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I wanted to make a thread for some MUST haves for our phone.. Rooted or not (I am rooted of course). So feel free to list your favorites and must haves here!!
My list would be:
-ROM Toolbox
-Daemon Controller (download apk on a browser, i have 3.3beta i think)
-AppBrain Market & FastWeb Installer (essential for app backups!)
-MyBackup Pro (i didn't like titanium, this is easier for me)
-Zedge (gotta pimp my phone!)
-QuickPic (alternative to gallery, some nice features and layout)
-SmsAwake (if you dont have SMS awake settings on your ROM)
-Beautiful Widgets (if you're not running a sense ROM)
I don't play games on my phone really...
Tapatalk, plume, Reddit sync pro, currents, Google music, Google + , and apex pro
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Adfree android, es file explorer.
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AdFree, Incredicontrol, aDownloader, XDA, SD Booster, Pandora
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Jizzylax said:
Adfree android, es file explorer.
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What's the difference between ES file explorer and root explorer?
GB: Google music, pandora,ubermusic, reddit news, opera, 4ext recovery, titanium backup, orientation control, notifierpro plus, smart statusbar, cleartune, es file explorer, Go launcher
ICS: Apollo, Chrome for android, ICS Browser +, apex
I had to get rid of Pandora and BW the permissions are crazy stupid
-4ext Recovery
-Google Authenticator
-DroidWall
-ES File Explorer
-FolderSync
-PDroid
-ROM Toolbox
-Tasker
-INOVA TTS
-SwiftKey3
..for the most part, this is my 'must haves'. there are plenty others, but have a single purpose or limited use. such as:
-Better Battery Stats
-Camera Zoom FX
-Evernote
-Gentle Alarm
-G+
-mSecure
-My Cars
-OfficeSuite
-PlayerPro
-Shiprack
-Widget Locker
PatimusXPrime said:
What's the difference between ES file explorer and root explorer?
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Nothing just the UI. They both do the same thing ..though you may have to pay for root explorer
Linch89 said:
I had to get rid of Pandora and BW the permissions are crazy stupid
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Most custom roms have the ability to deny apps permissions. If you don't have the option on your current rom then try out:
Permission Denied- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDMsImNvbS5zdGVyaWNzb24ucGVybWlzc2lvbnMiXQ..
I use this on ICS just to keep pandora and other apps at bay
-ROM Manager
-Titanium Backup
-UCam Ultra camera
-Terminal
-Quick Office Pro
-XDA
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AdFree
Opera Mini/Chrome
GoSMS Pro
ES File Explorer
DSPManager
JuiceDefender
Tapatalk
LBE Privacy Guard - If there's any app you NEED to have, it's this one (or one similar)
Airdroid - If you work at a desk all day, this is a must have.
Yahoo Sportacular - a million times better than ESPN scorecenter
imo - best IM client
Regards
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LBE Privacy Guard - If there's any app you NEED to have, it's this one (or one similar)
Airdroid - If you work at a desk all day, this is a must have.
Yahoo Sportacular - a million times better than ESPN scorecenter
imo - best IM client
Regards
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You know, AirDroid looks sorta interesting, but for the life of me I can't get it to download. Regardless of what I do I get that annoying "unable to process purchase" error.....
gospodinwizard said:
You know, AirDroid looks sorta interesting, but for the life of me I can't get it to download. Regardless of what I do I get that annoying "unable to process purchase" error.....
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Have you tried clearing data/uninstalling updates for the play store under 'manage applications'?
Not sure if this will fix it. I've read in other places that flashing a different version of the market and letting it update again will fix the problem.
revile said:
LBE Privacy Guard - If there's any app you NEED to have, it's this one (or one similar)
Airdroid - If you work at a desk all day, this is a must have.
Yahoo Sportacular - a million times better than ESPN scorecenter
imo - best IM client
Regards
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Dude niiice! Lol i'm going to try those out. You are a classy man
Widgets
How about some of your favorite widgets? I have room on my homescreens and nothing comes to mind on what to fill it with!
UCCW-My new favorite Widget!
Root Explorer-I really prefer the interface to ES. Enough, I was willing to pay for it.
Camera360 Ultimate- Best camera app IMO.
Docs To Go-Best pdf/doc viewer I have found.
Dropbox-If you haven't gotten a Dropbox account yet, you need to click HERE.
Google Voice-Been using this since Beta for VM. Love it.
Google Music-As soon as I could, I jumped on this bandwagon.
Jump Desktop- awesome and easy remote desktop access.
Zumocast-Because Jump doesn't allow the same kind of file transfer (had to get a hacked version to work with DInc2).
MD5 Checker-Self explanitory if you're rooted
PdaNet-Wired and Wireless Tether in one app.
The Chive-Keep Calm and Chive On!
GotYa! Face Trap-If I lost my phone or it was stolen, I would be very glad to have this app on there.
XDA Premium of course.
revile said:
LBE Privacy Guard - If there's any app you NEED to have, it's this one (or one similar)
Airdroid - If you work at a desk all day, this is a must have.
Yahoo Sportacular - a million times better than ESPN scorecenter
imo - best IM client
Regards
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Just installed Airdroid and LBE, thanks!
BTW, you have my new favorite avatar!
If you are flashing between different ROMs a lot, then App2Zip is a great one! It just came out so it may/may not have some bugs, but it is available on the Play Store!
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If you are flashing between different ROMs a lot, then App2Zip is a great one! It just came out so it may/may not have some bugs, but it is available on the Play Store!
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Looks promising if it works! Lol now just to find a way to backup homescreen on ICS... MyBackup Pro doesn't do it, i think its an ICS problem..
What browsers do you guys use? I've been using Maxthon for a while but used to use Dolphin
goo.im - to keep on top of new ROM/gapps/kernel etc.
picFolio - ideal to transfer photos to your picasa online.
Notification Toggle - allows quick access to frequently used apps (shortcuts) from the notification dropdown.
taptu - if you're into news - very configurable.
Appy Geek - news for geeks.
What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.
I've personally always fx file browser, its still working with the 5x
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I'm using amaze file manager
Solid explorer here
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What do you mean when you say ES file explorer doesn't work well with the 5X? I haven't had any issues with it.
The one and only: Root explorer
using AntTek Explorer
Was a long time user of es file explorer. Didnt like their recent tactics. Switched over to Solid Explorer.
+1 for solid explorer. Really like its material design and built in archive manager.
Total commander. Love dual directory views on tablets and swiping left and right to switch directory view on phones.
Been on solid explorer since es added the bloat
+1 for Solid Explorer.
I was using Root Explorer, but is behind for design and not so updated anymore.
No issues with ES here. Not a heavy root user though.
Cabinet
+1 for solid explorer from me too. Flawless otg support as well as support for many, many networking protocals for filesharing. These are essential to the way i use my phone and its the only one i have seen aside from what ES explorer used to be that has full support for everything i need.
Over the years, as new root file explorers get released, I usually give them a try. However, I ALWAYS end up back on the paid Root Explorer as I've consistently found little issues with all the others, that the paid Root Explorer just doesn't have.
NisseGurra said:
The one and only: Root explorer
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+1... what else would anyone use to explore root? ツ
ES works perfect.
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What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.
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Amaze. Works well. Looks great. Open source. What's not to love? I used to be an ES File Explorer guy, but the bloat just got to be too much. I am quite happy with Amaze and glad I switched, all things considered.
+1 for Solid Explorer and it's on sale atm
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I just got a pop-up message on my screen, about 3/4 of the area of the whole screen, "Apps will secretly download files." And it had a link to play store.
Except, I wasn't using a browser.
It just appeared out of nowhere. And I don't install ANY new apps that I haven't used in the last 5 years. WTF?!
Is ES File Explorer going completely rogue?! OR something?!
Anyone?
nabbed said:
I just got a pop-up message on my screen, about 3/4 of the area of the whole screen, "Apps will secretly download files." And it had a link to play store.
Except, I wasn't using a browser.
It just appeared out of nowhere. And I don't install ANY new apps that I haven't used in the last 5 years. WTF?!
Is ES File Explorer going completely rogue?! OR something?!
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ES File Explorer newer than 3.5 is full of Spamware and Advertisements
use Old Version in google to install the 3.5 APK of ES File Explorer, don't bother upgrading to new 4.x version they are all bloatware.
Another recommendation, install Droid Firewall (DroidWall - Android Firewall) from Play Store
I just started receiving this on my android TV stick 2 data ago. I don't know where it's coming from, but I have es file explorer installed on at least 7 other devices and I haven't seen it on any of those. I'd love to know where this is coming from.
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It's ES 8-( Too bad I went to Google Play, it still has a 4.5/5 due to the huge number of positive reviews over the years, but RECENT reviews consist of 1 and 2-star reviews due to false notifications, lock screen hijacking, and popups... plus a 5-star review or two from someone trolling and saying "Well, he has to make money somehow" (I replied to these, pointing out in my 2-star review that making money via ads in the app is legit... but ads outside the app are illegitimate spam.)
I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.
Jeffro2700 said:
I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.
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Try File Commander I think it's better
Shofar1 said:
Try File Commander I think it's better
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Thank you. I was just googling options.
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That it was ES File Explorer was a total speculation from me. But at the same time, I haven't seen this pop-up since I replaced it with Amaze.
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I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.
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I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.
pilzj said:
I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.
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Do you still need to deal with the App analyzer with Pro?
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Jeffro2700 said:
Do you still need to deal with the App analyzer with Pro?
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As I don't even know what it is, I would say NO
pilzj said:
I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.
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Do you also work for Estrong?
I have always used xplore file manager, very good and graphically the best, try it
Root explorer
nabbed said:
Do you also work for Estrong?
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Thats what you would wish for. I don't even work in IT.
However I honor a good app by buying it or donating. I guess a lot of people are angry with apps because they want to use them for free but still want full features and no ads.
Best explorer... hands down, Solid File Explorer. Buy it... trust me!
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better check what permissions you gave ES File Explorer. They are probably selling out everything you say, type, everywhere you go, your contact list, who you email and about what, what you eat, what time you get up in the morning, if you workout, etc, etc.
I have been very happy with Solid Explorer File Manager.
Hey guys I've been using root browser for years now and I'm just wondering what are you guys using. I'm looking for something that looks moder but it's straight to the point. I don't like too many features. Also i would love root support.
Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.
DanVanDamn said:
Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.
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X2
MiXplorer
Root Explorer
MiXplorer a little buggy still but very actively developed and free.... you can find it in XDA labs
MiXplorer
solid explorer
Hootan Parsa is the man. He's been updating this app and making it better and better since gingerbread days. May favorite and most used by far. I keep other around for different reasons but I've been with miXplorer since before it was even called MiXplorer.
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MiXplorer
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I paid for and use es file manager. Although there're some features I don't need or plan to use, they are there if I ever want to. I didn't have to buy it, but I used the app for years before they added ads and felt they deserved some rewards for their hard work. Overall I'm very pleased with the app and it's one of the first things I install on my new devices.
DanVanDamn said:
Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.
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Yeah I second that. Solid explorer is tits Magee!
Root explorer seems to do everything, and has a decent interface
I have used many other that have a better interface but they always seem to lack one feature or another.
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Use the ASUS one as it seemed to be the lightest, least ugly one when I googled them.
Okay guys I think I will go with solid explorer. I do have a 8 days trial after that I guess is only a paid app. Will try it this week and see how it goes.
X-Plore is brilliant. Best file manager I've used.
+1 Solid Explorer
Solid Explorer also here.
Worth 100% its price.
I've always used Root Explorer but will try Solid Explorer. Any big differences?
watzone69 said:
I've always used Root Explorer but will try Solid Explorer. Any big differences?
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First thing i always check on a new file explorer is if it can create files. As i need the ability to create .nomedia files.
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I've used root explorer since gingerbread. Lightweight and easy to use.
For the past few days every time I turn on my fire stick the ES File Explorer app is at the front of my Recent Apps, despite me having not opened or used the app in months. Is this caused by some sort of normal background activity for the app? Or is someone using the app as an exploit to hack my fire stick and access my home network? Any thoughts?
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For the past few days every time I turn on my fire stick the ES File Explorer app is at the front of my Recent Apps, despite me having not opened or used the app in months. Is this caused by some sort of normal background activity for the app? Or is someone using the app as an exploit to hack my fire stick and access my home network? Any thoughts?
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Same here - has been happening the last few weeks - hear back from anyone?
off topic but might as well remove ES File Explorer and install Mixplorer https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.mixplorer. I was a big fan of ES File Explorer until they started adding dianxin folder.
rkl20 said:
Same here - has been happening the last few weeks - hear back from anyone?
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No, I just ended up uninstalling ES File Explorer and resetting my firestick.