Does anyone have a list of all the apps that you can only find in the Samsung Apps store? It would be good to maintain a list of exclusive apps that aren't available on Google Play.
So far I only know of one...
Pen Pilot
I gladiator
Beeline (another great spen game)
Extra Samsung apps etc
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S Baro - Official Samsung Barometer for your phone.
Screen Rotation Control - Allows you to rotate apps as you see fit. Allows you to rotate apps that do not normally support Landscape mode.
Application Monitor - Just adds a widget to give you your currently running apps on the home screen.
When you first open the Samsung Apps, slide to the Left, then click either "Apps for Galaxy" or "Best S Pen Apps" to see a unique collection of apps.
They are all ****.
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Well. .I got virtua tennis for free on samsung apps. ..5 months back
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Pen Pilot APK
Does anyone happen to have Pen Pilot that they would be willing to send me?
I would be appreciate it very much.
Thank you.
Related
*This thread may seem really obvious in its generalities - but it could become a cool resource for both beginner android/atrix users (and maybe provide a helpful insight or tip to the veterans as well).
In this thread, recommend crucial apps you are running on your Atrix. Whether it is a great game/productivity app/something you just can't go without on a daily basis, post here and let everyone know what you think. I will try to categorize the posted app reviews/recommendations and post them alphabetically in the OP every day or so - this way hopefully we can help each other out with new stuff, and even give a general consensus on wise purchases (although small, everything adds up).
Post in the following format:
APPLICATION TITLE - DESCRIPTION/COMMENTS - LINK IF POSSIBLE
GAMES
Air Attack HD - is Award Winning next-generation top down air combat shooter with stunning 3D graphics alongside great audio, effects and awesome gameplay.
http://market.android.com/details?id...=search_result
Angry Birds - The ultra-popular, launch-(angry)birds-at-pig-occupied-structures game. Easy to pick up for short amounts of time, or play it all day. Super colorful and fun.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirds&feature=search_result
Angry Birds Seasons - Seasonally updated levels for Angry Birds (not an add on, it is a separate game).
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirdsseasons&feature=search_result
Doodle Jump - Jump on platforms, using the accelerometer to guide Doodle past enemies while using fun tools... that sentence was longer than it should be. The game is that simple, but super fun.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.realarcade.DOJ&feature=search_result
Guerrilla Bob - Great cross-platform shooter.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.angrymobgames.guerrillabob&feature=search_result
Samurai II: Vengeance THD - The long-awaited Samurai II: Vengeance has finally arrived on Android! This Tegra HD version Samurai II: Vengeance is optimized for use on NVIDIA Tegra based Android devices only.
http://market.android.com/details?id...ture=top-games
Stupid Zombies - Stupid zombies are back and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless.
Those stupid zombies are back, and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless. But beware, ammo is limited so you will have to get crafty and use the straight bullets, grenades, split- and buckshots in the most effective way possible to survive the 300 levels. One man, one shotgun and lots of stupid zombies. Now with OpenFeint leaderboards!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gameresort.stupidzombies&feature=search_result
Word Fued - A fun multiplayer word game. Who can make the highest scoring words? (Random boards and overall more fun than Words with Friends - Play against me, my username is Mustang302LX)
http://market.android.com/details?id...=search_result
Words With Friends - Play scrabble against friends, or random people. Turn based, push notifications let you know when it is your turn. Can be really fun and laid-back, or extremely frustrating (I have yet to beat my girlfriend, let alone lose to her by LESS than 100 points).
https://market.android.com/search?q=words+with+friends&c=apps
FINANCE
Bank of America – Paired up with Mint.com app, there’s nothing you can’t do on the fly.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.infonow.bofa&feature=search_result
Mint.com – Awesome personal finance App. Set up budgets, view balances and get alerts. Really essential if you need to manage your money.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mint&feature=search_result
KEYBOARDS
Keyboard From Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread Keyboard) - Even with the release of the Gingerblur Beta that incorporates the Gingerbread keyboard - I keep coming back to this one. This keyboard is identical to the actual Gingerbread keyboard, but allows for the keyboard to be configured to your liking (key height, row spacing etc.) which can result in a much larger, easier to type keyboard. There is also a free version, but the free version does not allow key customization. Also comes with different themes. Best keyboard IMO.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin&feature=search_result
Free Version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free&feature=search_result
Smart Keyboard Pro - The most options, self calibration, HIDE THE SMILEY KEY and gesture support. Best keyboard out now. Better IMO than Gingerbread keyboard and Swiftkey.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.cdeguet.smartkeyboardpro&feature=search_result
Swiftkey - Keyboard that learns from you and attempts to predict whole words and sentences. Works really well, if the whole prediction thing is your thing. I still prefer to tap things out manually, but this certainly gave the Gingerbread keyboard a run for its money. Would be much better if you could resize the keys - but is still definitely worth a try.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&feature=search_result
Free Version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial&feature=search_result
LAUNCHERS
ADW Ex - My personal favorite launcher just because it's quite customizable, sizeable widgets, sizeable grid size, customizable app drawer, hidden dockbar etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/adwlaunc...freak.launcher
Launcher Pro – Reliable, smooth, fast. Lots of customization options and transition effects work flawlessly on the Atrix. Also, Launcher Pro Plus (the paid version) has its own sense-like widgets.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
NEWS & MAGAZINES
Pulse News Reader - Best/prettiest news reader.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
PRODUCTIVITY
Colornote Notepad – “Color Note is a notepad app which give you a better note editing experience. Color Note is a simple notepad app. It give you a quick and simple notepad editing experience when you write note, email, message, shopping lists and todo lists.”
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note
Jorte - "Jorte is a personal organizer application designed to be practical...Our objective was to create an app with the look and feel of real paper personal organizer with an appealing appearance and easy practical use."
https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.johospace.jorte&feature=search_result
SOCIAL
Tapatalk - Forum app. View XDA and others. Very useful and slick.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Twitter (by Twitter Inc.) - Best twitter client. Recent update cleaned up the interface and added pull to refresh. Best Twitter client on the market - and it's free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twitter.android&feature=search_result
SPORTS
MLB at Bat 11 - Listen to any MLB game live. Get stats, highlight videos and news.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
UTILITIES
Alarm Clock Plus - It's just like the stock alarm.. but 10x better with more customizable options such as nap
http://www.appbrain.com/app/alarm-cl...mClockPlusDock
Circle Battery Widget - Battery Widget that displays in 1% increments on the Atrix
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Circle Battery Widget (Donate) - If you like the app you can donate with this version of the app
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Dropbox - Awesome, efficient, fast, easy way to share any type of file between your computer and phone and virtually anywhere else. 2GB account is free. Mac+PC application support. This is a must have.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dropbox.android&feature=search_result
Elixir - Elixir is a system information application with highly configurable widgets
https://market.android.com/details?id=bt.android.elixir
Green Power Premium - Perhaps the most useful application/utility on my phone right now. Turns off data connection for a user set interval when the phone is locked. Voice and text messages are unaffected. What results is significant battery savings. Not only can you set off/on, you can set thresholds for signals i.e. bad signal = no connect to data. I'm getting about 1.5 DAYS of use with my phone. Bewae though, problems arise with 3rd party launchers. I'm running the Gingerblur and it is flawless right now.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gpo.greenpower2&feature=search_result
Widgetsoid - Customizable power options widget with A LOT of options not to mention it's FREE!
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetsoid2-x/com.jim2
Circle Battery Widget - Battery Widget that displays in 1% increments on the Atrix
https://market.android.com/details?...oid.CircleBatteryWidget&feature=search_result
Circle Battery Widget (Donate) - If you like the app you can donate with this version of the app
https://market.android.com/details?...ate.CircleBatteryWidget&feature=search_result
live4nyy said:
Circle Battery Widget FTW! So far, the only battery widget I have found that displays in 1% increments.
Circle Battery Widget: https://market.android.com/details?...oid.CircleBatteryWidget&feature=search_result
Donate: https://market.android.com/details?...rcleBatteryWidget&feature=more_from_developer
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Awesome - Try to get the post format correct though (look at the OP/my original suggestions for examples, just so I don't have to do to much work re-arranging)
Widgetsoid - Customizable power options widget with A LOT of options not to mention it's FREE!
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetsoid2-x/com.jim2
ADW Ex - My personal favorite launcher just because it's quite customizable, sizeable widgets, sizeable grid size, customizable app drawer, hidden dockbar etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/adwlauncher-ex/org.adwfreak.launcher
Alarm Clock Plus - It's just like the stock alarm.. but 10x better with more customizable options such as nap
http://www.appbrain.com/app/alarm-clock-plus★/com.vp.alarmClockPlusDock
Elixir - Elixir is a system information application with highly configurable widgets
https://market.android.com/details?id=bt.android.elixir
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great thread...leep em comin! i am brand new
How about some games!?!?
Dillsnik said:
great thread...leep em comin! i am brand new
How about some games!?!?
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Games are welcomed. I'll throw up a few to start
What's a good calendar/appt app?
i heard the app from gingerblur doesn't work or something?
Dillsnik said:
What's a good calendar/appt app?
i heard the app from gingerblur doesn't work or something?
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Updated: Games section added to list, Productivity section added to list
Check out Jorte if the stock calendar app isn't your thing.
Keep posting people. Let everyone know what your 'go-to' is on your phone.
Great
Been looking for excatly this thread
Being a newby on Android myself and allready fuc...up my keyboard see Link
Keep good Atrix app's coming....
Games:
Air Attack HD - is Award Winning next-generation top down air combat shooter with stunning 3D graphics alongside great audio, effects and awesome gameplay.
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.ArtInGames.AirAttackHD&feature=search_result
Samurai II: Vengeance THD - The long-awaited Samurai II: Vengeance has finally arrived on Android! This Tegra HD version Samurai II: Vengeance is optimized for use on NVIDIA Tegra based Android devices only.
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.madfingergames.SamuraiII&feature=top-games
Word Fued - A fun multiplayer word game. Who can make the highest scoring words? (Random boards and overall more fun than Words with Friends - Play against me, my username is Mustang302LX)
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.hbwares.wordfeud.full&feature=search_result
Couple questions for you pros:
1. do you guys use a task manager type app for managing running apps? ...some apps i have kind of start from scratch if i log back in after leaving it..so would be nice to have an app mgr i think?
2. I have a gas app for prices, but would love to see something integrated into the google maps app so its a one stop shop...any way to do that? also the nav is great but the voice is BLEH...any way to sub it?
3. Is tapatalk worth the purchase..it's only a couple bucks but i haven't actually paid for any apps yet...i guess its hard to buy an app before you've even tried it. i think all apps should offer at least a short free trial, even if its one day
Dillsnik said:
Couple questions for you pros:
1. do you guys use a task manager type app for managing running apps? ...some apps i have kind of start from scratch if i log back in after leaving it..so would be nice to have an app mgr i think?
2. I have a gas app for prices, but would love to see something integrated into the google maps app so its a one stop shop...any way to do that? also the nav is great but the voice is BLEH...any way to sub it?
3. Is tapatalk worth the purchase..it's only a couple bucks but i haven't actually paid for any apps yet...i guess its hard to buy an app before you've even tried it. i think all apps should offer at least a short free trial, even if its one day
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Tapatalk is definately worth it! If you browse forums you will LOVE having it!
sold thanks
Dillsnik said:
Couple questions for you pros:
1. do you guys use a task manager type app for managing running apps? ...some apps i have kind of start from scratch if i log back in after leaving it..so would be nice to have an app mgr i think?
2. I have a gas app for prices, but would love to see something integrated into the google maps app so its a one stop shop...any way to do that? also the nav is great but the voice is BLEH...any way to sub it?
3. Is tapatalk worth the purchase..it's only a couple bucks but i haven't actually paid for any apps yet...i guess its hard to buy an app before you've even tried it. i think all apps should offer at least a short free trial, even if its one day
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Regarding question #1, the Atrix has a built in Task Manager that also has an auto-end feature.
What's a good note-taking app?
Edit: found a nice one with no ads.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note
Mustang302LX said:
Tapatalk is definately worth it! If you browse forums you will LOVE having it!
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Just got it and oh yeah it is so sweet just for xda...I can see my threads so easy! Wish my other forum I use as on
Updated: 3/17/11 2:30pm EST
-Added Keyboards section.
live4nyy said:
Regarding question #1, the Atrix has a built in Task Manager that also has an auto-end feature.
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Don't see that..possible Gingerblur rom has is removed..?
But really i am looking for something that helps me get back into a running app without starting from the home screen of it
perfect example, i hit the tapatalk icon to get back to xda forum and i had to start all over rather than go to where i was just a minute ago before
I noticed a lack of a central thread dedicated to alternative Touchwiz apps. There are some lists available in various CM/AOSP threads, but I found most of those lists incomplete.
While these apps are namely for use on AOSP where the Touchwiz apps don't exist, many of them I use on Touchwiz as well, as numerous apps function better than Samsung's. Some are free, while others are not. I found the paid apps to be well worth the price though.
This list is currently just my own personal list, most of which are devoted to the SPen and popup functionality. If you have any recommendations for alternatives that you use, feel free to post them here (or send me a PM) and I'll add them to this post.
Handwriting Recognition
7notes with mazec for Android (paid)
SVoice
SVoice (free)
SNote
Handy Note Pro (paid)
Jotter (For Galaxy Note) (paid)
Floating Draw (free)
FloatNote (free)
Memo (free)
Papyrus (free)
Handrite Notes Notepad Pro (paid)
SPen Gestures
GMD SPen Control (paid)
Pop Up Video
Stick it! (paid)
Super Video (free)
Popcorn Player (free)
Pop Up Browser
PopUp Browser (free)
Floating Browser Flux! (free)
OverSkreen (paid) EDIT: Not compatible with Jelly Bean at this time
Drawing
Infinite Painter (Galaxy Note) (paid)
Sketchbook Mobile (paid)
Multi-Window
Onskreen Cornerstone - I'm including this only as a proof of concept. Onskreen Cornerstone has the capabilities for multiwindow, but would need to be baked into AOSP roms in order to support it. Legend speaks of a time when devs tried adding this to their roms, but found it too buggy to continue. Other tales tell of Google threatening the development community if they started including this feature. Now that Touchwiz has multiwindow capabilities, maybe Google will relax. Maybe someday devs will try again and succeed.
Misc Useful
SPen Board Switcher (free) Changes to any alternate keyboard - such as 7notes - when SPen is removed. Switches back when SPen is replaced. (Touchwiz Only)
Ultimate Rotation Control (trial/paid) Allows lock screen rotation with TouchWiz, as well as any app to fully rotate.
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Again, if you have any app recommendations for Touchwiz alternatives, let me know. I may have missed entire categories of Touchwiz apps simply because they're features I don't personally use.
There has to be a reason many devs reserve the second post, so I'm reserving the second post.
Re: [APPS] Touchwiz Alternative Apps
Nice thanks.
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Thanks. Some good stuff there!
If there's a multi Window app.... I'm jumping to AOSP instantly.
lesismore1 said:
If there's a multi Window app.... I'm jumping to AOSP instantly.
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I wish. I've been keeping my eyes peeled, but nothing so far. The closest thing is the Onskreen Cornerstone framework that needs to be baked into AOSP roms. Rumor has it, the last time devs tried this, it was too buggy to pursue. I wish they would try again though. It looks incredibly promising.
WishRyder said:
I wish. I've been keeping my eyes peeled, but nothing so far. The closest thing is the Onskreen Cornerstone framework that needs to be baked into AOSP roms. Rumor has it, the last time devs tried this, it was too buggy to pursue. I wish they would try again though. It looks incredibly promising.
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That was the only reason I didn't unlock my Transformer Prime, the cornerstone roms weren't kept current due to bugs. I'm gonna be selling my Prime and was going to replace it with a Nexus 7 (possibly a newer version) but now I'm thinking a 7" Note for the multi tasking ability.
This is the best note app I have tried.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appbody.handyNote.google
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speedfreak228 said:
This is the best note app I have tried.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appbody.handyNote.google
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Nice find. I'll definitely add this to the original post.
I wonder if I should try listing apps in a best-to-worst order...
Thanks for the list, I was searching for an alternative of the snotes app.
I would also like to add in this one...
I thinks it's a paid app that I've known about for some time now.
http://www.emandt.net/Android/SPenCommand/Website/
YouTube video
https://youtu.be/3pY-fChPqdw
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Hi,
just got Themer, and I really like it!
But, I can't get Page Buddy to work (Samsung Galaxy Note 2).
Could it be because Page Buddy is a Samsung-only thing?
Thanks for any help!
barnum1 said:
Hi,
just got Themer, and I really like it!
But, I can't get Page Buddy to work (Samsung Galaxy Note 2).
Could it be because Page Buddy is a Samsung-only thing?
Thanks for any help!
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Are you trying to use Page Buddy withing Themer?
Yep, I had my Samsung setup so that Page buddy opened the S-pen page (when I took out the pen).
That does not work after using Themer launcher.
No big deal, but I was just curious if there was a work-around....
Galaxy Note 2 > 3
I am furious that samsung took away page buddy and esp. did not leave any alternative or better feature on it.
I hardly think note 3 is better phone; only the dimension & maybe the Full HD screen will the selling point FOR me.
Samsung tried widgets on s4 and failed, I don't know what magazine's all about.
Anyways,
Here's why and how note 2 is better(this is all customed to my usability and the level of descent use Note features) :
S-PEN
1. S-Pen button and doube-tap on screen launching quick s-memo. yes, it's not good as action note BUT i think the most would use really note more than jogging down e-mails & phone numbers, if anything they should have included such feature or option on quick s-memo function. The biggest upside is quick s-note is treated just like any other s-memo.
2. Pulling S-Pen reacts as your 4th-hardware key/switch. Meaning, you can arrange app icons & widget or if any, you want to hide away can be launch pull(without detaching S-pen) and tap an app can be your quick launch. I have direct call, small s-memo widget, google translater, and starbucks, alarm(3rd party - "Timely"-because you don't need look/search for regular Time app, if you pull notification bar down and tap clock on left top corner re-direct you to clock). Try using optimizing page buddy as Quick dial or Favorite Contact.
Earphone PLUG
1. Music widget
2. Movie & Youtube widget & etc.
recommended shortcuts always changes why not have your own secret happy(?) place to go when you plug your earphone or detach your s-pen.
*Apple DO NOT take away feature that doesn't work right away(only based on my guesstimation). Nor put any prematurely developed or tested app. I just think Page Buddy feature has a great potential.
Hey eveyone. I am a dreadful drawer and would love to improve. This tablet is very pen orientated so I thought I shoukd ask if anyone knows of any good drawing apps? Thanks!
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Autodesk sketchbook pro for galaxy note - think the tablet comes with a link to download/install it directly for free
Yep, comes with it. Doesn't say pro in the title, but it's all the same features slightly rearranged. It's good. If you open up the apps screen, then click on "Galaxy", it should pop up a couple different apps. Almost all of them are just links to install. Sketchbook for Galaxy is what you are after. Click it, install it, and have fun!
I installed Samsung Good Lock from the Samsung Galaxy Store and most of the Samsung Good Lock apps are there except for one, NavStar. However, since I have a Galaxy smartphone, I was able to get the NavStar app from it, copy the apk over to the Tab S6 and install it.
Using NavStar, I'm now sporting five options instead of just the default three. Along with the default Home, Back, and Recent apps, I've also added two more for Internet (Chrome) and Refresh. Not to mention that I have my own icons for each instead of the default icons. Nice!
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I did the same thing thanks for the tip! I wonder why samsung doesnt allow us to install navstar from the samsung app store onto the tab s6 directly it works just fine sideloaded
How were you able to launch the app?
I installed the apk, but there is no shortcut to open the app.
You need to use 'Nicelock' to launch it. It's in the play store.
I have Nova Launcher and used Nova Launcher's activities to create a shortcut to the NavStar app's MainSettingActivity after I installed it.
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UPDATE!
I just opened Good Lock on my Tab S6, and NavStar is now listed! So, there's no longer a need to sideload it anymore. Enjoy!
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Did you hear about gestures... all those actions can be done with them. This is history
You mean Nice Lock?
Isn't it battery consuming?