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Version 1.7: Quick Actions

· 2 min read
Simon Chan
Simon Chan
Developer

It has been a while since we last added features to Tango. But today is the day Quick Actions arrive.

Originally requested in GitHub issue #617 and #619, Quick Actions includes two features: two-way clipboard synchronization and open links in browser or associated app. It helps you to quickly transfer data between your device and your computer.

Quick Actions​

Quick Actions

On the Overview page, you can find the new expandable Quick Actions section. This feature is available to all plans.

Simulate key press​

Press Copy and Paste keyboard shortcuts on the device, to copy selected text or paste device clipboard content into the current input field.

Sync device clipboard to local​

The Sync from device button reads content of the device's clipboard and write it into the computer's clipboard.

Sync local clipboard to device​

On opposite, the Sync to device button reads content of the computer's clipboard and write it into the device's clipboard.

In addition, the Sync and paste button also simulates a Paste keyboard shortcut on the device, to essentially paste the computer's clipboard content into the current input field on device.

Set device clipboard​

It provides another way to set device clipboard, by simply typing in the input box.

#617 originally requested for direct text input, however, Android only provides API to input ASCII characters, and that API doesn't work when non-English IME (Input Method Editors) is active, so we decided to use the clipboard instead.

Open a link in the default app on the device.

For https:// links, if some app (e.g. YouTube) has been registered to handle the link (e.g. a YouTube video link), the app will be opened, otherwise the link will be opened in the default browser.

Other apps might also register their own scheme handler (e.g. my-scheme:// instead of common https://), you can also open them using this feature.

End Note​

We are happy to add more convenient features for all users, and we hope you can enjoy the new features ❤️.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, please let us know through GitHub or our Discord Server!