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Current BEST underrated apps for Galaxy Nexus?

Apps that are essentials or must-have that are under the radar. Apps that would not be under this category are ones like gmail, titanium backup, ect.

Titanium Backup... J/k of course.
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RealSilent is my pick.
It simply silences your media volume when your phone's ringer is in silent mode. No more opening up apps and having them make noise when your phone is supposed to be silent. I choose to have the phone still play media when the phone is in "vibrate" mode, however, so I can turn put my phone in silent and listen to music/podcasts without being interrupted by notifications.

Found a really good ICS/JB style file manager.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.exasperation.FileBrowser
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MikeyMike01 said:
Found a really good ICS/JB style file manager.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.exasperation.FileBrowser
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Wow thanks for showing me this, this is much better than es file explorer and looks great on the eyes.

I love my es file explorer.
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Solid explorer beta. Though I think it just came out of beta. Phenomenal.
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MikeyMike01 said:
Found a really good ICS/JB style file manager.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.exasperation.FileBrowser
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Looks nice but there's hardly any options. Doesn't seem all that useful.

Wouldn't that just apply to overall. The ones in my sig, Holo Launcher, VLC, and PDroid, which isn't compatible with ICS or JB officially yet.

Krysten17 said:
Solid explorer beta. Though I think it just came out of beta. Phenomenal.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInBsLnNvbGlkZXhwbG9yZXIiXQ..
No, they came out with beta2

Most under rated app is phone it does everything its supposed to
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one of my favorite and time saving apps of all time however jb won't back up data aka signing into fastbook and restoring alread signed in but i does on gb i am sure they are working on it.. here is the link..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&hl=en

martonikaj said:
Looks nice but there's hardly any options. Doesn't seem all that useful.
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Apps that are direct and efficient are the best apps.
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I never go to a mall without Droid Sheep or WifiKill
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LMT for nav keys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
And full screen toggle to get rid of the nav bar in JB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
Awesome JB experience.
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I never go to a mall without Droid Sheep or WifiKill
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Didn't see either of those in the market.

Reddionic, new reddit app that beats otherp opular apps

Angel Browser is excellent. Highly configurable, save/restore bookmarks, proxy settings, sane interface.
Logging Test App is great for finding and eliminating adware and loggers like carrier iq, etc.
Display Tester is a perfect for checking out your screen, finding best gamma settings, etc.
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Heh, my favorite app is TotalCommander
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N.memo is an extremely underrated and very handy notification memo app. Simple and efficient.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mm123.nmemo
ClipBird lets you easily pass clipboard information from your phone to your desktop(s) and back. Extremely handy once you get it set up.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chefgon.clipbird
I also really enjoy AntTek File Explorer with the Holo light theme. Full featured and getting better every day.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anttek.explorer
Wi-Fi Web Login is a paid app but extremely handy if your campus/workplace/favorite coffee shop has Wi-Fi requiring you to login/accept a EULA.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.syslynx.wifiwebloginapp
Palmary Weather was the only weather app (of like 35 I tried) that had a 4x1 widget I didn't hate. Very configurable (including opacity).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.palmarysoft.forecaweather
I'm also a big fan of MemoPad, which is simple but does exactly what it should.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tgreerdev
And of course.. Notification Toggle, Prefixer and BetterBatteryStats, but everybody already knows about those, right?

Screeble! has been a staple for my last three phones.

What Rom/Launcher is this Guy Using?

As the title states, what Rom/Launcher is this guy in the video using? The video is interesting iOS6 vs. Android arguement, but I'm not trying to start a debate here. Skip to 1:08 for the good stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tQjE9h7jkA&feature=watch-vrec
Looks crazy, never seen anything like it. Whatever it is, I want it!

Why dont you ask that guy? And why dont you post in the q&a sections? So tired of noobs!

settle down there, champ. honest mistake on my part. MODs feel free to move or close if you feel this is "inappropriate"
sifted through about 5 pages of comments with others asking the same question but no replies

It's in the notes. Dark pie. It's just some images used with certain apps to create that look.
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https://plus.google.com/113385956777514004917/posts/982BRD58HX7

lazarat said:
Why dont you ask that guy? And why dont you post in the q&a sections? So tired of noobs!
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Guy is asking a simple question mr knowledge :thumbdown:
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Thanks for the video. Some of my friends just came from the ios and this probably helps them adapt and realize the potential of androids. Although.. this is barely the tip of the iceberg
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I subscribe to this guy and he is great for tech videos. He has a how to theme your phone like a boss, or close to that. I suggest you watch that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQKjt1LGGT4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thanks!
I actually ran into the video last night as well and decided it a go. As mikeyinid said, it is simply a clever use of nova launcher, widget locker and some custom wallpapers. Armando gives a great walk-through on how to do this but the problem i ran into was the fact that this was built for a gnex, which has a nav bar. I realize we can enable ours as well (in AOSP ROMs) but I personally don't like the look of it. Without the nav bar, it causes the wallpapers and icons to become misaligned with the intended layout, so I decided to bail
Nevertheless, a very interesting setup. I recommend anyone who uses an AOSP ROM w/ a Nav Bar to give this theme a go. Be warned, there is quite a bit a setup time but should be well worth it in the end

I actually like the ui looks
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I did it on my gs3 use it for a week and gave up, because is looks amazing yes but for my productivity I'm not able to use it as daily
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jgalan14 said:
I actually like the ui looks
I did it on my gs3 use it for a week and gave up, because is looks amazing yes but for my productivity I'm not able to use it as daily
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That's pretty sweet. Maybe just keep that page so showing off? Wish I had the patience and creativity.

SiNJiN76 said:
That's pretty sweet. Maybe just keep that page so showing off? Wish I had the patience and creativity.
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Actually is easy since he gives all the backup files and you restore them with nova, I was going to keep it but the problem is the apps icons are too small, since you need to have 6 by 6 to run the on the launcher it doesn't work good for me, I use 6 by 4 on nova
This work better for me
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Same Theme.
jgalan14 said:
I actually like the ui looks
I did it on my gs3 use it for a week and gave up, because is looks amazing yes but for my productivity I'm not able to use it as daily
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I have the same theme on my phone. Only problems was the other two wallpapers & the lockscreen (didn't like the lockscreen anyway, so I kept my old one). I did remove all the other screens execpt the home screen. Also added a few wigets. I'm luvin' it.

He has really good instructions on how to do this, it requires a lot of time and patience.
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From that guys Google plus.. I don't get how he can compare his to iOS stock... I love my android phone but come on.

So good
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Here's the set-up already made. I used it for a while but got tired of it.
http://db.tt/8NpBqSt0
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Tablet Optimized Apps List

Hey,
I've been looking around and I can't find a good list of useful tablet optimized apps. Since Play Store only has a "Staff Choices for Tables" and not a real section, I think a list of apps ala Games list for Nexus 7 is appropriate.
Optimized Tablet Apps
-Dropbox
-Evernote
-Firefox
-Friendcaster
-Kingsoft Office
-IMDB
-IM+
-Movies By Flixster
-Pulse
-Photoshop Touch (side load)
-Score Mobile
-Skitch
-TED
-Write
----Most Gapps:
-Calendar
-Chrome (however, no hiding the navbar/fullscreen)
-Currents
-Drive
-Earth
-Email
-Google+
-Gmail
-Maps
-Play Store
-Youtube
Not Optimized, but work well
-Adobe Reader
-BBC News
-Cloud SMS
-ES File Explorer
-Flipboard
-HandyCalc
-Medscape
-MxPlayer
-SketchBookX
-Sky Map
-Swype Beta (side load)
If anybody have some good apps, please share

score mobile for tablet is pretty solid

In play store is app called "tablet market" and there is list of all tablet apps
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I think I disagree with the definition of tablet optimized. You seem to be equating it to landscape mode.
If the screen layout is different on a large screen device, and not just scaled up, it is optimized for tablets.
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the play store has a section called optimised for tablets, and what would you know, it has the exact same apps that you listed. if your going to post a thread like this it might be best if you do research by checking apps instead of just copying the list google already made.
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AFAinHD said:
the play store has a section called optimised for tablets, and what would you know, it has the exact same apps that you listed. if your going to post a thread like this it might be best if you do research by checking apps instead of just copying the list google already made.
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Every app I have listed I use, well Firefox and Chrome I don't use anymore because imo AOSP is better.

Patroy said:
In play store is app called "tablet market" and there is list of all tablet apps
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Didn't notice that, thanks for the tip.
rmm200 said:
I think I disagree with the definition of tablet optimized. You seem to be equating it to landscape mode.
If the screen layout is different on a large screen device, and not just scaled up, it is optimized for tablets.
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You're right.

Photoshop touch but everybody allready nows that.
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AFAinHD said:
the play store has a section called optimised for tablets, and what would you know, it has the exact same apps that you listed. if your going to post a thread like this it might be best if you do research by checking apps instead of just copying the list google already made.
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Can you explain where you found that? I've found a tab "for tablets" but those are "staff picks for tablets", not "optimized for tablets".

Who cares if it's somewhere buried in the play store? I for one NEVER read the front page of the play store. 99% of my apps and games are from reading recommendations from websites or forums like this.
Continue the list, it's a great idea...

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You guys really don't have this on the front page of your play store?
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That spotlight thing is only for US users I believe. I don't have it here in Holland.
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I don't have it Denmark neither.

akakitsu said:
That spotlight thing is only for US users I believe. I don't have it here in Holland.
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Damn, that really sucks. Well you guys should really get pulse. It is amazingly optimised for tablets, and I haven't been bored since I downloaded it.
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It's not on the front page. If you have to hit the "apps" category first
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I don't see an app called“Photoshop touch" am I searching for the wrong thing?
+1 for pulse and Evernote
Also:
Write
Cloud sms(brand new and on its way to becoming one of my favorites)
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"Adobe PS Touch" Not worth $10 IMO. I use Canvas for small stuff, my PC if I want to get serious.
Ryano89 said:
I don't see an app called“Photoshop touch" am I searching for the wrong thing?
+1 for pulse and Evernote
Also:
Write
Cloud sms(brand new and on its way to becoming one of my favorites)
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Dropbox? I might have to disagree on you for that.

The various Tablet sections on the Play store (in app and online) have a relatively limited list of apps.
I, for one, appreciate these lists when they are posted; as sometimes they provide some hidden gems I wouldn't otherwise know about.

AFAinHD said:
Damn, that really sucks. Well you guys should really get pulse. It is amazingly optimised for tablets, and I haven't been bored since I downloaded it.
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It is? Looks like the exact same Pulse I see on my phone, just.. Just slightly more space from screen resolution differences.
Must have to have a custom ROM with tablet UI or the DPI turned down, stock N7 the app looks exactly like the phone version, no side view of the story etc.

Google Play Starting to roll out as of today.

Taken from the official Android blogspot
Whether you’re in the mood to listen to Justin Timberlake’s new album, read Harlan Coben’s latest bestseller or discover a new game to play, you want the experience of finding and making your purchase to be quick and easy. Today we’ve started rolling out a redesigned Google Play store on Android phones and tablets that is simple, clean and — most importantly — helps you find great entertainment, fast.
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The new design focuses on bigger images that jump off the page. Similarly themed content is grouped together so you can hone in on a magazine to read or an app to try. As you move down the page, new recommendations continue to appear so there is always more to see and explore. We’ve also simplified purchasing so you can breeze through checkout and get to enjoying your movie rental or other content.
The redesigned Google Play store app starts rolling out today for Android phones and tablets running Android 2.2 (Froyo) and above. People around the world should see it over the next few weeks. Get ready for a simpler Google Play.

now we just need the apk

Now to play the waiting game.
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Apk or not post lol
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jgalan14 said:
Apk or not post lol
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I felt I should share this info, I doubt very few or none at all has the apk yet, sorry for fuelling your impatience .

Hope someone gets it soon!
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-here is a download
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/download-new-google-play-store-4-0-25/

-here is a download
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09...-store-4-0-25/
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I can verify this works on the Nexus 4. I really like the new layout. Pretty intuitive.

inffy said:
-here is a download
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/download-new-google-play-store-4-0-25/
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thx man. new playstore looks beautiful.

I don't really like the green text on grey bg. Also, it's a shame there's no front page if an user's country only has apps enabled (at least I don't have it).
It seems the option to disable AdMob is no longer there.

Looks great! Thanks for the scoop...

For some reason cm 10.1 won't let me install apk -_-
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Works fine on a stock N4. Unfortunately, still only Apps here on South America...

I hate that there I'd now not a home page for me since I'm not in the US. I liked the home page I had on the previous. Also hating the green. I will be looking out for a themed version.
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dna59 said:
I hate that there I'd now not a home page for me since I'm not in the US. I liked the home page I had on the previous. Also hating the green. I will be looking out for a themed version.
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True! No home page means no suggestions! Ugly...

Here's another link. Found on mobiflip.de
http://www.mediafire.com/?h669cym6yzp1fth
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jgalan14 said:
For some reason cm 10.1 won't let me install apk -_-
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Install fine here Cm.10.1, maguro device should mention
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Here is a Mirror:
Download Link : http://boxhost.co.uk/browse/hyelton/28_loyqH

Schiehallion said:
Install fine here Cm.10.1, maguro device should mention
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I'm unable to install any apk so I probably need to do a clean install :/
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This is what my homepage looks like. Does this seem right? Shouldn't I have "recommended for you" and so forth.
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[OFFICIAL] Redesigned Google Play Store 4.0.25

You can get it here!
Root not needed, signed APK.
http://www.mediafire.com/?h669cym6yzp1fth
Backup mirror: http://db.tt/V7K1Ip9E

When the official update comes out? Is this sage to install? Thx.
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Wow the new play store is beautiful and appealing to the eyes, thanks for this!
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johnnyman25 said:
When the official update comes out? Is this sage to install? Thx.
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The official came out today, this is it.
This is an unaltered official apk, signed by Google. It's 100% safe and google can push future updates to it. It was ripped from a Galaxy Nexus but it's scaled and worked on 6 of my development devices, including my Nexus 7.

Justananomaly said:
The official came out today, this is it.
This is an unaltered official apk, signed by Google. It's 100% safe and google can push future updates to it. It was ripped from a Galaxy Nexus but it's scaled and worked on 6 of my development devices, including my Nexus 7.
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Thx for the answer m8! Just installed and it looks awesome!
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Running flawlessly on my Vibrant fed by Paranoid 4.0
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Was anyone successful changing to a different Play store (e.g. with Market Enabler) ? Market Enabler doesn't seem to work anymore...

Soewie said:
Was anyone successful changing to a different Play store (e.g. with Market Enabler) ? Market Enabler doesn't seem to work anymore...
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It will need to be updated.

I don't like the new UI, too minimalistic and bright, doesn't match the Holo interface (I wish Google allowed to change the Email, Gmail, Google+, Chrome, etc. UI from white to black)

It looks terrible, it looks better dark. And the apps are way too big. The new categories are the only small benefit.
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how come mine doesnt look like that there is a lot of empty space on the home page

Works nice on my note 2 mind if I share over there? I'll take no credit
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Works nice on my note 2 mind if I share over there? I'll take no credit
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Do it!

Its okay doesnt look too terrible but I kind of like the old one more

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how come mine doesnt look like that there is a lot of empty space on the home page
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Same here lol. I uninstalled it.
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arby80 said:
It looks terrible, it looks better dark. And the apps are way too big. The new categories are the only small benefit.
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That's what I think too...

I seem to have the same problem as mystertom101, I had have this great white area, I'm running 4.2.2 stock, I've tried rebooting, clearing cashed and data, still no joy.
Any ideas how to fix this?
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WOW!!!!!!!!!
AMAZING!!!!
Is it an "Stable" Version of Play?

For you guys missing content, are you outside the US? If so it won't load. I got my apk from androidpolice.

Here's the link if anyone needs it: http://d-h.st/1Mr