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So im new to the whole Phone scene, This is my first smartphone.. I know shocking. And of course being a Customizer and moder in everything I dabble in I rooted my Evo and am now scouring the net for useful apps.
So my question is..
What are your favorite/most used apps and how do they save you time?
So far heres my list.
Audio Galaxy - Can stream all my music from my computer. No storage needed.
Apps Organizer - Keeps folders looking sleek and easy to access. Also the most available icons by default.
Last Call Widget - Can just glance at my phone to see who called.
XDA App - Faster than the stock browser.
Android Central Widget - Android news at a glance.
Rom Manager - To obvious there.
Selective Silence - Good White/Black list for vibrate... still searching my options for this type of app. (any suggestions)
Thanks
Dropbox is definitely my favorite time saver. I NEVER have to plug my phone into my computer just to swipe a file! Saves me huge amounts of time Plus I download roms and hacks for other phones and store them on my desktop so when I run into my friends I can quickly download appropriate hacks and bluetooth them on over
If you want to sign up, and it's free, could you use this link? I get 250 MB more storage upon a successful referral (that's another thing I like there)
*NVM* Can't post links (I'm too new) *NVM*
PM me if you want the link to sign up please!
Barcode scanner is another time saver. I hardly use it to scan any actual barcodes at all, but it can read QR codes off webpages as well. So when I want to download an APK while I'm browsing on my desktop, I just bust out my phone and point it at the screen and it does all the hard work! There's 45 and a half apps that do the same function, but this one is my favorite as it has the most minimal UI.
Fast Reboot is definitely one of my most used apps. It's essentially a link that sits in your drawer (or wherever you place it) that does a software version of a reboot upon press. It's great for clearing tons of memory quickly, calming down your Android when it's bugging out with a memory leak, or if you're handing your phone over to someone and you don't want them to hit the back arrow and see that you were on Ebay looking for outfits for your girlfriends Tea-cup chihuahua And did I mention it's literally instantaneous?
Hope it helps!
Thanks ill definitely have to set up the drop box. Always having to SD to the computer is a hassle at times.
Thanks
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I recently got my SGS2 GT-i9100, and I wonder about all the things the different apps want to hava access to... Either they are simple games or apps...
Your location
Coarse (network-based) location, fine (GPS) location
Network Communication
Full Internet access
Phone Calls
Read phone status and ID
Storage
Modify/delete USA storage contents
...and many more I have not yet familiarized with.
I'm just thinking about whether allowing some apps to have access to all of these things can be harmful in any way, or if I should be concerned in any way. F. ex why should Fruit Ninja be allowed to read phone status and ID? ... I don't get it.
I need a clarification to exactly what all these permissions stand for and mean, what exactly they will have access to if I permit them, and whether to avoid some apps to have access to these, or if it is "safe". I hope you all understand my concerns.
//Steria
No clarification needed really, the permissions mean exactly what they say. Should be obvious why some tools needs internet access, for example. Many apps on the market also have a description as to why they need certain permissions.
Use common sense. If it seems pointless for app x to access your phone, don't install it. Always useful to see reviews and check popularity on the market too.
Difficult to be more specific without knowing what apps you use (no idea what Fruit Ninja is..).
There's an article here which explains a bit http://techpp.com/2010/07/30/android-apps-permissions-secure-private-data/
I may be wrong but I think Fruit Ninja would need to read phone status so it can pause the game when you get an incoming call.
Like every device has this now just thought I'd bring it over to help out my armv6ers lol anyways these were all tested on my SGY how u like them
1.Requires root: SD Maid Next 1 can free up your memory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm
2.7zipper- You can use to decompress 7z files (ps1games are usually compressed liked this) fpse won't play the games in this format so you need to decompress them you can just use a pc but if you don't have 1 and own a ps1 game this is a great tool https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.joa.zipperplus7
3.Multi Picture Live Wallpaper- great live wallpaper that allows you to set various a wallpapers per homescreen it has many customisation features to many to list here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture
4.Scan Media-simply runs the phones media scanner which I was astonished that really the only way to do this (at least with my phone) was by unmounting and remounting the sd card you have to do this sometimes especially if u download something after you turn on your phone some applications won't find the media unless you do this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dcd.scanmedia
5.Easy Downloader- it speeds up downloads and can be used to download videos
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.et.easy.download
6.Utorrent- from the same people who made the PC version also who invented the protocol anyways it can be used to download torrents directly from your phone it is the only torrent app I used that actually works on my phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.utorrent.client
7. Admin Edit: Warez not allowed!!!
8.Requires root: Links2sd- a must have it can be used for uninstalling system apps moving apps to system memory it makes every app able to move to the sd card it can do lots of things
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD
9.Mx Player- it is the best video player I've used great if your having problems playing videos and a million times better than the system player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
10.Tiger Arcade- it can be used to emulate mame and neo geo games it can also be used for cps1 and 2 and d mame also you'll need a bios file called neo geo.zip to emulate neo geo games (Google it) anyways this is the free version in order to enable saving you'll need to buy it anyways this app isn't on the play store anymore so I put it on drop box
http://db.tt/xDIi4eUO
11.Whatsapp- if you don't have it WTH r u waiting for best instant messaging app on android it's cross platform (android IOS BlackBerry Windows etc) lots of features is just great
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
12.Voxer- it's a PTT (push to talk) app basically kinda like a walkie talkie you basically hold down a button start talking and that's your friend receives it and the cycle continues no more need to type that's old school lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rebelvox.voxer
13.Viber- you can use it to make voice calls over the internet yes you can use it to make FREE calls over the internet the call quality is great (much better than regular calls) as long as you have a good connection it also doubles as a messaging app though no where near as full featured as whatsapp the main draw is that messages pop right up on the screen so you can reply without actually entering the app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip
14.Smileys for Chat- So you got your social apps down what u need now is a smiley app lol this app is a collection of images memes etc that you can use to spice up some chats
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidsx.smileys
15.App Lock- it's used to lock applications you select with pin patterns etc has features including widget for toggling locks on and off
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
16.Simple Text- Used to create widgets using text and shapes pretty good if you know what your doing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.simpletext
17.Stick Fighter- can be used to make stick man animations directly from your phone this app uses a method where u get some figures and adjust joint and placement etc to create animations
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweber.stickfighter.activities
18.Stick Draw- It's also used for stick man animations with this app u have to actually draw the figures though that sounds bad it really isn't this has a lot of features and I prefer this to stick fighter but everyone might not feel that way so I put em both
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bingzer.android.stickdraw
19.Opera mini- this is the extra mini version (there two versions this 1and the full-fledged browser) that I use when I want to get something quick and I don't wanna go into dolphin
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.android
20.Requires root:Ad free- Best app ever it removes ads from applications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree
21.G-Reader- u can use it to subscribe to feeds and read then right on your android device I use it to keep up with my tech news all my friends wonder how an so informed lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noinnion.android.greader.reader
22.Crack your screen- fool your friends into thinking you cracked your phones screen even better if your can somehow get it installed on their phone
http://market.android.com/details?id=mk.g6.crackyourscreen
23.Dropbox- cloud storage application use your upload files to a cloud comes with 2gb free storage also has a desktop so you can use for immediate integration
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.dropbox.android
24.ImageSearch- image search application can search images by file type size etc great if you wanna download done pics quick without entering a browser
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.wagachat.imagesearch
25.My Data Manager- use to monitor you data usage can use to a data plan view how your using data view what apps are using data on pie chart graph and other forms it's great if your on a limited data plan
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm
26.Speed Test- use to test the speed of your internet connection can test Wi-Fi or mobile network connection
http://market.android.com/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
27.XDA-needs no introduction a mobile app for connecting to XDA
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity
28.WiFi kill-can kill the connection of people on a Wi-Fi network can only be legally used on your network
http://db.tt/8iTazwTw
29. Wi-Fi Mac address changer- can use to change your Wi-Fi Mac address and browse anonymously or another example would be this network that I own in which this app may be used I set it up in a way (just 2 test d app) where you can connect but if you try to go online you get a page with a prompt asking for your password so what I did was use Wi-Fi kill to find out the mac address of pc currently connected to the Wi-Fi networks Mac address then change my Mac address to that and presto chango I could use the network
http://db.tt/v0LWFxJp
30. Network Spoofer- can do various things to a network your connected to like change all pictures to a pre selected 1 blur images flip images redirect to a particular website change text in Google searches change all YouTube videos to a pre defined one ETC but can only be legally used on your network
http://db.tt/0zk0m53x
31. Requires root : DroidSheepGuard FREE- guards against those attacks apps above use when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks it also comes automatically when connecting to Wi-Fi networks
http://market.android.com/details?id=de.trier.infsec.koch.droidsheep.guard.free
32.Quickpic-stock gallery app alternative http://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder
33.Zedge- The app for zedge's mobile site it has games wallpapers live wallpapers but what I mostly use it for is ringtones instead of having to open up a browser I can do it from this little app and you can't beat the price of free
http://market.android.com/details?id=net.zedge.android
34 Virtual world 4 live wallpaper- very cool live wallpaper that uses your gyroscope and accelerometer to simulate a 3d virtual environment works surprisingly well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=Hammer.App.Vw2
35. Dock4Droid- kind of like rocket dock for PC and the dock u get on Mac pretty cool has customization options but some features don't come in the free version but it's still good
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.urbandroid.dock
36. Jump gate live wallpaper- a cool 3d live wallpaper where you see an android flying through space he can do a barrel roll if you double tap on him
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fishnoodle.jumpgate_free
37. Desktop visualizer- use to set images as widgets
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.bii.android.app.dskvzr
38.Barcode Scanner-
Use for scanning barcodes
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aurorasoftworks.quadrant.ui.standard&feature=order_history
40.Memory Booster-
Boost the RAM on your phone.
https://market.android.com/details?id=imoblife.memorybooster.lite&feature=search_result
41.Stopwatch and Timer-
I know what you thinking and no android doesn't come with 1 lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sportstracklive.stopwatch&feature=search_result
42.Sky.FM radio-
Internet radio
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.audioaddict.sky&feature=search_result
43.Fancy Widgets-
Pretty self explanatory lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.fancywidgets
44.Picsay-
Simple photo editor with just the right amount of features lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.shinycore.picsayfree&feature=search_result
45.Agile Lock Free-
Sense 3.0 locksreen
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.SenseScreen&feature=search_result
46.Ringtone Maker Free-
Make ringtones DUH!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.buble.fresh&feature=apps_topselling_new_free
47.Best Voice Changer-
Changes your voice.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.scoompa.voicechanger&feature=apps_topselling_new_free
48.Funny Facts Free 8000
Funny facts lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.srsdev.allfacts&feature=search_result
49.*requires root* Titanium Backup ★ root-
Data backup, I know most people already have this but if u don't have it is the best backup app by faaaar I mean like seriously lol
50.Airdroid-
Send a file from your PC to your phone over a WiFi network
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&feature=search_result
51.Poweramp Music Player-
Best music player in my opinion
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&feature=search_result
52.Unified Remote-
Use your android as a remote for your pc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote&feature=search_result
53.TweetCaster for Twitter-
Alternate Twitter App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.tweetcaster&feature=search_result
54.Wallbase HD Wallpapers-
Over a million HD Wallpapers
LOL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.wallbase&feature=search_result
56.Netflix-
I don't have have a Netflix account but if you do this app is great for watching Tv series and shows
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&feature=search_result
57.Tubemate- alternative YouTube video application can select resolution to watch videos in and can download YouTube videos
http://db.tt/DK1iB8O1
GAMES
58. Bubble Shooter- can't beat a good old fashion bubble shooter right here a cool 1
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.game.BubbleShooter
59. NinJump-cool addictive game you jump from walls left and right dodging shiurkens obstacles and collecting power ups
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.bfs.ninjump
60. PewPew 2- basically geometry wars for android if you don't know what geometry wars is its basically a game where your a spaceship on a flat landscape and your move around dodging and shooting enemies
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.jyaif.pewpew2
61. SketchIt- an online game where you play against people in real-time trying to guess what someone is drawing
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.into.sketchit
62. Speedx 3D- pretty cool 3d motion based game where you choose obstacles
http://db.tt/mntG0UMx
63. Devil Ninja2- a side scrolling game where.you run jump attack and dodge enemies pretty addictive
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidstudio.game.devil2
64. Hill Climb Racing- a physics based game kinda of like trial racing just that this is fun lol
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.fingersoft.hillclimb
65. Line Runner- a side scrolling game where you jump and roll to avoid obstacles it's kinda hard though
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.djinnworks.linerunnerfree
66.Bike race-
Cool bike racing game lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.topfreegames.bikeracefreeworld
Apps Cont'd DEC 5TH 2012
Avast-
RobustSecurity application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
*Requires root* Faceniff-
Can use to test the security of your own network can hack facebook passwords YouTube passwords and some others I forgot but fb's enough to float my boat free version only allows 3 facebook passwords to be hacked
http://db.tt/V4pANuZe
*Requires root* Droid sheep- I never used this one (I use faceniff) but I heard it's like faceniff but free so yeah lol
http://db.tt/NQf2q3TI
Next launcher- from the same people that brought you go launcher is really cool has done nice features but it's in beta so some things aren't present but you can try it out if you want
http//db.tt/JdZE3w1W
*Requires root* Game CIH- use to edit game files can edit things like cash money points ETC but it's kinda hit and miss how it works is that u open it hit home (it'll stay open on the background) now open the game u wanna edit and there'll be a toast in the upper part of the screen hit the magnifying glass and search for what you wanna change you can search name or numbers search for a make example cash and see what u find but you won't necessarily find anything relevant since the dev probably didn't name it that if you need any help just comment or pm me or something
http://db.tt/R1LQ7qy9
Fing-
Network Tools use to see your network can give you more accurate info I use with network spoofer since network spoofer barely ever shows up anything connected to a network so I just use this copy the up address and then put it in network spoofer
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing
Galaxy S3 Dandelion- s3 dandelion live wallpaper
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidwasabi.livewallpaper.dandelion
gTunes music download- music downloader mostly downloads in m4a format (which is really small) so it's my go to app so I don't have to open a browser
http://market.android.com/details?id=free.mp3.dlv6
Go Launcher- robust launcher with tons of themes and customization options
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
Holo launcher- lightweight launcher instead of using something as robust as go launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.hololauncher
Memory booster RAM optimizer- self explanatory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.memorybooster.lite
*Requires root* Root explorer-
Use to explore system
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Recommend by Viper The Ripper
TERMINAL EMULATOR
Description: Access your Android's built-in Linux command line shell. You can copy, move, paste, execute scripts, change permissions, create files (script files, txt...), modify a lot of files, format parttions, configure network connections, reboot your system also into recovery, reduce screen brightness, off your buttons lights, 100% android control etc etc etc etc etc etc I don't know you can make wonderful things, cooking foods, kill your enemies LOL!!
BUSYBOX
Description: BusyBox is a software application that provides many standard Unix tools, much like the larger (but more capable) GNU Core Utilities. BusyBox is designed to be a small executable for use with the Linux kernel, which makes it ideal for use with embedded devices. It has been self- dubbed "The Swiss Army Knife of Embedded Linux".
Mentioned in the new XDA-Developers book "XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming"
(both require root to get the 100% profit) already knew, Didn't you?
These two apps are all that you need to get 100% performance to your android device.
HELLYEAH!!!
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Thanks mate
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tingtingin said:
Like every device has this now just thought I'd bring it over to help out my armv6ers lol anyways these were all tested on my SGY how u like them
1.Requires root: This 1 is a screen recorder for armv6 phones it's the only screen recorder I found that works with armv6 it's called
z screen recorder-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zausan.zscreenrecorder
2.Requires root: SD Maid Next 1 is one that I use when I'm strapped for internal memory on my sgy it can free up your memory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm
3.7zipper- You can use to decompress 7z files (ps1games are usually compressed liked this) fpse won't play the games in this format so you need to decompress them you can just use a pc but if you don't have 1 and own a ps1 game this is a great tool https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.joa.zipperplus7
4.Multi Picture Live Wallpaper- great live wallpaper that allows you to set various a wallpapers per homescreen it has many customisation features to many to list here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture
5.Scan Media-simply runs the phones media scanner which I was astonished that really the only way to do this (at least with my phone) was by unmounting and remounting the sd card you have to do this sometimes especially if u download something after you turn on your phone some applications won't find the media unless you do this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dcd.scanmedia
6.Easy Downloader- it speeds up downloads and can be used to download videos
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.et.easy.download
7.Utorrent- from the same people who made the PC version also who invented the protocol anyways it can be used to download torrents directly from your phone it is the only torrent app I used that actually works on my phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.utorrent.client
8.Pirate Bay Browser- it can be used to search an find torrent files (from pirate bay) it has a very nice interface and works great with utorrent making it very easy to find and download torrents when coupled together
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.caffeinelab.pbb
9.Requires root: Links2sd- a must have especially if you have a SGY it can be used for uninstalling system apps moving apps to system memory it makes every app able to move to the sd card it can do lots of things
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD
10.Mx Player- it is the best video player I've used great if your having problems playing videos and a million times better than the system player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
11.Tiger Arcade- it can be used to emulate mame and neo geo games it can also be used for cps1 and 2 but it didn't work properly on my SGY but doesn't matter since basically every game that was on cps1 and 2 was on mame also you'll need a bios file called neo geo.zip to emulate neo geo games (Google it) anyways this if the free version in order to enable saving you'll need to buy it anyways this app isn't on the play store anymore so I put it on drop box
http://db.tt/xDIi4eUO
12.Whatsapp- if you don't have it WTH r u waiting for best instant messaging app on android it's cross platform (android IOS BlackBerry Windows etc) lots of features is just great
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
13.Voxer- it's a PTT (push to talk) app basically kinda like a walkie talkie you basically hold down a button start talking and that's your friend receives it and the cycle continues no more need to type that's old school lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rebelvox.voxer
14.Viber- you can use it to make voice calls over the internet yes you can use it to make FREE calls over the internet the call quality is great (much better than regular calls) as long as you have a good connection it also doubles as a messaging app though no where near as full featured as whatsapp the main draw is that messages pop right up on the screen so you can reply without actually entering the app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip
15.Smileys for Chat- So you got your social apps down what u need now is a smiley app lol this app is a collection of images memes etc that you can use to spice up some chats
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidsx.smileys
16.Requires root: Chainfire 3d- used to reduce graphics of games and get some games to work or run faster e.g air penguin does not work on our device but after tweaking with this it works
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.cf3d
17.App Lock- it's used to lock applications you select with pin patterns etc has features including widget for toggling locks on and off
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
18.Simple Text- Used to create widgets using text and shapes pretty good if you know what your doing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.simpletext
19.Stick Fighter- can be used to make stick man animations directly from your phone this app uses a method where u get some figures and adjust joint and placement etc to create animations
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweber.stickfighter.activities
20.Stick Draw- It's also used for stick man animations with this app u have to actually draw the figures though that sounds bad it really isn't this has a lot of features and I prefer this to stick fighter but everyone might not feel that way so I put em both
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bingzer.android.stickdraw
21.Opera mini- this is the extra mini version (there two versions this 1and the full-fledged browser) that I use when I want to get something quick and I don't wanna go into dolphin
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.android
22.Requires root:Ad free- Best app ever it removes ads from applications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree
23.G-Reader- u can use it to subscribe to feeds and read then right on your android device I use it to keep up with my tech news all my friends wonder how an so informed lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noinnion.android.greader.reader
24.Crack your screen- fool your friends into thinking you cracked your phones screen even better if your can somehow get it installed on their phone
http://market.android.com/details?id=mk.g6.crackyourscreen
25.Dropbox- cloud storage application use your upload files to a cloud comes with 2gb free storage also has a desktop so you can use for immediate integration
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.dropbox.android
26.ImageSearch- image search application can search images by file type size etc great if you wanna download done pics quick without entering a browser
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.wagachat.imagesearch
27.My Data Manager- use to monitor you days usage can use to a data plan view how your using data view what apps are using data on pie chart graph and other forms it's great if your on a data plan
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm
28.Speed Test- use to test the speed of your internet connection can test Wi-Fi or mobile network connection
http://market.android.com/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
29.XDA-needs no introduction a mobile app for connecting to XDA
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity
30.WiFi kill-can kill the connection of people on a Wi-Fi network can only be legally used on your network
http://db.tt/8iTazwTw
31. Wi-Fi Mac address changer- can use to change your Wi-Fi Mac address and browse anonymously or another example would be this network that I own in which this app may be used I set it up in a way (just 2 test d app) where you can connect but if you try to go online you get a page with a prompt asking for your password so what I did was use Wi-Fi kill to find out the mac address of pc currently connected to the Wi-Fi networks Mac address then change my Mac address to that and presto chango I could use the network
http://db.tt/3GeyxAQT
32. Network Spoofer- can do various things to a network your connected to like change all pictures to a pre selected 1 blur images flip images redirect to a particular website change text in Google searches change all YouTube videos to a pre defined one ETC but can only be legally used on your network
http://db.tt/0zk0m53x
33. Requires root : DroidSheepGuard FREE- guards against those attacks devices above use when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks it also comes automatically when connecting to Wi-Fi networks
http://market.android.com/details?id=de.trier.infsec.koch.droidsheep.guard.free
34. Quickpic-stock gallery app alternative way faster and also plays Gif's properly (the stock gallery app plays them but not the entire thing) http://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder
35.Zedge- The app for zedge's mobile site it has games wallpapers live wallpapers but what I mostly use it for is ringtones instead of having to open up a browser I can do it from this little and you can't beat the price of free
http://market.android.com/details?id=net.zedge.android
36 Virtual world 4 live wallpaper- very cool live wallpaper that uses your gyroscope and accelerometer to simulate a 3d virtual environment works surprisingly well on my galaxy y
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=Hammer.App.Vw2
38.Barcode Scanner-
Use for scanning barcodes
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aurorasoftworks.quadrant.ui.standard&feature=order_history
40.Memory Booster-
Boost the RAM on your phone.
https://market.android.com/details?id=imoblife.memorybooster.lite&feature=search_result
41.Stopwatch and Timer-
I know what you thinking and no android doesn't come with 1 lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sportstracklive.stopwatch&feature=search_result
42.Sky.FM radio-
Internet radio
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.audioaddict.sky&feature=search_result
43.Fancy Widgets-
Pretty self explanatory lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.fancywidgets
44.Picsay-
Simple photo editor with just the right amount of features lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.shinycore.picsayfree&feature=search_result
45.Agile Lock Free-
Sense 3.0 locksreen
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.SenseScreen&feature=search_result
46.Ringtone Maker Free-
Make ringtones DUH!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.buble.fresh&feature=apps_topselling_new_free
47.Best Voice Changer-
Changes your voice.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.scoompa.voicechanger&feature=apps_topselling_new_free
48.Funny Facts Free 8000
Funny facts lol
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.srsdev.allfacts&feature=search_result
49.*requires root* Titanium Backup ★ root-
Data backup, I know most people already have this but if u don't have it is the best backup app by faaaar I mean like seriously lol
50.Airdroid-
Send a file from your PC to your phone over a WiFi network
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&feature=search_result
51.Poweramp Music Player-
Best music player in my opinion
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&feature=search_result
52.Unified Remote-
Use your android as a remote for your pc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote&feature=search_result
53.TweetCaster for Twitter-
Alternate Twitter App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.tweetcaster&feature=search_result
54.Wallbase HD Wallpapers-
Over a million HD Wallpapers
LOL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.wallbase&feature=search_result
55. What's My IQ?-
Test your IQ
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orangenose.games.whatsmyiq&feature=search_result
56.Netflix-
I don't have have a Netflix account but if you do this app is great for watching Tv series and shows
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&feature=search_result
GAMES
58. Bubble Shooter- can't beat a good old fashion bubble shooter right here a cool 1
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.game.BubbleShooter
59. NinJump-cool addictive game you jump from walls left and right dodging shiurkens obstacles and collecting power ups
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.bfs.ninjump
60. PewPew 2- basically geometry wars for android if you don't know what geometry wars is its basically a game where your a spaceship on a flat landscape and your move around dodging and shooting enemies
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.jyaif.pewpew2
61. SketchIt- an online game where you play against people in real-time trying to guess what someone is drawing
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.into.sketchit
62. Speedx 3D- pretty cool 3d motion based game where you choose obstacles
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.bytestorm.speedx
63. Devil Ninja2- a side scrolling game where.you run jump attack and dodge enemies pretty addictive
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidstudio.game.devil2
64. Hill Climb Racing- a physics based game kinda of like trial racing just that this is fun lol
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.fingersoft.hillclimb
65. Line Runner- a side scrolling game where you jump and roll to avoid obstacles it's kinda hard though
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.djinnworks.linerunnerfree
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Why dont you add Bike Race in this list of cool games..Bike Race is such a wonderful game to timepass..
and its a multiplayer game too...!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.topfreegames.bikeracefreeworld
bhumit22 said:
Why dont you add Bike Race in this list of cool games..Bike Race is such a wonderful game to timepass..
and its a multiplayer game too...!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.topfreegames.bikeracefreeworld
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Added it....don't 4get to hit thanks
"[Sent from a galaxy y far far away] *ominous voice* Hit THANKS"
9.Requires root: Links2sd- a must have especially if you have a SGY it can be used for uninstalling system apps moving apps to system memory it makes every app able to move to the sd card it can do lots of things
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...m.buak.Link2SD
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thats a cool and powerful app i love :laugh:
livewirerules said:
thats a cool and powerful app i love :laugh:
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So do I ...don't forget to hit thanks
"[Sent from a galaxy y far far away] *ominous voice* Hit THANKS"
Update
"[Sent from a galaxy y far far away] *ominous voice* Hit THANKS"
don't forget to hit thanks
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Members tend to hate people who are addicted to thanks, don't ask for it, earn it. If you ask, more and more will NOT give a thanks to you because of all the nagging. If they feel you deserve a thanks they will give it to you.
WE WON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON!!
Is it just me or does Bike Race Free and What's My IQ? incompatible with our phone?
Kakashi Hatake said:
Is it just me or does Bike Race Free and What's My IQ? incompatible with our phone?
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Not sure about bike race (it was recommended) and about what's my IQ I don't know what's going on it loads up but when I try to download its saying item not found I was supposed to remove it thanks
"[Sent from a galaxy y far far away] *ominous voice* Hit THANKS"
nice apps
Thanks
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The wifi Mac Address changer is no longer located in that dropbox link. Please can anybody give me links to the .apk file.
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Fixed the link here u go
http://db.tt/v0LWFxJp
Phone Slow? go HERE
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Thanks
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Ur welcome
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Brothers in Arms 2 is a nice game and also runs quite good on our Ace
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Brothers in Arms 2 is a nice game and also runs quite good on our Ace
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Isnt that a paid app
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I rooted and was trying to remove apps I didn't want... On trying to use the My Magazine app, it had no options to disable the shortcut. I have since deleted Flipboard and My Magazine, but the swipe motion to bring up My Magazine instead brings up the Google Play store and the phone saying it can't find the app.
I was wondering if there's any way to disable the shortcut (swipe up from the home button) completely or if there's a way to remap it? I have tried looking in the options to no avail and it's a minor inconvenience I would ideally like to get rid of or (failing that) remap it to Google Now. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide.
I'm with you on this. I'd rather have Google Now as the swipe since there is no search button. I'm so used to it on the GSII. Hopefully it can be changed. I don't even use the Magazine app.
I must pull up that dumb magazines app a dozen times a day because I'm used to checking google now for sports scores
bobbyphoenix: I'm definitely with you on this... I'm not much of a Flipboard person anyhow and I would much rather have Google Now remapped to it if I can't get rid of the function. The upside is that I could get rid of the Google search box on the home screen if I had to remap the function.
I would love to no how to fix this to ...
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I can't believe how annoying this is to get rid of. Why not have a setting to turn it off in the myriad of settings menus that is Touchwiz? This is driving me nuts! Pleaaase someone figure out how to get rid of this, preferably without root. I'd be eternally grateful
I figured it out! I started playing around with the app for a while, and I didn't realize everything it could do. I think I may keep it there now, but for those who don't want it, press the home key on the home screen to open My Magazines. Once it's open press the menu key. Go to settings. Then un-check "Open using the home key".
EDIT - Oh, and of course that is just to disable the home button from opening it. I haven't figured out how to disable the swipe up yet, but I'm looking for it.
Never seen the magazine app yet.. I'm using nova launcher I use the swipe up for my recent apps
markysd said:
Never seen the magazine app yet.. I'm using nova launcher I use the swipe up for my recent apps
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Yes, only in touchwiz. Will figure out a way to replace this with Google now if possible, if someone else doesn't/hasn't
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bobbyphoenix said:
I figured it out! I started playing around with the app for a while, and I didn't realize everything it could do. I think I may keep it there now, but for those who don't want it, press the home key on the home screen to open My Magazines. Once it's open press the menu key. Go to settings. Then un-check "Open using the home key".
EDIT - Oh, and of course that is just to disable the home button from opening it. I haven't figured out how to disable the swipe up yet, but I'm looking for it.
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Oh you're great! thanks for the tips! finally i managed to get rid of the annoying My Magazines on the home key.:good:
So, is there something new about replacing swipe up with other app?
What's this menu key you speak of which lets me turn MyMagazine off? I don't need to agree to the terms and conditions and actually start using this odious app in order to turn that off, do I?
BartHumphries said:
What's this menu key you speak of which lets me turn MyMagazine off? I don't need to agree to the terms and conditions and actually start using this odious app in order to turn that off, do I?
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Yes you have to agree to the terms and usage to be able to get to the my magazine lobby then the settings menu. Just because you agree to the terms and usage doesn't mean you have to use it lol
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Quickvic30 said:
Yes you have to agree to the terms and usage to be able to get to the my magazine lobby then the settings menu. Just because you agree to the terms and usage doesn't mean you have to use it lol
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It seems the binding to the up-swipe is controlled by touchwiz. I would suspect there is some registry setting or a config file in the system.
I rooted my Note 3 tester using (SM-N900W8) and froze the Flipboard app and the My Magazine app, which Samsung has decided to prevent users from disabling it (stupid move). I get errors and Touchwiz crashes. Both are re-enabled now, and I'll be looking to see how Touchwiz determines which app to run on the up-swipe and how to re-bind the home button.
A friend shared a clip from Family Guy with me today after hearing about this issue... Peter is giving some tech support to Quagmire, and an Agreement comes up on screen. Quagmire says 'let me read through this' and Peter says 'just click Agree' so he does. 3 seconds later some dude in a suit shows up and punches Quagmire in the head knocking him to the floor and smashing the laptop. Quagmire yells "ow, what the hell was that for?" and the suited fellow replies "well you agreed to the terms and conditions, didn't you?". That guy in the suit should be named Sam Sung.
RDA3440 said:
It seems the binding to the up-swipe is controlled by touchwiz. I would suspect there is some registry setting or a config file in the system.
I rooted my Note 3 tester using (SM-N900W8) and froze the Flipboard app and the My Magazine app, which Samsung has decided to prevent users from disabling it (stupid move). I get errors and Touchwiz crashes. Both are re-enabled now, and I'll be looking to see how Touchwiz determines which app to run on the up-swipe and how to re-bind the home button.
A friend shared a clip from Family Guy with me today after hearing about this issue... Peter is giving some tech support to Quagmire, and an Agreement comes up on screen. Quagmire says 'let me read through this' and Peter says 'just click Agree' so he does. 3 seconds later some dude in a suit shows up and punches Quagmire in the head knocking him to the floor and smashing the laptop. Quagmire yells "ow, what the hell was that for?" and the suited fellow replies "well you agreed to the terms and conditions, didn't you?". That guy in the suit should be named Sam Sung.
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The upswipe stuff is all in the TW launcher. You can go in and code it to do something different though - like open Google Now for example
dwitherell said:
The upswipe stuff is all in the TW launcher. You can go in and code it to do something different though - like open Google Now for example
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Yeah I figured as much. We're not allowed to browse 'personal' websites from our corporate networks... we have had a lot of 'unauthorized use' triggers and notifications from various firewalls due to Note 3's being issued to users. So far, every single user with a Note 3 has complained about this.
Even more unfortunate is that I have had to take back the Note 3's and reassign them iPhones.
RDA3440 said:
Yeah I figured as much. We're not allowed to browse 'personal' websites from our corporate networks... we have had a lot of 'unauthorized use' triggers and notifications from various firewalls due to Note 3's being issued to users. So far, every single user with a Note 3 has complained about this.
Even more unfortunate is that I have had to take back the Note 3's and reassign them iPhones.
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No good - it doesn't sound like you need it but just in case if you need any help poking around with this feel free to PM me.
RDA3440 said:
Yeah I figured as much. We're not allowed to browse 'personal' websites from our corporate networks... we have had a lot of 'unauthorized use' triggers and notifications from various firewalls due to Note 3's being issued to users. So far, every single user with a Note 3 has complained about this.
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You let your wireless connections access to your inside corp network? Here, the only way to access corp would be via some sort of VPN connection.
krelvinaz said:
You let your wireless connections access to your inside corp network? Here, the only way to access corp would be via some sort of VPN connection.
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Not quite (wish it was that easy).
Essentially, we have people that travel from site to site. Many sites do not have cellular connectivity in certain areas, however use of handheld devices on a secured segment of the network IS allowed. What is NOT allowed is attempts to access non-work related content, i.e. facebook, youtube, news/political web sites, and the like. They are all blocked, but what happens is each attempt to access an unauthorized site is logged and reported. The Note 3's trigger these alerts a LOT because when you run any of these apps (which on our current Galaxy S4's can be disabled easily WITHOUT rooting), they immediately reach out and start attempting to download content (even when started by accident). Wireless devices are permitted to access the Internet (work purposes only: voip, some web portals / web apps), and limited corporate resources (email, etc).
I have notified Samsung and they are looking into this (REF ID: 2122396737 for anyone at Samsung reading this thread).
I'm more than happy to root my own personal Note 3, but I can't do that legitimately with any corporate owned handsets.
I installed Nova Launcher (free). Seems to offer 99% of the Touchwiz features, plus a lot more. It is certainly faster as well. Got rid of the ridiculous my magazine activation (upswipe/home button).
You do not need root for it, and for the most part, it will look/feel the same.
Temporary work around for my personal Note 3. Still waiting for a response from Samsung support.
What exactly does root do for a firestick? I root all my phones so I know what it is but just got a firestick and wondering what root will do
Well, there are many reasons to root the Fire Tv. The main reason would be to install the google play store but there are plenty of other reasons, for example
. expanding internal storage to a external drive
. installing root apps
. changing the launcher
James_Ward01 said:
Well, there are many reasons to root the Fire Tv. The main reason would be to install the google play store but there are plenty of other reasons, for example
. expanding internal storage to a external drive
. installing root apps
. changing the launcher
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Thanks. Is there a way to manually upgrade to 5.2.1.0? Mine is older and don't want to get 5.2.2 as it isn't rootable
You might want to take a look at this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/prerooted-stock-images-t2882337
- to get NTFS support using Paragon (no 4GB filesize limit)
- to get smb support using Samba (and Paragon to disable SELinux at boot)
- to use screen sharing kvm apps like webkey (control your Fire TV from a PC)
- to use DNS redirects to be able to use apps like Pandora from outside the US (using adaway)
- to get the google Play store installedo
- to block ads using adaway
- to get access to apps using the xposed framework (f.e. to use Bubble UPNP as a media server to its fullest extent)
- to stop Amazon from auto updating your Fire TV and take features away with every new firmware release
- to install an adb toggle thats more convenient to use that Amazons "hidden in the developer settings" one
- to use an unmentioned shady app to strip away DRM from paid applications that won't run, even though the play store infrastructure is in place.
- to be able to do your own bash automation scripts using Terminal Shortcut Pro
- to set and fixate screen orientation to always stay in landscape mode
- to be able to use SD Maid to manage storage efficiently
- to replace the launcher
- to change keybindings for third party controllers - system wide
- to effectively use retroarch that still stores important config files in the /data/ directory instead of on /sdcard/
...
.. basically for a whole bunch of things productblogs don't like to talk about, because they need to keep the myth up, that you really only need to watch a youtube video on ESFileExplorer (don't you EVER use this app and call yourself an XDA user - http://www.xda-developers.com/es-file-explorer-a-short-story-of-a-fallen-king/ ) and a Kodi Install Wizzard (because its the EAZIEST - although entirely unsupported way to enjoy content piracy - unsupported even by pirates - because just as with adb fire - its mostly people (dare I say youtubers) keen on striping out the whole learning part, and replacing it with dependency an a guy that does nothing but repackage the work of others and get ad-dollars for your attention - attained by shouting EAZIEST a couple of times...).
(edit: I'm adding a little art installation called "Why product bloggers s*ck - to this thread at this point, mostly as an elated comic relief, but also to make a point.
http://i.imgur.com/gxma9a7.png )
Its funny to see most new business models (product bloggers, youtubers, wizard creators (its EAZIEST, with 500 roms!), obscure plugin blogs, FireTV resellers, ...) all go after one thing and one thing only -
the average consumer that doesnt know his roots from his product options before a product purchase, that thinks every technical "hack" is just there so he/she can get piracy - and who , if things turn out not as easy as it was sold to them - if a question about the benefits of rooting doesnt successfully turn into a personal "request on how I should update, because I am on - that firmware and..." within five posts of a new thread, just goes with the paid subscription model of whatever pops up in bannerads first, instead. (Plex).
So here is the deal. Talking about, why ownership of a box sold to you by Amazon - where Amazon tries to pull away features in firmware releases after the fact is important, is something I gladly do - because its talked about far less than it should be...
Helping you find out "how to best update from x to y without loosing root" in the same thread, because - who cares about the title, "I have a new problem and I wan't it to be solved" - much less entertaining of a thing in general.
Again - this is the difference between a question regarding knowledge - and mere support solicitation.
Moderators tried to prevent the second one in here with the sticky that states, that your personal questions dont go into the general forum.
But no one cares to actually go by it - because, the pinned topic actually failed to mention, that its support solicitation for basic "setup and maintenance" stuff that you shouldn't bother people with in here, because we had enough of it.
Speaking of having enough of something... The notion that "you don't need root" comes from a "as long as I can haz piracy I don't care" point of view that is provided as an actionable stance by product bloggers and youtubers that also have a vested interest that you don't leave Amazons upgrade path (regardless of where it leads), because they are in the business of acting as conduits for pr messages from the company.
The last paragraph was an explanation for why the "you don't need root" myth is still so prevelant in the Fire TV community .
Another explanation would be, that people don't care to look it up, or learn things, as long as their base needs are met. You can pick one.
harlekinwashere said:
- to get NTFS support using Paragon (no 4GB filesize limit)
- to get smb support using Samba (and Paragon to disable SELinux at boot)
- to use screen sharing kvm apps like webkey (control your Fire TV from a PC)
- to use DNS redirects to be able to use apps like Pandora from outside the US (using adaway)
- to get the google Play store installedo
- to block ads using adaway
- to get access to apps using the xposed framework (f.e. to use Bubble UPNP as a media server to its fullest extent)
- to stop Amazon from auto updating your Fire TV and take features away with every new firmware release
- to install an adb toggle thats more convenient to use that Amazons "hidden in the developer settings" one
- to use an unmentioned shady app to strip away DRM from paid applications that won't run, even though the play store infrastructure is in place.
- to be able to do your own bash automation scripts using Terminal Shortcut Pro
- to set and fixate screen orientation to always stay in landscape mode
- to be able to use SD Maid to manage storage efficiently
- to replace the launcher
- to change keybindings for third party controllers - system wide
- to effectively use retroarch that still stores important config files in the /data/ directory instead of on /sdcard/
...
.. basically for a whole bunch of things productblogs don't like to talk about, because they need to keep the myth up, that you really only need to watch a youtube video on ESFileExplorer (don't you EVER use this app and call yourself an XDA user - http://www.xda-developers.com/es-file-explorer-a-short-story-of-a-fallen-king/ ) and a Kodi Install Wizzard (because its the EAZIEST - although entirely unsupported way to enjoy content piracy - unsupported even by pirates - because just as with adb fire - its mostly people (dare I say youtubers) keen on striping out the whole learning part, and replacing it with dependency an a guy that does nothing but repackage the work of others and get ad-dollars for your attention - attained by shouting EAZIEST a couple of times...).
Its funny to see most new business models (product bloggers, youtubers, wizard creators (its EAZIEST, with 500 roms!), obscure plugin blogs, FireTV resellers, ...) all go after one thing and one thing only -
the average consumer that doesnt know his roots from his product options before a product purchase, that thinks every technical "hack" is just there so he/she can get piracy - and who , if things turn out not as easy as it was sold to them - if a question about the benefits of rooting doesnt successfully turn into a personal "request on how I should update, because I am on - that firmware and..." within five posts of a new thread, just goes with the paid subscription model of whatever pops up in bannerads first, instead. (Plex).
So here is the deal. Talking about, why ownership of a box sold to you by Amazon - where Amazon tries to pull away features in firmware releases after the fact is important, is something I gladly do - because its talked about far less than it should be...
Helping you find out "how to best update from x to y without loosing root" in the same thread, because - who cares about the title, "I have a new problem and I wan't it to be solved" - much less entertaining of a thing in general.
Again - this is the difference between a question regarding knowledge - and mere support solicitation.
Moderators tried to prevent the second one in here with the sticky that states, that your personal questions dont go into the general forum.
But no one cares to actually go by it - because, the pinned topic actually failed to mention, that its support solicitation for basic "setup and maintenance" stuff that you shouldn't bother people with in here, because we had enough of it.
Speaking of having enough of something... The notion that "you don't need root" comes from a "as long as I can haz piracy I don't care" point of view that is provided as an actionable stance by product bloggers and youtubers that also have a vested interest that you don't leave Amazons upgrade path (regardless of where it leads), because they are in the business of acting as conduits for pr messages from the company.
The last paragraph was an explanation for why the "you don't need root" myth is still so prevelant in the Fire TV community .
Another explanation would be, that people don't care to look it up, or learn things, as long as their base needs are met. You can pick one.
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Thanks for all the information. I'm new to a firestick my grandpa had a bunch of them with the kodi app installed just now about to plug it in and see what it's about. Not even sure if it is rooted but about to find out
Well just found out my firestick is on current update so can't root it
James_Ward01 said:
Well, there are many reasons to root the Fire Tv. The main reason would be to install the google play store but there are plenty of other reasons, for example
. expanding internal storage to a external drive
. installing root apps
. changing the launcher
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Is there an actual way to install a fully (Or all Hell), even a partially working PlayStote? On a FireTV / Stick 2? Having a FireTV2, and I can tell you that Rooting it WILL NOT net you either a partially working, much less a working PlayStore, with a working Play Services behind it.
You don't need google play services (unless you do).
Most Apps that depend on them only do so for single sign on or cloud features and work without play services regardless. With some apps you can patch the google play services dependency out of them (which is what apparently blackberry users have done for years).
For mostly Google Apps you'll need it, though.
The other issue is, that the play store on the Fire TV will convert to its Android TV state and layout - which only offers you a fraction of the Playstore Apps in store, available for direct install - because google seemingly only allows vetted apps in at this point.
Now - there are newer Play Store versions out there, than the one that presumably most of us have installed, when the old tutorials made their rounds, that are supposed to work - so you could update and see if something has changed - at the risk of bricking functionality and having to start over.
What IS possible though is, to update apps you already have installed on your Fire TV through the google play store - regardless of if the apps show up in the Android TV store or not. Once installed, Google Play Store will offer you updates.
That - and the ability to use Googles Play Store liceses (paid apps) on most apps with your Fire TV, should be sufficient for most people.
You just use app2fire and apkpure (dont blame me if the site turns around and starts distributing rootkits.. ) for the rest.
For Games - and because the FIre TV has so little storage available - I normally install them on my phone first, then copy over the /android/obb/ folders using smb (Samba on the Phone, Total Commander with the LAN plugin on the FIre TV) - then install the apk, and it works as well.
Its easy enough to do those things that I'm not willing to experiment with configurations that would allow "even better" play store integration.
Its good enough as is. Imho.
James_Ward01 said:
Well, there are many reasons to root the Fire Tv. The main reason would be to install the google play store but there are plenty of other reasons, for example
. expanding internal storage to a external drive
. installing root apps
. changing the launcher
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Is there any directions out there for changing the launcher. It seems not possible the newer roms. Im on pre-root 5.2.1.1_R1 and not sure how to do it.
Flash xposed and necessary apks. Guide is on here somewhere. Install Rbox's xposed fire tv mods module. Enable in xposed and reboot. Sideload or download from Playstore (if installed) alt launcher. I like tvlauncher it's super clean and has Amazon home page in app format. Plus use can easily customize or create icons for clean look.
Do I need root for openvpn? (I am asking because I've ordered a Stick on Friday and it'll be here tomorrow)
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- to get NTFS support using Paragon (no 4GB filesize limit)
- to get smb support using Samba (and Paragon to disable SELinux at boot)
- to use screen sharing kvm apps like webkey (control your Fire TV from a PC)
- to use DNS redirects to be able to use apps like Pandora from outside the US (using adaway)
- to get the google Play store installedo
- to block ads using adaway
- to get access to apps using the xposed framework (f.e. to use Bubble UPNP as a media server to its fullest extent)
- to stop Amazon from auto updating your Fire TV and take features away with every new firmware release
- to install an adb toggle thats more convenient to use that Amazons "hidden in the developer settings" one
- to use an unmentioned shady app to strip away DRM from paid applications that won't run, even though the play store infrastructure is in place.
- to be able to do your own bash automation scripts using Terminal Shortcut Pro
- to set and fixate screen orientation to always stay in landscape mode
- to be able to use SD Maid to manage storage efficiently
- to replace the launcher
- to change keybindings for third party controllers - system wide
- to effectively use retroarch that still stores important config files in the /data/ directory instead of on /sdcard/
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.. basically for a whole bunch of things productblogs don't like to talk about, because they need to keep the myth up, that you really only need to watch a youtube video on ESFileExplorer (don't you EVER use this app and call yourself an XDA user - http://www.xda-developers.com/es-file-explorer-a-short-story-of-a-fallen-king/ ) and a Kodi Install Wizzard (because its the EAZIEST - although entirely unsupported way to enjoy content piracy - unsupported even by pirates - because just as with adb fire - its mostly people (dare I say youtubers) keen on striping out the whole learning part, and replacing it with dependency an a guy that does nothing but repackage the work of others and get ad-dollars for your attention - attained by shouting EAZIEST a couple of times...).
(edit: I'm adding a little art installation called "Why product bloggers s*ck - to this thread at this point, mostly as an elated comic relief, but also to make a point.
http://i.imgur.com/gxma9a7.png )
Its funny to see most new business models (product bloggers, youtubers, wizard creators (its EAZIEST, with 500 roms!), obscure plugin blogs, FireTV resellers, ...) all go after one thing and one thing only -
the average consumer that doesnt know his roots from his product options before a product purchase, that thinks every technical "hack" is just there so he/she can get piracy - and who , if things turn out not as easy as it was sold to them - if a question about the benefits of rooting doesnt successfully turn into a personal "request on how I should update, because I am on - that firmware and..." within five posts of a new thread, just goes with the paid subscription model of whatever pops up in bannerads first, instead. (Plex).
So here is the deal. Talking about, why ownership of a box sold to you by Amazon - where Amazon tries to pull away features in firmware releases after the fact is important, is something I gladly do - because its talked about far less than it should be...
Helping you find out "how to best update from x to y without loosing root" in the same thread, because - who cares about the title, "I have a new problem and I wan't it to be solved" - much less entertaining of a thing in general.
Again - this is the difference between a question regarding knowledge - and mere support solicitation.
Moderators tried to prevent the second one in here with the sticky that states, that your personal questions dont go into the general forum.
But no one cares to actually go by it - because, the pinned topic actually failed to mention, that its support solicitation for basic "setup and maintenance" stuff that you shouldn't bother people with in here, because we had enough of it.
Speaking of having enough of something... The notion that "you don't need root" comes from a "as long as I can haz piracy I don't care" point of view that is provided as an actionable stance by product bloggers and youtubers that also have a vested interest that you don't leave Amazons upgrade path (regardless of where it leads), because they are in the business of acting as conduits for pr messages from the company.
The last paragraph was an explanation for why the "you don't need root" myth is still so prevelant in the Fire TV community .
Another explanation would be, that people don't care to look it up, or learn things, as long as their base needs are met. You can pick one.
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Wow.. I managed to order another firetv device, wait on it being delivered from the states, root, brick and unbrick my device by the time i even begun to understand what this rant was about?
Peoples base needs I would say vary from person to person. One might be interested in learning about their system and tweaking, another may want root simply to debloat their device whereas another may not have a clue what root is.
I still don't understand this post when all someone asked who was clearly a novice, why root? Obviously they didn't know what the benefits were but suddenly became engulfed in this rewriting of the bible.