OogleVox - Install Android Market on Kobo Vox the easy way! - Page 2

Cdesja5 · 02-27-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danifunker

This program does require root, but doesn't require you doing anything other than running it, greatly reducing the risk of bricking your device in the process.

Thanks for clarifying! Great tool even if root is needed...

NDRisk · 02-28-2012, 08:20 AM

Used the tool, worked great. My only complaint would be that it was unclear if or if not it was doing anything after I told it to install the google framework. I thought it was frozen, but then it came up saying the install was successful. Maybe you should add a note that says to press the button then wait, or maybe some sort of dialog or window could appear?

danifunker · 02-28-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDRisk

Used the tool, worked great. My only complaint would be that it was unclear if or if not it was doing anything after I told it to install the google framework. I thought it was frozen, but then it came up saying the install was successful. Maybe you should add a note that says to press the button then wait, or maybe some sort of dialog or window could appear?

I'm going to try and add a spinner to the next version, not sure how long the update will take! In the meantime just be patient when running the program

Do you remember about how long it took on your device?

NDRisk · 02-28-2012, 09:47 AM

It didn't take that long as far as I remember, but long enough to make me think maybe it had frozen because I couldn't tell it was doing anything. So maybe about a minute?

jump4jay · 03-02-2012, 08:49 AM

Fantastic!

As NDRisk pointed out, I too thought it had froze during the install. It took about a minute or so, but worked just fine. After rebooting and attempting to set up my Google account it had some trouble "communication with Google servers". I had to try 4-5 times before it worked (may or may not have been my works' wifi, it can be wonky -but the browser was working).

In the end, all is well and it worked out great.

Thank you Sir.

danifunker · 03-02-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jump4jay

Fantastic!

As NDRisk pointed out, I too thought it had froze during the install. It took about a minute or so, but worked just fine. After rebooting and attempting to set up my Google account it had some trouble "communication with Google servers". I had to try 4-5 times before it worked (may or may not have been my works' wifi, it can be wonky -but the browser was working).

In the end, all is well and it worked out great.

Thank you Sir.

Awesome! I'm in the process of making a 1.1 version to make it look nicer and give an indicator that it's actually working. I'm also considering to reboot automatically after installation and removal (esp after removal since a lot of errors get thrown before the reboot). Any thoughts?

jump4jay · 03-02-2012, 09:14 AM

Auto-reboot would be nice because some folks don't read thoroughly and might not notice that they're supposed to reboot. I had read this thread ahead of installing so I knew that it would take a while before knowing it would install, but I think a simple popup of sorts -or something to bring the user's attention to some information text- would be ideal (like the red text you already use), just to simply explain what's going to happen (eg installation will take about a minute and your device will reboot automatically).

It really doesn't need to be anything fancy, even aesthetically I wouldn't worry too much about it. Personally I think it's refreshing to have an app that just works, it serves its purpose and you're done. It's a great app that really will only be used once, maybe twice if people choose/need to uninstall, so putting in lots of time to make it look pretty might be a waste of your valuable time.

PeterT · 03-02-2012, 09:43 AM

Could someone who has done this try something in the Calendar application.

My wife has a Vox and for some time we have had multiple Google Calendars setup which we share.

When I tried to setup the Exchange configuration for her calendar on the stock Vox, I only saw HER calendar; others that she is subscribed too did not show up.

Is this the same after installing the GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk?

jump4jay · 03-02-2012, 10:13 AM

PeterT, not sure. When I tried setting up Exchange the Vox kept telling me that security settings needed updating, but left me with no options or information on how to do so. Once I figure that out I'll report back.

But it's possible that, by default, Exchange only shows the default calendar. Are others set up to share? Or are these multiple calendars in Google Calendar you're referring to? I think I'm not 100% sure I understand what you're trying to do.

mollyvox · 03-03-2012, 12:10 PM

I downloaded the program and installed it. I did the "Install google framework" and it took about 5 seconds, then I rebooted like required. Now what? There's nothing new and when I open OogleVox again it's the same as when I first opened it saying it has not performed any modification.
So... what have I buggered up?

mr_nobody · 03-03-2012, 12:16 PM

Your vox needs to be rooted first. Was it?

mollyvox · 03-03-2012, 12:24 PM

My bad. I thought the app rooted the device as well. I'll root it and give it another try.

Proof that I need to stop skimming threads :P

danifunker · 03-03-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mollyvox

My bad. I thought the app rooted the device as well. I'll root it and give it another try.

Proof that I need to stop skimming threads :P

Hi Molly,

I've just updated the version, and the introduction thread, so you should just be able to skim this one next time. I've also made it Molly-proof, in the case that you aren't rooted, you won't actually be able to install OogleVox and it'll give you a message

All, I've also added a couple of new features to OogleVox. If you have the OogleVox icon still installed, you need to remove it manually before installing the new version. Please check the release notes on the first page of the thread or more details. It has been tested against the March 2, 2012 firmware update and it is working. Enjoy!

Kboland · 03-03-2012, 09:30 PM

Cool, worked like a charm after finally figuring out the re-rooting process. Love the icon by the way

mollyvox · 03-04-2012, 12:25 PM

Man... that would rock if the world was Molly-proofed!
It looks like you can't use gingerbreak if you have the march 2 update and I don't trust my self to do it the other way.

Sad Molly is sad.

03-03-2012, 09:30 PM	#29
Kboland Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 201864 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sudbury, ON Device: Kobo Vox, iPod Touch, Samsung Galaxy Nexus	Cool, worked like a charm after finally figuring out the re-rooting process. Love the icon by the way Last edited by Kboland; 03-04-2012 at 04:54 AM.

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02-28-2012, 08:20 AM	#17
NDRisk Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	Used the tool, worked great. My only complaint would be that it was unclear if or if not it was doing anything after I told it to install the google framework. I thought it was frozen, but then it came up saying the install was successful. Maybe you should add a note that says to press the button then wait, or maybe some sort of dialog or window could appear?

02-28-2012, 09:47 AM	#19
NDRisk Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	It didn't take that long as far as I remember, but long enough to make me think maybe it had frozen because I couldn't tell it was doing anything. So maybe about a minute?

03-02-2012, 08:49 AM	#20
jump4jay Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	Fantastic! As NDRisk pointed out, I too thought it had froze during the install. It took about a minute or so, but worked just fine. After rebooting and attempting to set up my Google account it had some trouble "communication with Google servers". I had to try 4-5 times before it worked (may or may not have been my works' wifi, it can be wonky -but the browser was working). In the end, all is well and it worked out great. Thank you Sir.

03-02-2012, 09:14 AM	#22
jump4jay Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	Auto-reboot would be nice because some folks don't read thoroughly and might not notice that they're supposed to reboot. I had read this thread ahead of installing so I knew that it would take a while before knowing it would install, but I think a simple popup of sorts -or something to bring the user's attention to some information text- would be ideal (like the red text you already use), just to simply explain what's going to happen (eg installation will take about a minute and your device will reboot automatically). It really doesn't need to be anything fancy, even aesthetically I wouldn't worry too much about it. Personally I think it's refreshing to have an app that just works, it serves its purpose and you're done. It's a great app that really will only be used once, maybe twice if people choose/need to uninstall, so putting in lots of time to make it look pretty might be a waste of your valuable time.

03-02-2012, 09:43 AM	#23
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,294 Karma: 78876004 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Could someone who has done this try something in the Calendar application. My wife has a Vox and for some time we have had multiple Google Calendars setup which we share. When I tried to setup the Exchange configuration for her calendar on the stock Vox, I only saw HER calendar; others that she is subscribed too did not show up. Is this the same after installing the GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk?

03-02-2012, 10:13 AM	#24
jump4jay Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	PeterT, not sure. When I tried setting up Exchange the Vox kept telling me that security settings needed updating, but left me with no options or information on how to do so. Once I figure that out I'll report back. But it's possible that, by default, Exchange only shows the default calendar. Are others set up to share? Or are these multiple calendars in Google Calendar you're referring to? I think I'm not 100% sure I understand what you're trying to do.

03-03-2012, 12:10 PM	#25
mollyvox Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: kobo vox	I downloaded the program and installed it. I did the "Install google framework" and it took about 5 seconds, then I rebooted like required. Now what? There's nothing new and when I open OogleVox again it's the same as when I first opened it saying it has not performed any modification. So... what have I buggered up?

03-03-2012, 12:16 PM	#26
mr_nobody Evangelist Posts: 440 Karma: 26671 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo mini, nexus 7 (2012), kobo vox	Your vox needs to be rooted first. Was it?

03-03-2012, 12:24 PM	#27
mollyvox Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: kobo vox	My bad. I thought the app rooted the device as well. I'll root it and give it another try. Proof that I need to stop skimming threads :P

03-04-2012, 12:25 PM	#30
mollyvox Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: kobo vox	Man... that would rock if the world was Molly-proofed! It looks like you can't use gingerbreak if you have the march 2 update and I don't trust my self to do it the other way. Sad Molly is sad.

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