[LIST] Great apps for a variety of functions - XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps

This thread is about apps that you absolutely feel is a must have on your X8.
Check post 2 regularly for updates! I will try to update at least once every 2 days.
No warez please.
If you feel that there is an app that you really think should be included here, just post it here.
The hope is that users will discover great new apps they never knew before, and to clean up some mess on the forums over which apps to get.
Games and default apps will not be listed as of yet.
Apps below are listed in a random order with no order of merit.
To do: Solicit feedback
Titanium Backup (Pro) [Root] {Root Tool}
Hands down the best root app out there. Backs up your apps, app data, and has the capability to sync with Dropbox, Google Drive etc. Huge variety of other features like freezing apps, convert /data apps system apps etc. Try it out for yourself
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.Titaniumackup
Droid Tesla (Pro) {Tool}
An app that simulates electrical circuits and solves for unknowns in it. User interface is hard to understand but once understood is easy to use. Quite useful for your homework , provided they are about electricity.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vlada.droidtesla
AdFree [Root] {App Mods}
Blocks in-app advertisements by using a hosts file to circumvent the ad host addresses. It has less effectiveness now than before but still works its magic well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree
Favorite Frequencies {Tool}
An app that generates frequencies from 4 Hz - 22500 Hz. Can act as a mosquito repellent at frequencies >17000 Hz, but effectiveness is disputable. Can cause battery drain if turned on for long amounts of time. Good for general annoyance of those around you .
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.favoriteandroid
Barcode Scanner {Tool}
Does what it says on the tin. Scans barcodes and provides information on it, provided it has internet access of course. Works for QR codes and various others too. Only problem is the quality required for a successful capture of the barcode as our X8 camera is horrible .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android
Chainfire3D (Pro) [Root] {App Mods}
Allows for management of certain graphics options such as Multi-Sample Anti Aliasing in apps, Depth buffer, reduce texture quality to 16 bit etc, and most importantly load apps with different graphics drivers like Qualcomm (what we have), Nvidia, and PowerVR.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.cf3d
Droidsheep [Root] {Internet}
Spoofs others' IP provided they are connected to the same WiFi network and allows you to test vulnerabilities in your WiFi. Allows you to hijack others' accounts provided they log in to a supported website. Abuse of this app will be looked down upon and could land you in jail .
Link: Not on market, look for it yourself .
Droidwall [Root] {App Mods}
Basically a firewall for android that uses iptables to block apps from accessing the internet. Useful for banning suspicious apps from accessing the internet if you feel that it shouldn't at all. Also works for blocking ads as ads have to be pulled from the internet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free
HexEditor [Root] {App Mods}
Edits hexadecimals in your binaries. useful only to those that know how to use it. Has features like jump to address, search for bytes and can function as a cheat engine hehe .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuba.tools
Instant Heart Rate (Pro) {Tool}
Tells your heart rate by monitoring colour changes in your finger related to pulse. Must be done in good lighting or else it will not work. Displays a graph of your heart rate.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=si.modula.android.instantheartrate
Elixir 2 (Pro) {Tool}
Tells you everything about your phone, rom, kernel, sensor data, android id etc. Useful for checking if your phone sensors are functional and for thorough checks on all your phone to see if there is a problem somewhere. Displays logcat and dmesg too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartat.android.elixir
PAID Mathpac (Tool)
Wide variety of mathematical features including Scientific Calcula4or and Graphing Software. Useful for your math homework. Graphing software has most of the basic features inside and some advanced ones too. Downside is that there is no free version to test out, so make your 15 minutes refund time buffer count.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilecaltronics.calculator.mathapp
Moon+ Reader (Pro) {Education}
An e-book reader. Will handle txt, html, epub, umd, fb2, chm, zip or OPDS files without issue. The encoding might need to be modified though to view some exotic punctuation. Page-flip animation, dictionary, annotations and text2speech supported. Plus it allows linking to good free online databases like Project Gutenberg.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader
ProxyDroid [Root] {Internet}
Helps you set a proxy that you can use to bypass certain network blocks, for whatever reason. Allows per-app proxy, bypass IP address, and DNS proxy etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.proxydroid
Script Manager (Pro) [Root] {Tool}
Manages your scripts, be it some personal script or /etc/init.d bootscripts that refuse to stick . Allows run as root, interactive scripts, run as boot, and script editing. Overall quite useful and has widgets for activation of certain scripts too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager
SD Tools {Benchmark}
Benchmarks your sd card r/w speed. Useful for finding out sd card class and also for determining whether or not to employ swap, a2sd etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ales.veluscek.sdtools
PAID Smart Tools {Specific Function}
Has a variety of functions, including that of a ruler, protractor, distance triangulation, compass and seismometer. Includes graph for the seismometer and seismometer can be calibrated and made to give an alarm when it exceeds a certain threshold. Paid only, no free trail .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.tools
Paid Star Chart {Astronomy}
Astronomy app. Can view the sky as you see it, provided location settings are correct. Provides information on stars, drapes constellation images on constellations and allows time travel to see the sky as it was on a particular date. Great amounts of features but a little bulky.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.escapistgames.starchart
Paid Tapatalk {Forum}
Forum app. Auto-sign in after registration, allows almost all the features of browser-forum like Thanking, Edit Post, PM and such. Supports most major forums including XDA !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity
Zipsigner 2 {Tool}
Signs zip, apk or jar files nativey using your device and zipaligns them too. Useful for making small changes to applications natively and then signing it to ensure that it will be accepted by the Android system.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
WifiKill [Root] {Internet}
App that uses ARP poisoning and iptables to drop/reject/redirect people connected to your WiFi. To be used for seeking vulnerabilities in your WiFi ONLY. Abuse of this app could land you in jail and is strongly discouraged.
Link: Search for it yourself
Paid Wifi Protector [Root] {Internet}
Starts countermeasures to prevent DroidSheep, WifiKill, and related attacks from crippling your android device. Ability to keep a lookout once WiFi is turned on and it even logs information about your attackers. Sensitivity (proneness to false positives) can be adjusted.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gurkedev.wifiprotector
Airdroid {Internet Tool}
Allows you to manage your ndroid from your web browser with internet access of course. Supports wireless file transfer, SMS, app management, music management and the like. HTTPS secure network used. get it if you hate all those cables .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
Gamekiller [Root] {Cheat Engine Tool}
Functions just like Cheat Engine. Edit in-app memory values to hack HP, stats and so on and so forth. Just multitask and switch between Gamekiller and victim app to search for memory values to change. Supports value freeze and fuzzy search and BYTE, WORD, DWORD data types.
Link: http://mir.cr/HGCEPTHZ
PAID Root Explorer [Root] {Root Tool}
A file explorer app that allows root operations like changing of permissions and owners of files and folders and also r/w access to the MTD partitions such as /data and /system. Supports zip/gzip/tar file extraction and creation and also symlink, multi select etc. UI is clean and simple, shouldn't take too much trouble understanding and using.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Swapper for Root and Swapper2 [Root] {Root Tool}
Both apps are generally used in conjunction to set up swap on your device using a swap file. Swapper for root is generally only useful for creating the swap file while Swapper2 is used for the swap management, swappiness, reformat, set up at boot, implement, and so on and so forth.
a. Swapper for Root (Swap file)
This app is only used for creation of a swap file. Afterwards you can uninstall it if it so pleases you to do so.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.azasoft.free.swapper
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lv.n3o.swapper2
How to USE SWAP:
For swap file:
Open Swapper for Root and set create location and size of swap file that you want
Create the swap file (takes quite long depending on set size, recommended <1GB size for swap file)
Uninstall Swapper for Root
Read the steps for swap partition
For swap partition and swap file (cont.)
Open Swapper2
Under advanced settings, tick the option: use swap partition
Set swap partition location to the location of the swap file that you created OR the location of the swap partition
If your swap file is on the FAT partition, make sure that the safe unmount and remount when mounting to PC options are ticked
If you are using a swap partition or if your swap file is not on the FAT partition, untick the two options
Set swappiness to either 10 (default) or 30.
Tick the option: Run at boot
Go back to the starting screen of Swapper2 and hit "On".
Your swap file/partition has been set up properly .
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PAID Camera Zoom FX {Imagery}
This app has received multiple awards from prominent Android App rating sites. It has a wide range of features, including up to 6x zoom, live preview of filters, and most notably post processing options such as vintage, lomo, vignette, retro, mosaic, polaroid etc. Quite feature-packed for a camera app, allowing great customisation ability before and after a photo is taken.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom
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Your feedback is appreciated. Tell me about apps I missed out! Mods please PM me if my list has apps that break XDA rules. Thanks!
Credit goes to the app developers for their awesome work and apps!

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Changelog
7/6/2012 ## Added AirDroid -- nazz.rule
8/6/2012 ## Added Root explorer and Swapper apps -- harshitrule ... also added in a link for a guide by junghyun01 on activating swap
9/6/2012 ## Removed Multitouch Visualiser 2, Spirit Level Plus (in the app Smart Tools) and Metal Detector (also in the app Smart Tools) due to lack of useful functions -- harshitrule
10/6/2012 ## Added in a small guide on activating swap and also added in Camera ZOOM FX -- harshitrule (again )

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Reserved! Good job, SpyderX! Another nice thread to add to your profile!
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I'm always on the lookout for apps with great functionality, so I thought why not start a thread that allows users to share their favourite apps.

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Wow! Gamekiller is the alter ego of GameCIH?
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lucastan96 said:
Wow! Gamekiller is the alter ego of GameCIH?
Sent From My W8 Using Tapatalk On MiniCM9 3.0.1
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Pretty much. I stumbled across it by accident. It has a better UI than GameCIH but I think less features.

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What about Airdroid..it's free in the market...good for those who don't like to plug in their USB just to move or copy something into their phone..
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WHAAAT???
No root explorer???
NVM take it from here(PAID)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Also dont forget
1.Swapper 2
(provides u more memory when u need it)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=swapper%202&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CGEQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dlv.n3o.swapper2%26hl%3Den&ei=iJ_QT_PQCIizrAeK4-mqDA&usg=AFQjCNE-FUFpMBgzQNd2erVkflGuBNl6fw
2.Link 2 SD
(moves apps to SD-EXT)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=link2sd&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CFcQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.buak.Link2SD%26hl%3Den&ei=2J_QT-CqNYOHrAeN2LyCDA&usg=AFQjCNFB1aIwUFAkAXVzrTMhn6tjL2DwEA
3.Blackmarket
(Lets u download paid apps on store for free)
4.ZArchiver
(Lets u unpack or pack password protected archives)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=z%20archiever%20play%20store&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CGoQFjAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dru.zdevs.zarchiver%26hl%3Den&ei=YqDQT_PcLMbXrQeGkbGeDA&usg=AFQjCNGhfseKaUiSfOdUadIht0dnG81CYg
5.Setcpu(paid)
(lets u change the CPU frequencies easily)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=setcpu&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CF8QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.mhuang.overclocking%26hl%3Den&ei=d6HQT5e9HonjrAeXp7CvDA&usg=AFQjCNEPhZeo9pRDeQ3kq7sA926hBUUTmw
7.SD-maid(free and donate)
(Helps u to free up the SD card and phone memory at the ease of one click)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sd%20maid&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CFcQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Deu.thedarken.sdm%26hl%3Den&ei=_qHQT_-BBYmJrAeVtcGGDA&usg=AFQjCNH4FWmrvPIVUCTHyFqFaiG5RKZjtA

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harshitgroup said:
WHAAAT???
No root explorer???
NVM take it from here(PAID)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Also dont forget
1.Swapper 2
(provides u more memory when u need it)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...4-mqDA&usg=AFQjCNE-FUFpMBgzQNd2erVkflGuBNl6fw
2.Link 2 SD
(moves apps to SD-EXT)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...2LyCDA&usg=AFQjCNFB1aIwUFAkAXVzrTMhn6tjL2DwEA
3.Blackmarket
(Lets u download paid apps on store for free)
4.ZArchiver
(Lets u unpack or pack password protected archives)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...kbGeDA&usg=AFQjCNGhfseKaUiSfOdUadIht0dnG81CYg
5.Setcpu(paid)
(lets u change the CPU frequencies easily)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...p7CvDA&usg=AFQjCNEPhZeo9pRDeQ3kq7sA926hBUUTmw
7.SD-maid(free and donate)
(Helps u to free up the SD card and phone memory at the ease of one click)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...tcGGDA&usg=AFQjCNH4FWmrvPIVUCTHyFqFaiG5RKZjtA
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Whilst all the apps you listed are quite good, most were default enough that I thought they could be safely omitted to reduce the list's size.
And black market apps are not allowed, last time I checked that is the some as providing warez on XDA
I will add some from your list. Thanks!
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Yea I know that some of those were basic apps but then also u should post them as they should help the noons..
And for black market, I am not giving the download link so I don't think That I'm posting warez
Press THANKS if I tried to help..

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Well SpyderX IMO not every app from Your list is a MUST HAVE app, butmany of these yes and congrats for this thread, every importnat app in one place!
Great!
Greets.

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mr-tical said:
Well SpyderX IMO not every app from Your list is a MUST HAVE app, butmany of these yes and congrats for this thread, every importnat app in one place!
Great!
Greets.
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Which ones do you think I should strike off?

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The apps u should strike off are
1.droidsheep.
2.metal detector.
3.multi touch visualiser.
4.spirit level (smart tools is far better and has the same functions)
5.and all the wifi tools.(I don't think anyone uses them)
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mmin.handycalc&hl=pl
I think that is very important or must-have app. In my opinion, this is the best calculator for Android, but i, maybe you too, can't download from Google Play
We can download Handycalc from website developer this app and it will work
http://handycalc.wordpress.com/
amazing

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SpyderX said:
Which ones do you think I should strike off?
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Anyone use another stuff, example for me must have is Battery Monitor Widget Pro, GPS Status....
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Hmm... K does anyone else have any suggestions?

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SpyderX said:
Hmm... K does anyone else have any suggestions?
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Yes I have a few more apps.
1.Collins dictionary.(https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ems.msdict.embedded.wireless.collins.ed&hl=en)
2.Camera zoom fx.(for those who want camera zoom)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom&feature=search_result
3.Google sky maps.(very light and fast)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid&feature=search_result
If I named an app which u have already listed please pardon me cos I'm on xda app so can't read ur whole post.
Stay tuned I'll name more apps that I encounter.
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I think it will be super toolbox 10 which includes:
Task killer
File manager
Cache cleaner
Memory info
Baterry info
App2sd
Etc
Its very useful for me.
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Updated with apps I think are deserving. So, any more jewels from you guys?
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Link2sd. I know someone mentioned it already but imo it's a lot better than app2sd.
Sdmaid deserves some mention, too.
What else.. battery calibration for flash addicts.
I also use 1-tap cleaner mainly for its widget (gives you almost real-time(?) notification of memory/cache).
Just suggestions.
Btw, great list.
Edit: where can i use Favorite Frequencies for? If you answer for my mom she's probably gonna kill us both.
Sent from my W8 that PCC thinks is an X8 using my W8 that PCC thinks is an X8.