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hi guys ! as the title says ! first time android user ! and i get my galaxy nexus after i finish work today, hopefully it'll be in my house !
I just had a few questions, and i do apologize in advance!
Firstly,
What are the best top 10 Paid & Free apps you would recommend/ Would say you could NOT live with-out?
What are the best mods that you currently use/ you would recommend? (i.e theme mods and lock screens,icon mods etc)
Secondly, I bought the nexus as i like to customize! and i have browsed around but failed to find a guide on how to adjust icons on ics on the nexus, im looking to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493269.
your help is greatly appreciated
many thanks !
Dan
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deamondiamond said:
hi guys ! as the title says ! first time android user ! and i get my galaxy nexus after i finish work today, hopefully it'll be in my house !
I just had a few questions, and i do apologize in advance!
Firstly,
What are the best top 10 Paid & Free apps you would recommend/ Would say you could NOT live with-out?
What are the best mods that you currently use/ you would recommend? (i.e theme mods and lock screens,icon mods etc)
Secondly, I bought the nexus as i like to customize! and i have browsed around but failed to find a guide on how to adjust icons on ics on the nexus, im looking to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493269.
your help is greatly appreciated
many thanks !
Dan
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Some paid apps I love:
- Android Pro Widgets
- BetterBatteryStats
- franco.Kernel updater
- HaxSync
- Poweramp
- Root Explorer
- SetCPU for Root Users
- Soundhound
- Tapatalk
- Titanium Backup
- Widgetlocker
- Cerberus
Some free apps I love:
- mClock
- Simple Calendar Widget
- CPU Spy
- Desktop Visualizer
- Dropbox
- Facebook
- iFunny (pretty funny stuff )
- Music Junk
- Netflix
- Quick Settings
- Ringtone Maker
- Skype
- Speed Test
- Visual Voicemail
- Google Wallet
The best mods for me come from the Roms themselves. I'm currently running AXI0M Crossbreed (AOKP 4.0.4 Kang/Hybrid), but AOKP build 27 and GummyNex 0.8.1 are also very cool. My three favorite themes are Black Exodus by Nitroz, Amoled Blue, and ICS&Black.
You can use Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher to modify your icons on your homescreen. Also, Desktop Visualizer can do this too!
Any questions, just ask. =]
First welcome to the world of android and welcome to the Galaxy Nexus . Second work your way over to the "Post your screen shot" thread of any forum and have a field day . You will be surprised at what you can do with these phones and set ups people run . I have seen both sides of the fence Apple/Android . In terms of setting up the phone to look the way you want it , in my opinion Android wins hand down everytime . You can keep the screens as minimal as you want or pack the hell out of them with widgets and apps . The sky is the limit and have fun with it . Im not totally knocking Apple they have their place in the world . But to put it in a metaphore : Apple is like a resturant that makes a really kick ass dinner . Android is a buffet that has kickass everything on it that you can pick and choose whatever you want and set it up however you want .
anton2009 said:
Some paid apps I love:
- Android Pro Widgets
- BetterBatteryStats
- franco.Kernel updater
- HaxSync
- Poweramp
- Root Explorer
- SetCPU for Root Users
- Soundhound
- Tapatalk
- Titanium Backup
- Widgetlocker
- Cerberus
Some free apps I love:
- mClock
- Simple Calendar Widget
- CPU Spy
- Desktop Visualizer
- Dropbox
- Facebook
- iFunny (pretty funny stuff )
- Music Junk
- Netflix
- Quick Settings
- Ringtone Maker
- Skype
- Speed Test
- Visual Voicemail
- Google Wallet
The best mods for me come from the Roms themselves. I'm currently running AXI0M Crossbreed (AOKP 4.0.4 Kang/Hybrid), but AOKP build 27 and GummyNex 0.8.1 are also very cool. My three favorite themes are Black Exodus by Nitroz, Amoled Blue, and ICS&Black.
You can use Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher to modify your icons on your homescreen. Also, Desktop Visualizer can do this too!
Any questions, just ask. =]
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Damn anton2009. You must have almost the exact set up as I have. I fully agree with all the above.
Hi guys, got it in my hand ! loving it so far ! would you be able to point me into the direction of being able to mod it for custom icons as per my original post? i have downloaded nova launcher, thank you !
I just got my Gnex a few days ago and I highly recommend installing the Gummy ROM. It has several features that would be so hard for me to live without now that I have them! One is if you hold down the power button to bring up the power menu there is an option to disable the soft keys. Not only does it give you full use of the screen, it prevents people from accidentally hitting a button when you hand them your phone to look at something. You can also customize the soft keys in the settings, I can't live without my search key!
Free app
Facebook
Amazon app store
Sound hound
Angry Bird
Google Voice
Google Earth
Super Power
My top 10 (not in order):
1. Adfree
2. AirDroid
3. Catch Notes
4. DroidWall
5. Google Authenticator
6. Soundhound
7. Titanium Backup Pro (paid)
8. WhatsApp
9. Sugarsync
10. GotYa! (paid)
Top 10:
1. Root Explorer
2. Alarm Clock Plus
3. Power Amp
4. Android Pro Widgets
5. BetterBatteryStats
6. Touchdown for Exchange (need this for work emails)
7. NFC Task Launcher
8. Tasker
9. Tweetcaster
10. Vlingo (free, but I paid to remove ads)
Free:
1. 1Weather
2. Dropbox
3. Evernote
4. GoSMS Pro
5. Google Voice
OK, before you can just go modding anything, you will have to unlock the bootloader and root your phone. Then you can customize to your hearts content. Right now, without root, the only customizations you can use are the different launchers in the Market and themes made for them, like ADW launcher and it's themes or Go Launcher is another popular one. I suggest reading. Then after that read some more. When you get done reading some more, go read some more. THere are dangers in rooting and flashing roms and themes, but the benefits far outweigh the bad. Don't just go into it blindly though. Make sure you know what rooting is, why you should do it and the risks and rewards involved. Get the most out of your phone with root, but like I said, make sure you read about it and don't just do it or you'll be starting a new thread saying....'Hey, My phone won't boot up, it just plays the bootscreen over and over. HAAALPPP!!!!'
This was my first Android device too. I highly suggest unlocking the bootloader and rooting before you start to customize your device. This is why you got a Nexus right?
Follow my guide on getting these mods to work.
Linked in my siggy.
Hiya everyone. This type of thread isn't new to XDA as it's on almost every device fora, but I decided to bring it over here aswell.
I'm going to share the most useful applications I have on my S3 and would like you to share more must have apps to add to this list.
Check out post #2 for some of the best games on Android and check out post #3 for some of the best widgets we can use.
1. Power Toggles - This is simply the best toggle app around. Able to toggle lots of main features.
2. Picsay Pro - This is a brilliant photo editor, but limited compared to some others. My personal favourite.
3. Rotation Locker - WYSIWYG. It locks your screen to either Portrait or Landscape. Really useful on some apps.
4. XDA App ICS Blue Colours/Themed - Our favourite forum app but with a complete red or blue colour theme thanks to our own Whiskey103
5. Home Switcher - Switches between any Home Launchers you have on your device.
6. Memory Usage - Lists all current apps and tells you current memory usage, peak memory usage and priorities.
7. PicSpeed Wallpapers - Over 170,000 HD wallpapers of all different genres, for our device.
8. Bar Shortcut - This is for the people who want their home screen nice and clear.
9. Desktop Visualizer - Makes shortcuts or widgets using a custom image and can be used to make custom icons.
10. Wave Control - Execute actions by waving your hand over the screen.
11. Solid Explorer - Solid Explorer is a file manager which with two independent panels is the most attractive, eye catching and intuitive file manager for the Android.
12. PowerAmp - The most powerful music player there is.
13. SuperSU - SuperSU is the Superuser access management tool of the future. *ROOT*
14. ROM Toolbox Pro - ROM Toolbox combines apps like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, ROM Manager and others. A must-have root app *ROOT*
15. AirDroid - For moving files between your PC and phone using WIFI
16. QuickPic - An alternate photo gallery app, incase you don't like the default
17. AdAway - AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android. *ROOT*
18. Tasker - The best app of its kind. It does almost anything
19. MXPlayer - MXPlayer is one of the best apps for viewing movies.
20. Photo Timeline - Lets you create a time elapsed sequence of anything you want with your camera and then play as a slideshow
21. AVG Anti-Virus Pro - AntiVirus Pro is a mobile security solution that helps protect your mobile device from viruses, malware, spyware & online exploitation in real-time
22. Aldiko Book Reader - Read and download thousands of eBooks right on your Android phone or tablet.
Download one of the best Android eBook Readers now!
23. Dropbox - Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere.
24. Cerebus - Cerberus is a complete anti-theft application, the best protection you can get to recover your misplaced, lost or stolen Android device.
25. ScreenCast - ScreenCast records your phones screen at high frame rates and makes a HQ MPEG4 video with audio.
26. WidgetLocker - Simply the most powerful lockscreen replacement app there is.
27. Watchdog Task Manager - Allows you to see which apps are acting up and need closing.
28. Skype - Free voice and video calls + IM to anyone else on Skype, whether they're on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac etc.
29. Tapatalk Forum App - If you're a member on multiple forums, then Tapatalk is the ultimate forum app you will find.
30. ProCapture - Capture photos and panoramas like a pro with the ProCapture camera app. ProCapture adds advanced features to the Android camera experience. Multiple advanced camera shooting modes supported: Timer, Burst, Reduced Noise, Wide Shot and Panorama.
31. Appy Geek - Appy Geek brings you all the leading tech news sources from the industry in a cleverly laid-out user interface, including TechRadar, Gizmodo, T3 Magazine, The Next Web and more... Staying at the cutting edge of innovation has never been so easy!
32. VLC for Android Beta - VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.
33. Dolphin Browser - Dolphin browser is the fastest, smoothest and best mobile browser, in my opinion. With Sonar voice recognition, gestures and multiple add-ons, this browser just gets better and better.
34. imo - Multiprotocol IM client - Support for Facebook Chat, Google Talk, Skype, MSN, ICQ/AIM, Yahoo Messenger, Jabber, Hyves, VKontakte and Steam
35. BetterBatteryStats - With BBS, you can analyze the behaviour of your phone, find out which apps are causing major battery drain and measure the effect of corrective actions.
36. app2zip - App2zip allows you to backup apps to a flashable zip file through CWM or TWRP. Simply choose which apps you want and then click GO.
37. Shorten - Simply a URL shortener which saves a lot of time rather than going onto the internet each time.
IF YOU'VE FOUND THIS POST, OR ANY OF THESE APPS USEFUL, BE SURE TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!
If you know any unique or useful applications, games or widgets please suggest them in this thread so I can check them out. If I think they're good, I'll add them to the list.
*NOTE* - If you wish to know what the best app is regarding your needs, ask in this thread and I, or others, will be able to help you out.
So, if you want to know what the best music player is, ask here and I'll suggest the best ones available.
If there are any apps that you feel shouldn't be in this list, please let me know and suggest a better one. I can then test it and maybe add it to the list, in place of the other one.
If you don't suggest a better app, I won't change anything.
Must Have Apps on the Galaxy SIII
Due to popular demand via PMs, I've decided to add a slot to this thread to display some of the best games we can get on our Android device.
As with the app list above, if there's a great game you'd like to be added to this list, let me know and I may well add it in
1. Pool Break Lite - If you like to play pool, snooker, billiards etc. on the go then this is a great app you. There are a few different variations to play in either single player or multiplayer online mode and even more variations if you buy the pro version.
2. FIFA 12 - This game speaks for itself. It's the latest mobile version of the FIFA franchise and is easily the best so far, with it showing vast improvements. There's a load of different cups and leagues to play through and with great graphics with no lag in the slightest.
3. World Series Of Poker - Probably the best game from EA (in my opinion). If you like to play poker I totally recommend this game. You can play Texas Holdem and Omaha in either cash games, tournaments or play for a WSOP bracelet as the main prize. Guest mode is now available for no login from Facebook is needed.
4. iAssociate2 - This is a good choice if you prefer a bit of a brain tester. iAssociate2 is a word association game you have to figure out which words and phrases are associated to each other. Sound easy? Give it a try and you can soon find out differently.
5. Need For Speed Most Wanted - Another brilliant addition to the EA family, Most Wanted finally brings one of the best racing experiences to Android. It's a brilliant game all round but the only thing it's lacking, in my opinion, is 'free roam' mode. But apart from that, it brings brilliant graphics and flawless gameplay.
6. Grand Theft Auto III - Grand Theft Auto III was a crime game which changed the future of gaming and is amazing to play on the go with our Androids. The full console game with great graphics, full features and surprisingly no lag considering it's such a huge game. Countless hours of gameplay, HD quality resolution and visually stunning graphics make this a must for our devices.
Must Have Apps on the Galaxy SIII
The idea to add widgets into this thread aswell was an idea taken from Goku80 and I hope you lot like it.
So, the list in this post is strictly for widgets. I'll add some widgets myself as a base, but as always feel free to suggest some of your favorite widgets and they may make it into this list.
1. Beautiful Widgets - Beautiful set of Widgets containing clock widget, clock and weather widget, weather widgets, date widgets and toggle widgets with skins/themes support!
2. Fancy Widgets - Personalize your Android home screen with highly customizable clock widgets, weather widgets, home (clock & weather) widgets, forecast widgets, and more with lots of customization options.
3. Ultimate custom widget (UCCW) - If you enjoy customizing the look of your homescreen then this is pretty much a MUST HAVE app for you. It allows the user to create their own pure custom clocks with a near endless array of options to customize it how they'd like. However you want it, you can make it with UCCW.
4. Desktop VisualizeR - Here's another really useful widget if you love to customize your screens. This gives you the ability to make shortcuts and widgets with any image you specify, rather than just the default logos. You can also use this app to give apps a custom icon of your own, which is handy if your icon design doesn't currently exist.
5. Minimalistic Text - Minimalistic Text is a widget app that displays information in a minimalistic way. It can be configured to display time, date, battery and weather information. The layout of the widget is highly customizable throughout.
6. Eye In The Sky Weather - This is for all those who like their weather clean, simple and beautiful. The app includes 12 of the best weather icon sets and the ability to add your own icon sets.
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Hiya everyone. This type of thread isn't new to XDA as it's on almost every device fora, but I decided to bring it over here aswell.
I'm going to share the most useful applications I have on my S3 and would like you to share your must have apps. If an app gets mentioned by numerous people, that isn't on this list, I'll be sure to add it.
1. Power Toggles - This is simply the best toggle app around. Able to toggle lots of main features.
2. Picsay Pro - This is a brilliant photo editor, but limited compared to some others. My personal favourite.
3. Rotation Locker - WYSIWYG. It locks your screen to either Portrait or Landscape. Really useful on some apps.
4. XDA App ICS Blue Colours/Themed - Our favourite forum app but with a complete red or blue colour theme thanks to our own Whiskey103
5. Memory Usage - Lists all current apps and tells you current memory usage, peak memory usage and priorities.
6. Desktop Visualizer - Makes shortcuts or widgets using a custom image and can be used to make custom icons.
7. ES File Explorer File Manager - An all-in-one file/app manager, task killer, cloud storage and much more. Plus, it's free.
8. PowerAmp - The most powerful music player there is.
9. Superuser - Grant and manage Superuser right for your phone. *ROOT*
10. Titanium Backup - The most powerful backup tool on Android. Simple as that. *ROOT*
11. AirDroid - For moving files between your PC and phone using WIFI
12. AdFree for Android - Removes most ads in the browser and other apps. *ROOT*
13. Tasker - The best app of its kind. It does almost anything
14. MXPlayer - MXPlayer is one of the best apps for viewing movies.
15. Photo Timeline - Lets you create a time elapsed sequence of anything you want with your camera and then play as a slideshow
IF YOU'VE FOUND THIS POST, OR ANY OF THESE APPS USEFUL, INSTEAD OF POSTING THANKS, JUST USE THE BUTTON!
*NOTE* - If you wish to know what the best app is regarding your needs, ask in this thread and I, or others, will be able to help you out.
So, if you want to know what the best music player is, ask here and I'll suggest the best ones available.
If there are any apps that you feel shouldn't be in this list, please let me know and suggest a better one. I can then test it and maybe add it to the list, in place of the other one.
If you don't suggest a better app, I won't change anything.
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Replace titanium with ROM toolbox pro, then you'll have the most powerful and best root app
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Widget locker. Allows you to completely revamp your lock screen by adding anything. Works with (disable lock screen for ex.) and without root..
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Master Ramy said:
Replace titanium with ROM toolbox pro, then you'll have the most powerful and best root app
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I'll test it out immediately. From the info just on the Play Store it seems like I'll defo be replacing it
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"Knowledge is power" = Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
ROM Toolbox Pro has been added to the OP. Brilliant app and a definite must-have app for all root users.
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Master Ramy said:
Replace titanium with ROM toolbox pro, then you'll have the most powerful and best root app
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I see about 3 apps that aren't need on the list once you have rom toolbox lol it even has its own terminal emulator
FrameCityJackal said:
I see about 3 apps that aren't need on the list once you have rom toolbox lol it even has its own terminal emulator
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I'm gonna remove the ones that now aren't needed, in a few minutes. Just doing some updating
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KidCarter93 said:
I'm gonna remove the ones that now aren't needed, in a few minutes. Just doing some updating
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I'm just messin around man lol really though romtoolbox is the end all be all of root apps.
I've really never given TB a chance or used it that much.
May I suggest some apps
Apex Launcher- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbmRkb2VzLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0
IMDb- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pbWRiLm1vYmlsZSJd
ClockQ-Digital Clock Widget- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImN6LmtpbnN0Lmpha3ViLmNsb2NrcSJd
1Weather- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5oYW5kbWFyay5leHByZXNzd2VhdGhlciJd
Wallbase HD Wallpapers- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaXRjLndhbGxiYXNlIl0.
Phantom Music Control - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.jhg.musiccontrolwidget&hl=en
I use it with Widget Locker, great lockscreen music control that has great themes if you get the pro unlock (just $1.99 i believe)
I've been digging Gameboid and Nesoid. Snesoid and psx4droid are nice but too many onscreen buttons if you don't have a controller.
The Root said:
I've been digging Gameboid and Nesoid. Snesoid and psx4droid are nice but too many onscreen buttons if you don't have a controller.
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Gameboid is a great one but I haven't used it in ages to be honest. I did love playing Pokemon on it though
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KidCarter93 said:
Gameboid is a great one but I haven't used it in ages to be honest. I did love playing Pokemon on it though
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I'm all over Dragon Warrior right now.
ROM toolbox is all you need
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Notifier pro plus---gives you repeat notifications for apps you choose. great for when you get certain events or notifications you dont want to miss
auto wifi toggle-- lets you set up times through out the day that it triggers wifi. if there is no connection with in a set amount of time it turns back off. great for people who like to be connected to wifi. saves battery because wifi isnt always on.
screen on app that keeps the screen on when in apps you choose. great for well pretty much every app that you want the screen to stay on
screen caster app that records the android screen. great for if you want to show a but to a dev or show an app to a friend. you can record the screen, it can also record your voice so you can explain whats going on. you can then load it to youtube.
droid wall great security app that actually works. when set up it block incoming and outgoing data connections. with this app you can ensure that none of your data is leaving your phone with out you knowing. note that if one of your apps isnt working you may need to check what you have set up.
Lux auto brightness a screen brightness app that works very wekk when set up properly. helps me save battery. also great for at night with a loer brightness. the screen no longer hurts my eyes when i first turn it on.
Smart screen off good app for turning off the screen. uses the proximity sensor to turn off the screen if its covered for a certain period of time. great so you dont pocket dial!
this is just some of my collection that ive been gathering over the years.
most of these app are paid apps but trust me they are good ones.
hope you like them!!!!
If you want a security app, how about Cerberus?
LBE Privacy Guard is a great security app as well. Allows you to manage and change any permission on any app. For example, if some apps want GPS (Angry Birds Space) and will automatically turn it on for location based ads, you deny it right off the bat.
Anytime you install an app from the store, a notification will allow you to manage the permissions for that app before you ever launch it.
Another one would be Avast. A security app that does all kinds of things I don't even know what they are. Have the ability to install at kernel level if rooted too, which could be beneficial.
Zedge should probably be in there somewhere.
Never really used romtoolbox.. I've never had a reason..
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I'm not gonna be adding any lockscreens or launchers to the list because there's already tons of threads on each forum that go into detail about them. You're all welcome to post them in your own list as a couple of you have
I'm not too sure on which security app I'll add yet because I haven't really tried many yet.
I'm also undecided about a wallpapers app at the moment. I used to use Zedge until I found out about PicSpeed HD Wallpapers and I've used it since. Then there's Wallbase HD Wallpapers that FrameCityJackal mentioned aswell.
Any other wallpaper apps I should check out?
I take no credit for this, I'm just sharing and hoping a dev will see it and incorporate it in there next aroma installer Rom!
Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher characterized by a minimalist design, low memory usage and an user-friendly UI that let you start any application with a few taps.
It is currently the only launcher on the store to features automatic cataloging of installed apps!
I don't use any license check, it's useless I update this app weekly, spend 1,79€ is easier than download a pirate version every week.
Features:
- Main screen with Quick Start
- Drawer organized by categories
- Ready to use without special configurations.
- Support for Live Wallpaper and screens of different sizes.
- Support of set of icons for Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher
Bugs that I have noticed:
-When installing or downloading something the launcher tends to lag a bit
-When switching from upside down view to face up view it tends to lag a bit
-opening the play store can sometimes cause a lag
-whatever else you guys find!
Download:
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree
Paid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerpro
Screenshots:
Change log:
If any problem occurs after update, please uninstall then reinstall.
1.2.8.b
- update bugfix;
1.2.8 major release:
- drawer now has zero lag!
- slide to open drawer.
- RESIZABLE WIDGET! (only PRO version).
- hungarian language.
- new preferences screen.
- app sorting by usage.
- improved compatibility.
- improved lefthanded mode.
1.0.11 minor release
- navigationbar bug fixed;
- more animation
- lefthanded option in drawer
How to make this your default browser:
- open preferred root file explorer (solid explorer recommended)
-navigate to system>app>[insert default launcher here]
-move default launcher to wherever you like so you will always be able to get it back if you ever wanted to
-navigate to data>app> ginlemon.flowerfree-1.apk
-move to system>app
-fix permissions
-reboot
-enjoy!
If you like this launcher give the developer a rate on the play store and consider buying the full version!
If you have any issues, or questions feel free to ask here. Many people including me will try to help you the best we can. If you want to ask the developer himself or just thank him for this please go to either of these places for the best answers.
Facebook.com/smartlauncher
[email protected]
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This looks pretty neat. Adding to aroma.
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I've tried this launcher before. I'm gonna use it a few days and see if I miss nova or not!
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I take it back. I need my widgets! Cool idea for a launcher tho!
No....not paying for pro to use widgets.....that should be a basic function IMO.
I liked it tho!
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jsanta11 said:
Purchased it and in love with the launcher only issue if I make go sms app shortcut on the main screen when I open it and try to close it doesn't go back to the home screen it keeps resetting it self going to the previous application I had opened it won't... Hope I make sense aside from that love it. Can't wait to see what's in store....
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That happens to me sometimes, I don't know the cause
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I'm full of great idea's, but don't have the time to create them or learn the coding to create them. If you want to make one of my ideas a reality just message me and I will give you my idea as specific as possible.
ideas:
Spoiler
-launcher/lock screen
-line rider type game where you control the character
-2d fighting game like art of fighting for the SNES
-multiplayer fps where you create your own map with a creative mode (minecraft style)
-roller coaster tycoon style game
-many more!
Just message me which idea you want info on and I'll tell you!
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Purchased it and in love with the launcher only issue if I make go sms app shortcut on the main screen when I open it and try to close it doesn't go back to the home screen it keeps resetting it self going to the previous application I had opened it won't... Hope I make sense aside from that love it. Can't wait to see what's in store....
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This app is updated weekly! There is no need to let you know when it is updated.
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I'm full of great idea's, but don't have the time to create them or learn the coding to create them. If you want to make one of my ideas a reality just message me and I will give you my idea as specific as possible.
ideas:
-launcher/lock screen
-line rider type game where you control the character
-2d fighting game like art of fighting for the SNES
-multiplayer fps where you create your own map with a creative mode (minecraft style)
-roller coaster tycoon style game
-many more!
Just message me which idea you want info on and I'll tell you!
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I'm liking this launcher in combo with LMT launcher its pretty slick....love the minimalistic design of it
LMT found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
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sinfulgray said:
I'm liking this launcher in combo with LMT launcher its pretty slick....love the minimalistic design of it
LMT found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
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Oh....the pie thing. Yeah...I tried it. Pretty neat! Didn't keep it tho. I could see it being an amazing tool for phones that don't have our soft keys tho! Much better than the jb soft keys taking up screen space!
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I would like to report a reccuring bug in the Smart Launcher. Basically, it resets every time the phone is turned off or placed in a ultra power saving mode (Samsung Galaxy s5). The restore function does not work (for multiple backups i saved), and has forced me to restore icons and gestures over and over again. Im in love with it otherwise, and I hope it can be solved
Hi Folks,
I am working on a new launcher for Android - visit terrainhome.com to get to the play store link, or search for "terrainhome" in the play store.
It is based on the stock android launcher, but adds the following key features:
1. Really fast device search
2. Sidebar with lightweight, web-powered widgets
3. Badges for unread gmail, messenger and phone
It will only work on phones (no tablet support right now), and with Android 4.1+.
Even though I think that its pretty stable, I would love get your feedback if you see any trouble or if you have any suggestions on how to improve it.
d2ncal said:
Hi Folks,
I am working on a new launcher for Android - visit terrainhome.com to get to the play store link, or search for "terrainhome" in the play store.
It is based on the stock android launcher, but adds the following key features:
1. Really fast device search
2. Sidebar with lightweight, web-powered widgets
3. Badges for unread gmail, messenger and phone
It will only work on phones (no tablet support right now), and with Android 4.1+.
Even though I think that its pretty stable, I would love get your feedback if you see any trouble or if you have any suggestions on how to improve it.
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Just tried it, very nice! :good: The Google Now like bar is almost better than the Google one since it has the controls and recent apps (and that we know that Google doesn't get our data xD). A few issues though:
Startup time, on first start there is a black screen for a few seconds until the get started page comes up (and that is also pretty lagging at first)
There could be (a lot) more settings and customization options, since this is a launcher, I would want a 5*4 grid or other animations for instance. Just take a look at nova and you have a lot of work (just kidding)
And could you please call the launcher activity "terrain" and not "launcher" ? I find it really annoying and distracting that most launchers do this (including the Kitkat laumcher).
Other than that, pretty cool and fast launcher, gonna be my daily if you add some more customization (need that 5*4 grid)
SimplicityApks said:
Just tried it, very nice! :good: The Google Now like bar is almost better than the Google one since it has the controls and recent apps (and that we know that Google doesn't get our data xD). A few issues though:
Startup time, on first start there is a black screen for a few seconds until the get started page comes up (and that is also pretty lagging at first)
There could be (a lot) more settings and customization options, since this is a launcher, I would want a 5*4 grid or other animations for instance. Just take a look at nova and you have a lot of work (just kidding)
And could you please call the launcher activity "terrain" and not "launcher" ? I find it really annoying and distracting that most launchers do this (including the Kitkat laumcher).
Other than that, pretty cool and fast launcher, gonna be my daily if you add some more customization (need that 5*4 grid)
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Thanks for the feedback! I will look at the startup time, it should not be so high. The activity is called "Terrain", its wierd that its showing it to you as launcher. I want to nail down the sidebar and search before adding 'advanced' launcher features like grid size, but its something that I definitely want to do.
I've been looking for a new launcher for a bit of time now to replace Nova Prime, which I'm getting tired of. Thankfully, I have for this launcher to use. I've been using it now for a bit of time now.
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Please add a dark feature for the sidebar.
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Looks interesting. Installing it "as we speak". Will follow up with feedback after I've had some experience with it. Can't wait! :fingers-crossed::highfive:
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Hey Guys, First timer doing the Sony Small App here hope you like my app
Ever tired of doing two click just to switch apps? Or are you losing focus on what you've just read because of that black Recent App switcher background? Or that app switcher button is too far away? Not anymore with this Small App
Feature:
Always On the Foreground App Switcher
Slim Design Just Like Windows Taskbar
Auto Update App List with Adjustable seconds
Adjustable Number of Viewable Recent Apps
Keep Order of Recent Apps For Easier Navigation
Swipe Down to Refresh the List (just like Gmail) - Vertical Layout Only
Ability to choose Horizontal/Vertical Layout
New! You can choose Favourite Apps List Or The Entire Apps List!
Pin/Unpin the Small App so it will automatically minimize after losing focus.
Load at startup (For Sony JB ROM and up)
Switchable App Mode (So you can have Favorite Only, or Recent Only, Or Both)
Small Apps can be tagged as Favourite App!
Web URL can be added as Favourite App too! Click Share on Your Browser and then add away.
Context Menu for each App Listed (show App Info + Direct Add App into Favourite)
Long Click Switcher Button on Fav: Change Ordering of Favourite App
Long Click Switcher Button on Recent: Suspend All App Memory / Go Back To Previous App
Icon Pack Support (Pro Version Only)
Requirement:
Sony Small Apps enabled Firmware
Image Preview:
Interested? Please access the Following Play Store URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hansip87.smallapp.recentapp
CHangelog: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52022756&postcount=6
Credit:
lukehorvat for NumberPickerDialogPreference - http://www.lukehorvat.com/blog/android-numberpickerdialogpreference/
robobunny for SliderPreference - http://www.robobunny.com/
lucasr for TwoWayView - https://github.com/lucasr/twoway-view
meetme for HorizontalListView - https://github.com/MeetMe/Android-HorizontalListView (Unused Now, But Credit is still Due)
Sony for Promoting on Sony Select
Any input / bug report just post it down here :good:
Like it? Go grab Play Store version and if you like it and want to unlock all feature, just click the Buy Pro menu available inside the settings menu
Hey XDA people, Do you want pro version? Please PM Me to grab one
Great idea!!! And nice work om :good:
Will try it now
Woow the legend Coming
Will try your hand made ASAP
this is fXXking cool:victory:
This is awesome man! Just one thing, since in using ZL and it has smaller screen than ZU. It would be better if you let it to change size horizontally too. The buttons are really close to each other. CHEERS!
CHANGELOG
Changelog:
1.5.5:
Fixed On Preference Change Behavior
Added Width so horizontal buttons more pressable.
1.6.0 (20/4/14):
Added custom UI and transparency
New UI options
Added Option to view all Recent Apps just like the stock Recent App contain.
1.6.5 (21/4/14):
UI background tweak
Duplicated Recent App Fix while Keeping Order of the Task
Additional Minimize and Fit to Window button
Reduced Size of APK
1.7.0 (22/4/14):
Fixed FC on clicking Closed by System App
Added Horizontal Mode
Code Cleaning Up
1.7.1 (22/4/14):
Minimized Battery Usage on Automatic Refresh
Horizontal Layout Streamlining
1.8.1 (26/4/14):
Added Favourite Apps Oprion
Setting Streamlining
Fixed One Package Multi Activity Launch Event
Added Click Sound (based on System Setting Touch Sound)
1.8.2 (28/4/14):
Compatible with ICS Custom ROM of Xperia 2011 device running Small App framework(API SDK 14)
Minimized View Icon changes dynamically based on state of Recent/Favourite Mode
1.8.3 (29/4/14):
Recoded so (hopefully) no more memory leak when the Small App got restarted.
Tweaked Background with Shadow on all sides
Favourite App Switcher background now are set up as inverted from selected background color.
1.8.5 (30/4/14):
Added Pin/Unpin capabilities. Make it easier to minimize it automatically when you're not focusing on the Small App anymore.
Added Loading Animation on Loading at First Time
Cleaned Up Menu Layout
1.9.0 (6/5/14):
Tweaked Method to do Auto Update so even less battery drain and more flexible with device state. (Using Handler rather than Timer)
New Indexing guarantee A closed application to be able to be opened again
Slightly Smaller Icon Size so it matches the other Small Apps icon size.
Might be the Final Version of this app Will be putting it into Play Store once i have registered into them.
1.9.1 (9/5/14):
Changed Name to Fast App Switcher following the new Switchable App Mode
New Small Apps Icon, in sync with Sony Small Apps standard icon
Switchable App Mode, So you can pick what you like
Load at Startup (For Sony JB ROM and up with Small App Framework v2++)
Tweaked On Reverse App Order in Vertical Mode.
1.9.3 (11/5/14):
Added Other Small Apps List into Favourite (Selectable Too)
Dimmed Minimized Icon if Preffered
Cleaner Memory Management on App Closing
1.9.6 (15/5/14):
Minor Code Speed Enhancement
Added Auto Restart On List Orientation
Added App List Style Mode (Icon Only, Icon with Label, Label but with Background Colorized from Icon)
Added Context Menu On Long Click of an App Items
Show App info from the Context Menu
Directly Add/Remove Apps into/from Favourites within Context Menu (Only work if the Favourite App Mode is enabled and only showing some Favourite Apps. Otherwise, it won't be listed)
Tweaked Horizontal View Scrolling
Last Component Width is now stored so it will be retained when the Orientation is Changed.
1.9.7 (19/5/14):
Asynchronous Icon Loading and using LRUCache, Make it less stutter-y on long list and more efficient while scrolling
Auto change Setting Activity Theme on changing Background Base Color
Tweaked Context Menu appearance, much more professional
Added Faded Edge on ListView appearance, make it more natural to look at.
2.0.0 (20/6/14):
Reverted Back to Synchronous Loading, Trade between scroll delay and user visibility of app icon
Tweaked LRUCache to load icons before requested.
Added Icon Spin Effect on Click
Added Suspend App From Memory option (This won't remove App from List, it only kill the background process of the app so memory is released)
Long Hold on Switcher to Suspend all App on Recent Task
Uploaded into Market, with IAP feature baked in.
Fixed Unclickable App Icon due to error. Now all recent task icon can be accessed.
2.0.1 (20/6/14):
Fixed IAP behaviour. Should be working as expected.
Bugfix based on ANR report. Need some more report from you guys though.
Revamped Refresh Method. Should Work as expected.
Fixed Bug where one cannot remove an App from Favourite Apps Mode while going into Context Menu
2.0.5 (30/6/14):
Fixed IAP behaviour. Should be working as expected. With offline flag.
Added Favourite Apps Ordering Option based on user interaction
Added Home Launcher icon so novices can notice the app.
Added Dim Inactive Apps on Recent App mode.
Added Long Click for Toast options on panel buttons.
2.0.7 (2/7/14):
High CPU Load while visible is fixed
Free Version got some of the Pro features!
Added Launcher Icon to make it easy for Novice to get this App.
FC on Previous ROM of Jelly Bean fixed.
2.0.8 (2/7/14):
Minor Tweak on Ordered Recent App, that it will scroll back to the latest position after the list got updated.
2.1.1 (17/7/14):
NEW! Added Web App Shortcut Link So you can browse Website From Fast App Switcher instantly!
Revamped Method on How Internal Engine works. Should be alot smoother for Long list of apps.
More efficient Memory usage with variable cache size dependent of phone RAM
Bugfix based on the report
This version requires Internet Permission to allow caching of Web Thumbnail from WebViewer. No other web operation is used.
2.1.3 (22/7/14):
Added an Option to show Home as one of the Recent Apps
Added Activity Launch Animation to originate from the icon you have clicked
Better Scroll State saving, so you don't have to scroll again on click
Long click on Favourite Mode Switcher to change Favourite Apps Order (Pro Only)
2.1.5 (24/7/14):
Added Compact Mode So the List doesn't take as much space as it was
2.1.7 (5/8/14):
New Animation On Switch App Mode
Added New Option to Go Back to Previous App By Long Clicking the Switcher Button (Switchable with Suspending All Apps default)
Bugfix based on the Report
Controlled Toast Message so no more queue
2.2.0 (13/8/14):
Pro Version: Icon Pack Support - Nova/ADW/Apex Compatible Icon Pack!
More Memory Efficient
Bugfix And Performance Enhancement
2.2.1 (20/8/14):
Complete Icon Pack Support, Specific Icon Customization Enabled!
More Adaptable on Low Memory Environment, Less Chance of Soft Force Close
Bugfix And Performance Enhancement
2.2.2 (22/8/14):
Bigger App Label on List View
Better Icon Pack Resource Handling
Even More Low-Memory-Device Friendly
Fixed Issue with Icon Pack not loading the proper back icon.
2.2.3 (5/9/14):
Loading Animation turned on while retrieving data after Low Memory Situation
Lower memory consumption while using Icon Pack.
Length/Height of App Window is stored individually depending of the orientation of the screen. No more resize after rotating the screen.
Option to launch App from Android Launcher(again)
Improved Performance On Low Memory Situation
Database Bugfix
Tweaked Icons
2.2.4 (17/9/14):
Minor Performance Improvement
New Background Style
Now App size can be stored correctly
Ability to reset Favourite Apps Usage Count per App
2.2.5 (1/10/14):
Added Spanish Translation
Added Fast Scroll on GridView of Icon PAck to have faster icon searching
Fixed Activity keep popping up while doing another transparent activity
2.3.0 (8/10/14):
Even Slimmer Compact Mode
New Icon on Switcher to match Navigation Bar Buttons
Added Navigation Bar Buttons Option (PRO Version only)
Long Click on Back Button will bring down Notification (PRO Version only)
Long Click on Home Button will bring Google Now / Other Assistance Set as Default (PRO Version only)
2.3.5 (31/10/14):
NEW! Manual Favourite Apps Ordering (PRO Version only)
Tweaked First Dialog Styling
Setting UI minor tweak
2.3.6 (2/12/14):
Minor bugfix
Tweaked Description on Fav Apps Description
2.3.7 (3/6/15):
Tweaked Label Only Mode (now with Icon as background)
Tweaked ListView code
Tweaked Setting Activity
Lollipop compatible.
2.4.0 (3/9/15):
UNLOCKED "ICON VIEW MODE" PRO VERSION FOR ALL: Now Icon Only and Tilted Icon Mode is available for free!
Fixed Activity Lifecycle issues and Small App Launching steps.
Tweaked codes.
2.4.5 (15/3/15):
1. Better App switching on Home, No more unresponsive click on Recent Mode!
2. Switch Places Animation so more natural in switching
3. Reworked Code, more efficient
4. Faster icon loading for Navigation Bar and Switcher so they won't get reloaded on low memory
2.5.0 (7/4/15):
1. Lollipop Build, Material Design tweak
2. Revamped Setting Menu
3. More Vivid Background Color of App Icon
4. Workaround for Lollipop Recent App Limitation (need testing from you guys)
2.5.1 (14/4/15):
1. Tested And Ready for Lollipop!
2. More freebies for Free Version (Favourite App Mode All Feature Unlocked)
3. (PRO Version) Added Dialog that will ask whether the user want to restart the small app on close or not.
2.5.4 (23/6/15):
1. Setting Activity Leaking issue fix
2. Input for failed launch app
3. Added Purchase and Rating button on Toolbar
4. More pronounced alert for Lollipop users when starting the app to activate package usage access.
2.5.5 (7/8/15):
1. Fix: Crash on Android 4.x devices when switching apps
2. Fix: Various Crash and Bugfixes
2.6.0:
1. Tweak: Build With Android M SDK
2. Tweak: Added Prefetch Icons for faster recognition after scrolling
3.0.0:
1. Now with SHORTCUTS! You can attach Favourite Contacts or Jump Playlist instantly from Favourite Apps Mode!
2. New Icon to follow Sony Xperia Small Apps Iconography.
3. Tweaked Web Apps icon capture method.
3.0.1:
1. Fixed Malware Alert on some Anti Virus
2. Fixed Sorting Issue with Shortcut
3. Fixed Shortcut Issue Addition Method on Android 4.4 and below
3.0.2:
1. Fix: Crash on Contacts Shourtcut
2. Tweak: Main icon tweaked.
3.1.0:
1. Transparent Background on Minimized View
2. Convenient Menu to Pick Favourite App, Add Web App, and Shortcut from More button
3. Tweaked Favourite Apps Setting Menu
4. Tweaked Navigation Bar Button Action to adapt to Small App standard behaviour (PRO Feature)
5. Updated Navigation Button to Lollipop style.
3.1.1:
1. Translation: Added Chinese(Simp) Language (Thanks to Bznian)
2. Fix: Minor Bugfix
3.2.0:
1. Bugfix: while showing dropdown menu with auto hide enabled, the app will not hide.
2. Bugfix: setting response behavior fix
3. Feature: shortcut option for launcher is added
4. Tweak: denser layout for icons.
3.2.1:
1. BUGFIX: Crash on Favourite
2. TWEAK: No More Double Click Sound on Clicking Item
3.3.0:
1. BUGFIX: Android Marshmallow Full Compatibility
2. TWEAK: Clicking Back Button on Android Navbar will minimize Small App Window
very interesting..... recent apps switcher over recent apps
gonna try.....
The APK has been updated to 1.5.5, Changelog:
- Fixed On Preference Change Behavior
- Added Width so horizontal buttons more pressable.
@hansip87, mate is this working on 4.1.2?
Simply brilliant! Working fine on C6603, just what I needed.
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@hansip87, mate is this working on 4.1.2?
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Yes, The Minimum is 4.1.2 (which was when Sony started the SmartApp SDK)
Good work!
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Very good! lool
Abraços!
Enviado do meu XZ1 usando XZ1 Sensation by Ogunja.
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Cool! The one thing I missed from my Wimmobile days is that I can switch between apps quickly by pressing the icons on the notification bar(Taskbar?). As shown on below page. Strange that nobody had done that on android. This is the next best thing!
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-wktask-v1-1-7-3b.html
Will be even better if there is an option to adjust the width of the "windows" to make it less obtrusive.
Thanks!
Some suggestion/issue:
1. Can you make small apps to have transparent background always? After you select one of the task, the small app background stay opaque until you tap the running application.
2. Is it possible to have button to minimise the small app into floating small icons? (similar to selecting minimise from the notification windows)
3. I don't know whether this is by design, but when you open up the phone application and then touch back button, it will remove it from the small app. If you open up the task swithcer however, it will still listed phone app as the most recent one.
PS: Love your mod for Xperia Ray (I still used your system ui mod for ray) :good:
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Some suggestion/issue:
1. Can you make small apps to have transparent background always? After you select one of the task, the small app background stay opaque until you tap the running application.
2. Is it possible to have button to minimise the small app into floating small icons? (similar to selecting minimise from the notification windows)
3. I don't know whether this is by design, but when you open up the phone application and then touch back button, it will remove it from the small app. If you open up the task swithcer however, it will still listed phone app as the most recent one.
PS: Love your mod for Xperia Ray (I still used your system ui mod for ray) :good:
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1. Well if i can override the theme of sony small app built in theme it should be possible.
2. It is possible but it will take a space if i put it just like that into the header. Unless i make it as horizontal list (which need some time to try).
3. Yes it was my intention to remove all closed app from the menu. In the stock Android setting, the Recent Apps will always store the closed application, so the next time you open it, it will not move the existing task to the front, but start a new activity for it. What i did was to remove all the closed apps, so to reduce the recent apps number there. But that's a good suggestion, i might add an option to fix that.
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New Version 1.6.0 is uploaded! Changelog:
1. Added custom UI and transparency
2. New UI options
3. Added Option to view all Recent Apps just like the stock Recent App contain.
Ps: the UI in fact can be docked to the edge of your screen as i found out. Just double tap the move button and then drag it into the near edge of the screen, preferably at the right
Edit: It is recommended to turn on showing running apps. There are some undetected bugs with some Google apps of you leave it unchecked. Will inspect later. In the mean time stay with showing Running Apps only.
1.6.5 uploaded! Changelog:
1. UI tweak
2. Duplicated Recent App Fix
3. Additional Minimize and Fit to Window button
1.7.0 is out changelog see OP.
@hansip87
kinda offtopic question this but how do you get those 6 icons next to eachother here?: