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Gemini PDA - General Discussion / I'm using my gemini!

« on: February 03, 2020, 03:24:11 am »

Hi guys,

Let me explain what I want first. I have a Raspberry Pi sitting in a cupboard.  I use it for mail and as a media center PC.  It runs Kodi and it pretty much works exactly the way I want it to. My Gemini has been sitting on my desk for about a year. I took it out yesterday and installed Gemian on it.  My intention was to use it to replace the Raspberry pi. It is a super machine and in principle should do everything I need.  The problem is that the Gemini needs to be plugged in all the time so the left hand plug is used.  The right hand plug needs to accommodate the HDMI cable to run the projector. I am now out of plugs.  I need to plug in an Ethernet cable somehow.

My options (1) give up and get a Pi4 (2) Run some kind of HDMI over Ethernet extender ( and a USB over Ethernet ) into the living room and just use that for movie night instead of the Gemini. (3) figure out how to use Ethernet over HDMI with a splitter to get the Gemini to do both mail and run the projector.  

I am most interested in solution 3.  How do I do that?  What hardware do I need? Is this practical?

BTW what's up with buster on Gemini?

Not sure if this will help but I use a MACALLY (part UC3HUB4C) in the left-hand port of my Cosmo which allows pass through power and four USB 3 ports.

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Gemini PDA - Android / Android Screen Icons

« on: June 14, 2018, 02:36:22 pm »

Others suggest using another launcher like Nova, which I've done, because the Gemini's simple launcher is weak and featureless.

I tried the Nova (with ads) version then the paid version (Nova Prime installs Nova Launcher). Glad I did because it has many useful features (IMHO) and is configured easily.

Reviewers and users alike rate Nova's 'pro' version very highly over free and open-source launchers.

No problems or short-comings to report. Nova is a good value.

I agree.
I installed it a few days ago and it is very customisable and very like the oreo style of my Huawei MediaPad M5 tablet, but more versatile. I find Nova a good launcher in the Gemini.

Salvo

Thanks both for the Nova suggestion - it is something I may look at.  Having come from a Blackberry, I am tempted to keep using their hub....  We will see!
Thanks again

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Gemini PDA - Android / Android Screen Icons

« on: June 14, 2018, 02:34:25 pm »

OK, I have been playing with mine for a couple of hours and would like to delete some icons from the home screen and move others.  On my previous Androids, a long press on the offending icon gave me the option to drag to the top of the screen and drop on on "delete" - icon gone but app still there if required....

I am sure there is a very simple answer - appreciated if someone could advise me and put me out of my misery.......

When you do a long press you will see a small Trash Can on the left of the screen.
Drag the icon to there.

Desolate,
Many thanks for pointing out the obvious!!!  Thrash bin to delete and X to remove from screen!  Simple when you know.

Thanks again.

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Gemini PDA - Android / Android Screen Icons

« on: June 14, 2018, 12:11:13 pm »

OK, I have been playing with mine for a couple of hours and would like to delete some icons from the home screen and move others.  On my previous Androids, a long press on the offending icon gave me the option to drag to the top of the screen and drop on on "delete" - icon gone but app still there if required....

I am sure there is a very simple answer - appreciated if someone could advise me and put me out of my misery.......

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Gemini PDA - General Discussion / Keep screen on

« on: June 14, 2018, 11:59:35 am »

A feature I really loved about my Psion 5mx was the option to keep the screen on if the power cable is attached.

I've found an app called Screen On in the Play Store, which does this very thing. Very handy!!

You can also just enable developer mode and turn it on through the developer options menu.

Thanks for this - I had forgotten about the setting in developer mode!

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Gemini PDA - General Discussion / UK Backers - when do you expect your Gemini?

« on: June 14, 2018, 11:35:21 am »

Have seen that my order 4#45xx for UK QWERTY WiFi + 4G has been locked today - still awaiting delivery details.

Pleased to say that mine arrived today and am trying to get it started up etc!  Firmware flashed without any issues.  Great to have the Psion back......

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Gemini PDA - General Discussion / UK Backers - when do you expect your Gemini?

« on: June 06, 2018, 01:22:27 pm »

Have seen that my order 4#45xx for UK QWERTY WiFi + 4G has been locked today - still awaiting delivery details.