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  • #1
  • First Post: Dec 14, 2012 2:03am Dec 14, 2012 2:03am
Hi folks !

Anyone ever used Metatrader on tablet? If yes, is that version different from the PC one, and what are the disadvantages? Can I use the same template on it or not? Windows 8 is a problem?

Asking because im considering buying one to have more comfort.
Thanks for any answer
  • #2
  • Dec 14, 2012 6:33am Dec 14, 2012 6:33am
One of the most popular Forex trading platforms, MetaTrader 4, is now available on your Android phone or tablet absolutely free of charge. More info can be found at here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...atrader4&hl=en

I personally did not use Metatrader on tablet.
  • #3
  • Dec 14, 2012 7:05am Dec 14, 2012 7:05am
I use a Samsung Galaxy tablet to trade...in fact, 99% of my trades are made using that. I set up a VPS server and simply use a remote desktop program to access it. That way I have access to the full MT4 platform, not just some watered-down version.

Works like a charm
  • #4
  • Dec 14, 2012 8:11am Dec 14, 2012 8:11am
Quoting 4exNinja
I use a Samsung Galaxy tablet to trade...in fact, 99% of my trades are made using that. I set up a VPS server and simply use a remote desktop program to access it. That way I have access to the full MT4 platform, not just some watered-down version.

Works like a charm
Thanks for answering guys !

4exNinja, can you please describe what is a vps server, and how u use metatrader like this, because I absolutely dont know anything about these things also, your samsung galaxy tab has an android system, not like windows or mac, i suppose ?

I consider buying an Ipad 2, you think I would be able to trade on that? using indicators, etc. the same way?

Happy trading!
  • #5
  • Edited 3:17pm Dec 14, 2012 12:02pm | Edited 3:17pm
The MT4 on Andriod tablets is somewhat limited. Trading is fine but the number of indicators is restricted to several dozen. There is no possible way to use custom indicators and judging from Metatrader's lack of response, this won't be available soon. As far as Windows 8 goes, I doubt if MT4 is available for the Surface. Surface Pro is a few months away, but it should support MT4 same as a Windows 8 laptop.

The best thing to do is as 4Xninja suggests.

Edit: There is no way to use an EA or script on the Android tablet version.
  • #6
  • Dec 30, 2012 2:23am Dec 30, 2012 2:23am
Quoting Mjolnir17
Thanks for answering guys !

4exNinja, can you please describe what is a vps server, and how u use metatrader like this, because I absolutely dont know anything about these things also, your samsung galaxy tab has an android system, not like windows or mac, i suppose ?

I consider buying an Ipad 2, you think I would be able to trade on that? using indicators, etc. the same way?

Happy trading!
Have a PC running MT4 and turn on Remote Desktop. Install Remote Desktop client you like on iPad. That's it. There are a bunch of remote desktop client apps, and some of them are free. Ipad is much better than samsung stuff. Believe me!
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
  • #7
  • Jan 28, 2013 1:18am Jan 28, 2013 1:18am
what is the difference trading on an Ipad and on an android tablet? Anyone can help me?
  • #8
  • Jan 28, 2013 4:21am Jan 28, 2013 4:21am
tried but saw lots of bugs
  • #9
  • Jan 28, 2013 5:50am Jan 28, 2013 5:50am
Quoting CodeMeister
The MT4 on Andriod tablets is somewhat limited. Trading is fine but the number of indicators is restricted to several dozen. There is no possible way to use custom indicators and judging from Metatrader's lack of response, this won't be available soon. As far as Windows 8 goes, I doubt if MT4 is available for the Surface. Surface Pro is a few months away, but it should support MT4 same as a Windows 8 laptop.

The best thing to do is as 4Xninja suggests.

Edit: There is no way to use an EA or script on the Android tablet version.
Correct...well, if you access your VPS server through a remote desktop app on your tablet, you can of course use the exact same EAs and scripts you normally use. Why? Because the server runs the full version of MT4, not some bastardized tablet version
  • #10
  • Jan 28, 2013 5:43pm Jan 28, 2013 5:43pm
running a full MT4 terminal through a finger driven input device sounds painful to me

doing anything special with the layout to make it easier to use?
  • #11
  • Jan 29, 2013 12:51pm Jan 29, 2013 12:51pm
Hello, it would be nice a new layout alternative to trade with touch input. Or maybe another software alternative compatible with android/iOS, or even another windows altenative to Metatrader through a VPS would be nice too!

By the way, do anybody knows a platform where you can get all the data on the same software? Such as, Economic calendar, news feeds; Sentiment, Technical and Fundamental Analysis; and so on? That would be nice!

Best Regards
  • #12
  • Jan 30, 2013 7:17am Jan 30, 2013 7:17am
You might also want to try a remote desktop app on your Tablet to control Metatrader on your desktop..

Lookup Splashtop on Google Play. It can be fast enough to even watch videos on your desktop.
  • #13
  • Jan 30, 2013 8:14am Jan 30, 2013 8:14am
Quoting 4exNinja
Correct...well, if you access your VPS server through a remote desktop app on your tablet, you can of course use the exact same EAs and scripts you normally use. Why? Because the server runs the full version of MT4, not some bastardized tablet version
Hi 4exNinja:
May be my question could be stupid but.... Its possible to do the same in a smartphone with android o.s.?.
Apologize my english please.
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  • #14
  • Jan 30, 2013 9:24am Jan 30, 2013 9:24am
Quoting TradeMonk
running a full MT4 terminal through a finger driven input device sounds painful to me

doing anything special with the layout to make it easier to use?
If you have a well designed system of indicators it's really not that tough unless you're forced to draw Fibonacci and stuff like that manually...I don't, my support/resistance levels are drawn automatically.
  • #15
  • Jan 30, 2013 9:25am Jan 30, 2013 9:25am
Quoting Jaquemate
Hi 4exNinja:
May be my question could be stupid but.... Its possible to do the same in a smartphone with android o.s.?.
Apologize my english please.
Yup, if it works on an Android tablet it will also work on the phone...in fact, whenever I have to be "stealthy" at work I'll use the phone, not my tablet
  • #16
  • Jan 30, 2013 10:20am Jan 30, 2013 10:20am
Quoting 4exNinja
Yup, if it works on an Android tablet it will also work on the phone...in fact, whenever I have to be "stealthy" at work I'll use the phone, not my tablet
Thanks mate:
I asked cause i trade Basket charts and when im out office i cant to see this charts i only can enter orders at crosses charts.
Regards.
That which you give to others, life will return it in spades
  • #17
  • May 9, 2013 12:58am May 9, 2013 12:58am
Yes. The win8 tablet works very well. I use MT4 in my Acer w510. Works perfectly.
You don't need keyboard and mouse anymore and can take it with you to trade anywhere.
Enjoy it!
Follow the smart money. Follow the probability.
  • #18
  • Jan 27, 2014 1:48pm Jan 27, 2014 1:48pm
From what I've read the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 tablets run the full MT4 program. I just read however that you can get an Asus T100 for a fraction of the cost that runs the full program. Has anybody tried MT4 on the T100? Does it in fact run the full MT4 program with all of the indicators etc?
  • #19
  • Jan 27, 2014 10:53pm Jan 27, 2014 10:53pm
The key to MT4 compatibilty is the Windows OS. RT and Android are not fully compatible and offer poor user experience. The Asus T100 comes with Windows 8, so it is fully functional like the Surface Pro.
  • #20
  • Jan 27, 2014 11:26pm Jan 27, 2014 11:26pm
You're a boss CodeMeister. Thank you.
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