yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
Man... <shakes head> I'd still never even consider an iAnything, but if they can do it, so can the Android gods. I wonder who I have to buy a bottle of booze for to get them on that! Maybe I should try emailing Picsel with my request...
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I am not sure whether it is a problem with the developers or simply a limitation in Android (unlikely though). I am no dev so I can only speculate.

I know that Picsel support is usually very responsive and helpful so you should definitely give it a try. Maybe I should open another thread with a wishlist for the "perfect" productivity/office suite.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
Same here...

I definitely will, can only help.

That's a good idea. One with a continuously updated OP would be good for sending the link to different companies showing what the people want!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] samthe2can:
Any quick thoughts on the updated picsel office? It's on sale atm on my market, so I would like to purchase if it's the best choice.

Thankyou so much BTW, I've been looking for just this information lately :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
From what I've seen so far there's not much in the updated version that blew my mind. I still have to press the menu button to make the tabs and menu options in "Excel" appear. I haven't worked in-depth with any other of programs but the main functionality seems to be unchanged. The major upgrade was most likely due to the integration of cloud, PDF file handling, and printing abilities. However, I still like it a lot and I think the $10 that I spent were justified. Get it if it's on sale! Support is great too.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gunswick:
What about Onlive Desktop?

Could you add your thoughts on that please? I have used it to write up a report using excel as well and it was pretty good.

I was wondering how it compared to the others?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Well, I *LOVE* OnLive Desktop. I couldn't think of anything more appropriate to use than the authentic MS Office Suite. That said, the biggest downside of this is that you have to have internet connection. Let's say you want to work on a document on the plane or outside of your network, what will you do? While this is without doubt the best solution while you are online an alternative for offline access and use is still missing.

It is also somewhat cumbersome to upload documents to the OnLive folder since Dropbox access is not enabled in the free version. Instead, you will have to go to the OnLive website and upload documents to your online folders. When I tried it from my tab the uploaded file was corrupted (but I didn't try it again or with a different browser so this might have been a one-time error). I don't want to pay $4.99/month for the advanced features.

Hope that helps.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] l0rdraiden:
@funnycreature Based in your experience which apps is the best one for:

Excel: rendering and editing

Word: Rendering

PowerPoint: rendering and editing (editing less important)

Thanks in advance
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] habylab:
Its because it's so much easier to develop for the iPhone, limited devices, whereas Android is so much more open.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Yeah, that's fairly obvious :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
You should look at the graphics and decide for yourself. There's no general answer. It all depends for example on the fonts you're using and on the type of graphics (and effects) that you import. For PowerPoint you also have to consider transitions etc which are not really supported at all.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] taitrandht:
this exactly what i looking for, thanks mate ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jerryhou85:
For paid, it's QuickOffice Pro; for free, it's Polaris Office...
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] ekjl:
Can anyone tell me why none of the mobile office apps have conditional formatting in spreadsheet?

It's so ridiculous!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Well, I have to bow my head in shame and admit negligence on this thread... I just wiped my TF101 and realized upon reinstalling all (most) apps that there have been quite a few changes in the office suites lately. I will try to update this thread soon! Again, my apologies for the delay!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
Hey man, you've done us all a huge favor, so thanks for keeping up on this!

And you might know my same ole question. I'm waiting on a spreadsheet app to be able to properly display and move objects and pictures added to the sheet. Currently, I've only seen them either not display them, or they're not moveable...

edit: I still have that particular spreadsheet you tried for me before; if you don't and want to use it as a test, just let me know...
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Quick update: ThinkFree

Just FYI - ThinkFree Office now finally offers proper text wrapping in their word processor...
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Updates slowly rolling out!

Check out the updated FIRST post of this thread to see an overview table of general features of all Office Suites. I now included OfficeSuite Pro and Kingsoft Office.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] silvehosszu:
track changes and comments

Please tell me if there is outhere any office suit which shows comments and is ok with track changes?

Tried Polaris, I saw the track changes but none of the comments.

Kings Office is the most complete in this respect (and has a nice UI also) but has choppy performance and crashes with large documents.

Please help! I am tired to bring with me my 2 kg laptop and have 2 hours of battery life.

Money is not an issue but I really need a competent word processor and viewer for my TF Prime!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
I've been tracking down excessive battery consumption and have found that OfficeSuite Pro takes a wakelock and never gives it up so no deep sleep. Something to consider when deciding between choices.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Mikey:
Amazon.com/Picsel-Smart-Office-2 Half the price then the Android Market which is actually 9.99 now
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
PowerPoint Overview table updated in Post #2

I'll slowly exchange the screenshots and add the missing Suites.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Yet another small update: The PowerPoint overview table in Post# 2has been completed!

The screenshots in that post have also been updated. Missing are the two new suites, OfficeSuite Pro and Kingsoft Office.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I don't know the technical term for it but it seems to open something like an "agent" that scans the folders for files. I can disable it but it is reenabled after every reboot. Thanks for the find though.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
As I said I'd only found it because I was tracking down why my tablet didn't sleep. I was hoping that after an initial scan the scanning would stop because I was imagining it like the media process in Android that keeps track of the music and movies on your device which chews up the CPU initially but then is generally unnoticeable. Unfortunately even after 5 days of uptime the process and wakelock were still there. It's a shame because it looks like a decent suite otherwise. And I don't want an app that I need to disable on every boot. Not when there are enough other choices out there.

Sent from my PG41200 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Are there any apps out there that let you selectively disable services on boot? Could Titanium backup do that?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ycy5hdXRvcnVuIl0.

:D
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Word processor comparison updated!!!!

Go check out the third post. I added the two new suites and improved the comparison features.

I also corrected a few mistakes in the PowerPoint comparison.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] samthe2can:
Thought people might like to know that OfficeSuite Pro 6+ is on sale in the play store for 0.99c until may 10th(atleast in australia)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.editor.office_registered
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Yep, same here in the US. I bought it so I don't have to wait for the updates on amazon.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Smart Office 2 just updated to version 2.0.8

Here's what they say:

I edited the first posts to reflect the changes. Good job Picsel!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
First three suites updated in Excel comparison

Head over to the fourth post and check out the new Excel comparison details - It's really worth it! It seems like Polaris so far is the clear winner.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
Checked the 4th post, that appears to be about Word comparisons... Can any app move pictures / objects inserted on a spreadsheet yet?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Must have been a typo before. The fourth post is definitely the Excel comparison! However, I accidentally put the Polaris details QuickOffice column. I fixed that and will upload the new table hopefully tonight!

You can actually now move graphics and charts in Polaris, QuickOffice and ThinkFree. You usually have to first double-tap the object and then it's movable and sizable.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Ghost-of-the-Sun:
Which one is the smoothest app?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I haven't tried different file sizes or complexities yet. I think Polaris, ThinkFree and Smart Office are pretty smooth. Many have a lot of lag during zooming though.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Ghost-of-the-Sun:
So far I have tested Kingsoft, Documents To Go, Smart Office Pro and Office Suite Pro on my Xoom with ICS 4.0.4 and Documents To Go seems to be the smoothest
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I really don't like D2G very much. I don't get the feeling that it is intended for tablets (yet). Especially the spreadsheet app is bad.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
Another datapoint on Polaris:

I cannot log into Google docs from within Polaris. I sent them a support email. A week later they confirmed my suspicions that 1) passwords with symbols don't work 2) they chose to not use the google APIs ”because our code runs on multiple platforms” but instead wrote their own which is why their app is the only app that I cannot log into Google 3) since they wrote their own I now have to worry if they are storing my password within the app's data. They will put out a fix but didn't provide any real ETA.

Sent from my PG41200 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Not sure if I actually connected my accounts in Polaris but I thought I did. They really should use Google's API though due to security concerns as you pointed out.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] otis_bartleh:
Awesome! I'll be checking those out tonight, thanks for all your work!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
No problem. My small contribution to the community :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Some updates available

Smart Office has been updated to version 2.0.9 (from 2.0.8). I didn't see any changes though so I assume it was mainly bug fixes.

Office Suite Pro HD+ has been updated to version 6.10 (from 6.0.8xxx). You can now purchase (!!) a font pack for $4.99 after you install the update. I did not but I can still at least see the Symbol font now. It also appears that some character and paragraph spacing issues have been resolved.

Sometimes I think that the developers actually visit this thread. Every time I update this thread, there are some updates available shortly. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] nytrojen:
But I have no idea what the update did! Popped up with a message saying "System update available"

20mb roughly to download. Kernal version says "2.6.36.3"

Build number is Acer_A500_1.139.04_COM_GEN1

So far I don't see any changes at all - it's still on 3.0.1

Anyone know what the update was for?
[Acer Iconia A500] bwilson:
I found built in exchange support and a new scrollable agenda widget
[Acer Iconia A500] negrix:
Are you rooted? If so any issues ? thanks !
[Acer Iconia A500] bwilson:
I was rooted.

Before the update would work I had to unroot as well as revert a few things.

as root I added cifs.ko, googlebooks.apk and the asus transformer email.apk and emailwidget.apk

not sure which of the above allowed me to update because i reverted them all at once.

I haven't tried re-rooting just yet.
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
Yeah I think I'm going to wait until there's some more info on this one. I would rather not risk root.
[Acer Iconia A500] thefightback:
I didnt unroot and didnt need to - update went fine then rerooted with gingerbreak. Havent found any differences yet except the you tube widget seems to have shrunk.

Edit: reloading the you tube apk in the app folder seems to have brought it back to the original size.
[Acer Iconia A500] yodafone:
I can't complete the update. It downloads fine but during the actual update in recovery, I get the exclamation and triangle icon.

I've tried unrooting - no difference.
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
Might give it a go then

Edit : couldn't update, I think it is because I removed a lot of the bloatware. Maybe I'll have to find the apks and add them again.
[Acer Iconia A500] roberteo:
Same situation here. Tried factory reset, still no go. Any helping hand here?

Maybe this update is not for singapore set :confused::confused::confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] TabletTech:
No update here...

Southeast USA... where is everyone else?
[Acer Iconia A500] snailium:
Already download the update. Need more confirmation to proceed.

1. Ability to re-root the device.

2. If cifs works, or need copy cifs.ko again.

3. If need to copy Eee email.apk again, and if the configuration will be lost.
[Acer Iconia A500] muqali:
Southwestern US, actually just across the border in Mexico. My tab and I are both American though. No update here either, but as noone has noticed any glaring improvements and there is no changelog, I'm in no rush to get the update. At least we know Acer is at work doing something. I'm hoping it fixes the screen coming out of standby at random as well as a few other minor issues.
[Acer Iconia A500] eliteone:
Rooting works fine with gingerbreak, and it seems to be a no wipe update..... so your email. Apk should be fine. As far as cifs goes...... I haven't tried but almost positive you're gonna need to push it to your system again
[Acer Iconia A500] TabletTech:
Might make market stop crashing on me... *hopes*
[Acer Iconia A500] gunnyman:
South Eastern US here. No update. I bet your serial number has something to do with when you get the update if they are staggering it somehow.
[Acer Iconia A500] karthikjr:
Update received.

Out here in India, the OTA update showed up when I went online earlier this evening. It's installing as I write this.

Update: Installation was successful.

Android version: 3.0.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3

Build number: Acer_A500_1.139.04_COM_GEN1
[Acer Iconia A500] gammaRascal:
New England here and no update available.
[Acer Iconia A500] techpal:
I am in India no update here.
[Acer Iconia A500] Szenni:
Germany... no update here
[Acer Iconia A500] Andriy242:
Alberta, Canada

Just got the update this morning

Im guessing it might have fixed the auto power on screen

since after the update my screen hasn't turned on once and it has been on slep for about 5 hours now

Android Version: 3.0.1

Kernel Version: 2.6.26.3
[Acer Iconia A500] shohratshankar:
successful update

From India, got the update earlier in the day.

Was rooted and updated without unrooting. After a successful update now have rerooted.

All well and working fine. Will give details once I can figure out what changes are there.

Cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] uncron:
Hi was your Device rooted and did you uninstall any of the stock software?

I swapped out My Email with the Eee pads to get the Exchange option and I’m wondering if this will be an issue upgrading the Rom now.
[Acer Iconia A500] techpal:
Everyone from India is getting but no update for me. I tried checking if there is any update available it says your device is upto date.
[Acer Iconia A500] monki-magic:
Download Link from LogCat

D/FutureDial( 341): Called downloadFile

D/FutureDial( 341): download url: http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_1.016.01_1.139.04_COM_GEN1_1305207679253_f0618253.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] TheMcallan:
I'm here in So.Cal I've had one update abut two weeks back and my system is reading

Android version 3.0.1

Kernel version 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b

Build number Acer_a500_1.104.02_com_gen1

I've checked for updates and my system is reporting up to date.
[Acer Iconia A500] Nico_FR:
Download works fine from this link on my side. Can we just rename it to update.zip and try to upgrade ?
[Acer Iconia A500] TheMcallan:
Honeycomb version 3.0 is the tablet-centric version of Android, Honeycomb 3.0.1 is a minor update and 3.1 will be the next major update.
[Acer Iconia A500] awryter:
Yep, got it in Toronto this morning. No visual changes I've noticed so far.
[Acer Iconia A500] xSunny:
I think nobody in USA has reported they got this update yet.. I think its a international update..
[Acer Iconia A500] ninjaw:
Nothing in France, germany or england, so far we got india, australia & canada. When i download the zip above, it refuse to open on winrar ?
[Acer Iconia A500] gargamel26l:
I received today the notification but i think ir didnt work. My a 500 id bought in spain but i am currently in egypt.

Kernel says 2.6.36.3-00001-gf991e5d

compilation 1.016.05 com Gen 1.

I don't know what I had before. I think it did nothing to me. Maybe I am not in my region
[Acer Iconia A500] rewster36:
im in uk no update yet
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
I got the update but am hesitant to apply it because I am rooted and have renamed phone.apk and uninstalled some bloatware. Should I restore all of this before updating?
[Acer Iconia A500] michaelh99:
The download doesn't work for me, the zip is either corrupted or encrypted
[Acer Iconia A500] SuburbanBkeeper:
Chicago Subs, South. No update.
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
Guys, what's the best way to make sure the update works?

Should I remove all customisations like the Asus email client and live wallpapers and make sure I put back all system/apps and rename phone.apk, etc back to stock? I hear if you get update failed the system thinks you are up to date and doesn't let you install the update again or something to that effect.
[Acer Iconia A500] haakuturi:
I just bought my Iconia A500 and have checked for an update; with no update available.

I live in New Zealand.
[Acer Iconia A500] kappen:
Could this just be the security update google is pushing out? I can't find any reports saying its headed to honeycomb.
[Acer Iconia A500] Picolini:
I just got mine last Saturday... no prompt for an update. Just checked and initially got a "out of coverage" error while on my wifi... tried again and it said I'm up to date. Checked the Kernal and Build numbers, same as OPs so mine must have had the update flashed already... I never selected to install one since I got it.

For those wondering, it still crashes a lot. Youtube and the Browser... Facebook app doesn't work well, m.facebook.com still won't load, random screen on happens, and at times my screen won't turn on at all after turning it off for a bit so a hard reset is needed.

Hopefully the 3.1 update comes soon and fixes those thing. If so, this tablet will be un-friggin-stoppable.
[Acer Iconia A500] weidnerj:
Nope. Googles update is strictly server side fix. Read that earlier today in the HTC EVO forums.
[Acer Iconia A500] spades:
Update came in here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You have a new update, make sure to keep the unit plugged in. I didn't have it plugged in but had full battery. Seemed to run just fine but on the final restart, dialog box stating the update failed. I'm in the unit typing this but see nothing new. I had root.

Since then I have performed a factory reset but have not being prompted for an update since.
[Acer Iconia A500] netham45:
I haven't gotten asked for a update yet. Has it been just 3g models, or are wifi getting it too?

Checked in settings, said no updates available.

I'm rooted w/ flash mod and cifsmanager
[Acer Iconia A500] gammaRascal:
What 3G models?
[Acer Iconia A500] chrisoyh:
I am from Singapore and my unit updated fine. Mine is on stock ROM and not rooted.
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
does your info read like mine ??

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13936582&postcount=118

I'm also in Ontario.... no update when tapping system update in settings :)
[Acer Iconia A500] snailium:
just report back.

Ottaea, ontario. Update was pushed in this morning. I didn't have time to update it. So i postponed the update after work.

The update failed. Nothing happened. And if i manually look for update in system setting, it prompts me there is no update.

My tab is rooted, cifs'ed, and has email.apk replaced.

I'm not sure if the update is pushed by mistake, or it has to be installed on an unrooted device.
[Acer Iconia A500] huxflux2003:
I think that Acers patching system is seriously flawed. I did some tries to force it update and got a bit further once. It eventally failed, but after that, I get "Your device is up to date".
[Acer Iconia A500] kkaytan:
I am in Sydney Australia and I just got my OTA update.

I noticed that the update changes the "Device Information" in Settings-About tablet-device information.

Previously on product SKU its "3G", now its "WIFI"

Also previously the Model ID was "A501", now its "A500"

I guessed besides the system update, it also changes the device information that was wrong previously
[Acer Iconia A500] nasimdejai:
I just received the update here in England and the update installed without any problem. I think Acer might be preparing the tablet for the 3.1 update slated for next month. by the way,i've got an unrooted A500.
[Acer Iconia A500] Gnuig:
I've got the same on mine bought in Sarasota, FL....

No udates for mine yet... by the way then I'm in Denmark at the moment...

Probably shouldn't make a difference when the US updates go online.

I'm hoping for 3.1 soon, 'till then...

Love this pad, even though there are some issues, but all in all a great piece of hardware for the price :-)

Cheers,

Gnuig
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
So, I did the update. It all went ok but I copied the Asus Email client back on to get Exchange support and it doesn't load :(

Is anyone else getting this. The MyWater live wallpaper isn't loading either :(

Edit: Got the Asus apps working. The permissions on the files had somehow changed when I copied them off and back on. I set them to rw-r-r-- and they were all good
[Acer Iconia A500] groaner:
I've never had an update and bought my tab last week. It already had. 36 on it.
[Acer Iconia A500] dmhardy:
I got the update yesterday (Australia)

My device is rooted and didn't have any problems with the update.

I did have to re-root though.

However my custom kernel modules failed to load. I then noticed that the kernel version is now just 2.6.36.3. (Whereas before it was 2.6.36.3-00001-gf991e5d)

I installed the 2.6.36.3 modules and all is fine.

It makes me wonder if the change in kernel to a standard 2.6.36.3 is to prepare for a rollout of 3.1...? (Or maybe I mean hope, damn I love the A500)