For those of you who know about Application Managers out there in the Google Market and other places to download AM's... what's a good one to install (either free or paid) that will allow me to keep just the essential applications running that are needed for the A101IT to work?
Basically what I'm looking for is an AM that easily allows me to close and shut off any of my non-essential apps until I choose to open it as if it were my first time opening the app but at the same time keeps the essential apps like the Android Keyboard, desktop wallpaper, and etcetera running.... if that makes any sense?
Thanks, because there are too many to choose from.
Killing apps only uses more the processor, this is how Android works, if there's not enough memory it kills, if there is enough it resume the previously closed apps, so killing them only mak them run again, and your battery go away.
I was using an automatic task killer until I read an article on Lifehacker. I can't post external links, yet (Google this: lifehacker android task killer). I installed Watchdog to look for bad apps, but they all seem to be okay.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions but I found a really good one... It's called Autorun Manager and I found it on the Google Android Market.
I guess what I meant to ask about was a "Startup Manager" but I already found one that I like ^. Thanks anyway everyone!
try android assistant it does all things inc app killer and startup
This is a thread to list working sideloaded apps in the Amazfit watch. I have not seen a thread with a list like this so I thought I'd start one.
I'll list apps here that have been tried and their status as working or not.
- Google Calculator - Works
- Invaders for Wear - Launches but screen a little messed up and unplayable
- Google Calendar - Launches but needs google play services to run
- Facebook lite - Does not install
- Hillclimb Racing - Does not install
- Astro File manager - Does not work
- Wear mini launcher - Installs does not work
- Settings app - Seems to work (this is not an app to enable native android settings)
- Google play services 9.0.82 (Compiled for MIPS) - Installs but FCs
- Google Calendar - Installs and goes through start up screens but won't continue without working google play services
- Google Play Store - Installs but says this version is not compatible
- Clockwork mod Tether app - installs and seems to work fine
- Opera Mobile - (compiled for MIPS cpu) installs but crashes
- ADosBox - Installs but crashes
- ES File Explorer - Installs and launches fine but can't show the "next" button
- Temple Run - Does not install
- Holo Launcher - Does not install
- Watch Droid Assistant - works (I have not personally tested this but a few have and said it works good)
If you have any apps that you have tried to install please leave a comment and let me know if it worked or not.
Can you access photos?
For example at a test you need to look through some to help you
vlasis99 said:
Can you access photos?
For example at a test you need to look through some to help you
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I won't help you cheat on a test...
Ok not at a test
But I really need to know that just for my information
I think I will buy one so I need to know that please
Do you know an app that allows you to do repetitions (interval run) based on time, distance, speed/pace, heart rate and register GPX with GPS track by laps?
As this example for GARMIN FENIX 3:
youtube.com/watch?v=PTzmVl4GQ8Q (copy to youtube)
Bisalhao22 said:
Do you know an app that allows you to do repetitions (interval run) based on time, distance, speed/pace, heart rate and register GPX with GPS track by laps?
As this example for GARMIN FENIX 3:
youtube.com/watch?v=PTzmVl4GQ8Q (copy to youtube)
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I don't, sorry
Popular sleep monitor/alarm Sleep as Android apparently pushes a sleep tracking app to Wear devices automatically. I don't know if you can obtain that and sideload it?
Bisalhao22 said:
Do you know an app that allows you to do repetitions (interval run) based on time, distance, speed/pace, heart rate and register GPX with GPS track by laps?
As this example for GARMIN FENIX 3:
youtube.com/watch?v=PTzmVl4GQ8Q (copy to youtube)
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There is a simple app developed fir this, I have not used it so I can't tell if it's any good but you can try:
http://nicolasagliano.com/amazfit-intervaltimer/
newbie question about barometer.
Just received my Amazfit, so likely it is locked? I want to side load one very specific application. I would like an alitimeter with either dial and needle or big fat numbers showing altitude that is based on the internal barometric pressure sensor. (for flying powered paraglider). The accuracy and update rate of the gps would likely be too low, but I can see from the barometer display that it is quite accurate and can sense the pressure change by moving only 1 or 2 feet up and down. I would also like to be able to "lock" on this screen once it is opened so it doesn't automatically return to the main watch screen.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
hansknec said:
Just received my Amazfit, so likely it is locked?.
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It depends on the version but not likely. DO NOT UPDATE!!!
duartix said:
It depends on the version but not likely. DO NOT UPDATE!!!
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Bummer. I let it update Saturday when I received it. I'm on 1.3.3a. Does this mean I can't even side load a program?
Nop it means that atm you can't update to a dev-rom or get root.
Sideloading doesn't work for 99% of apps out there, so don't get your hopes up.
fzelle said:
Nop it means that atm you can't update to a dev-rom or get root.
Sideloading doesn't work for 99% of apps out there, so don't get your hopes up.
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I know I'm speaking to some very smart guys.... Perhaps If I buy someone a ham sandwich (or $20), they can write an app that reads the barometer and converts to altitude specifically to fit in the format required by the Amazfit.
please update the list and add Watch Droid Assistant
see thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/finally-reply-to-notifications-control-t3665474
hansknec said:
Bummer. I let it update Saturday when I received it. I'm on 1.3.3a. Does this mean I can't even side load a program?
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I have 1.3.3a stock firmware and side loading works for me. I successfully run pressure tracker. The app colors are not optimal for the watch and the sensor stopped responding at some moment. But the experiment showed me at least that side loading works.
TedBeer said:
I have 1.3.3a stock firmware and side loading works for me. I successfully run pressure tracker. The app colors are not optimal for the watch and the sensor stopped responding at some moment. But the experiment showed me at least that side loading works.
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Please could you report us the command line used?
Thanks
strava install & Launches but needs google play services to run
runtastic not install
Why you want to install the Strava app on the Pace?!
Important is only the sync of activity data and this solves the Amazfit App on phone.
I'm sure I've seen some Timer app , and some Workout (repetitions) app for Amazfit somewhere, but are not mentioned here ?
turronet said:
Please could you report us the command line used?Thanks
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Usual command line mentioned many times:
Code:
adb install file-name.apk
Also I used apkinstaller for PC to install/uninstall an app. It works fine.
I think there is no way stop Running Apps, spec. 3-Party Apps like 'All In One Offline Map' or 'calculator', directly on the watch.
Of course I can do it remotely via adb shell -> am force-stop ... but of course this does not help in daily life. Therefore this Apps are running forever unless Power Shutdown of the watch.
Or does someone know a different solution? It would safe quite some power and CPU load.
E.g. an App for mobile hhone to controll ADB via bluetooth?
I would appreciate it much more if the stop-running app function would become part of the watch launcher.
gswolf said:
I think there is no way stop Running Apps, spec. 3-Party Apps like 'All In One Offline Map' or 'calculator', directly on the watch.
Of course I can do it remotely via adb shell -> am force-stop ... but of course this does not help in daily life. Therefore this Apps are running forever unless Power Shutdown of the watch.
Or does someone know a different solution? It would safe quite some power and CPU load.
E.g. an App for mobile hhone to controll ADB via bluetooth?
I would appreciate it much more if the stop-running app function would become part of the watch launcher.
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Install one of these on the watch. It can kill running 3rd party apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wear.taskman
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rocketstartups.weartaskmanager
Working Taskmanager
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Install one of these on the watch. It can kill running 3rd party apps.
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The above referenced task managers do not run on the watch.
But I have found a working alternative which works for 3rd party apk too.
amazfitcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amazfitcentral-taskmanager.apk
gswolf said:
The above referenced task managers do not run on the watch.
But I have found a working alternative which works for 3rd party apk too.
amazfitcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/amazfitcentral-taskmanager.apk
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Sorry, mate. I must have been in a hurry to assume you knew how to make Android Wear apps run on the watch.
The one you found is the same one as the 2nd app I referenced. It's a modified watch part apk of the app.
If you're curious how, here is the link (registration required).
http://roundandroidwatches.proboards.com/thread/1369/android-wear-apps-work-tygryst
I am aware of the tutorial - how to convert the android wear apps that they run on Android. Unfortunately I do not have the APK Editor Pro version (paid) and the free version does not allow the modification of the APK manifest. Could you recommend a free version of a APK editor Android or PC (Windows) which is working too?
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I am aware of the tutorial - how to convert the android wear apps that they run on Android. Unfortunately I do not have the APK Editor Pro version (paid) and the free version does not allow the modification of the APK manifest. Could you recommend a free version of a APK editor Android or PC (Windows) which is working too?
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On Windows, you can use both of these.
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool to modify.
and https://github.com/patrickfav/uber-apk-signer to sign.
Personally, I don't use any of apk editor for this purpose. Simply take the inside apk and install it on the watch. Works perfectly.
Hello..
I need the apk which will monitor me one or two app and if thoe apps are not any more active in background to start ot after x second. Some kind of watchdog for non rooted phones.
I tryed to do not optimase battery on Oreo Rom, I have not any kind of killer app, but any time I changed from wifi to mobile net that app disappear from proccess.
btw the apk name is CSipSimple..
Im using Oreo on MIUI rom.
I tried apk from google play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atasoglou.autostartandstay but it apsolutly do no work.
Have any of you some suggestion for some app with this purpose?
Anyone wih some idea..please I desperatly need help!
Why the hell is so Hard to Monitor app cpu usage per app in Android 8 tried many apps cant Monitor it?
Why the hell Android doesnt have a task manager like Windows has??
Please help..
I'm wondering the same thing. Anyone know?
Based on a video on youtube made in 2014 there was a program call CPU Monitor by ECNApps that did what we're looking for.
That specific CPU Monitor App isn't in the Play Store anymore.
The App "CPU Monitor" by ECNApps is old and outdated. The latest version was released more than 6 years ago. It might have worked on older Android versions but it's broken for newer ones.
It's easy to find the app apk to download, on alternative websites to play store. Just search.
The reason why you can't find apps that monitor the system like Windows task manager does is that Android doesn't allow it to be done. It could probably be done if the phone was rooted but still, it depends on what the system allows.
This feature would.be extremely useful to understand why the phone is slow sometimes. But meanwhile we'll have to keep guessing...