My brother and I both have Nexus 7's. When we buy pc games one of us buys it and we both install it on our laptops (I'm 16 so I still live at home with family including my brother). Is there some way for my brother to play games on his nexus that I bought on mine (without having him sign into my Google account)? I know some file explorers (like androzip) have a "backup" option which packs the app back into an apk but it fails when I try it on paid apps (obviously drm).
Thanks
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The best way is to share the same google account, if not it is indirectly a way of piracy, based on my point of view my friend.
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The only problem with sharing one account is you cannot play games very well, because say your halfway through level 5 on mc4, if your bro wants to play you would have to start a new game and loses your progress. Really stupid and fustrating as tablets are not really individual minded I don't think. I did read somewhere that you can share apps, but you have to be rooted for it to work.
Shared through a common Google account is the only legitimate way.
Could be a new Google account, used only for buying apps.
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What service/provider of cloud type storage do most people here use? Any good recommendations?
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mario24601 said:
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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destro63x said:
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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DualSportDad said:
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.
Sean473 said:
Its not on google play... As for APK's, which is a reliable website?
Thanks
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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Sean
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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Hi I just bought a nexus 7 tablet and I just had a question regarding buying games and apps from the google play store,say if I purchased the new need for speed most wanted game from the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.games.nfs13_row&feature=search_result with my nexus 7 tablet,does that mean the game will be locked to my nexus 7 tablet,or will I be able to use the game with my nexus 10 tablet that I will be buying in a few weeks time when it gets released.
I am just a bit worried that any purchases will be locked to the tablet I buy it on.
Your purchases, and any downloads for that matter, made through Play Store are linked to your Google account. Provided the apps are compatible with whichever device you purchase, they can be installed, through the Play Store, to any device you have that is registered with your Google account.
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jskeyes said:
Your purchases, and any downloads for that matter, made through Play Store are linked to your Google account. Provided the apps are compatible with whichever device you purchase, they can be installed, through the Play Store, to any device you have that is registered with your Google account.
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Thanks for the reply,so does that also mean that I can have the same game I paid for installed on both machines at the same time or only one device at a time.
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Thanks for the reply,so does that also mean that I can have the same game I paid for installed on both machines at the same time or only one device at a time.
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Both. I used to share my account with a friend and we split the cost of all games because we had identical tablets
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Both. I used to share my account with a friend and we split the cost of all games because we had identical tablets
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Good idea that, might have to do that with someone !
Suppose Person A and Person B own a Nexus 7 and have logged into their user accounts. Both A & B own two different Android Phones. Now, A purchases an app on either of his devices. Would B be able to use the paid app? On which device(s)?
is that a trick question?
whatever A buys, B can't legally use, B has to buy it him/herself.
-Deco
Unless they add each of their accounts in the Play store. I do this on the various tabs in my house. I log in through the Play store and download my apps... then just remove the account or setup a pin.
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All apps are bound to the GOOGLE account, so whatever account you buy something on, whether it be on a phone, tablet, on the play Web page, the app will be shown to whatever user/device that account is attached 2, if person b has their own account then they won't see it.
Multi user is designed to make each user feel like it's their tablet, not a shared one. It's like me asking if I can use an app that you have paid for.
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I have two google accounts and i've bought some apps in the first...i have added both the accounts in the N7 and I could normally download the already payed apps...Then I discovered that i can use them even if i remove the account...but if the account si not your it isn't legal....
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got both my kids nexus 7 for xmas
iDont really want them having a google account and want to be able to install already paid for apps on to their tablest.Just worried if linked to my account that they can download at will,is here a way to restrict this
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You can set up play store to have a pin whenever you try to make a purchase (it is somewhere in play store settings). Some here have said that it is quite easy for kids to get around but I am sure there are ways and means to stop them.
Edit I just found this for some added security
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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If they learn how to clear the Play Store cache in Settings - Apps, that'll remove the PIN and they'll be able to do what ever they want. I had to do this on my gf's son's as she forgot the PIN to his account, and he couldn't download what he wanted to with his Play Store credit.
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