Motorola Xoom Hints/Tricks/Tips/Information...

[XzombieX66]

bump

 

[tntdroid]

Sticky. Let's keep the tips coming. With the wifi coming we will have a large amount of new users that can gain a bunch of good info here. XzombieX66 thanks for getting this started. Should of been a sticky already.

 

[XzombieX66]

No problem

 

[Drew2u]

Here's bigguy_132's "How To" for forcing the stock browser to use Desktop mode instead of mobile. (I added a tip for using a bookmark to quickly toggle desktop mode on and off.)

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[HOW TO] Make Honeycombs browser load Desktop Sites - Page 2 - Android Forums
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[HOW TO] Make Honeycombs browser load Desktop Sites

Here are the steps to make Honeycomb's browser load the Desktop version of sites rather then the mobile one.

1. Open the Android Honeycomb browser on your tablet.

2. In the address bar, type: about:debug and press enter.

3. Now open the browser's settings by tapping the icon in the very top-right corner of your screen (it looks like four horizontal lines) and selecting "Settings" from the drop-down menu that appears.

4. On the left side of the screen, tap the section labeled "Debug."

5. On the right side of the screen, tap the item labeled "UAString," then select "Desktop."

6. Press the back button (in the very bottom-left corner of your screen) to exit the browser's settings.

7. In the browser's address bar, type: about:debug once more; this will disable debugging mode and return the browser to its normal state. [Optional] If you do this step you will need to redo this step every time to enable Desktop Browsing.

8. Do these one-time actions to create a shortcut to "about:debug" after completing through step 5 above:
A. Open Bookmarks and choose Add Bookmark
B. Edit the properties of the bookmark to set Label to "about:debug", Address to "about:debug", and leave Add To as "Bookmarks" so it's at the top level.

9. To quickly toggle desktop mode on and off in the future:
A. Go to Bookmarks and select "about:debug". This doesn't enable the mode, but puts it in your address bar.
B. Touch the address bar to give it focus, and press ENTER or tap the GO icon. This will turn Debug Mode on or off depending on its last state, and if you previously enabled desktop mode... toggles that as well.

Note 1: Verify your mode by tapping the Settings icon. If you see "Dumping navigation cache" and "Dump V8 counters", then Debug mode is enabled.

Note 2: You do not have to drill down and change desktop settings each time you toggle debug mode - all of your debug settings from your last session are rememberd.

 

[Daniel0418]

Fantasic tips so far. Here is a small but good one in my opinion. You can tap and hold the shift button on the keyboard and drag over any buttons that show the button behind it "ie" the question mark. I hope this description makes sense. Tap shift and drag to where the question mark is. Makes punctuation a lot faster.

 

[quiverskeep]

New wifi only Xoom owner here.

Thanks for the tips guys - very helpful. I liked the volume one.

Question: Is there "caps lock"? How do I capitalize a whole word or sentence even? I'm hoping it's not a two-handed push shift and type. I can't figure it out.

Thanks


**update** I'm a dork..figured it out. I had tried pressing shift twice, but I wasn't "double clicking" it fast.

 

[Drew2u]

New wifi only Xoom owner here.

Thanks for the tips guys - very helpful. I liked the volume one.

Question: Is there "caps lock"? How do I capitalize a whole word or sentence even? I'm hoping it's not a two-handed push shift and type. I can't figure it out.

Thanks


**update** I'm a dork..figured it out. I had tried pressing shift twice, but I wasn't "double clicking" it fast.

You can double-tap SHIFT quickly to lock it, and touch once more to release the lock when you're done.

 

[siscim23]

Fantasic tips so far. Here is a small but good one in my opinion. You can tap and hold the shift button on the keyboard and drag over any buttons that show the button behind it "ie" the question mark. I hope this description makes sense. Tap shift and drag to where the question mark is. Makes punctuation a lot faster.

You don't need to drag, you can just tap shift then tap whichever key.

 

[Thedoctor06]

For those wondering about Pandora on your Wi-Fi only xoom, [Q] Pandora on the Wi-Fi only Xoom? - xda-developers

 

[codered18]

Some Tips & Tricks:


How To:

* How To Take Screenshot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982468
* How To Make Movies On Xoom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972812
* How To Root WiFi Xoom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
* How To Unlock 3G & WiFi Xoom - http://xoomfaq.com/hacks/index.html
* How To Tether iPhone To Xoom - http://forum.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/66512-guide-how-tether-iphone-unlimited-data-xoom.html
* How To Tether From Android Phone via Bluetooth - http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...-android-phone-xoom-no-root-app-required.html
* How To Tether From Droid To Xoom via Bluetooth - http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/01/how-to-bluetooth-tether-to-motorola-xoom-using-original-droid/
* How To Tether From Fascinate To Xoom - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...-my-xoom-unrooted-my-fascinate.html#post10502
* How To Get TV.com App To Work - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...sion/1618-tv-com-working-now-2.html#post19853
* How To Rip DVD to Xoom - http://xoomfaq.com/video/index.html
* How To Make Phone App use Full Screen - http://xoomfaq.com/hacks/FullScreen/index.html
* How To Do Factory Reset - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...o-i-reset-motorola-xoom-factory-settings.html
* How To Get Zinio Magazine - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870399

Other Tips & Tricks:

* Handbrake Xoom Profile - https://sites.google.com/a/dibona.com/www/www/filestorage
* Xoom Size Wallpaper - http://www.wallpapercasa.com/wallpapers/browse_by_size/1920/1200
* Prep Your Xoom Before Sending In For 4G Upgrade - http://support.vzw.com/information/xoom_grg.html
* Android Central Xoom Tips & Tricks - http://forum.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/64163-motorola-xoom-hints-tricks-tips-information.html
* XDA Developers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969029
* Android File Transfer Tool For Mac Users - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
* Motorola Xoom Warranty Information - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63877/kw/Xoom Warranty
* Motorola Xoom Product Registration - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/utils/login_form/redirect/registration/
* Motorola Xoom Optimized Video Setting - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63258
* Motorola Xoom Product Support Site - https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...XOOM?g_id=485&session=NjRvOwok&token=4MRyGoGQ
* Motorola USB PC Drivers - https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...rs/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers&token=4V0pXth4
* Xoom FAQ - http://xoomfaq.com/
* iFixIt Xoom Teardown - http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Xoom-Teardown/4989/1

Motorola Xoom Apps List:

* XDA Forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966697
* Xoom Forum - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/570-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list.html
* Amazon Free App Of The Day - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/1502-amazon-appstore-free-app-day.html

Motorola Xoom Reviews (WiFi & 3G):

* Mobile Tech Review by KNguyenTu - http://mobiletech.knguyentu.com/2011/03/motorola-xoom-wifi-version-initial.html
* Android Central Compiled Review - http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...-motorola-xoom-first-impressions-reviews.html
* Video Review By Feverhost @ Xoom Forum - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...34-review-my-motorola-xoom-3g-4g-verizon.html

YouTube Xoom Review / Comparison / Info:

* PC Mag Comparison iPad 2 vs Xoom - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmLWJMtTT5w
* Wirefly Xoom Unboxing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieK1tWYZWGI
* Cnet Browser Speed Comparison iPad vs Xoom - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTo4Ujleq5k
* IGN Xoom Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onppL6ot35c

Tablet Warranty Information - https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ttp://www.motorola.com/us/home&token=6cGBByJ6


Out Of Warranty Information:

Motorola offers several convenient repair programs for Out-of-Warranty repair at a fee:

Repair Service


Fee

Out-of-Warranty


$369 plus applicable taxes

Battery Only Replacement


$99 plus applicable taxes

Lens Only Replacement *


$199 plus applicable taxes

* The Lens Only Replacement covers damage to the display (such as a crack) and the LCD is not damaged. If there is damage to both the lens and the LCD the full Out-of-Warranty fee will apply.


COOL HoneyComb / Xoom Optimized Apps

Note: I am not going to list all the Apps optimized, but only cool apps I would use and would like to share.


Featured Tablet Optimized Apps - https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_tablet_featured


News / Weathers:

* Newrs - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...r-client-optimized-your-honeycomb-tablet.html
* CNN - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cnn.mobile.android.tablet&feature=search_result
* USA TODAY - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.usatoday.android.tablet.news&feature=search_result
* Weatherbug - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aws.android.squall&feature=search_result
* Beautiful Widget - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.levelup.beautifulwidgets&feature=search_result
* Zinio E-Magazine Reader - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-general-discussion/1923-zinio-e-magazine-reader.html

Graphics / Drawing / Photography:

* DrawFree - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.drawfree&feature=search_result
* zFolio (Zenfolio) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.zfolio&feature=search_result
* FlickFolio (Flickr) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.flickfolio&feature=search_result
* PicFolio (Picasa) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.picfolio&feature=search_result
* SmugFolio (SmugSmug) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.smugfolio&feature=search_result

Video / Music / Media:

* TV Live Stream - https://market.android.com/details?id=tvshows.kiio.es&feature=search_result
* Movies (Flixster) - https://market.android.com/details?id=net.flixster.android&feature=search_result

Productivity:

* Quick Office HD - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.qo.android.tablet.am&feature=search_result

 

[eljoker]

So I found a way to remove the notication bar, but I cant re-add it. Whoops!

 

[phershey]

Brand new wifi-only owner. It is very different from my Incredible. First noob question.

How the track do I remove widgets and shortcuts from my screens??

My blood pressure is skyrockting. You would think that there would be some sort of tutorial at the Motorola site. The videos I find there all only play for a bit and then freeze. Only way to close is the back key. The little 'x' to close is not functional.

 

[XzombieX66]

Hold your finger on the widget or folder for like 3 seconds, then drag it to the top right to the trash where it says remove.

 

[Complex Pants]

Multitasking tip.

If you are using your tablet in landscape mode, you only get to select ~5 apps to switch between. However, if you you tap the multitask button when in portrait mode you get a few extra (7).

 

[Cains10]

New owner - hopefully ups shows up this week

Anything I should know before opening the box and booting up?

 

[Complex Pants]

Anything I should know before opening the box and booting up?

1337% of π = 42 (not kidding)

Enjoy your Xoom!

 

[DrWu]

Anything I should know before opening the box and booting up?

Hope I'm not too late to respond to this...but when you first turn it on, make sure you hold the power button down for EXACTLY 3.12983746123876 seconds. If you don't, it will explode.

 

[Cains10]

3.12983746123876

Are you sure the 8 should be one decimal over?

 

[tntdroid]

Guys let's keep this to useful information. Some new users may take you serious and get out a stop watch.

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

 

[mickeyk]

Brand new wifi-only owner. It is very different from my Incredible. First noob question.

How the track do I remove widgets and shortcuts from my screens??

My blood pressure is skyrockting. You would think that there would be some sort of tutorial at the Motorola site. The videos I find there all only play for a bit and then freeze. Only way to close is the back key. The little 'x' to close is not functional.

Hold the shortcut icon until it is able to move. Drag it up to the right over the word remove.