So what must have apps you girls / guys using on your v10?
Mine are,
Ampere $ ver
LTE discovery $ ver
Ghostery
Hangouts dialer
Rooted,
Adaway
Supersu
Rom toolbox $ ver
Quickboot
EDIT: There used to be a Caller ID spoofer wonder if it's still in Play.
Buzz launcher
Ringcenteral
Gosms pro
Location spoofer
I use all of these on a daily basis:
Tasker
Greenify (Boost mode, with Xposed)
Titanium Backup (Root, for freezing all that useless bloatware)
Flat Style Keyboard (Xposed theme for Google Keyboard, highly recommend)
Adaway
YouTube Adaway (Xposed)
YouTube background playback (Xposed)
ES File Explorer
App Ops
Inbox
Portal by Pushbullet
Titanium Backup( Most Important always #1 lol):victory:
Root Explorer
QuickBoot
Greenify
Titanium Backup (if VZ models would get rooted).
SuperSU
That's all I need.
I had to send my first LGV10 back and received another. The first V10 had a clever screen shot app built into the second screen up top but can't find it on the second phone. Know where I can find it?
Thanks a bunch!! Ernie
adaway
Unbeloved
SD Maid
Rom Toolbox
Google Plus
Titanium backup
erniestripling said:
I had to send my first LGV10 back and received another. The first V10 had a clever screen shot app built into the second screen up top but can't find it on the second phone. Know where I can find it?
Thanks a bunch!! Ernie
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It's called capture+ which is from the quickmemo+ app. You should still have it. If your stock go to the 2nd screen settings. Go to app shortcuts and then for one of the apps click it (or cog wheel if you have 5 already) and scroll down till see capture+
If you don't have quickmemo installed just go to the update center and download from lg
Sent from my non-Mega loved v10 H901.
ubergeek77 said:
I use all of these on a daily basis:
Flat Style Keyboard (Xposed theme for Google Keyboard, highly recommend)
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Thank you. I can finally use the Material layout without it looking uglier than Donald Trump's hair.
NextSMS
ADW Launcher
Piktures (Gallery replacement)
PowerAmp
SMSBackup+
If AT&T Version gets root -
AdAway
Nova launcher
tunein pro
zdge for wallpaper and ring tones
Beautiful widgets
I never see sd maid pro get mentioned, but it is definitely a must have.. I use it in the daily to clean all the bs leftover on my phone. Keeps things running smoothly.
Beautiful widgets
Rhapsody
Swype keyboard
Weather Bug
Phonograph music app
Fleksy keyboard
Spotify
Pandora
Greenify
Textra
Nova or action 3 launcher
siraltus said:
Thank you. I can finally use the Material layout without it looking uglier than Donald Trump's hair.
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Material layout?
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
Tasker
Nova Prime
tTorent Pro
Beweather Pro
Chrome Beta
ColorNote
Extended Controls
K-9 Email
Pebble Time
Music Boss
Pebble Tasker
Pandora (hacked, unlim skips)
Pie Pro
Plume
ProprojectM Pro
LG Quick Remote
LG QuickMemo
LG Fit
Chrome Remote
TeamViewer
TeslaUnread
TuneIn Radio
VLC
DateWidget
Feedly
Music Folder Player
SwiftKey Keyboard
Related
I'm making this thread both to share what I feel are good apps and to discover other apps for myself. I have not installed Dexters 2.2 or rooted yet (though I intend to) so I'm not going to list anything that requires it, but feel free to do so yourself.
So:
Lockscreen: GOTO Lockscreen. I saw this a while back but never actually checked it out. It was featured on DroidLife today so I decided to check it out now and it's great. Great, elegant look to it, great functionality as well. I've been using WidgetLocker for ages and it doesn't compare. There were some issues at first but after rebooting everything seems to work perfectly for the most part(I saw someone mention this as well in the comments so I did it). It's also on sale right now. Might be a bit of a drain on battery.
HomeLauncher: LauncherPro (Plus). I love the look and functionality of this and most of all, the widgets (which are greatly enhanced by Signal's themes -that can be found in Android Themes section). Truth be told, ADW (/ADW EX) probably has more options and functionality at this time (and you can use Colorize Widgets app to replace LP widgets for free). For now ADW might be better, though I'm just waiting for LauncherPro rewrite to happen (going so slowly). GoLauncher as well is fantastic. As is Zeam. There are many great options right now (and so many more on the horizon).
Whatever the case, something that is crucial when using one of these (at least for me) is to select the option to "Keep in memory." I think all of the above have that option (not sure about Zeam). My biggest issue with launchers is that my screen always redraws itself so much (this is a problem with XT720 stock launcher as well), so I have to wait forever for my icons and widgets to load itself, which is really annoying. I've tried things to reduce it, but the only thing that ever got rid of it was to select that option. Now using LP with that option and no lags at all.
I also recommend getting home switcher for easy switching between launchers.
EDIT: SPB Shell 3D
Keyboard:
Stock XT720 keyboard isn't bad (for me). I tend to alternate between that and Swype. I prefer stock keyboard for use in landscape mode. Once I'm rooted I plan to install that app that lets you choose a keyboard for portrait mode (i.e that would be Swype for me) and another in landscape (stock).
EDIT: Stock Gingerbread keyboard
Music Player:
Stock is decent, but nothing special really. I do like the album cover flow in landscape mode though. I alternate between that and Connected music player, which is the ripped music player from the atrix and droid bionic I believe (I'm not sure where to get it since that thread has since been locked). Winamp is also pretty good. PowerAmp has a lot of features, but you get annoying popups after two weeks unless you buy the full version ($5). I'd love to know what others use.
Some apps specifically use stock music player so that's another reason I use stock. i.e. when using GoTo lockscreen, the lockscreen changes when you're playing music to give you music player controls, but only seems to do when using stock music player.
EDIT: Google Music/ PowerAmp
Browser:
Stock is not that great. Has that nice bookmark cover flow in landscape mode, but in terms of functionality there are better ones. I use Dolphin Browser HD now (blue theme). Best UI for browser out there currently imo. A lot of people seem to love Miren and Dolphin Browser mini, for reasons I can't understand (everyone says they are super fast but I never notice any difference on my already fast browser).
EDIT: Opera Mobile
Games:
Really loving Stupid Zombies right now, it's a lot of fun (though has slow loading times). Ninjump is great for quick little fun. Angry birds also remains fun, though repetitive. Would love to see what else runs great on XT720.
Customization/Widgets/:
Beautiful Widgets is great and has a huge range of themed clocks and toggles. The recently introduced "Super Clock" was a great improvement. So much customization with this. Colorize Widget is great if you're using something other than LauncherPro, Signals has themes for it also. Widgetsoid and MySettings, are great for quick access to settings.
Task Switching:
SwipePad is just phenomenal and has a great UI, I recommend you check it out if you don't have it already. Together with long press on home button, I have amazing task switching going on.
File Explorer:
File Explorer is a must for me on my XT720. It's how you can install APKs and browse your sdcard and everything and change things easily. ES File Explorer is great for that and has a nice UI.
There's more that I wanted to add I'm sure, but here's this for now. Feel free to share what apps you use on your XT720.
I really like Zeam mainly for the small footprint & speed, I've used LPP & the widgets are very cool. My preferred keyboard is SwiftKey, once you use it for a while the predictive text feature is really nice. I'm still using the stock browser, that along with ChromeMarks gives me access to all my desktop bookmarks. For music I've got MusicMod (Froyo) for the widgets & the MIUI music app. I'd also recommend SIMI Clock (Time, weather & battery level in 1 1x4 widget & a built in launcher) & SIMI folder widget. I also find SwiFTP very usefull, just fire up the FTP on the phone & copy files between the phone & my pc without a USB cable.
Lockscreen: default--dexter froyo
HomeLauncher: GoLauncherEX---no lags n a lot of options.....nice interface
Keyboard: swype---easy n handy
Music Player:winamp---no equalizer but fast n flexible
i ll recommend mixzing also.
Games:angry birds, world`s hardest game, fruit ninja, ninjump, soccerball, drop,pinball deluxe, brick breaker---all f em addictive
File Explorer:andrpzip, astro
Tools-- android assistant, set cpu---both help a lot in makin ure phone fast n unlaggy
Great post. I loved some of the suggestions.
Customization/Widgets/:
I use Sense Analog Clock. It gives me SD Storage, Internal Storage, Internal Memory, Battery Level and Temperature in one place. Edit: it gives me weather, time, lunar phase (even tough I don't use that info) and quick access to my alarms as well.
Music Player:
Because of the media scan bug, I've tested loads of music players. Most of the players based on folder navigation did not impress me. So I chose the simplest one for now: Gtunes. Once the media scan is back to business, I intend to come back to stock or winamp.
BTW, where do I get Connected music player?
Games:
Andoku is a must have for Sudoku lovers.
I'm starting to play Pocket Legends, but I don't see it getting very amusing in the near future...
Memory Trainer is nice if you wanna test yourself.
Misc:
Pulse - for news
Evernote - for note taking and journal
Gtasks - to synchronize my gmail tasks
AppMonster - to save my apps
Looking for:
A good personal finance app with online support. Unfortunately, Mint doesn't work down here.
just a reminder guys, before some one gets in trouble
no reference to WAREZ related apps here on XDA
it's the XDA Forum rules
aCCleaner
clear the cache nicely. worth a try.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.aCCleaner.free
hello, from argentina ,for radio app ?
very good. thx u
What about a boot animation changer? I tried BAC lite and it disabled my touch screen and I had to do a recovery to get it back. I am using the CBW update and universal androot on my 720. Thanks for any suggestions
Browser
Opera mobile
Why I download from many sites and no fail on downloading.
Launcher
Go launcher 2.31 beta great 3d and many launcher.
Filemanager
Efile work good for me.
Radio
Tunein radio best radio around.
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By far the best app for me is Absolute system, it's paid but has so many goodies and is super well supported!
Just about the first app I install after Titanium Backup is Quick Settings and set it to have a status bar shortcut with hidden icon.
I have 186 apps installed on my phone, but those are my favorite:
Top 50:
aCalendar - cool looking
Adobe Reader
Alarm Clock Xtreame - ascending alarm
ALYac Adnroid Antivirus - best looking antivirus with awesome preformance also
AppBrain App Market - find it useful
Angry Birds - fun game
Battery Doctor - overcharging battery before calibration
BattStatt -Widget
BobClockD3 - Widget
Broken Screen - To [email protected]#$ your friends
CacheMate - easy to use cache cleaner
Call Faker - for annoying people
Catch Notes - Never used it, but I still find it useful
Compass
Desktop VisualizeR
Digitally Imported Radio - DI.fm app
ES File Explorer
Fancy Widget
Flash Player
Font Changer
Glow Hockey 2 - Game
Labyrinth - Game
LauncherPro Plus
Lyrics App
MissedIt! - widget
MoboPlayer - video player
Notepad
Optimize ToolBox - awesome app
QR Droid - barcode scanner
Quadrant Standart Edition
Robotek - Game
Root Explorer
SetCPU
ShakyTower - Game
Shazam - music finder
ShootMe - I like ShootIt! Trail more, but don't know why it seem to capture only black screen now
SiMi Clock Pro - widget
SoundHound - music finder
Skype
Stop Skype
SwithPro Widget
System Info Widget
SystemApp Remover
TeamViewer - Manage your PC from phone
The Worlds Most Pointless App
Titanium Backup
TuneIn Radio
Unit Converter
XDA-Developers app
Zedge
P.S.: Almost forgot - Battery Calibration... awesome app after flashing new ROM. (Thanks Mioze for letting me know it.)
P.S.P.S: Lockscreen Widget pro too...
OriginalLucy said:
What about a boot animation changer? I tried BAC lite and it disabled my touch screen and I had to do a recovery to get it back. I am using the CBW update and universal androot on my 720. Thanks for any suggestions
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Absolute system has many excellent tool, boot animation downloader included.
It's a paid app, but totally worth it Sherry, euh i mean Lucy .
I really like the functionality of "BusyMe (Lite)" which automatically set your ringer to vibrate (or: to quiet) during meetings on your Google Calendar and then return to normal afterwards.
No more hassle due to phone calls during meetings ;-))
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fernandodunn.android.busyme.lite
Taken quite a while for this thread to get any attention.
Some more apps:
Pulse
Speed X 3D
Afroid (XT720 light)
Apparatus
Cover Art Downloader
Androidify
Google+
SPB Time (I love this alarm clock though it's $6 as opposed to $2 when I bought it)
PowerAmp (really looking forward to the massive V2 update)
OriginalLucy said:
What about a boot animation changer? I tried BAC lite and it disabled my touch screen and I had to do a recovery to get it back. I am using the CBW update and universal androot on my 720. Thanks for any suggestions
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I had this problem too. Really annoying. The home screen would come up and the touch screen did nothing. I was finally able to get a different bootup screen, but I had to work through a couple before I found one that wouldn't have that problem. I'm currently using the one where the apple logo is displayed and then pulled off the screen by our favorite android sporting a red and white stripped suit.
I noticed a couple things while messing around with it:
1- the boot animation sounds never worked for me
2- If I tried copying over larger boot anims, I would run out of space, but the CLI never told me that, so only part would be copied. (I think this has to do with the memhack/cache tweak)
3- When the touch screen went out I would just use ADB to recopy the original bootanim, then restart and then touchscreen would work again. (Save you a recovery).
In the end, I had to put a smaller file size on there but it's better than that eyeball bootanim, that was freaking me out lol.
With Dexter's Froyo installed and Gingerbread theme upgrade
So:
Lockscreen:
See Music Player
HomeLauncher:
LauncherPro (Plus), Launcher7(I simply enjoy it for being slick, and its status bar, but with a black status bar from gingerbread I've no need for it anymore.)
Slidescreen, this is a beautiful launcher that can also be ran as an app overlaying your current launcher.
If you simply want information, details stats, this is the one for you
Slide screen is slick and its advertisement for the free version, is an add to get the paid version.
sidenote--Home Switcher for Froyo
Keyboard:
Better Keyboard 8
Music Player:
Cloud Skipper
Serves as both a very accessible player and has its own lock screen with full access to the player itself upon hitting the unlock key.
Browser:
Opera Mini
xScope
Games:
Fruit Slice (not my slice of pie but some may like it, ran well)
Glow Hockey (Great game, if it supports vs over wifi, then wow)
Hex Defense (Plays like defense Grid)
Ninja Dash
Ninjump
Pew Pew (was interesting, but a little awkward for me)
Return Zero (interesting racer, and not too taxing on the system either)
Speedx 3D
YooNinja
Customization:
Metamorph is what i use for themes at the moment. May change to something else later on.
File Explorer:
OI File manager
I love saving space, and OI looks simple and efficient and runs extremely smooth.
Media Player:
Mobo Player
Management:
1-Click Clear
Appkik
As for games and excess apps, the ones that can't be ran from SD i backup with Appkik for later use to free up memory and space on the phone.
@ OriginalLucy
I used the following two videos for switching the boot animation
Search youtube for:
ANDROID Boot Animation (How-To Change It)
CyanogenMod Boot Animation
Got it running to replace that really bad boot animation from Dexter's Froyo
Great rom but the Boot animation was driving me bonkers.
Hope this helps out.
An easy way to change your boot animations is set up a folder on your SD card named Boot Animations and put the zip in there. Then go into /system/media and copy the original and put it on your SD card in case something ever happens and you can replace it with the original. Take your new boot animation and just replace the one that is in /system/media and reboot.
Obviously make a back up before you do this b/c not all work well.
Also watch your size. While they do look cool, some take up a ton of space.
wondering why no one mentioned some of these:
- "LBE privacy guard" --> control & take away the rights of your apps, e.g. don't allow facebook to access your contacts or send SMS , in my opinion one of the best apps so far. only for rooted devices!
- "history eraser"
- for users in Germany: "Öffi" -> great app for public transport, in germany we call it "öffentliche Nahverkehrsmittel"
- SMS Backup & Restore
- Titanium Backup
- WhatsApp -> like SMS , but works via internet connection and sends messages via internet -> no costs for sms
i'm currently using slade87's CM 7 MiniCM-v15.0 ROM, and it's the 2nd ROM i've tried (the first one being FroyoComb/CyaNoComb by D4rKn3sSyS).
in these ROMs i've come across a lot of apps that were pre-installed, but i didn't need them - so i decided to remove them. then i got the idea to build a list of removable apps for every ROM. here are the list's for these three ROMs. all ROMs have been tested to work without these apps.
List of removable apps on X10 Mini Pro custom ROMs:
List of removable apps for CyaNoComb
by D4rKn3sSyS:
android live wallpapers
cyanogenmod wallpapers
dsp manager
file manager
homescreen tips
honeycomb clock free
live wallpaper picker
mini rom manager beta
music visualization wallpapers
news and weather
sound recorder
soundback
torch
twitter
facebook
voice dialer
voicesearch
android keyboard
browser
clock
com.android.providers.userdictionary
dev tools
flash player
fm radio
google search
google voice
kickback
latin input method tutorial
pineone flashlite plugin
rings extended
spare parts
street view
talk
talkback
terminal emulator
cmstats
search
music
google backup transport
maps
launcher pro (if you know how to replace it)
List of removable apps for FroyoComb
by D4rKn3sSyS:
android live wallpapers
dsp manager
file manager
honeycomb clock free
live wallpaper picker
music visualization wallpaper
news and weather
sound recorder
soundback
torch
twitter
voice dialer
voice search
android keyboard
browser
clock
com.android.providers.userdictionary
dev tools
flash player
fm radio
google voice
kickback
pineon flashlite plugin
rings extended
spare parts
street view
talk
talkback
terminal emulator
launcherpro (if you know how to replace it)
List of removable apps for GinTonic.SE by slade87:
adobe flash player
android keyboard
android live wallpapers
browser
calculator
clock
cmstats
com.tmobile.theme.androidian
com.tmobile.theme.cyanbread
cyanogenmod update notifications
cyanogenmod wallpapers
dev tools
downloads
drm protected content storage
dsp manager
email
file manager
flash player
fm radio
gallery
google backup transport
google calendar sync
google contacts sync
google search
home screen tips
live wallpaper picker
music visualizations wallpapers
news and weather
pico tts
pineone flashlite plugin
search
sound recorder
spare parts
talk
terminal emulator
theme chooser
themes provider
torch
tts service
user dictionary
voice dialer
vpn services
xperia rom manager beta
youtube
adw launcher (if you know how to replace it)
sony ericsson home (if you know how to replace it)
List of removable apps for CM 7 MiniCM
by slade87:
android keyboard
android live wallpapers
browser
car home
clock
cmstats
dev tools
dspmanager
file manager
flash player
fm radio
google backup transport
google calendar sync
google contacts sync
google search
home screen tips
latin input tutorial
live wallpaper picker
magic smoke wallpapers
mini rom manager
music
news and weather
pineone flashlite plugin
search
sound recorder
spare parts
talk
torch
user dictionary
voice dialer
theme chooser
orange haze (theme)
minicm7 (theme)
com.tmobile.theme.cyanbread (theme)
cyanogenmod wallpapers
downloads
market apps installer
terminal emulator
themes provider
cyanogenmod update notifications
drm protected content storage
pico tts
tts service
vpn services
ringtones in system/media/audio - deleteable
List of removable apps for Andread 2.2.9 Pro by pumakkiotto:
advanced clock widget pro
advanced task killer free
chrono
clock
user dictionary
digital clock
dsp manager
fb touch
flash player
fm radio
ghost commander
google backup transport
hiki player
home selector
live wallpaper picker
marine compass
ninesky browser
notetoself
pico tts
pineone flashlite plugin
quickpic
realcalc
sound recorder
terminal emulator
torch
tts service
tube mate
voice dialer
voice search
vpn services
wireless tether
xperia timer
sony ericsson home (if you know how to replace it)
List of removable apps for Andread 2.3.5 Pro by pumakkiotto:
advanced clock widget pro
chrono
clock
dsp manager
flash player
fm radio
ghost commander
google backup transport
google calendar sync
google contact sync
hiki player
home screen tips
live wallpaper picker
marine compass
market apps installer
notetoself
pico tts
pineone flashlite plugin
quickpic
realcalc
sound recorder
terminal emulator
theme chooser
themes provider
torch
tts service
tubemate
ultralight browser
user dictionary
voice dialer
voice search
vpn services
wireless tether
xperia timer
sony ericsson home (if you know how to replace it)
List of removable applications for GingerDX v.12
by stelios97 - thanks to jebejah
android live wallpapers
browser
chrono
cyanogenmod stats
cyanogenmod updates notifications
cyanogenmod wallpapers
digital clock widget (xperia timer)
downloads
favorite & missing calls widget
file manager
google backup transport
google search
homescreen tips
launcher pro wallpapers
maps (latitude, navigation, places) (available in an optional zip, not installed by default)
miui music
music
news and weather
photo widget
pico tts
search
sound recorder
terminal emulator
theme chooser
theme provider
A-Theme lite (theme)
tts services
voice recorder
vpn services
wallpapers picker
launcher pro home (if you know how to replace it)
xperia active home (if you know how to replace it)
ringtones in system/media/audio - deleteable
disclaimer for X10 Mini!: do not uninstall "android keyboard", "latin input method" and "user dictionnary", you will not be able to write any word on the screen (e.g. text messages)
whatever you do, do it on your own risk! make backups!
these are only the apps i tried to remove. the list is far from complete, so if you've found any other apps being removable, please post below and i'll add them to the list. thanks!
edit: when posting other removable apps, note which ROM are you referring to, and for which phone.
added some more apps to the list for cm7 minicm, i believe the list is now complete for v15.0
You deleted kinda everything
nilseby said:
You deleted kinda everything
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and freed up surprisingly little space...
but minicm7 loads quite faster now, it's very smooth and benchmarks are higher, and absolutely no problems with the "missing" apps
Have you removed the DSP Manager anda are still able to use your headphones? Because everyone I do so, headphone support stops. Also, you can go to system/media and delete the ringtones for a couple extra MB
Sent from my x10 mini pro using XDA Premium App with Swype!
headphones work fine on minicm7 without dspmanager, just checked it. idk about froyocomb, never tried it because i don't use my phone as a player.
thanks for the tip
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
Sent from my X10minipro using XDA App
Hey TinoZgb
I deleted maps and places in CyaNoComb and for now i dont have any problems
Sent from my U20i using XDA Premium App
thanks!
i suppose maps, places, navigation and latitude are all removed by removing maps? because there are'nt options to remove latitude, places and navigation, at least not in titanium?
yes with delete maps and praces i don't have navigation and latitude.
i remove it with systemapp remover (it's free and need root)
TinoZgb said:
List of removable apps on Mini Pro custom ROMs:
List of removable apps for CyaNoComb:
com.android.providers.userdictionary
latin input method tutorial
whatever you do, do it on your own risk! make backups!
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Don't uninstall these 2 you will get constant force close of latin input method
only reason I say keep user dictionary is because restoring latin input method didnt stop the force close problem but it stopped after i restored user dictionary
Tried and Tested on CyaNoComb 1.3
EDIT: Just realised this is in mini forum, im using the pro so maybe it works on mini. Delete?
phroenix said:
Don't uninstall these 2 you will get constant force close of latin input method
only reason I say keep user dictionary is because restoring latin input method didnt stop the force close problem but it stopped after i restored user dictionary
Tried and Tested on CyaNoComb 1.3
EDIT: Just realised this is in mini forum, im using the pro so maybe it works on mini. Delete?
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it is in mini general forum.
idk what is the latin input method, i guess i don't use it because i don't get any fcs. i also don't use user dictionary, as i only use hardware or multitap keyboard.
i said i only remove those apps that i don't use and didn't get fcs on. they're safe to remove if you know that you don't need them.
this was tested on all 3 listed roms.
TinoZgb said:
it is in mini general forum.
idk what is the latin input method, i guess i don't use it because i don't get any fcs. i also don't use user dictionary, as i only use hardware or multitap keyboard.
i said i only remove those apps that i don't use and didn't get fcs on. they're safe to remove if you know that you don't need them.
this was tested on all 3 listed roms.
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These apps can be safely removed. Tested on CyaNoComb.
TinoZgb said:
it is in mini general forum.
idk what is the latin input method, i guess i don't use it because i don't get any fcs. i also don't use user dictionary, as i only use hardware or multitap keyboard.
i said i only remove those apps that i don't use and didn't get fcs on. they're safe to remove if you know that you don't need them.
this was tested on all 3 listed roms.
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Ok, I was just saying I froze those using TB and got fc on input boxes using soft keyboard (android keyboard) as well as constant periodic fc messages. I don't use latin input (don't even know what it is) and i never use user dictionary, just that restoring both stopped fc. If it works for you great (which keyboard do you use btw?), but if you have problems like i did try restoring both to stop fc.
Wasn't trying to say you're wrong just helping trouble shooting.
Thanks for the confirmed list though i removed other stuff i hadn't tried before (like accessibility) and everything's fine, so thanks for the list.
phroenix said:
Ok, I was just saying I froze those using TB and got fc on input boxes using soft keyboard (android keyboard) as well as constant periodic fc messages. I don't use latin input (don't even know what it is) and i never use user dictionary, just that restoring both stopped fc. If it works for you great (which keyboard do you use btw?), but if you have problems like i did try restoring both to stop fc.
Wasn't trying to say you're wrong just helping trouble shooting.
Thanks for the confirmed list though i removed other stuff i hadn't tried before (like accessibility) and everything's fine, so thanks for the list.
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as i said, i use my hardware keyboard, and default multitap keyboard when i'm too lazy to slide it out. i guess those 2 apps are somehow connected to using android keyboard, because i removed that too.
FM Radio Can I delete?
I'm using MiniCM7!
thanks
yes you can
sorry for the late reply
updated with info on slade's GinTonic.SE, a fantastic rom
gingerdx please..
Hi,
I picked up a touchpad when HP held their second firesale. I loaded Android shortly after and have been running Alpha 3.5.
I would like some feedback on what are some must have utility apps for this combination of hardware and software.
So far I have AVG anti-virus, android pro widgets, and adw free launcher. I have downloaded CPU master free but haven't turned it on yet.
What are some other utilities you consideration must have.
Thanks,
Rick
hmmm...depends what sort of apps you are after, quick office, adobe reader enhanced email, evernote & skitch for the productivity stuff.
android pro widgets is a good one allows you good selection of widgets to cover the large screen (except email)
if you're after a nice clock HD widgets works well.
Choice (the free will android offers ) is yours pretty much
My suggestions:
Airdroid for quick access to the Touchpad.
Rom Toolbox and/or Titanium Backup in case you need it.
SetCPU is another option instead of CPU master free.
File Expert is often helpful
Quick Settings for turning options.
bye the way: Quite a number of apps and games are available and are really worth.
You wil find it on the market or also at getjar (m.getjar.com)
Thank you both for the replies. My original post was about utilities for the OS and software. Having said that, I'm looking for all good app recommendations.
I have installed several highly praised apps like Evernote, Google Maps, etc.
I was wondering if I should get launcher pro. I'm not exactly sure what a launcher does. Will it include new widgets? Does it also add the functionality to change icons?
Again, appreciate all the suggestions and welcome more.
Rick
The launcher is really the interface you see and use to launch apps. I haven't used launcher pro lately and last time I used it, it was not being updated. I think most people either use the default launcher, ADW, or Go launcher. There isn't much harm installing each and trying it other that the time invested setting up the screens. Every time you hit the home button, it will ask which launcher you want to use. When you find one you like, check make default and uninstall the others.
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C5Longhorn said:
So far I have AVG anti-virus
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You don't need that, delete it.
peachpuff said:
You don't need that, delete it.
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Are you saying a anti-virus app is not needed or there is a better one out there?
pbot said:
The launcher is really the interface you see and use to launch apps. I haven't used launcher pro lately and last time I used it, it was not being updated. I think most people either use the default launcher, ADW, or Go launcher. There isn't much harm installing each and trying it other that the time invested setting up the screens. Every time you hit the home button, it will ask which launcher you want to use. When you find one you like, check make default and uninstall the others.
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Good to know. I have the free ADW launcher as it came with the Honeycomb look alike 3D SB theme I downloaded.
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Are you saying a anti-virus app is not needed or there is a better one out there?
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Its not needed.
What about Advanced Task Killer. That is not needed either, right?
I would suggest (in addition to what you have, thought I agree you don't need AVG):
root explorer (file browser with root access and built in text editor)
HashDroid (md5 checker to doublecheck downloads were successful)
amazon market (free app a day, can't go wrong with that)
mClock (fully customizable clock widget)
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Not needed, there are no android viruses.
What about Advanced Task Killer. That is not needed either, right?
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Absolutely not. Task killers work against how android works, and will actually use more battery.
sitlet said:
Not needed, there are no android viruses.
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Ya, it's not like android is the #1 most infected OS for 2011
sitlet said:
Not needed, there are no android viruses.
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Not exactly true, there ARE Android viruses (at least, by most people's definition of virus... there are no true viruses but the same could be said for Windows)
However, they're far and few, and you can only really get one if you carelessly install something without knowing what it is. The Android Market shows you application permissions needed before installing for that very reason, for example if a live wallpaper needs to read your contact info then something is wrong.
File Expert -->Powerful File Manager/WIFI File Transfer Web & FTP/App Manager
Super Manager -->All in One powerful system utility (backup apk in "Readable Display Name").
Do u know any other utility capable of this apart "AppMonster"?
I am currently running the Xeron Beta 2.9 build, which is ICS themed just a little.
But these are my downloaded apps:
Ice Cream Sandwich (theme) for adw and go launchers [replaces the stock icons to ice cream sandwich]
Clean Clock Widget [a nice 3x2 widget for showing time and date]
Dropbox [enables me to transfer some apk's files without the hassle and using usb]
ES File Explorer [file manager with root access to remove unwanted apps/bloat ware]
Firefox [best browser imo with access to my desktop bookmarks, and quick access to the address bar]
AnTuTu CPU Master (free) [overclocked my tablet to 1512 MHz]
Tiwiz ICS Search Bar [adds google search widget ICS themed]
Thanks for all replies. I'm going to the app store and checking out all recommendations. Keep them coming.
Forgot to mention this theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311339
Ignore the error message about screen size when you install, it works and looks fantastic! I love how the wifi and battery are the same color now, and the notification window is shaded so it's easier to tell when it's up. Also it makes the soft buttons more consistent with ICS.
Post the Top 5 Apps that you prefer the most for MOTO G 2014
This thread is to let everyone know about some useful apps and what apps all others prefer on their MG2014...
I'll start with mine:
-Es File Explorer : Best File Manager
-Audiko : decent stuff for ringtones
-Internet Speed Meter
-NOYZE
-QUICK PIC
Note: Don't include apps like whatsapp,FB etc considering all ppl know these already :fingers-crossed:
Do Hit the thanks button if this thread helped you...
PushBullet
Textra
Instabridge
ES File Explorer
Nova Launcher
SeriesGuide
old pr0gramm app (removed from playstore beause NSFW )
Freedom
LeanDroid
SoftKeyZ
ES file explorer
Quick pic
Root app delete (need root)
Helium (better with root)
Simple mp3 downloader
Google camera
Explorer
SideControl
Zooper Widget
Lockwatch
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Apex Launcher
Google Camera
Taptalk
Cymera
Rocket Player
Walkman music player (ported from Xperia Z3) .
Swiftkey Keyboard.
Nova launcher.
SideControl.
Whatsapp/Facebook
Clean Master
EaseBackup (works best on root)
Greenify
Friendcaster (an alternate for Facebook + light weight)
Opera Mini (Specially when your stuck with low network connectivity)
X-plore
Opera Mini
Greenify
Internet Speed Meter
Apex launcher
why this is only top 5
greenify
nova launcher
quickpic
solid explorer
samba server
For Non Rooted phones
1) Es File explorer
2) tTorrent
3) XDA-Developers
4) IMDB
5) Clean Master
For Rooted phones
1) Greenify
2) AdAway
3) Titanium Backup
4) ROM Toolbox Pro
5) Link2Sd
Without including WhatsApp and Telegram, these are my top 5 essential apps:
ES File Explorer - to manage files on the device and on my NAS
Keepass2Android Offline - so I have my Keepass passwords
GPS Test - simple app to view GPS stats
MX Player - to play videos from my NAS via ES File Explorer
Opera - use it for Facebook and Twitter without needing to have the Facebook and Twitter apps installed (notifications come via email) (using a different web browser than Chrome means you can stay signed in and it stays separate from your browsing in Chrome)
Top 5 Apps that I use:
ES File Explorer
One Tap
ColorNote
PushBullet
gReader
5 apps
All in one guestures - tap statusbar for screen off and alt+tab
Heads up
Power toggles
Swipe pad
Greenify
Why need Greenify? Phone is as smooth as it gets...
1. Xperia z2 home launcher + walkman, album, movie, calendar, clock, note and audio recorder ansmd some xperia widget
2. X-plore the best file manager for me.
3. Chomp sms
4. Xposed
5. Snap Camera
1. Nova launcher
2. App back up & restore
3. Swift key keyboard
4. Software data cable
5. Here maps beta
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GMF80 said:
Why need Greenify? Phone is as smooth as it gets...
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It kind of improves battery life if you freeze apps such as Facebook that are eating RAM and battery all the time
Nova
SwiftKey
Chronus
Poweramp
Mxplayer
Power Toggles
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VSCO Cam - Best photography app
Twicca - Lightweight Twitter Client with a motherload of plugins available
Flipster - lightweight Facebook app
Tapatalk - Best forum app
Seeder - Generates Entropy which reduces lag
Can someone list few best Paid apps worth buying?
Nova Launcher Prime
aCalendar+
Meteogram Widget Donate
Titanium Backup
Bump.
Titanium Backup PRO
Erste Hilfe DRK
SD Maid Pro
Das Wetter - Premium
CardDAV-Sync
CalDAV-Sync
AFWall+ (Donate)
aCalender+
BetterBatteryStats
[ROOT] Kernel Adiutor Donate
Greenify (Donation Package)
Nova Launcher Prime
R2Mail2 License
PitchBlack - Substratum
OsmAnd+
XPrivacyLua Pro Companion (all pro features)
Wetterradar Premium-Status
SoundSeeder Premium Version
Conversations
Warnwetter
DAVx5
Any more paid apps worth purchasing? I have 4$ Google play credits.
Tasker. The last word when it comes to automation on Android. Surprised no one mentioned it.
Poweramp is an excellent music player.
xdduser said:
Any more paid apps worth purchasing? I have 4$ Google play credits.
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What kind of app are you looking? Here is some icon pack you can check out:
- Flight - Flat Minimalist Icons
- Verticons Icon Pack
rey5137 said:
What kind of app are you looking? Here is some icon pack you can check out:
- Flight - Flat Minimalist Icons
- Verticons Icon Pack
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Something useful / productive (like Tasker, poweramp pro, AudioBook reader, etc) . Nothing related to visual candy. So no icons and themes.
xdduser said:
Something useful / productive (like Tasker, poweramp pro, AudioBook reader, etc) . Nothing related to visual candy. So no icons and themes.
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How about this: Forest: Stay focused Productivity app but still visual :laugh:
rey5137 said:
How about this: Forest: Stay focused Productivity app but still visual :laugh:
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Yes this looks good. Thanks.
You are welcome