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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Can't you just buy a receiving slingbox unit for your TV in the UK?
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
but i dunno if chrome on phone/tablet is compatible with this. I know computer for sure.
I would use it from a computer instead of the Ipad.

Originally Posted by Mizouse
Can't you just buy a receiving slingbox unit for your TV in the UK?
Doesnt work that way, you need a Slingbox on one end and a Slingplayer on the other.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Doesnt work that way, you need a Slingbox on one end and a Slingplayer on the other.
I thought that's what I just said.

A sling box at your home in PA and then a receiving sling box player at the UK.

why use the iPad?
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
I thought that's what I just said.

A sling box at your home in PA and then a receiving sling box player at the UK.

why use the iPad?
A Slingplayer is not a piece of hardware or equipment (or its not anymore, they once had one but stopped doing it). Its software that runs on a device such as Android, Ipad, some streamers such as WD Live TV, but sadly not Apple TV.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
A Slingplayer is not a piece of hardware or equipment (or its not anymore, they once had one but stopped doing it). Its software that runs on a device such as Android, Ipad, some streamers such as WD Live TV, but sadly not Apple TV.


Well guess I don't want one anymore.

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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Android 4.3 factory images are already up for Nexus devices. Probably the fastest rollout for an update by far for Nexus devices. Downloading it right now for my GNexus and 7:

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images


What's new in Android 4.3? Check out the Android website:

http://www.android.com/about/jelly-bean/


And from Droid-Life:

Bluetooth Low Energy
Dialpad Autocomplete (finally...)
Accelerated 3D Graphics With OpenGL ES 3.0
Restricted Profiles for Tablets
Virtual surround sound.
Easier text input – an improved algorithm for tap-typing recognition makes text input easier.
Lower latency input for gamepad buttons and joysticks.
Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 support – display song names on a car stereo.
Additional language support.
Disabled apps tab – check which apps are disabled in Settings > Apps.
Faster user switching – switching users from the lock screen is now faster.
Location detection through Wi-Fi – use Wi-Fi to detect location without turning on Wi-Fi all the time.
Enhanced photo daydream – navigate through interesting albums.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/24...n-android-4-3/
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Can we use switch users now on 4.1.2? My girls love playing with the kids apps.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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4.3 on my 7 now.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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my nexus 7 is still bricked from the last update, lost all touch function (did complete reset no help at all), fucking thing was only used for a month or so this reminds to contact them
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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will 4.3 autopropogate or do I need to download it? My nexus7 (wifi) says "no update available" and is on 4.2.2.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
will 4.3 autopropogate or do I need to download it? My nexus7 (wifi) says "no update available" and is on 4.2.2.
OTA will eventually roll around, might be a few days, maybe a week


but what I was told is, rather than just going straight to "About Phone" and checking for system updates

settings--->apps (all)--->Google Service Framework ---> Clear data (don't worry, it won't wipe your phone) --->go back to "About Phone" and check updates
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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I can't seem to update any apps, I keep getting this
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Seems exactly the same as 4.2
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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I can't seem to update any apps, I keep getting this
That'll happen if you cleared the Google Service Framework trying to get the OTA to activate. You will need to remove your Google Account then readd it.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CGFebTSX04
That'll happen if you cleared the Google Service Framework trying to get the OTA to activate. You will need to remove your Google Account then readd it.
Ahhhh damn it
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Seems exactly the same as 4.2
it should look exactly the same, you wont notice anything really.

Hoping they release KLP with the next nexus phone!
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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I wonder if you can push a Chrome tab from your phone or tablet or only a computer web browser. I would hope all 3. However on the Chromecast site it shows Netflix, Google Play, and Youtube streaming from a Nexus 7 and chrome from a computer.
FYI, the Chrome extension for ChromeCast is just came out. So you can output youtube, Netflix, or other tabs themselves (at least that's what the documentation says).

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/24...now-available/
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...jhdicfkmllpafd

Apparently my Chromecasts have shipped already...yippee!!
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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anyone know if you can output ANYthing from a chrome tab?

Would be nice to be able to web surf on the couch, etc...
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
anyone know if you can output ANYthing from a chrome tab?

Would be nice to be able to web surf on the couch, etc...
what do you mean??

It mirrors your chrometab you send. And I read somewhere it can handle HTML5, and flash. No quicktime, silverlight and something else. For videos on chrometabs.

Its still in beta so I'm not sure exactly if anywebpage is possible. I'd assume so??

Mine shipped also!
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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I guess I am wondering if I go to Acura.com and start building a car on my tablet can I have the tab output live to the TV? Stuff like that.

If I go to flicker, can I output my screen to the TV? You know, non-porn stuff.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I think that should work. I can let you know when I get it.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Chromecast should be able to stream whatever Chrome browser can play. It can also stream your whole desktop as it uses the WebRTC protocol.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/26...8Droid+Life%29
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
I think that should work. I can let you know when I get it.
Originally Posted by CGFebTSX04
Chromecast should be able to stream whatever Chrome browser can play. It can also stream your whole desktop as it uses the WebRTC protocol.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/26...8Droid+Life%29
Thanks. Really thinking about my dad, who would love to be able to search something on his laptop or ipad on the sofa and show my mom the results on the tv. Both of them wear glasses and straining to look at stuff is tough for them.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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What's the point of adding emoji to 4.3 if it is such a freaking hassle just to type emojis, let alone enable it in the first place? Stupid Google Android.
Would be less painful if they made Hangouts work with SMS/MMS, but still not ideal.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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any nexus 4 guys get the 4.3 OTA yet? I tried to sideload but I keep getting "can not read ota.zip" error. The waiting is killing me. Probably why I impulsively bought a second edition nexus 7 when i saw it on amazon yesterday.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Finally will get to play with a Chromecast tonight. Took long enough but found a Best Buy 45min away that still had one.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AmberB
any nexus 4 guys get the 4.3 OTA yet? I tried to sideload but I keep getting "can not read ota.zip" error. The waiting is killing me. Probably why I impulsively bought a second edition nexus 7 when i saw it on amazon yesterday.
Yes.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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My N7 got the OTA but my N4 hasn't
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Thanks. Really thinking about my dad, who would love to be able to search something on his laptop or ipad on the sofa and show my mom the results on the tv. Both of them wear glasses and straining to look at stuff is tough for them.
Yes I see your point. My dad always takes photos at family events and this wood be a real way solution to view photos by mirroring Google+
That and I always have my laptop by the TV so I can just pop something on their if I wanna show people.

-sent from my new nexus 7
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AmberB
any nexus 4 guys get the 4.3 OTA yet? I tried to sideload but I keep getting "can not read ota.zip" error. The waiting is killing me. Probably why I impulsively bought a second edition nexus 7 when i saw it on amazon yesterday.
I just flashed the factory images. Personally, I like to start clean when updating my phones. Skips the headaches of something not being cleaned up during the update and its readily available on Google's website:

https://developers.google.com/androi...s/images?csw=1

If you already have ADB and Fastboot drivers installed then you can easily do it yourself manually. Just backup all of your stuff to your computer first. Easily takes 15 minutes to get back up and running again:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1907796

Also for the people with the 1st gen Nexus and wasn't using a custom kernel with trim support or using one of those lagfix apps that required root from the Play Store, a wipe is going to fix your lag problems because of the cache build up from 4.2.2. 4.3 should've solved this issue but its a little too early to tell.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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4.3 makes the Nexus 4 battery life actually usable for a whole day without charging at night even.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Oh dang I just caught wind of the 4.3 update news. Haven't gotten my OTA notice yet but I'll just patiently wait for it on my N4.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Yay! They got the CRT screen off mod working on HTC One 4.2.2 Sense builds. Simply download and flash via recovery:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2379230



Works great on Maximus 10.0.1 ROM! For the people who want to learn what needs to be decompiled and what codes need to be changed, they put a somewhat tutorial up:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2368207
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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For the people who want the AOSP Browser for flash content running stock Android and are rooted with BusyBox installed, you can use [ROOT] AOSP Browser Installer to automate the installation for you:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....aospinstaller
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Haha so I was browsing XDA for the updates and so many people are reporting bugs on it but the majority of it were from force update via Google Service Framework and issues after rooting. Man I'm so glad I'm out of that game.

Also I told my friend about the 4.3 update and he got too excited. I told him about the force update but I advised him to wait for OTA but he was the impatient type so he force quit the service framework and had issues with Play store and push notifications afterwards. What annoys me was that he didn't know how to fix it and handed the phone for me to fix. That's what I hate the most, haha. I advise someone not to do something, they do it, break it, and then give it to me to fix.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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weird, again... got my N7 4.3 OTA 2 days ago, and still waiting for the N4's OTA. Usually, they happen the same day, sometimes within an hour apart
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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But what's the rush to update? Changes doesn't seem significant. My N4 on 4.2.2 is still as fast as the day I got it. I almost feel like I won't even do the update until KLP.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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But what's the rush to update? Changes doesn't seem significant. My N4 on 4.2.2 is still as fast as the day I got it. I almost feel like I won't even do the update until KLP.

well, according to TSXy Luster there's a big improvement on the battery that's a big plus for me if it's true
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