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Recommended apps and LED notifier

ive seen similar threads in other phone categories but id like to know the G2/Desire Z users opinions on what they think enables them to get the most out of their phone so: What apps can you not do without? whats your favorite app and why?
whether its to do with your launcher, icons, task manager or mods i think everyone should give comment on their favorite app!
also does anyone know of a working LED notifier for the G2/Desire Z (LED Me Know doesnt work for me)
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Apps in general, I look at what's the top rated in market and new ones in the list. Led app is light flow. Its works great! Of course, you need root access.

As far as the led notifier..if you are trying to change colors on led's you cant.
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Spastic909 said:
As far as the led notifier..if you are trying to change colors on led's you cant.
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Well green/orange/white don't count I guess...

ty for light flow ill check it out!
i was thinking of the apps that other users think are their favorite and what ones they would recommend to others as being a time saver or fun or intresting or customizable or whatever they think should be mentioned
i wanted the LED notifier just to distinguish between notifications. orange fast/slow green fast/slow is good enough

The following apps I find very useful: quick settings, kid mode (if your kids are allowed on your phone , ebuddy xms (very nice free chat programm messages always arrive and you see when they are read, this is just my experience), sms backup & restore is my friend and at the moment I am addicted to wordfeud (...)
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Hey, when you choose led color -> unknown; it lights up the keyboard (only).
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Hagelslagje said:
The following apps I find very useful: quick settings, , ebuddy xms (very nice free chat programm messages always arrive and you see when they are read, this is just my experience)
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i wondered about ebuddy xms... apparently its like bb messenger but not many people use it so its not very effective...
besides, i dont have any friends! :'( QQ

penfold1992 said:
i wondered about ebuddy xms... apparently its like bb messenger but not many people use it so its not very effective...
besides, i dont have any friends! :'( QQ
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It's a bit like whattsapp. What I like about it that its free (i hope stay free) and you can see if the other person read it or not. First I used google talk but many messages are lost from me or the sender...
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I loaded swipe pad after seeing it recommended on Gizmodo. It's a very nice application switcher, free, but with some other add-ons you can purchase cheap for it.

sino8r said:
Well green/orange/white don't count I guess...
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Yeah they don't considering they are already used..I said CHANGE colors
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Spastic909 said:
Yeah they don't considering they are already used..I said CHANGE colors
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Well, you do live up to you username, don't ya
I was messing with you...

What app do you use most

I'm an app finatic and am always searching for the next cool game, app, or widget for my galaxy s2. Let me know what you use and why. Screen shots are appreciated.
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I use Netflix and setcpu
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Twitter/Facebook for me.

Rom Manager! Flashing and restoring 20times a day
Rocketing on Juggernaut¡

I use my phone app to call people with my phone.
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For me it would be Facebook, Engadget, Android Chive, and Shush!
Shush! Is a an app that silences your phone for a certain amount of time. Say if you're going to class for an hour then you can silence it for an hour. If your going to watch a movie you can silence it for two hours. Really helpful for people that can forget to turn their ringer back on.
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Pulse, xda, and tweetcaster.
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How well does rom manager do? Does it restore apps as well?
Btw I use xda the most. Constantlychecking for new roms or opinions.
Instead of pulse y'all should taptu.
The android section is always updated and It never skips a beat
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Facebook, youtube, the browser, GrooveIP, email are apps i use everyday.

nringwood SGS2 said:
How well does rom manager do? Does it restore apps as well?
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the only thing I use ROM manager for is to backup a ROM. It'll reboot into recovery, backup the ROM, then revolts when its done. You can install .zips from it. It does have ROMs available to download but its scarce. XDA site is much better. As far as I know rom manager does not install apps. I use titanium backup to back up my apparently plus the data within them so when I flash I don't have to download everything again
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Reboots. Not revolts
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Reddit is fun...and xda
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Apps I use every day, all day long at work and home:
Phone
Text
Email
Camera
Tapatalk
Pandora
Player pro
Dolphin HD. Not a day goes by I don't use every one of those.

I don't get why people use the stock browser
Dolphin HD is by FAR the best browser for android.
Unless you're worried about data usage, dolph is a no brainer.

dillym34 said:
I use my phone app to call people with my phone.
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This.. And also the messaging app every once in a while

JaZart said:
I don't get why people use the stock browser
Dolphin HD is by FAR the best browser for android.
Unless you're worried about data usage, dolph is a no brainer.
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I thought the same thing, you should try Maxthon browser though. It's faster and you can install themes on it. My go to now.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?

Apps used
Kaiten email - checking 5 accounts. Stock browser, I prefer it. Dolphin runs tunny in the bg. Juice Defender... saving battery big time.

unlvmike said:
I thought the same thing, you should try Maxthon browser though. It's faster and you can install themes on it. My go to now.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
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You can on dolphin too and it has voice control
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trillian, best IM client ever

Dolphin is by far the best but the background running tunny browser? What is that? Its gotta have a battery drain. And dolphins new voice command is sweet!
Any one have there favorite rom?
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[Q] New Facebook Update

Has anyone else downloaded the new Facebook update? I did and now I have additional icons (camera and messanger) that I can't get rid of. Also it keeps running in the background even after I stop it from running. Any ideas how to stop it from running in background and how to remove extra application icons? Thanks

Just uninstall the newest update. Idk how else to get rid of it but it doesn't bother me at all.
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I don't like the new update because install unnecessary thing that I don't need nor use.
My suggestion is that you use the mobile browser version or use Fast Facebook (Beta)
The only bad thing about that is that it doesn't syn your contact pictures by default but you can use another app for that

peconaut said:
I don't like the new update because install unnecessary thing that I don't need nor use.
My suggestion is that you use the mobile browser version or use Fast Facebook (Beta)
The only bad thing about that is that it doesn't syn your contact pictures by default but you can use another app for that
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Maybe I will try that thanks. I uninstalled and restored a backup I made on Thursday. Worked perfectly.

Chochiwpg said:
Maybe I will try that thanks. I uninstalled and restored a backup I made on Thursday. Worked perfectly.
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Try fast Facebook app and use haxsync app for high quality contact picture sync.
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What's haxsync? Can't find it in the market or does it come with fast facebook?
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blchff04 said:
What's haxsync? Can't find it in the market or does it come with fast facebook?
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try facebook contact sync app from market..works for me..better quality on contact pictures.

I use Friendcaster....got fed up with the official after latest update.
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blchff04 said:
What's haxsync? Can't find it in the market or does it come with fast facebook?
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Haxsync is ICS only

First of all its not installing anything new, just providing links to existing features.
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xsteven77x said:
First of all its not installing anything new, just providing links to existing features.
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Okay but if you notice the app will keep running in the background even if you exit out of it or kill it
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Really, guys? I love the newest update.

Novarox said:
Really, guys? I love the newest update.
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It's not too bad but if this is going to be a trend for new apps, they should just make them separately and/or offer the option before installation if the user wants the said additional features or not.

peconaut said:
Okay but if you notice the app will keep running in the background even if you exit out of it or kill it
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It did that even with me on the previous update its running in background because u probably set notifications on so its steady running or u may have the widget up that runs too this update is better then it was thats all i know

Facebook looking awfully weird

Hey everyone. My first post and I'm excited to have changed from CM7 to CM10! Thanks to the devs btw for making this possible. Anywho, I've searched for this already on here an Google to no avail. I've installed the Facebook app on my IC2 and for some reason, it looks like entirely different than the original. Doesn't look the same. I've provided a snapshot of it so hope it helps. And it's not just the layout that's changed but even my cover photo isn't visible. Anyone know what's going on?
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Im having that issue too, I just went back to friendcaster
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mine did that when i came to PA, after a restart or two it gave me the option to update my facebook app and it went back to normal

Yeah unfortunately hasn't given me the option to update... yet. Hopefully it does in the near future...
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I thought this was the normal look for mobile? I haven't seen any other versions.
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I think it has to do with what the Facebook servers are giving you on cm10. I think its because jelly bean devices are all higher resolution than ours. It does it on the mobile website too, but if you change the user agent to iPhone on your browser it will look normal.

Phantom, parts of it look the same. But with the current version of Facebook for Android, I guess you could say that my layout for my wall looks entirely different. If you check it out on the Play store, mines doesn't look like that. Only the top portion seems to be okay. I don't even have a cover photo! But it's more of an annoyance than anything.
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Same here and Pandora changed too.
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This has happened to me as well on CM9. I think the Facebook app thinks you are on a higher resolution device.
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EVoorhees said:
This has happened to me as well on CM9. I think the Facebook app thinks you are on a higher resolution device.
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Yeah, I'm actually glad people know what I mean. I'm starting to agree with that. Probably explains why when I go to the Facebook site on the browser it sends me to the Facebook full site instead of the mobile. Hope they fix it soon!

paulh428 said:
Yeah, I'm actually glad people know what I mean. I'm starting to agree with that. Probably explains why when I go to the Facebook site on the browser it sends me to the Facebook full site instead of the mobile. Hope they fix it soon!
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Lol, Facebook is known to be slow on updates. For the time being, I just check Facebook on my computer... I don't need it for mobile.

EVoorhees said:
Lol, Facebook is known to be slow on updates. For the time being, I just check Facebook on my computer... I don't need it for mobile.
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Yeah like I said it's more of an annoying look. Functions for the basics so I'm not too concerned...
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So just thought I'd like to give a last update for this before I leave it floating in cyberspace... I upgraded to Global 4.1.2 JB and my Facebook layout came back. So basically everything is back to normal... I think. Maybe it was just a CM9 thing but cheers!
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I killed my Facebook app and it went to the same layout as the reason this thread was made. And won't go back to normal. Fml
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JehC said:
I killed my Facebook app and it went to the same layout as the reason this thread was made. And won't go back to normal. Fml
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Use friend caster, along with this issue I was having more issues on top of that with the Facebook app. It just really....really sucks.
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paulh428 said:
So just thought I'd like to give a last update for this before I leave it floating in cyberspace... I upgraded to Global 4.1.2 JB and my Facebook layout came back. So basically everything is back to normal... I think. Maybe it was just a CM9 thing but cheers!
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Sooooo.. one LAST update, I promise. Switched back to CM9 Psycho because CM10 right now was just too buggy for my phone. Everything with Psycho has been awesome, including camera. Anyways, that also brought me back to the original Facebook that I had when I started this post and it basically reverted but I rather have a stable phone than a distorted Facebook look. But I guess the problem just comes with CM9 altogether. Anyways, cheers! :silly:

i just use friendcaster its better all around anyways. may not be pretty but its hella functional. im sticking with that till we get a native fb app like we were promised.

I'm trying to use friend caster but the ads are killing me. I tried using lucky patcher to remove them but had no luck
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Just use ad-away
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[Q] Facebook making Nexus hot... CPU throttling.

I have installed Facebook 3.1, the latest version. It makes my CPU hit 55 to 60 degrees (Celsius) which is NOT good as my cpu begins to throttle. I can verify this in franco.kernel updater and by running quadrant also the top of my phone is getting really hot.
As soon as I uninstall Facebook my temperature drops to 30 degrees and only goes up to about 45 when doing something like going on Twitter... Why is Facebook doing this when I use it the most on a daily basis..
Also I notice that my phone stays warm-ish even when I am not using the app (facebook isn't keeping the device awake however). I am so confused as to why Facebook is doing this.
P.S I have also tried a later version of facebook and it does the same thing. Please someone clarify that it isn't my phone going wacko and its the app and also its fixable? I do like to go on Facebook when i'm out the house as I keep in contact with people on it

I dont see how Facebook can cause this. I dont use Facebook myself. But maybe try using the web version instead until you find a solution.

jsgraphicart said:
I dont see how Facebook can cause this. I dont use Facebook myself. But maybe try using the web version instead until you find a solution.
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I could try but I am so used to getting push notifications to my phone i'd end up forgetting and go the entire day without checking which is bad as I have important things that I need to keep an eye on on facebook.

I dont know if you have access to it man but undervolting or even under clocking a notch if you have the ability will work wonders for that issue
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I've noticed improved battery life after getting rid of the Facebook App, can't really remember if I noticed any heat change though.

Disable facebook contact sync and location report.
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lesp4ul said:
Disable facebook contact sync and location report.
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I'll give that a go thanks. I'll get back to you if the problem still persists

friendcaster for facebook seems to be a great substitution for the original facebook app
smooth...more function... multi-user...better UI...

lbenkw03 said:
friendcaster for facebook seems to be a great substitution for the original facebook app
smooth...more function... multi-user...better UI...
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I tried it and didn't like it, also everytime someone tagged me in something it wouldn't show up or even notify me.
Also in reply to lesp4ul I tried what you said but my phone still gets hot. Facebook seems to be constantly requesting access to the CPU. I notice that when facebook is installed Franco Kernel updater tells me that the frequency jumps from 384MHz to 700 all the way to 12xxMHz and does this over and over again with no stops, this makes the temperature jump around all over the place and it is hogging the performance of my phone.
After uninstalling it sits at 384MHz and only moves very rarely (unless i'm touching the screen etc). Again obviously the temperature stays at around 30 degrees. My guess is that the app is just not what it used to be in terms of coding structure.

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I have installed Facebook 3.1, the latest version. It makes my CPU hit 55 to 60 degrees (Celsius) which is NOT good as my cpu begins to throttle. I can verify this in franco.kernel updater and by running quadrant also the top of my phone is getting really hot.
As soon as I uninstall Facebook my temperature drops to 30 degrees and only goes up to about 45 when doing something like going on Twitter... Why is Facebook doing this when I use it the most on a daily basis..
Also I notice that my phone stays warm-ish even when I am not using the app (facebook isn't keeping the device awake however). I am so confused as to why Facebook is doing this.
P.S I have also tried a later version of facebook and it does the same thing. Please someone clarify that it isn't my phone going wacko and its the app and also its fixable? I do like to go on Facebook when i'm out the house as I keep in contact with people on it
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Then delete the app..... website is better
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blankit said:
Then delete the app..... website is better
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That isn't the answer, I like push notifications. Don't be a smartass, no one likes a smartass.

I get my Facebook notifications by email.
Nuff said...
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brad416 said:
I get my Facebook notifications by email.
Nuff said...
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Well I don't. And I don't want to have an inbox spammed full of notifications thanks.
Anyway I feel I have found a version of Facebook that is working correctly. Facebook 2.0 doesn't make my phone hot or drain lots of battery for that matter.

sof006 said:
Well I don't. And I don't want to have an inbox spammed full of notifications thanks.
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Sorry bud. I didn't realize how popular you are on fb
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brad416 said:
Sorry bud. I didn't realize how popular you are on fb
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Yeah i'm super popular unlike you. Please leave because you're not really helping are you?

Stop fighting like little girls please and get back on with the development OK? Thanks
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Development? With what exactly? A moderator can come and close this if they so choose I have solved my issue for now. With or without help.

sof006 said:
Anyway I feel I have found a version of Facebook that is working correctly. Facebook 2.0 doesn't make my phone hot or drain lots of battery for that matter.
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So only 2.0 solves the overheating issue?