need a Google free rom on this Note 7 too
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According to the previous comment, upon doing some research app signatures are important for apps to work safely and without malicious code being embedded, so is there any option for using lineage OS without neither Gapps nor MicroG? Also is there any option to backup contacts in the absence of google services? Thanks again !
SunilNair2020 said:
According to the previous comment, upon doing some research app signatures are important for apps to work safely and without malicious code being embedded, so is there any option for using lineage OS without neither Gapps nor MicroG? Also is there any option to backup contacts in the absence of google services? Thanks again !
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I don't know about contacts, with MicroG they syncs normally like a Google enabled phone, i don't actually know what this problem with signatures is (i use the Zefone as secodary phone without a SIM or important personal data), i think you need to upload all of your contacts on a Cloud (OneDrive, Drive etc) then redownload them as ICS or Calendar data on your Google-Free ROM, if you have less than 200 contacts and a modern SIM you save all of them on the SIM Card without problems.
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I don't know about contacts, with MicroG they syncs normally like a Google enabled phone, i don't actually know what this problem with signatures is (i use the Zefone as secodary phone without a SIM or important personal data), i think you need to upload all of your contacts on a Cloud (OneDrive, Drive etc) then redownload them as ICS or Calendar data on your Google-Free ROM, if you have less than 200 contacts and a modern SIM you save all of them on the SIM Card without problems.
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I don't prefer using cloud storage as it involves storing data somewhere we don't have access to...any other alternatives? Thanks again ?
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I don't prefer using cloud storage as it involves storing data somewhere we don't have access to...any other alternatives? Thanks again ?
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I don't know, you can actually export your contacts locally as ICS/Calendar file on an SD Card or locally (on a PC or Hard Disk), at least, i think so, never done that
SunilNair2020 said:
According to the previous comment, upon doing some research app signatures are important for apps to work safely and without malicious code being embedded, so is there any option for using lineage OS without neither Gapps nor MicroG? Also is there any option to backup contacts in the absence of google services? Thanks again !
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I am not 100% sure about this but I feel if the app is widely used and no security issues have been uncovered then using it via MicroG might not be a major issue. Perhaps, someone with more experience can comment on this?
I once went on a full on no google mission.
- Lineage, no gapps, not even micro g
- apps were mostly, if not all, from fdroid
- colud (storage, backup, notes) I used nextcloud, also used mega
- davx for contacts
- search engine - startpage or sometimes DDG
- email from proton
- youtube, which unfortunately doesn't have any alternative, I used newpipe.
I'm pretty sure here I forgot a thing or two, but this was mostly it.
I was happy with my privacy though, peace of mind you know. But the experience was horrible for me, a lot of time needs to be invested for maintenance, you'll see. I was still okay with it, because I had the time for all that. But I had to sacrifice, due to lack of time to handle and keeping track of every single thing, wheather it was working or not as per my needs!!
If you have that much time, and a will to do a thing or two manually than you should go for it.
Well, imho the best way to keep your privacy AND to be able to receive push notifications and download apps from google app store (via aurora store) without the need of a google account is to install an rom which supports signature spoofing (for example crDroid, AICP, ...) or a rom that already has microg included (https://download.lineage.microg.org/lavender/ )
LOS for microg purely supports signature spoofing for the MicroG components/apps (gmscore, fakestore, ..), so imho there isn't any security issue
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I once went on a full on no google mission.
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Thanks very much for sharing your experience - this is exactly the sort of information I was after.
Currently, I use NoRootFirewall to block all traffic generated by Playstore Services which helps me stop Playstore Services updates. The downside is it affects apps reliant on Playstore Services such as Gmail etc. This is not a problem as I switched to my phones native email client which handles mail without any issues. Skype complained and wanted me to update Playstore Services but I continued on and was able to make a call without obvious problems. If I have to install an app, obviously I need to enable Playstore Services but once I install the app I could block Playstore Services once again. In a sense, this gives me the option of continuing on like this but was thinking of LineageOS for MicroG may be a better alternative. Would like to hear your views on this.
Many thanks
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Well, imho the best way to keep your privacy AND to be able to receive push notifications and download apps from google app store (via aurora store) without the need of a google account is to install an rom which supports signature spoofing (for example crDroid, AICP, ...) or a rom that already has microg included (https://download.lineage.microg.org/lavender/ )
LOS for microg purely supports signature spoofing for the MicroG components/apps (gmscore, fakestore, ..), so imho there isn't any security issue
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I did more reading about LOS for MicroG last night, in particular this one https://blogs.fsfe.org/larma/2016/microg-signature-spoofing-security/ - while I still haven't got my head around all the security issues, I feel a lot more comfortable about them now.
Many thanks for your comment.