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Must have apps?

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!

FEATURE SUGGESTION-MULTITASKING-add the ability to leave an application running

hello, I opened a thread in the forum "windows phone and feature suggestion," if you like my idea Vote it
http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/f...titasking-add-the-ability-to-leave-an-applica

Voted!
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This is a must. Today only when was downloading some YouTube videos via easy tube and left it the download paused. I have to keep the app open until it finishes the download. It's not good at all.
True multitasking is a must.

Voted for the feature.

lekhwani said:
This is a must. Today only when was downloading some YouTube videos via easy tube and left it the download paused. I have to keep the app open until it finishes the download. It's not good at all.
True multitasking is a must.
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it should be possible to continue downloading using a background task.
since resources are limited they must restrict what can run at the same time.

this is already possible with a background agent, I know supermusic continues to download music in the background.

elcapo24682 is right, I have a timer app that carries on in the background so it's down to devs to use background agents. True multitasking would ruin battery life anyway.
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Peew971 said:
elcapo24682 is right, I have a timer app that carries on in the background so it's down to devs to use background agents. True multitasking would ruin battery life anyway.
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yea and we can ask the android users how that's working out.

I don't care about "true multitasking". I just want to be able to pin an app to the switcher, so I know it will be there for a fast resume when I need it.

RoboDad said:
I don't care about "true multitasking". I just want to be able to pin an app to the switcher, so I know it will be there for a fast resume when I need it.
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if u refresh the app every once in awhile it will remain in the switcher.

elcapo24682 said:
if u refresh the app every once in awhile it will remain in the switcher.
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Duh. That is kind of obvious. My point is that doing that is an unacceptable and highly annoying "workaround", and in no way excuses the lack of the feature that I want.

RoboDad said:
Duh. That is kind of obvious. My point is that doing that is an unacceptable and highly annoying "workaround", and in no way excuses the lack of the feature that I want.
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its not annoying at all. the background agents work fine for what u want, at least in the apps I use.

elcapo24682 said:
its not annoying at all. the background agents work fine for what u want, at least in the apps I use.
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Don't tell me what is or isn't annoying. That is a typical fanboy attitude, trying to other people what to think or feel.

RoboDad said:
Don't tell me what is or isn't annoying. That is a typical fanboy attitude, trying to other people what to think or feel.
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well it doesn't annoy me or most other wp7 users.

Facebook update

So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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alsex87 said:
So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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looks great! at least they are listening, I've had a couple of updates over the last week or so!
Lets hope for another quick update which restores the contacts sync

ty for this, wow new UI rocks, I'd throw thanks if i wasn't on xda app
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Yeah it is much better.. they finally matched the mobile web UI. Hope we get contact sync back.
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Given sync was removed from the Nexus S I doubt we'll get it back on the GN.

Finally, a Facebook update thats worthwhile. It looks more like the iOS version now which is surprisingly a good thing!

alsex87 said:
So Facebook has finally been updated and we have a menu button, but it looks like they removed the contact sync options :/
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I was about to write the exact same thing.

Facebook's contact sync is still in the app, but it's only accessible through the legacy (read: physical) menu button.
Looks like facebook just got lazy and didn't carry over the entire settings menu into the new ui.
Maybe a nice dev can fix their crap and give you a way to access that 2nd menu?
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mduran1023 said:
Facebook's contact sync is still in the app, but it's only accessible through the legacy (read: physical) menu button.
Looks like facebook just got lazy and didn't carry over the entire settings menu into the new ui.
Maybe a nice dev can fix their crap and give you a way to access that 2nd menu?
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Nah, afaik it's really FB that doesn't let it sync. Got something to do with FB refusing to use Google's APIs. There's a post on that issue somewhere, can't find it atm. Unless FB change their attitude, we won't be seeing sync in Android.

You are indeed correct.
Hadn't heard of this before, so did some digging and apparently Google got tired of giving FB special access to do a pseudo-sync of contacts (in other words, even though FB data was in the contacts app, it didn't actually sync to google contacts).
I'll have to keep this in mind when I get around to picking up my own Nexus.
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new fb update ! I love the new UI, it looks better than the last version.
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For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
http://heartofangel.com/google-contact-sync/

jvvpc said:
For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
http://heartofangel.com/google-contact-sync/
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Works well!

Does anyone get facebook notifications i have not had any yet on my GN or does anykne know how to fix it?

Is no-one else having the same UI glitches that I have?
When I pull down to refresh, it doesn't pull the feed down, just the bar at the top. Looks really clumsy and I don't think it's meant to behave like this.
Also, it gives me notifications for unread messages every half hour, regardless of whether there are new ones or not.

jvvpc said:
For me the profile pictures is only what I need and for that I have used this software with great success several times
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Annie the Eagle said:
Works well!
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Does work well. Wish the images were Hi-Res though.

Also, deleting messages doesn't work reliably. I don't get it... If this was iPhone, it'd get fixed immediately but Android seems to get an 'almost works' version every time.

Facebook apk

I know the Facebook apk that has best notifications is the 1.6.4. But does anyone have a previous version that has working notifications but faster loading fb? I'm always on edge so I got curious. 1.6.4 works great but on edge is also a pain.
I use the browser version in opera mini (Fastest fb can ever get) but I don't get notified about my notifications so I need the app :/
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Why dont you just update the app? But if u still looking for it why dont u just try search at blackmart because i saw many facebook app there..
I love my galaxy ace

zairollizam said:
Why dont you just update the app? But if u still looking for it why dont u just try search at blackmart because i saw many facebook app there..
I love my galaxy ace
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The updated version uses HQ images. Which logically take WAY longer to download. The notifications are awesome but the whole app consumes A LOT of ram. 15MB+. More than my launcher.
If I have an older version with working notifications and just lighter over all, it'd be really awesome.

SuperAce609 said:
The updated version uses HQ images. Which logically take WAY longer to download. The notifications are awesome but the whole app consumes A LOT of ram. 15MB+. More than my launcher.
If I have an older version with working notifications and just lighter over all, it'd be really awesome.
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My recommendation is to use Opera. Its way faster. Honestly the fb app just pisses me off. I get a notif and when i click on it..it takes ages to load.

thedisturbedone said:
My recommendation is to use Opera. Its way faster. Honestly the fb app just pisses me off. I get a notif and when i click on it..it takes ages to load.
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Lol that's why I started this whole thread. Opera works wonders but I need notifications :/

zairollizam said:
Why dont you just update the app? But if u still looking for it why dont u just try search at blackmart because i saw many facebook app there..
I love my galaxy ace
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Just checked black market as you suggested and I'm finding a lot of useful apps that aren't in the market

There is a version been said FB 1.6. You can try this
http://www.apktops.com/facebook-for-android-1-6-0.html

Try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24252395
[APP] Facebook v1.7.2

pyronia said:
Try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24252395
[APP] Facebook v1.7.2
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Do you use Edge or 3G while using it? I'm looking for a version light on edge and working notifications :/
EDIT: I can't download from 4shared. It gives me issues :/

SuperAce609 said:
Just checked black market as you suggested and I'm finding a lot of useful apps that aren't in the market
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Hahaha.. And it's free too right?
I also delete my fb.. It's take too long to loading..
But 5 days without fb make me so boring n i've read all section and post on xda( galaxy ace)
I'm still alive just because my ACE still in my hand..

If you want a fast lightweight app which is easy on mobile data then get Tinfoil for Facebook. It's an optimised private version of the mobile Facebook site (No cookies in the browser). Although it doesnt support notifications, the dev has publicly stated that he is working hard on it. The more people we get to use this app, the more incentive it is for the dev to build the app to support notifications

Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS/etc to improve the Nexus 7 experience

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?

skunks11111 said:
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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weezlerox said:
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.