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This is my first android, and was wondering what apps are a must like memory cleaners and task killers to just great apps
Thanks!
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Hi this is my first android as well (got mine yesterday)
I must admit i havn't really installed that many apps yet.. but i can recommend the "google goggles" and "asphalt 5"
-TB-
I would also like to know.
Performance increasing apps?
Useful (swiss army knife) apps?
Amazing recreational must haves?
Thanks.
AutoKiller - memory managment
Barcode Sanner - for getting links to apps from the internet
If using mytracks:
Linda file manager - to import tracks
My track editor
A nice widget is smooth calendar if you have a lot of appointments.
Greetings from Austria
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Shazam is awsome
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I love the SMS popup program
Australian phone - Found some of the best ones were ES Task Manager, Handcent for SMS/MMS and the ability to change tones via, Camera 360 for an app which enhances everything you can do with the camera, SMS backup to backup to Gmail account and Wheres my Droid which allows you to send a message to the phone when it is on silent which takes the silencer off and triggers the ringtone, enabling you to find it if you have misplaced it. Also another handy one is 3G watchdog which keeps an eye on your data usage.
I like:
AutoKiller (needs root)
Launcherpro
Homeswitcher
Appremover
Appsinstaller
MyBackup Pro
Fancywidget
Extended Controls
LeshaK's update.zip found here
I'm going to have to second launcherpro, really great app.
I can't find fancywidget in the market, is it under a new name maybe?
Also, while shazam is really nice and very accurate for commercial radio, is there another app that's aimed at more obscure/australian music music (I listen to Triple J if that helps)?
Finally can someone recommend a good news widget for australia.
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I have also noticed this, although some songs arent registered in the shazam database
ZaneZane said:
I'm going to have to second launcherpro, really great app.
I can't find fancywidget in the market, is it under a new name maybe?
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HTC complaned and it got pulled off the market i think. You will have to find an alternate source.
Since its installed on my phone can i extract the apk? I would be happy to upload somewhere.
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"Got To Do" is my must have app. Was the reason to go for Android instead of the iPhone. "Note Everything Pro" is also great.
AppBrain!
See what I would recommend here:
http://www.appbrain.com/user/britmic/apps-on-the-gt-i9000
miker71 said:
AppBrain!
See what I would recommend here:
http://www.appbrain.com/user/britmic/apps-on-the-gt-i9000
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I will second that and add tasker as well, beats locale hands down!!
dakine said:
HTC complaned and it got pulled off the market i think. You will have to find an alternate source. [for fancy widget]
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It's weird, I checked everywhere for the APK file, and couldn't find it. I managed to get a QR code from their site, and that led me to the android market place, where i could download the file
this other topic has it linked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7221914&posted=1#post7221914
Does anyone know of a image/picture/photo viewer that displays jpg, gif, png, and bmp? I found a couple, but they are garbage.
Dimmer is useful if you like to keep display brightness down (more than you can adjust in system settings) and save battery.
fua said:
Dimmer is useful if you like to keep display brightness down (more than you can adjust in system settings) and save battery.
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hey fua, which dimmer exactly are you recommending?
is it this one: http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.Dimmer
Trapster
if u dont want to get caught by a stupid camera!
YOU SHOULDNT BE SPEEDING!
Hey
I am an android noob. I am comng over from a bb 9800 torch. So my question is what should i do first with the phone. I am planning on rooting eventually, probably by next week. Are there any must install apps to install first?
A few things i am not a fan of so far are the lock screen and the keyboard.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Look up SwiftKey X or ICS Keyboard on the market. Both are excellent keyboards if you are not feelin' Swype.
I wasn't a Swype person when I first started, but just give it some time! Its worth it
The lock screen you can change by using an app called "widget locker." But if your going to root you should look into flashing a custom ROM, most of then have options to change the lock screen. Much simpler then having to do it through a constantly running app.
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The biggest thing I found is that it doesn't support advanced sound profiles out of the box. Also you have to configure notification options from within each app instead of being able to manipulate them all at the same time. If this is at all possible without installing an app then I haven't found it yet. I used to use a 9630 tour. There's a lot more that you'll find different, I'm sure.
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The biggest thing I found is that it doesn't support advanced sound profiles out of the box. Also you have to configure notification options from within each app instead of being able to manipulate them all at the same time. If this is at all possible without installing an app then I haven't found it yet. I used to use a 9630 tour. There's a lot more that you'll find different, I'm sure.
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but that is easily fixed with 3rd party Sound Ringtones/Alert apps from Market, they are all free
gives you much much better control than stock
I am not really planning on installing a new rom yet, so i am going to have to look for a lockscreen app. I'll give widget locker a try and see how it goes.
A few things that i am noticing is that you cant customize alerts and and ringtones easily or at all. I spent 30 mins tryin to find it but couldnt. I guess i'll have to go 3rd party.
Apparently there is no battery indicator for battery level. I was try to find out how much vharge i have left but couldn't. I am assuming i am going to need a 3rd party app for that as well? Any recommendations?
I have read about juice defender. Is it worth the price for the ultimate edition? Juice defender is the app that automatically toggle my wifi, gps, 4g settings for me right?
And lastly i know people sais you can monitor your data usage but i cant find it on the phone. Some help navigating to it would be helpful.
Thanks to everyone for their opinions. Xda is probably one of the better forums for information and help i have been to.
New_here said:
I am not really planning on installing a new rom yet, so i am going to have to look for a lockscreen app. I'll give widget locker a try and see how it goes.
A few things that i am noticing is that you cant customize alerts and and ringtones easily or at all. I spent 30 mins tryin to find it but couldnt. I guess i'll have to go 3rd party.
Apparently there is no battery indicator for battery level. I was try to find out how much vharge i have left but couldn't. I am assuming i am going to need a 3rd party app for that as well? Any recommendations?
I have read about juice defender. Is it worth the price for the ultimate edition? Juice defender is the app that automatically toggle my wifi, gps, 4g settings for me right?
And lastly i know people sais you can monitor your data usage but i cant find it on the phone. Some help navigating to it would be helpful.
Thanks to everyone for their opinions. Xda is probably one of the better forums for information and help i have been to.
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You can easily change custom ringtones when you click on each contact name and scroll down to ringtone and select a file.
Definitely get go launcher and go locker. It's the best homescreen and locker app Imo.
To monitor data usage, use an app like Watchdog dats monitor. Your provider should also have the usage on their website...
I bought juice defender ultimate and i dont regret spending a single cent. I want to squeeze as much juice out of my battery as possible. You could probably try out basic and judge it yourself.
Do you just mean battery charge %? Go to settings, about phone, status. Alternatively you can flash a battery mod so that you have the percentage on the battery icon on the status bar.
You will definitely enjoy android. I came froma blackberry too.
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Zedge from the market works good for ringtones and such.
I would install go locker and go SMS for a much nicer lock screen and SMS client.
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The next one good looking and promising app by Hamster Beat
Meet new Coloring Screen and Coloring Weather Screen designed for everyone who do not usually use live wallpapers.
Brand new way for customization and fascinating look for your home screen.
More than 20 stylish, cool and professional color effects and photo filters for your screen. Manual control of hues, colors, brightness, saturation and more and more.
Make your screen look completely personal and interactive. Automatic premium time of the day, seasons, weather and colors animations. Sun, rain, snow, lighning, frost, clouds and more!
Auto-pan feature to force wallpaper scrolling that is off by default on SGS3.
Do not miss a chance and give it a try now!
Hey, how is the app? Do you like it?
Hate the UI. To much focus on social media sites and to get ppl to buy your premium version and links to your other apps.it's probably an OK app,but u should redo the UI. Imho
Anyway good luck with it
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Hate the UI. To much focus on social media sites and to get ppl to buy your premium version and links to your other apps.it's probably an OK app,but u should redo the UI. Imho
Anyway good luck with it
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Yeah, i was thinking about it too. It's the fiest our app we add adv layers. It's still there are no ads or aur pushes. May be we have to reduce more apps visibility. Thanks!
exisapps said:
Yeah, i was thinking about it too. It's the fiest our app we add adv layers. It's still there are no ads or aur pushes. May be we have to reduce more apps visibility. Thanks!
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Yeah love that no adds is present.sorry i didn't mentioned that before.
Maybe move the social links to option menu and decrease purchase link and place it on top.shouldn't be to difficult to do and will add a more "clean" look to the app..
Edittherwise its a rather cool concept for those who want to personalize their look of the background/wallpaper
zodiaxe66 said:
Yeah love that no adds is present.sorry i didn't mentioned that before.
Maybe move the social links to option menu and decrease purchase link and place it on top.shouldn't be to difficult to do and will add a more "clean" look to the app..
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This "ads" appers only in free version in preview of premuim features...And this is not actually 'ads', clicking on it follows to buy all premium features pacj, nothing more
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Edittherwise its a rather cool concept for those who want to personalize their look of the background/wallpaper
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Hope so
You misunderstood me or your translator did.
There are NO adds in your app and i love that.
The link for your other apps is OK, but put them in settings menu.
I did not criticize your app in any way in my second post.on contrary
Exisapps something is wrong with the application.
First of all i bought the whole package and still shows me the premium content with the basket on the right side,something is wrong with the license?I l also sent you a crash report.The crash happens when you untick from location the "use wireless networks"
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Exisapps something is wrong with the application.
First of all i bought the whole package and still shows me the premium content with the basket on the right side,something is wrong with the license?I l also sent you a crash report.The crash happens when you untick from location the "use wireless networks"
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Do you still have premium content reminder and baskets? Actually, it works thru Google Play market application. I just ask Google Play for all user payments. Usually if you get connected to internet at least once a day it works fine.
Errors you reported already fixed. Update will be available soon. Thank you!
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Do you still have premium content reminder and baskets? Actually, it works thru Google Play market application. I just ask Google Play for all user payments. Usually if you get connected to internet at least once a day it works fine.
Errors you reported already fixed. Update will be available soon. Thank you!
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Ok just cleared data and cache.Now there is no premium content reminder and baskets.Waiting for the fix
Thank you
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The link for your other apps is OK, but put them in settings menu.
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I wish i can but i care much more about usability. There is no a lof of screen space to do this. And actually 'more apps' icon already placed on icons bar under preview (4th icon).
Thank you for an advice.
And battery life after one day is fine.Memory hovering around 200mb without killing applications.
Good job
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Nice, battery usage should be less. Remember it includes both battery usage of actual background lwp and settings activity. Same about memory usage )) Its because their names are the same.
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The following issues just resolved:
#1 Fixed constant crashes of settings in android wallpaper picker in Coloring Screen
#2 Fixed error with 'purchase all' resulting in -50% adv. layer appear again and premium features settings dissapear
#3 Fixed an important error leading to constant crashes on some devices (including Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Infuse 4g and more)
Update will be available in several hours.
Guys, after update and if all problems are gone i would really appreciate your ratings/comments on Google Play.
Thank you!
I'm in the UK but I can't use my £15 Google Play credit from buying the Nexus 7 to buy this App because it's listed in US Dollars? It says £1.23, but when I click to buy it says $1.99...?
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I'm in the UK but I can't use my £15 Google Play credit from buying the Nexus 7 to buy this App because it's listed in US Dollars? It says £1.23, but when I click to buy it says $1.99...?
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Sorry for that, but we do not actually process payments. Is Google Play's job. I think its not a problem, did you try to buy it? Dollars should be converted automatically to euros.
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Finaly i bought Coloring Weather Screen. It's very good LWP. Battery consumption is really really low, and the effects are really cool.
What i would like to see in a future version if you please :
setting for the delay between weather update.
shortcuts on the desktop to switch between mode.
maybe some more default wallpapers (if this don't impact too much size of the apk)
Wow
Firstly I'd like to thank you for such a great app.
Secondly I'd like to see more Background pictures in this app.
Fix this and the app will be a killer!
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Firstly I'd like to thank you for such a great app.
Secondly I'd like to see more Background pictures in this app.
Fix this and the app will be a killer!
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Thanks. I cant add a lot of pictures because of apk size. Live wallpapers can not be moved on sd ((
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So it would be cool if everyone recommended cool stuff for the Nexus 7 that you think improves the overall experience of that it's a must have. Let's try to take full advantage of everything this tablet and Android has to offer.
Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS and anything you think will make this tablet even better than it is. And don't forget to mention what is you're recommending.
My list:
- A custom kernel that allows double tap to wake on the screen. It's awesome and works every time. ElementalX has this.
- Plex app if you own a NAS that works as a media hub. The latest version of the app is just awesome.
- Rebooter app and screen off app. Thanks to this and the previous kernel I don't need to use the power button never again. You need to be rooted for rebooter to work.
- Auto hide screen buttons app. You need to be rooted.
- AdBlock Plus app. You need to be rooted.
- Emulators apps for old games. There's a new one called reicast for dreamcast games!
- Any battery app that can display percentage on the top bar.
That's it for now. Let's see your recommendations.
Sensamic said:
So it would be cool if everyone recommended cool stuff for the Nexus 7 that you think improves the overall experience of that it's a must have. Let's try to take full advantage of everything this tablet and Android has to offer.
Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS and anything you think will make this tablet even better than it is. And don't forget to mention what is you're recommending.
My list:
- A custom kernel that allows double tap to wake on the screen. It's awesome and works every time. ElementalX has this.
- Plex app if you own a NAS that works as a media hub. The latest version of the app is just awesome.
- Rebooter app and screen off app. Thanks to this and the previous kernel I don't need to use the power button never again. You need to be rooted for rebooter to work.
- Auto hide screen buttons app. You need to be rooted.
- AdBlock Plus app. You need to be rooted.
- Emulators apps for old games. There's a new one called reicast for dreamcast games!
- Any battery app that can display percentage on the top bar.
That's it for now. Let's see your recommendations.
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Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module
orlandoxpolice said:
Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module
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What are they for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327541
orlandoxpolice said:
Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module
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+1 terrific.
Greenify app and lagfix app are also good at improving Nexus 7 functioning.
Some of my touchscreen problems were improved using SGS screen booster which allowed me to adjust sensitivity, etc.
Anderson2 said:
+1 terrific.
Greenify app and lagfix app are also good at improving Nexus 7 functioning.
Some of my touchscreen problems were improved using SGS screen booster which allowed me to adjust sensitivity, etc.
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What is this lagfix and where can I find it?
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dy2592 said:
What is this lagfix and where can I find it?
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Play store.
So, which app does everyone recommend for displaying percentage in the status bar? I have a battery display on my homescreen using Beautiful Widgets
weezlerox said:
So, which app does everyone recommend for displaying percentage in the status bar? I have a battery display on my homescreen using Beautiful Widgets
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Gravitybox
I don't like having battery percentage in the statusbar because then I'm always like "OMG I've only got 30%left, gotta charge" and that eventually makes me look for a charger more often
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erm...
Hotbread said:
Gravitybox
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It could just be me looking at something wrong, but Gravitybox appears to have nothing whatsoever to do with displaying battery percentage in the status bar....
weezlerox said:
It could just be me looking at something wrong, but Gravitybox appears to have nothing whatsoever to do with displaying battery percentage in the status bar....
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It should be under:
Statusbar tweaks > Battery settings
Then the check mark is call "Battery percent text". If you only want the percent with no icon, then set the icon to none.
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So this is an added feature of gravitybox? I must admit I was not greatly interested in the app itself, presumably it still needs to sit in the background all the while I want to see the battery percentage in the status bar?
Any other suggestions? I know I can wade through Play Store and find *something* but you cannot beat a personal recommendation can you?
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I don't like having battery percentage in the statusbar because then I'm always like "OMG I've only got 30%left, gotta charge" and that eventually makes me look for a charger more often
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That is so true. The less you know, the best. For me an approximate display of the charge remaining is enough.
what's the best source to find dreamcast games roms which works with reicast emulator?
weezlerox said:
So this is an added feature of gravitybox? I must admit I was not greatly interested in the app itself, presumably it still needs to sit in the background all the while I want to see the battery percentage in the status bar?
Any other suggestions? I know I can wade through Play Store and find *something* but you cannot beat a personal recommendation can you?
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What do you mean is it an added feature? It's one minor option among loads of options within lots of menus. Just look through every menu and turn on/off things as you like, from beginning to end, and then you won't be confused about features.
GravityBox is an amazing module and I've noticed no difference in battery life since installing it. It's always quietly running in the background from the moment you boot (just like many stock/core system apps) and adds a plethora of options and extra features. Many people, including myself, stopped using custom roms like ParanoidAndroid and Cyanogenmod and OAKP just because GravityBox has most of their features and is easy to install/use on nearly anything.
+1 on that. ExposedFramework, GravityBox and some Candy Shop...makes it sweet, On my CleanRom 2.6 imo
The only gravitation I see on Google play store looks like some LWP that reacts to accelerometer inputs, anybody got a link?
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The only gravitation I see on Google play store looks like some LWP that reacts to accelerometer inputs, anybody got a link?
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Put this "GravityBox"...... into this "Google" :laugh: Will most likely be at the very first item in search results.
I'm currently using the app Wear Aware to alert me on my watch if I leave my phone behind. I'd also like the opposite... I want my phone to alert me if I leave my watch behind but I think this is beyond wear's scope. Anybody know of an app that can do this?
Thanks!
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I'm currently using the app Wear Aware to alert me on my watch if I leave my phone behind. I'd also like the opposite... I want my phone to alert me if I leave my watch behind but I think this is beyond wear's scope. Anybody know of an app that can do this?
Thanks!
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I feel like a simple tasker profile that warns you when the phone is out of bluetooth range of the watch would suffice.
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I feel like a simple tasker profile that warns you when the phone is out of bluetooth range of the watch would suffice.
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You're probably right... I guess I could look into this but seems like this would be something that someone has already created an app for.
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You're probably right... I guess I could look into this but seems like this would be something that someone has already created an app for.
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Maybe? But having a bunch of apps running in the background seems less efficient than having one doing a bunch of things, if you use Tasker for anything else.
I'm with you on the inefficiency thing. I did try with tasker and it seems like I got it half working some of the time. Rather than continue to troubleshoot I just started downloading a bunch of wear compatible find phone apps. I ended up finding one that has the functionality I'm looking for. I loved the simplicity of Wear Aware but now I'm using "Find My Phone" (nice name, right?) by Nick Apps link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nickapps.wear.findmyphone&hl=en. In order to get the exact setup I wanted I think I had to pay $2 but so far so good. Thanks for your help.