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CarMode is now DashBoard! And is now available in the Market! Search "DashBoard" (without the quotes) by Nidus Network.
I'm not getting any info from you guys regarding the Action, Package and Class names for each of your phones/ROMs. I can do this myself but it will take me weeks for there are LOTS of phones/ROMs/versions out there. So to fix the force close issues, I've decided to make the users input the apps themselves by typing in their package and class names. Until I get those info I need, there isn't really any other easier way.
Visit the huge link just below this paragraph for the different packages/classes.
So, how do I make this app work?
Easy Method
1) Install LauncherPro from the Market
2) Go to your phone's home (desktop), press and hold a blank space
3) Navigate to Shortcuts > Activities
4) Look for the app you want to add in DashBoard
5) It will only show you the package class. Most of the time, the package name will be what you mostly see that's familiar with all the package class of that certain app. Write down possible package names/class names (package name is e.g. com.android.settings and class name goes something like com.android.settings.Settings)
6) Fill the info you got in the fields under the Settings in the DashBoard app
7) If you can't find the icon for your app, please request it here and I will make one
You can find some of these by visiting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8654315&postcount=35. Also, share what works and what doesn't for you.
Hard Method - More chances of success
1) Install Log Collector from the Market (FREE)
2) Run the app or behavior you want to add
3) Open Log Collector and send the log to your e-mail, or post it here if you need help finding the thing you want to run
4) Look for terms such as com.android.contacts/com.android.contacts/DialtactsActivity
5) That's your clue. Package name is com.android.contacts while class is com.android.contacts.DialtactsActivity
6) Input that to the fields in DashBoard
7) If you can't find the icon for your app, please request it here and I will make one
If I have more time, I will post a thorough step-by-step guide on how to add app shortcuts. Thanks!
App Description
AT THE MOMENT, THIS IS FOR POWER-USERS ONLY OR THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO LEARN
Introducing DashBoard, formerly CarMode, an alternative to Car Home. Basically what it does is it shows you huge buttons to important apps that you might use when driving a vehicle with less distraction than manually waking your phone, opening the app drawer, etc. Unlike Car Home, this app will give you more flexibility and more settings to poke around with (even better in future updates).
*NEW* Driving Mode with Handsfree Auto-respond and Text-To-Speech! When activated, DashBoard sends a text message to any person that texts you while Driving Mode is ON and reads the message afterwards, completely handsfree! Like all TTS apps, you need to download TTS Service Extended from the Market and set the speech speed to your liking.
*SOON* Car Locator
Looks best with MDPI devices (320x480 resolution, e.g. Droid Eris).
As of now, this app is currently in Beta phase. What you see right now does not reflect how it will look like and work in the future. I'm working hard to make changes and add more features. Currently NOT in the Market but available on GetJar.com (updates appear within 24 hours in GetJar.com)
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"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"
}
You can fully customize what buttons and icons appear and do. With basic knowledge on package name and package class, you can launch any app/behavior you want from your phone!
To-Do-List:
00% - Built-in texting and calling components
10% - Add more tools, options
30% - Where-did-I-park? feature
05% - Fix layout for HDPI devices
05% - Fix layout for landscape mode
Changelog:
V6 October 21
Driving Mode with Handsfree Auto-respond and Text-To-Speech now implemented (Requires TTS Service Extended from the Market)
Speed improvements
Cleaned up codes
Added 2 new text fields in the Settings for Action and Data URI
Button to delete saved app values
V5 October 15
Removed Hide/Show Button feature
Ability to add and launch own apps
Upgraded Note-taker tool
Cleaned up codes
Removed default actions/intents/package name/package class
V4 October 13:
-Pulled-
V3 October 10:
Changed theme
Removed button sets (temporary)
Added more buttons
Reworked layout
Added a persistent option to hide/show buttons
V2 October 5:
Changed app icon.
Added two button sets
Added several settings options
7 total buttons
V1 October 1:
First release
Current Version:
New versions do not update the old version, so uninstall the old then install the new or vice versa.
Version 6 (MD5: 930f84237624a6544d2abcb1c650ba4e)
Download directly to phone:
Mirror #1: DashBoard V6
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5867241/DashBoard_V6_release.apk
Mirror #2: DashBoard V6
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/44949/CarMode Please make sure to look at the version number, it takes a while for GetJar to post new uploads.
Mirror #3: DashBoard V6
See attachment below
Past Versions:
DashBoard V5 (MD5: b3c7e64f3cf7038e35860fe928f0174c)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5867241/DashBoard_V5_release.apk
Virus Scan: http://www.virustotal.com/file-scan/report.html?id=42acc0a5864ca8d181602a2362c8fed7c91c2b08e37355fce256f63e34e72705-1287204854
CarMode V3 (MD5: a6412089ba3f024fabdc7826317d3e14)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5867241/signedCarMode_v3.apk
Virus Scan: http://www.virustotal.com/file-scan/report.html?id=deccef5187a628ae95933e330814b66a8702808248d908f7192bddd0ae0ccf8a-1286737645
CarMode V2 (MD5: 8aa632dc7487007ad6297f46e49497b3)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5867241/signedCarMode.apk
Virus Scan: http://www.virustotal.com/file-scan/report.html?id=67a177566d310c4521637e6947bb61cf7d76d56ee17612669b7d6bca3577e566-1286266452
Nice thanks
rjmjr69 said:
Nice thanks
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Thank you Please test it out and leave your comments/suggestions so I can improve the app. I'm currently working on being able to choose what buttons go to what position, etc.
Thanks! Will try this on my Legend on the way home.
Briliant idea. Since it's rainy these days here in Athens and I use my car insted of my motorbike, I can give it a try.
Fisrt impresions.
Display button gives me a Force Close. Which app do you call?
Shazam, Navigation, FC too, but once you get "settings" to work will be fine.
You need also to add a "delete note" button.
You should also try higher resolution if it's possible in AppInventor.
Tested (short of..) on X10i with Android 1.6 (ya ya I know... still waiting SE...).
Thanks.
Get FC on Dialer which would be 1 of my main uses.
In landscape mode, I still have 2x3 icons and have to scroll down to find the other icons.
Nice idea, The CarHome app from Google won't let me choose to use other Navigation Software. It would be great if CarMode lets users chose which navigation software they want to use.
bugs
i'm trying it on SE x10 mini (e10i), android 1.6 last SE official italian rom.
the app starts, but taping on the DIALER, MESSAGES, CALL LOG, CONTACTS or DISPLAY buttons, the app crashes and i've to tap on "terminate" (app disappear and i'm back on android desktop).
i've also tried SHAZAM, NAVIGATION, VOICE SEARCH and other app buttons... works fine.
I think that SE'd modified a lot the platform and calls to DIALER and so on are not the same of the "regular" android.
hope b usefull
What else should I add? The less the better 'cause I don't want people to be distracted too much when driving! Please do suggest! If you're familiar with App Inventor and is good at it, may I ask some advice from you? Send me a PM. Thank you!
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If I may, something that I think Car Home from google is lacking, and would be a great feature for your program:
When I enter my car, I have to put my phone on the charger, enable bluetooth, enable GPS and start my navigation software. I think this is quite a hassle, and should be shortened.
Car home has a nice feature: when the paired carkit is found, it starts up. This could be so much more though. What I'm proposing is the following:
1) I put the phone on the carkit.
2) Carmode detects a charger, and activates bluetooth for 30 seconds.
3a) Carmode doesn't find the paired carkit, and deactivates bluetooth again OR
3b) Carmode finds the carkit, fires up the GPS, and launches it's GUI with the big buttons.
4) I remove the phone from the carkit, Carmode detects this, and shuts down bluetooth and GPS connections, and programs launched from it's GUI and the GUI itself.
I have no idea how much of this is actually possible, and how much is already there, but this would be awesome, and I would pay for an app that does this, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Awesome work! This is a great app and seems to be getting better every day.
I haven't installed it yet but the one thing that I can see as a possibility is to add a "voice note" instead of typing. The typing thing is a no no while driving but if you could speak a note and play it back later it could be a big time saver.
Keep up the good work.
freco said:
Briliant idea. Since it's rainy these days here in Athens and I use my car insted of my motorbike, I can give it a try.
Fisrt impresions.
Display button gives me a Force Close. Which app do you call?
Shazam, Navigation, FC too, but once you get "settings" to work will be fine.
You need also to add a "delete note" button.
You should also try higher resolution if it's possible in AppInventor.
Tested (short of..) on X10i with Android 1.6 (ya ya I know... still waiting SE...).
Thanks.
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Oh my, force closes are bad I never thought about the differences in actions/classes/packages in every ROM/version/phone.
I based it on a Froyo ROM:
Display: com.android.settings.display
Dialer: com.android.contacts.DialtactsActivity
Navigation: com.google.android.maps.driveabout.app.DestinationActivity
Shazam: com.shazam.android.Tagging (straight to the Tagging, not the splash screen, saves a couple of seconds)
For the high resolution, I'm currently working on it
TheLegendaryJay said:
Get FC on Dialer which would be 1 of my main uses.
In landscape mode, I still have 2x3 icons and have to scroll down to find the other icons.
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May I know what phone, version and ROM you are using? And yeah, I'm also working on the landscape mode
SpaceK33z said:
Nice idea, The CarHome app from Google won't let me choose to use other Navigation Software. It would be great if CarMode lets users chose which navigation software they want to use.
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Right now, I'm working on a way to include apps that users may want to add. No worries, we'll get there
andymnc said:
i'm trying it on SE x10 mini (e10i), android 1.6 last SE official italian rom.
the app starts, but taping on the DIALER, MESSAGES, CALL LOG, CONTACTS or DISPLAY buttons, the app crashes and i've to tap on "terminate" (app disappear and i'm back on android desktop).
i've also tried SHAZAM, NAVIGATION, VOICE SEARCH and other app buttons... works fine.
I think that SE'd modified a lot the platform and calls to DIALER and so on are not the same of the "regular" android.
hope b usefull
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Thanks for the info!
RAZOR1985 said:
If I may, something that I think Car Home from google is lacking, and would be a great feature for your program:
When I enter my car, I have to put my phone on the charger, enable bluetooth, enable GPS and start my navigation software. I think this is quite a hassle, and should be shortened.
Car home has a nice feature: when the paired carkit is found, it starts up. This could be so much more though. What I'm proposing is the following:
1) I put the phone on the carkit.
2) Carmode detects a charger, and activates bluetooth for 30 seconds.
3a) Carmode doesn't find the paired carkit, and deactivates bluetooth again OR
3b) Carmode finds the carkit, fires up the GPS, and launches it's GUI with the big buttons.
4) I remove the phone from the carkit, Carmode detects this, and shuts down bluetooth and GPS connections, and programs launched from it's GUI and the GUI itself.
I have no idea how much of this is actually possible, and how much is already there, but this would be awesome, and I would pay for an app that does this, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
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Brilliant idea! But I think , right now, AI has a lot of limitations. It still can't detect phone's charging state and could not toggle GPS on/off I'll find a way though so just tune in I like that idea
Munk0 said:
Awesome work! This is a great app and seems to be getting better every day.
I haven't installed it yet but the one thing that I can see as a possibility is to add a "voice note" instead of typing. The typing thing is a no no while driving but if you could speak a note and play it back later it could be a big time saver.
Keep up the good work.
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Oh, I'll add that feature in the Notes page too
Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions! I'm so happy If you guys have LauncherPro as a home replacement app, could you guys check the Activites (long press the desktop > Shortcuts > Activities), and check what calls (e.g. com.android.settings, etc) the:
Navigation
Dialer
Settings
Display
Maps
Contacts
Shazam
.. and whatever you seem is good to add (you could also take a screenshot, much easier, whatever suits you)
Again, thank you so much! I'll be working hard to fix the problems.
Summary of things to fix/add:
Force close issues (need help from you guys, check my message above )
Fix landscape layout
Voice input for note-taking
Choose own apps to launch
HDPI layout fixes
And one more thing, can you guys take a screenshot of how CarMode appears in your phone, especially for high resolution devices (greater than 320x480 screens) so I'll know what parts to fix? 'Cause I only have the Eris (MDPI) to try on. Gracias!
Works great
Works great on the samsung moment. looking forward to future update when you can change the order of what and maybe some more quick launch options
THANKS
Drewbladez said:
Works great on the samsung moment. looking forward to future update when you can change the order of what and maybe some more quick launch options
THANKS
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Oh, no force closes/wrong redirections in Samsung Moment? That's good news!
Yup, I'm excited too
lol, if this isn't in the market then what in the world did I just download?
Gonna go get the right file now. heh
LOL... There is a Car Mode (found on market) and CarModeV3 (this very app we are talking about).
@xr4v3nx, maybe you should change your app name since there is already one on the market. Think about changing the app icon too (that's my opinion). It looks awful on X10. Maybe because of the higher resolution.
Good work. Keep on.
Whoa whoa there's a CarMode in the Market?
It appears that it's not visible in my Market.
Yeah, I should change it and the icon too
crashes on my samsung vibrant!
Great app, loved the idea i would use it if it didnt keep FC on me eveytime i click on something on it like dialer or anything else? Any ideas why its FC on me?
*sigh*.... someone needs to make something like this for Winmo......
movieaddict said:
Great app, loved the idea i would use it if it didnt keep FC on me eveytime i click on something on it like dialer or anything else? Any ideas why its FC on me?
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Give him more info! What phone are you using? What firmware? Maybe an error log would help.
Anyways, great looking app. I'll download it tonight and fool around with it and let you know what I think.
movieaddict said:
Great app, loved the idea i would use it if it didnt keep FC on me eveytime i click on something on it like dialer or anything else? Any ideas why its FC on me?
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Oh, like what miztaken1312 said, please provide more info. The probable cause is that the intent/action/package/class I placed was different for your phone. ROM and phone model?
miztaken1312 said:
Give him more info! What phone are you using? What firmware? Maybe an error log would help.
Anyways, great looking app. I'll download it tonight and fool around with it and let you know what I think.
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Yes! Please do I'm currently waiting for someone to send some package name and class for their phone/ROM so I can start fixing force closes.
Aaron McCarthy said:
*sigh*.... someone needs to make something like this for Winmo......
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Yeah Ask the devs out there for WinMo's?
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The single most important feature in Android 2.1 is its built-in power strip widget. Here, you're able to quickly disconnect all the phone's battery-destroying features, like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the Great Batter Killer that is GPS. Long-press on the screen and install it via the widgets category.
Android power strip
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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2. Android call screening
If you're a paranoid call-screener, Android is there for you. Open up the Contacts listing of the person you're currently avoiding, then select Menu > Options. From here you're able to ping all incoming calls from this person directly to voicemail. Give people the brush off with Android.
3. Set up custom caller ringtones
Alternatively, if you like talking to people, the same screen lets you allocate a specific custom ringtone to each caller stored in your Contacts directory.
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4. Add your alarm clock to your task killer
A classic mistake, this. We're constantly being told of the (debatable) importance of using a task manager to maximise Android battery life, and if you want to go down that route you're welcome. However, when killing all your tasks to save battery life, remember that your alarm clock is a task in itself - kill that and you'll wake up in a panic at 10.15am tomorrow morning.
5. Organise things into folders
While Steve Jobs may have recently made quite a big deal about letting iOS users organise things into folders, Android's been doing that for ages. Fancy a quick Home screen shortcut to your starred favourite contacts? Long-press the Home screen and make it so.
6. Rename Android folders
And, once you've done that, to customise things to perfection it's possible to rename folders. Simply open the folder, then long-press on its name in the top bar to bring up the Top Secret renaming field.
Rename folders
7. Check the date
Possibly one of the tiniest undocumented features is the date-checking facility. Press the Notification bar at the top left of the screen. It tells you what the date is. Go on, try it. It will.
8. Mount your SD card
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Quick launch
10. Download more Android live wallpapers
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11. Easy zoom
A teeny little feature, this, but one that's super-useful if you're using all five of your Home screens - or a custom user interface that offers even more. Tapping the dots beside the dock at the bottom of the screen brings up a mini thumbnail list of all Home screens, allowing you to get from Screen 1 to Screen 5 without wearing a groove into your screen surface.
12. Add a Navigation shortcut to Android
Android 2.1 lets users set up local short-cuts to the Maps Navigation satnav app. As long as you have one of the latest Google Maps updates, you're able to select one of your Navigation routes and attach it directly to a shortcut on the Home screen - creating a one-press launcher for your favourite trips.
13. Set your double-tap zoom level
On phones that don't support multi-touch zooming, you can take more control of your web browsing zoom via the browser's setting page. Change your view to "Close" if you want the page to fly right into extreme close up when you double-tap the screen, or leave it to "Far" if you're happy to have text only cropping in a little closer when you double-tap.
Android zoom level
14. Change Android browser font size
From the same menu you're also able to select your browser font size. Your personal ideal settings will vary depending on your screen size, resolution and eye sight, but a few minutes getting it set up so pages are instantly readable will save many cumulative hours of resizing over the coming years.
15. Search web pages
Menu > More > Find on Page lets you search for specific text terms on web pages, if you can't be bothered reading the thing properly as the author intended.
16. Practise your robot voice
Android 2.1 features voice-input for every text field. Which is nice, although the delay for "processing" - and often rather left field results - mean it's usually quicker to just bite the bullet and type things. Remember to say "comma" to tell it to insert a comma. Full stop.
17. Add words to the Android dictionary
This is such a useful feature it ought to be screamed about via a sticker on the phone when you take it out of the box. If you've been labouring through life with a difficult-to-spell surname, type it once into your Android phone's text field - then long-press on it in the suggested word field. This adds it to the dictionary, so you'll never have to type more than the first couple of characters of your stupid name again.
18. Sign up for a Picasa account
Google's online image-sharing tool may have failed to capture the public's imagination in the same way as Flickr, but there's one good reason to register yourself one - Android 2.1's 3D gallery can auto-sync your photos with your Picasa account. Photo sharing works both ways, so you'll have to deactivate sync if you don't want your entire web gallery popping up on your phone.
19. Download web images
If you've seen one of those funny photographs on the internet, long-pressing on it lets you download it to your phone - and it'll pop up in your Gallery for easy sharing.
20. Manage your Android call log
It's very easy to delete individual items from Android's log of made and received calls - simply long-press on an item and delete it. Then sleep easier.
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21. Facebook your Contact photos
If you combine Android with the official Facebook Android app, it's possible to automatically pull in photos for your contacts through Facebook. You're also able to create a specific Facebook Phonebook folder on the Home page, keeping internet and proper friends separate.
22. Browser combo button
The Android 2.1 web browser features a clever multi-function button beside the address bar. While a page is loading it turns into a "X" to cancel loading, but once a page has finished it transforms itself into a bookmark adding and history management tool. It's always there for you.
Browser combo button
23. Android web history shortcut
Also, further speed up browsing by holding down the Back key - this is your shortcut to your internet History. Ideal for navigating those complex browsing sessions - and also cuts down on unnecessary reloading.
24. Use browser tabs
The standard Android browser offers tabbed browsing, it just doesn't do a very good job of advertising it. Long-pressing a URL lets you open web links in a new tab - you then switch tabs by pressing Menu and selecting the Windows option. Not that user-friendly a system, but it works. Just remember that quitting to the desktop may automatically close everything in the middle of a tab-heavy session.
Android browser tabs
25. Multiple Gmail accounts in Android
Android 2.1 added support for multiple Gmail accounts. Add a new internet identity to your phone by opening the Gmail app, then pressing Menu > Accounts > Add Accounts. Then remember who you're pretending to be.
26. Turn off Google auto-suggest
If you're phone's a bit on the entry level side of things, your Google searching will be speeded up quite significantly by turning off the web suggestions feature. Having Google constantly guessing what you're about to type is nice, but can bring older phones crunching to a halt. Deactivate this feature by heading to Settings > Search > Google Search Settings.
Turn off google suggest in android
27. Add a hotline to the Android Home screen
If there's one person you tend to call more than most - wife, councillor or parole officer - make it easy on yourself by adding a Direct Dial shortcut to the Home screen. Long-press on the background, then select Shortcuts then Direct Dial - to add the modern equivalent of a big red telephone to your Home page that instantly dials the one number without messing around with the Dialer or Contacts pages.
28. Add a hotline to Techradar
You can do the above with web site pages, too. Simply long-press on a web bookmark when in the browser, and you'll be given the option to "Add Shortcut to Home" - which will indeed drop an icon onto your Home screen that instantly launches the browser and starts loading your favourite site.
TechRadar on android
29. Shortcut to music playlists
If you've setup a playlist for your music, it's also possible to add a shortcut to that on the Home screen in a similar fashion. Beats fiddling with the music player.
30. Bypass Android slide unlock
You don't have to slide the screen locker to bring your phone out of standby. A double press of your phone's Menu button will also wake it up, as long as your manufacturer hasn't removed that feature from its skin.
Useful Android tips and tricks #4
31. Unconfirmed deletions
Pressing Menu while in the Gallery lets you switch off the deletion confirmation dialogue, which could shave many seconds off your photo management times.
32. Alternate text fields
If you're a bit of a grammar fetishist, the Android stock keyboard can help. Holding down a key brings up a floating alternate text field for that letter, with all the special characters needed for accurately sending SMS messages to French and German people popping up.
Alternate text
33. More Android emoticions
The above tip also works with the Android keyboard's selection of smiley faces, with a long-press on the smiley pulling up loads more. Although there still aren't enough sad/depressed ones for our liking.
34. "What I meant was..."
And if you're too old to know what all these smiley faces actually mean, press Menu then Insert Smiley while on the Android keyboard - then the meaning of them all is nicely explained for granddad.
Android smiley
35. Change Android auto-correct
If you're having problems with the Android keyboard auto-correcting or simply don't like words completing and capitalising themselves, the options can be changed in Settings > Language and Keyboard > Android Keyboard.
36. Install am Android file manager
The lack of a way to properly manage files on Android 2.1 is quite odd. Sure, you can delete photos and music from within their apps, but you'll need one of the many file managers on the Android Market to mass-delete things in comfort, PC style. Astro is a good, free one to start with.
37. Manage your Android battery
Keeping track of the occasional rogue app is important when it comes to making sure you've got enough battery left for those odd occasions when you might actually need to make a phone call. The data collected by your phone and stored under Settings > About Phone > Battery use will tell you if one of your apps is staying on and hammering your battery, letting you do the human thing and delete it.
38. Set keyboard, from keyboard
Another rather obscure feature, this. Long-pressing the 123 button on the standard Android keyboard brings up a keyboard settings page, where you're able to switch keyboards (if you have others installed) and fiddle with settings on the fly.
Android keyboard settings
39. STOP
Also, further speed up your typing by double-pressing the spacebar - this automatically inserts a full-stop.
40. "Never heard of her"
If you need to delete all mentions of ex-partners from your phone, the dictionary can be edited - go to Settings > Language and Keyboard > User Dictionary to clean up your typing history.
Useful Android tips and tricks #5
41. Speak the Queen's English
If you're fed up of the bizarre accent of the Maps Navigation voice, there's an English variant - go to Menu > Settings > Text to Speech > and tick the box to use your own settings. Now you're able to have an English accent. Much better for navigating the M25.
British navigation voice in android
42. Delete fat Android apps
If you're running low on internal memory space, your apps can be sorted by size - and big ones binned to make space. Head off to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and press Menu to filter them by memory use.
43. Activate speakerphone
It's not particular user-friendly having to press the Menu button while making a call, but you if you do so you're able to select the speakerphone option - plus other calling features.
44. Delete entire threads
If you have a late night SMS conversation you'd rather forget, long-pressing on the thread from the Messaging app's front screen lets you delete the entire thing in one go. It'll be like it never happened.
Delete android message threads
45. Make your own wallpaper
You don't have to stick with Android's default collection of 1990s corporate imagery - any photo can be used as your desktop image. And you're even allowed to crop it, so it scrolls nicely with the desktop. Simply long-press on the Home screen and select Wallpapers then Pictures to use any pic you've previously taken.
46. Android recent apps list
Holding down the Home button brings up the Android equivalent of your most recently used apps list. It beats paging through the phone, if you've just quit something by mistake.
Android recent apps
47. Lose non-essential fancy stuff
Speed up your phone and save a teeny amount of battery life by binning the fancy animations. You can turn them back on again when you need to impress an iPhone user. Find the toggles under Settings > Sound and Display > Animation.
48. Built-in Android task killer
Android features its own little task killer, but it's very, very well hidden. Manually close apps by going to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications then pressing Menu - and filtering the results by running apps. If you can be bothered with all that, you're than able to force close anything that's running.
Android running apps
49. Lock your phone
Setting an unlock pattern adds a small layer of additional security to your phone - just remember to wipe the tell-tale finger smears from the screen.
Set android lock
50. Keep the screen on while charging
It's often handy to have the screen stay on all the time, especially if you tend to recharge your phone overnight and use one of the fancy apps that turn your phone into a nice 1980s clock radio and. Go to Settings > Applications > Development and tell the screen to stay on while charging. Just don't tell your environmentalist friends you're burning through electricity like this.
Hello, everyone. I have decided to make this Recommend-An-App thread so that YOU can share your favorite apps with everyone in this community.
But there is one condition. NO SUPER POPULAR APPS.
Don't post apps like PowerAMP and Flipboard and Swiftkey. EVERYONE knows about these apps.
The purpose of this thread is to make everyone aware of new apps which are largely unheard of. Apps which are not so popular. I was too tired of seeing numerous lists full of apps I already knew about.
So everyone, start posting! A brief summary would be appreciated (Unless the name is self-explanatory) as well as a PlayStore link (we all are too lazy to search for ourselves)
I will try to keep this list as up-to-date as possible.
So, here's my list (You probably would've heard of some of these, but I guarantee, not all of them ) -
1) Atom Launcher- A great launcher with many options for customization while maintaining a minimalistic look. I personally recommend Typo Black Theme to go along with it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dlto.atom.launcher&hl=en
Typo Black Theme- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...uYXRvbS50aGVtZS5OYW11U01vZGVyblR5cG9CbGFjayJd
2) WordWeb - In my opinion, THE best dictionary out there. Why? Because its offline. Doesn't require an internet connection!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...3b3Jkd2Vic29mdHdhcmUuYW5kcm9pZC53b3Jkd2ViIl0.
3) Wallbase - I've tried 'em all and nothing has helped me find better wallpapers than this app. And most of them are full HD.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaXRjLndhbGxiYXNlIl0.
4) LyricsPlayer - This app shows a notification on the status bar when you're playing music, clicking on it automatically searches for the lyrics and displays them.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5jYXJsb3NnczkxLmx5cmljc3BsYXllciJd
5) Holo Compass - The most minimalistic and cool looking compass around.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.surix.holo.compass&feature=search_result
6) Circle Alarm - A holo themed and minimalistic alarm app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50amVhbm5pbi5hbGFybSJd
Here's another - AlarmQuick https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.kinst.jakub.alarmquick
7) Node- Just a super cool live wallpaper
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5zdWZmaWNrLm5vZGUiXQ..
8) Pimp My Music - This is great for fixing up the ID3 tags in your songs and for finding all the right cover art.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImF1LmNvbS5waWNrdXAucG1tIl0.
9) T.E.A.M. Battery Bar - This displays a coloured bar on top of the status bar showing the battery level (remember MIUI?). A must have for me.
https://p lay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.batterybar&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuYmF0dGVyeWJhciJd
10) Active Lockscreen - I think this is one of the best lockscreens out there.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jZWxsdGljay5sb2Nrc2NyZWVuIl0.
11) ConvertIt - Another holo themed and minimalistic app, this one is a unit converter.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5kcmlua2RyYW5rd2FzdGVkLmFuZHJvaWQuY3Z0Il0.
12) Phone Addict - This great little app counts how many times I check my phone. Over a period of time, shows the day I checked my phone the most times, the least times, and how often I check on average.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wYW5kdXRlY2hub2xvZ3kucGhvbmVhZGRpY3RmcmVlIl0.
13) Llama - For me this app is a MUST HAVE. I'll explain how it works. Basically, when you're at home or at work, your phone is getting signal from multiple cellphone towers nearby. What this app does is remember these towers and triggers certain profiles when they are in the vicinity. So, when I reach home, my phone automatically turns silent and when none of these towers are in range i.e. when I'm outside, it automatically increases the ring volume. You'll have to let it scan once, of course.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rZWJhYi5MbGFtYSJd
14) Godville - This is a super simple game. You are God and you create your hero and lead him on quests etc. Superb time-killer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb2R2aWxsZWdhbWUuYW5kcm9pZCJd
15) Plasma Sound HD - This is a super cool app which lets you create music which is visually stunning too. Try it out yourself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5yai5wcm9jZXNzaW5nLnBsYXNtYXNvdW5kaGQiXQ..
16) Sensor Music Player - A music player which lets you use various sensors to change track, pause etc. For example, if I'm using my headphones and my phone is in my pocket, I can just tap my pocket to change the track. Pretty cool. eh?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS56Z3VpLm11c2ljc2hha2VyIl0.
17) Clockr - A text based clock similar to minimalistic text, but just simpler.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS56ZWhyby5hbmRyb2lkLmNsb2NrciJd
18) TasteKid - This is a very handy app. All you have to do is type the names of certain movies, music artists, books you like and it analyzes your taste and suggests similar movies, music, books etc. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50YXN0ZWtpZC5UYXN0ZUtpZCJd
19) My Device Storage Analyser - This app has a very nice UI and is a simple way of finding out which files are eating up your space.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...2JpbGVfaW5mb2dyYXBoaWNzX3Rvb2xzLm15ZHJpdmUiXQ..
Another Alternative is Disk Usage - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5kaXNrdXNhZ2UiXQ..
20) Pew Pew - It is a retro style arcade game which is one of my all time favourite mobile games. Must try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qeWFpZi5wZXdwZXciXQ..
21) Wifi Key Recovery - Ever forgotten your wifi password and cursed yourself about it? Not to worry! This app generates a list of all the wifi networks you’ve ever used WITH passwords. How’s that, huh? Of course, you need root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.wifiKeyRecovery&feature=search_result
22) Fetch - This is an amazing app which has helped me find many other useful apps. This app basically fulfills the purpose of this thread.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvLmFwcGRpc2NvLmFuZHJvaWQuYXBwZGlzY28iXQ..
Another alternative is Playboard.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInBsYXlib2FyZC5hbmRyb2lkIl0.
Here is another - Best Android Apps https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5hbmRyb2lkdGFwcC5iZXN0LmFuZHJvaWQuYXBwcyJd
23) NexMusic - A very nice holo themed, simple and minimalistic music player.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb2NvbWFpbi5uZXhtdXNpYyJd
Shuttle Music Player - A beautiful, minimalistic and Google now themed music player.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=another.music.player
24) AppGratis - This is an amazing app which tells you which paid apps are are currently free for the day. Take full advantage of it!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imediapp.appgratis
25) Flib - I have already shared a unit converter here, but this one is so awesome, I just HAD to share it. Very nice UI and surprisingly small in size.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS50ZW5kYXlzb25lYXBwLmZsaWIuY29udmVydGVyIl0.
26) Run in Crowd - A great multiplayer running game.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS51cnNpbmVwYXcucnVuaW5jcm93ZCJd
27) ShrtnR - Hate those dreadfully long URLs? This holo themed app is the solution!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsImNvbS5yaWNoYXBwcy51cmxzaG9ydGVuZXIiXQ..
28) Daydream Launcher - Love daydream and wanna use it without a dock or while charging? Here is your solution.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5icmlhbmNvLmRheWRyZWFtbGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..
29) Ultimate Stopwatch & Timer - A beautiful stopwatch and timer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5nZWVreW91dXAuYW5kcm9pZC51c3RvcHdhdGNoIl0.
30) Clean Calculator - A simple and beautifully themed calculator.
https://play.google.com/store/apps...bGwsMSwyLDEsImhvbWUuam1zdHVkaW9zLmNhbGMiXQ.. .
Here's another - Makina https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zZXJpb3VzYml0cy5tYWtpbmEiXQ..
Another beautiful calculator - HoloCalc https://play.google.com/store/apps...MSwyLDEsImNvbS5icm9ncmFtbWluZy5Ib2xvQ2FsYyJd
31) Next Browser - A new browser by the famous GO Dev team.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qaXViYW5nLmJyb3dzZXIiXQ..
32) Glovebox Launcher - This is an Ubuntu inspired app which takes multitasking to another level. Swipe from the left or right of your screen and it displays a set of configurable Apps/shortcuts etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mYi5nbG92ZWJveCJd
A similar app for more advanced users is - SwipePad https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vYmkuY29uZHVjdGlvbi5zd2lwZXBhZC5hbmRyb2lkIl0.
32) Software Data Cable - This lets you wirelessly sync folders between your computer and phone with a high transfer speed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lyy.softdatacable
An alternative is - Airdroid https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zYW5kLmFpcmRyb2lkIl0.
IMO, this on is the best - Fast File Transfer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floriandraschbacher.fastfiletransfer&hl=en
33) RoundR - Hate the sharp edges of your screen? This app gives a rounded look to your screen! It makes my S4 look great, especially in the dark.
https://play.google.com/store/apps...1bGwsMSwxLDMsIm1vaGFtbWFkLmFkaWIucm91bmRyIl0.
34) Copy - This is a new cloud storage service which gives 15 GB of free storage!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.copy&hl=en
35) Jumpr - A simpler and holo themed version of doodle jump.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jtrees.jumpr
36) Now SMS - A minimalistic messaging app which is inspired by the Google Now cards ui. No MMS support, though. But I love anything holo.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=crometh.android.nowsms
37) Clock Now - A beautiful Google Now-themed clock.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInBhc3RyeWxhYi5jbG9ja25vdyJd
38) Flava - A great looking note-taking app with a timeline.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm5ldC5ncmVlbm1vbi5mbGF2YSJd
39) Climatip - A weather app with a difference. It shows you what you should wear before going out rather than boring temperatures. Great UI too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yb2NrdGFwcy5jbGltYXRpcCJd
40) MyRealFont Lite - An awesome app which let's you create your own fonts using your own handwriting! How cool is that?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYS5teXJlYWxmb250bGl0ZSJd
41) Colours - Ever wanted to set a solid color as your wallpaper? This so is the solution!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaXRjLmNvbG9ycyJd
42) Keymonk - A refreshingly new keyboard which has gesture typing with 2 fingers! It takes some time getting used to, but significantly increases speed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rZXltb25rLmxhdGluIl0.
43) SuperBeam - This app is the fastest way to transfer data from one android phone to another using WiFi direct or NFC. The fastest. Period.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tYWplZGV2LnN1cGVyYmVhbSJd
44) InstaWifi - Ever wanted to share your WiFi network with someone, but you just can't remember the password? This app is the solution. It let's the other person either scan a QR code from your phone or you could send the WiFi details using NFC.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsIm5ldC5qZXNzZWNoZW4uaW5zdGF3aWZpIl0.
45) Timetable - Just can't remember you class timings in school/college? This beautiful app is the solution!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5nYWJyaWVsaXR0bmVyLnRpbWV0YWJsZSJd
46) Maluuba - Maluuba is a great voice assistant with an awesome UI. Almost always understand what I wanna say.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYWx1dWJhLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ..
Another great vice assistant - utter!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5icmFuZGFsbC5udXR0ZXIiXQ..
Feel free to give your suggestions. Also, please inform me about broken links or any other errors and I will fix it immediately.
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App recommendations by other members-
1) UC Browser HD for tablets - A great tablet with Flash support which also supports downloading videos.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnVjLmJyb3dzZXIuaGQiXQ..
2) Archos Video Player - great media player, specially if you have your movies stored on network, finds covers and descriptions for movies and tv shows
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.archos.mediacenter.video
3) FolderMount - root needed, move data to SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&feature=search_result
4) AppSales - check what's on sale on Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tsapps.appsales&feature=search_result
5) theChive - great if you like thechive.com 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thechive
6) ConnectBot - basically putty for android (Hackers Keyboard needed for proper use)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot
7) Lazy Car hands free driving
8)Traffic Eye allows you to see still images from motorway cameras
9) Rain Alarm a better way to check the weather
10) Sopcast watch movies and sports
11) Camera Ace brilliant camera app
12) Mighty Text puts texts on to your pc so you dont have to keep checking your device, also tells you when your battery is low
13) Photofunia have fun with photos
14) PDAnet turns your device into a wifi hot spot
15) Vaulty keep those x-rated photos safe from prying eyes
16) Cordy 1+2 game that is well worth the money
17) Best Parking - a must have if you live in NYC
18) Ski & Snow Report - exactly what is says. And you can save your favorite resorts for easy viewing. includes live pictures, trail maps, directions, etc. Worldwide powder reports make you think "how can i get to Switzerland?"
19) Vibe Vault - If you are familiar with the Live Music Archive (LMA), then you may already know this, but otherwise, if you LOVE live music, get this app to listen to tons of shows
20) Verizon FiOS Mobile Remote - haven't you ever wanted to set your DVR while away from home? Only works for FIOS customers
21) Sidewalk buddy love it, walk & use your phone
22) Camera MX great camera app
23) SuperBeam share files with wifi direct
24) Screen off & lock title says it all
25) Task Manager S4 Shortcut - a link to the original Samsung App's icon missing on Samsung GS4, GS3 and Notes II...and much more!
26) Data Switch SAVE BATTERY Easy - to cyclically connect to the Mobile Network or to the Wifi one...and save battery!
27) Bookmarks Easy Import - import Bookmarks from a ".htm" file exported from a Pc Browser and open links in your favorite Browser.
28) Cool Tool - Different system info everywhere you want: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImRzLmNwdW92ZXJsYXkiXQ..
29) Aqua Mail - Best mail app ever - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5rbWFuLkFxdWFNYWlsIl0.
30) Copy - Yet another cloud, but no limits for uploaded file volume, 15gb for free + 5gb for referral registration (here is mine, by the way https://copy.com?r=nDZ24z ): https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jb3B5Il0.
31) Glowfly - Nice popup app for sms and missed calls with possibility to setup buttons you want - dissmis, replay, inbox etc.: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lkZXJmbHkuaXNlcm0ucG9wdXBub3RpZmljYXRpb25zIl0
32) Saucillator - finger synth, very fun: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mattfeury.saucillator.android
33) ThereminCam - just check it out, hella weird: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staircase3.facecontrol
34) Blue Mouse Touchpad (pay) - use your phone as a bluetooth touchpad from afar: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.teixeira.blueapps.BluePadPro
35) TouchDAW - turn your phone into a MIDI controller for digital audio workstations: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.humatic.tdf
36) CPU Sleeper - only run one core while the screen is off (genius!): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eugene373.cpu.sleep
37) AirVidPlay - easily send videos from your browser to a video app (like BSPlayer): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logonapps.Airvidplay
38) Buycott - scan items to see if they are made or owned by *%$#&ed up companies (like Monsanto for instance): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buycott.android
39) aCalendar+ (Free ver) - Great calendar app
40) Tasks - one of the nicest to do apps available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.teamtasks.tasks&hl=en
41) Here is a very nice free flashlight
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devuni.flashlight
* Temp+CPU
* sempervidlinks
* month calendar widget
* twonky beam
(Will provide the remaining links soon)
Credits (These are not the app developers, but the people who helped compile this list)-
- I r o n M a n (Me)
- cabloomi
- hiobb
- rab1es
- lucksp
- ZordaK_
- cb56
- 200mpx
- kchannel9
- nobodyknows
- beaver2233
- ahmedsalah83
- racerke
- MadTaz
Reserved for future
ucbrowser HD tablet version but from there website not from google play. the one on the website lets you download videos
Excellent list... Already installed half a dozen of the recommended apps
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Archos Video Player - great media player, specially if you have your movies stored on network, finds covers and descriptions for movies and tv shows
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.archos.mediacenter.video
FolderMount - root needed, move data to SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&feature=search_result
AppSales - check what's on sale on Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tsapps.appsales&feature=search_result
theChive - great if you like thechive.com
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thechive
ConnectBot - basically putty for android (Hackers Keyboard needed for proper use)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot
hiobb said:
Archos Video Player - great media player, specially if you have your movies stored on network, finds covers and descriptions for movies and tv shows
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.archos.mediacenter.video
FolderMount - root needed, move data to SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&feature=search_result
AppSales - check what's on sale on Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tsapps.appsales&feature=search_result
theChive - great if you like thechive.com
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thechive
ConnectBot - basically putty for android (Hackers Keyboard needed for proper use)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot
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mchu6am4 said:
Excellent list... Already installed half a dozen of the recommended apps
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cabloomi said:
ucbrowser HD tablet version but from there website not from google play. the one on the website lets you download videos
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Thanks
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Lazy Car hands free driving
Traffic Eye allows you to see still images from motorway cameras
Rain Alarm a better way to check the weather
Sopcast watch movies and sports
Camera Ace brilliant camera app
Mighty Text puts texts on to your pc so you dont have to keep checking your device, also tells you when your battery is low
Photofunia have fun with photos
PDAnet turns your device into a wifi hot spot
Vaulty keep those x-rated photos safe from prying eyes
Cordy 1+2 game that is well worth the money
Best Parking - a must have if you live in NYC
Ski & Snow Report - exactly what is says. And you can save your favorite resorts for easy viewing. includes live pictures, trail maps, directions, etc. Worldwide powder reports make you think "how can i get to Switzerland?"
Vibe Vault - If you are familiar with the Live Music Archive (LMA), then you may already know this, but otherwise, if you LOVE live music, get this app to listen to tons of shows
Verizon FiOS Mobile Remote - haven't you ever wanted to set your DVR while away from home? Only works for FIOS customers
rab1es said:
Lazy Car hands free driving
Traffic Eye allows you to see still images from motorway cameras
Rain Alarm a better way to check the weather
Sopcast watch movies and sports
Camera Ace brilliant camera app
Mighty Text puts texts on to your pc so you dont have to keep checking your device, also tells you when your battery is low
Photofunia have fun with photos
PDAnet turns your device into a wifi hot spot
Vaulty keep those x-rated photos safe from prying eyes
Cordy 1+2 game that is well worth the money
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lucksp said:
Best Parking - a must have if you live in NYC
Ski & Snow Report - exactly what is says. And you can save your favorite resorts for easy viewing. includes live pictures, trail maps, directions, etc. Worldwide powder reports make you think "how can i get to Switzerland?"
Vibe Vault - If you are familiar with the Live Music Archive (LMA), then you may already know this, but otherwise, if you LOVE live music, get this app to listen to tons of shows
Verizon FiOS Mobile Remote - haven't you ever wanted to set your DVR while away from home? Only works for FIOS customers
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Sent using my S4
Sidewalk buddy love it, walk & use your phone
Camera MX great camera app
SuperBeam share files with wifi direct
Screen off & lock title says it all
Task Manager S4 Shortcut - a link to the original Samsung App's icon missing on Samsung GS4, GS3 and Notes II...and much more!
Data Switch SAVE BATTERY Easy - to cyclically connect to the Mobile Network or to the Wifi one...and save battery!
Bookmarks Easy Import - import Bookmarks from a ".htm" file exported from a Pc Browser and open links in your favorite Browser.
Look also here for full descriptions and other apps
cb56
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Try Tasker for android,you will love it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en
batjnr said:
Try Tasker for android,you will love it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en
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I totally agree with you but I'm not adding it to the list since its very popular.
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Different system info everywhere you want: Cool Tool - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImRzLmNwdW92ZXJsYXkiXQ..
Best mail app ever: Aqua Mail - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5rbWFuLkFxdWFNYWlsIl0.
Yet another cloud, but no limits for uploaded file volume, 15gb for free + 5gb for referral registration (here is mine, by the way https://copy.com?r=nDZ24z ): https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jb3B5Il0.
Nice popup app for sms and missed calls with possibility to setup buttons you want - dissmis, replay, inbox etc.: Glowfly - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lkZXJmbHkuaXNlcm0ucG9wdXBub3RpZmljYXRpb25zIl0.
List updated with new apps
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brilliant! Thanks!!
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brilliant! Thanks!!
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Hi guys,
I am switching back to Sony Xperia Z1
Here I want to share some of the must have apps specifically for Xperia Z1, similar thread I had created for other Sony Xperia Range & Samsung Galaxy Range (you can check the link in my Signature).
I will keep updating the list regularly, if you any awesome app specific to Xperia Z1, please suggest !!
Note: I will NOT include apps which requires ROOT, for best root related apps check this thread created by Android_United
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569607
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BEST FILE MANAGER - Solid Explorer
BEST LAUNCHER - Nova Launcher
BEST VIDEO PLAYER - MX Player
BEST DIALER - ExDialer
BEST WALLPAPERS - Wallbase
BEST PHOTO EDITOR - Pixlr
BEST NEWS APP - News Republic
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TOP APPS FOR SONY XPERIA Z/ZL
01. SUPERNOTE ASUS - direct write your notes
02. EXDIALER - Fast n Smart T9 Dialer with theme, plugin suppport, the VERY BEST, I really hate the default one
03. SOLID EXPLORER - its is a file manager with two independent panels
04. MY SCRIPT CALCULATOR - The Free handwriting calculator
05. MULTICON WIDGET - Must have for to accommodate as many apps in less area, keeps screen clear
06. NEWS REPUBLIC - Awesome view, one of the best apps for all the news and info, I like it more than Flipboard.
07. POWER CONTROLS best, no need of any other toggle app or battery status bar app, its all in one. Alternative: SWITCH PRO WIDGET
08. ILLUMINATION BAR NOTIFICATION - every XS owner know this - Waiting to test on Xperia ZL
09. I SEE YOU - just like the Samsung Stay Awake functionality when you are looking at the screen, suggested by herng5417
10. LIGHT MANAGER LED SETTINGS - it configures LED color and its flashing frequency for notifications (still in Beta for Note 2)
11. EZPDF READER - the best PDF reader available.
12. CINE TRAILER - download the movie trailers in HD format to see awesome videos on giant screen.
13. GOTYA-FACE TRAP - Do you want to know who's using your device, stealing it, or just opening it up and snooping around.
14. DROIDEMU - One of the best emulators
15. RECEIPT - quickly make shopping lists and review previously bought items
16. CONTACTS+ - everyday contacts & dialer app, msging, whatsapp, facebook, etc
17. ZEDGE - one stop for all the wallpapers & ringtones.
18. ANDROID PRO WIDGETS - advanced widgets package with many themes and features
19. PIXLR EXPRESS - More than 600 effects, overlays, and borders to personalize any image, free. Recommend
20. SCREEN MAKER - allows to connect 2 images: screenshot and smartphone image
21. NOVA LAUNCHER - one of the best
22. METROSTATION ICON PACK - Free icons, best combination with Nova Launcher.
23. SPREADSHEET - Excel support, many powerful features.
24. SPLASHTOP - easiest and fastest remote desktop app to access your Windows or Mac
25. MX PLAYER - one of the best way to enjoy your movies.
26. OOVOO - FREE 12-way HD Group Video Chat
27. WALLPAPER CHANGER - Change your wallpaper with one click or automatically every X minutes.
28. NO LED - Display custom notification icons/dots on the screen.
29. ULTIMATE CUSTOM WIDGET (UCCW) - Make your own widgets easily
30. TILES UCCW SKIN - For UCCW
31. CIRCLE BATTERY DISC WIDGET - Beautiful free circular battery widget Recommend
32. BATTERY BAR SYSTEM PANEL - simple and beautiful system panel battery widget Recommend
33. MOTIONGRAPH - Amaze your friends with a photo that moves
34. 1TAP QUICK BAR - it is the best notification customization app for Android.
35. DROPDOWN WIDGET - it simple homescreen widget will expand your status bar with a single press Recommend
36. BUSINESS CALENDAR - one of the best I found
37. DISPLAY ORIENTATOR - allows you to change the screen orientation from any application Recommend
38. PHOTO GRID - Free collage maker and no Limitation at all
39. SPREAD SHEET PRO - Spreadsheet: Excel support, many powerful features
40. STOCK TICKER PRO - its a live wallpaper for those who wants to keep track of stock/equities
41. SMART CONNECT - allows you to decide what happens when you connect to smart tags, usewith Smart Tags Recommend
42. APPLE TV MEDIA - this app you can unleash the power of your AppleTV with your Android phone
43. AVIARY PHOTO EDITOR - a powerful photo editor for quick and easy way to edit our photos on the go with no fuss.
44. DTV INDIA - Now Enjoy Live Sports & other Live Indian TV Channels on DTV ON THE GO
45. UMANO - read News to you
46. BUTTON SAVIOR - you can use this App to simulate hardware keys on screen without having to root your device Recommend
47. FILE TOOLS - using it you can simply rename the files in one go.
48. SLIDING MESSAGING - easily manage text messages in a new and up to date format compliant with the Android design guidelines
49. PERAPP - it lets you customize your device with per-application individualized settings
50. SCREEN FILTER - it applies a shade that acts as a dimmer to ensure your eyes don't hurt. Far more powerful than Android's built-in brightness setting. Great for low-light gaming, web browsing, and eBook reading. It even saves battery life for AMOLED displays
51. PERFECTLY CLEAR - Intelligent Image Correction
52. ZOOPER WIDGET - fully customizable widget
53. SAND IDE FOR JAVA DEVELOPERS - Write/Compile/Run Java code from your Xperia Z mobile/tablet
54. EXPENSE MANAGER - best of its kind, best UI for mobiles & tablets
55. CALL POP OUT - An incoming call WILL NOT interrupt us while we are playing a game, reading Flipboard, surfing web. This nature of Android phone disturbs us and cost you time, concentration, feeling.
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SMALL APPS FOR SONY
- WEBMALL -
- SCREEN ROTATE
- MUSICMALL
- CAMERA SMALL
- MIRROR SMALL
- UNIT CONVERTER
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WIRELESS/TRANSFER RELATED STARTS
- AVIA MEDIA PLAYER - if you have Multiple Android devices at your home
- PHOTO TRANSFER APP - If you have androids & iOS devices try this for Photo transfers Recommend
- AIRDROID - free app that lets you wirelessly manage your Android from your favorite browser.
- EMIT - free app that lets you wirelessly manage your Android from your favorite browser.
- TEAM VIEWER - remotely access computers from your android device
- SPLASHTOP 2 REMOTE DESKTOP - remote desktop app to access your Win/Mac from your phone or tablet, anywhere, anytime
- CLOUD PRINT - it allows you to print files from your phone to your printer
- DROPBOX - its is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere
- MIGHTY TEXT - Text from your Computer or Tablet, using your current Android phone number
- CLOUD SMS - it run on both your Android phone and tablet to allow you to send and receive SMS messaging from your tablet
IF YOU FIND THESE USEFUL HIT THANKS BUTTON, more coming..
if you know any unique/useful application please suggest, thanks.
Polaris office or Office suit pro
Office Mobile for Office 365
Timely Alarm Clock
Cheapcast
1 second everyday
air call-accept
Chronos data collector
AppWererabbit (Toolbox
Usemon (Usage monitor)
Cast To UPnP/DLNA for GMusic
passwallet
repix
music maker jam
everypost
commercial break
habitRPG
givelify
triggr
Fraction Calculator PRO/EDU
BBQScreen
Rotate on Shake
quip
spotflux
krome
popup widget
BitTorrent Sync
boinc
DigiCal Calendar & Widgets
App Dialer–local T9 app search
PDF Max
User Dictionary Plus
my Control (PC)
Pearltrees - Collect & Share
Presenter Mobile
dialapp : context aware dialer
Eyeprint App Lock
Scatter - Fast File Sync
Floating Notifications
Artflow
schemes
ArcNote
Saga — Automatic Lifeloggin
EasilyDo Smart Assistant
softkeyz
camera 2
vine
fleksy
glide
Fences for Android
for designers:
FormIt
homestyler
eDrawings
Any better replacements for Ex Dialler
Any better replacements for Ex Dialler? I was not impressed by it as it adds very little functionality to what is already there. Is there something similar to touchwiz dialler?
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Any better replacements for Ex Dialler? I was not impressed by it as it adds very little functionality to what is already there. Is there something similar to touchwiz dialler?
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Bro, what u looking for? IMO exDialer & Sony's default dialler are the best I have seen so far !!
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Bro, what u looking for? IMO exDialer & Sony's default dialler are the best I have seen so far !!
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I found that Sony default dialler is as good as ex dialler. I need something with the functionality of Touchwiz dialler.
1. I can blacklist a number directly from the log by longpressing the number and selecting to add to the blacklist
2. I can select a contact and send part of the number or all of the number as an SMS (instead of sending it as a vcf - which is an mms) and so on..
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I found that Sony default dialler is as good as ex dialler. I need something with the functionality of Touchwiz dialler.
1. I can blacklist a number directly from the log by longpressing the number and selecting to add to the blacklist
2. I can select a contact and send part of the number or all of the number as an SMS (instead of sending it as a vcf - which is an mms) and so on..
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You tried Dialer+/Contact+ ???
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You tried Dialer+/Contact+ ???
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Thanks. Will try to those..
Thank you so much for this list of apps for this amazing handset. Having come from iOS I'm completely lost when it comes to decent apps that add great functionality so this is exactly what I need :good:
Sup guys, I dunno if this is done but I can't seem to find it anywhere.. I'm lookin for a widget for the Walkman player that can be used in nova launcher.. A Link would be greatly appreciated.
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Sup guys, I dunno if this is done but I can't seem to find it anywhere.. I'm lookin for a widget for the Walkman player that can be used in nova launcher.. A Link would be greatly appreciated.
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It's on the store, "music widget for Walkman"
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BUSINESS CALENDAR - one of the best I found
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CALL POPOUT - An incoming call WILL NOT interrupt us while we are playing a game, reading Flipboard, surfing web. This nature of Android phone disturbs us and cost you time, concentration, feeling.
Epic thread
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Seeing as I already have an Apple TV connected to my TV I thought I would try the "Apple TV Media" App.
Unfortunately it does not work for me. Despite scanning many times it simply can not find the Apple TV.
Has anyone tried the App and if so what did they find?
Try this out THEMER BETA - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer
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how bout apps for memory booster?does the z1 needs it?
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how bout apps for memory booster?does the z1 needs it?
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2GB RAM and quad 2,2 GHz - are you shure that you need memory booster?
sorry noobie here,just wanted the best performance for my z1,
Nubia Camera - great alternative to the stock camera
Business Calendar - simply the best calendar there is
Google Keep - Note! Synced? job done
Co-pilot - first app i ever bought, best sat nav ever made.
Tube map (if you live in london)
Foldermount (if you need more than the 16 youre given)
ShowBox - DLNA out movies on the fly, superb app, won't last forever.
XBMC - Basically if you've got sky movies, you won't after you've learnt how to use this.
Meme Generator - Make memes.
Fotmob - rock solid footy app
Rolle Youtube. - stable advertless you tube downloader.
Root explorer - the original and the best.
MX Player - A household name, just like VLC for PC's
Zedge - Vast array of tunes, not's and WP's
Deezer - slightly better spotify player.
titanium - need i say anything
Wifikill - i like this app
I can't do without these apps, if i did it wouldn't feel like anrdoid
Oh and CRT as a mod, once i'd used it i couldn't go back, plus the menu system on some AOSP apps with WAVE (LEFT) it's just sublime, shame it can't be implemented.
BEST LAUNCHER - honestly i don't agree about Nova Launcher. I loved it till i had the Xperia Arc.
But on the Z1, while it's still fast and with good graphic effects, it has millions of issues. One for all, as i wrote to the developer, you can NOT see the sony widgets and use them on the nova desktops.
So for example, no clock/alarm, no weather, no power controls (the very useful widget with on/off buttons for gps, wifi, 3g, brightness and so on...) widgets.
You have to use POWER CONTROLS because of this, while they are there from sony!
After a lot of tries, so far i stay with the sony stock one, as per now.
BEST VIDEO PLAYER - for me it's still Moboplayer.
BEST FILE MANAGER - for me it's Total Commander
About Showbox, because of copyrights infringements, it's not on google play or xda anymore. I don't trust too much other sources.
About I See You, it doesn't really work with last Android 4.3 firmware (waiting for something by Sony about this, also because of needing to work properly with Stamina)
Do you want to automate your Android device? But all the tools you tried are complex, confusing or simply do not work reliable ....
Do you want to save some battery via device automation? But having a background service for event catching running all the time does not make sense for you ....
THEN you should definitively try Aauuto! :good:
Aauuto is the Awesome and ultra useful tool for event based device automation.
The combination of activities, trigger events, event conditions, parameters and variables, allows you to create thousands of different automation schemes with just a few simple clicks. You don´t have to be a developer to create powerful automation schemes with Aaauuto.
Aauuto is optimized for performance and efficiency and does a lot of things completely different than other automation tools. Aauuto does not use any background service (no background battery drain!) to catch the events, is very easy to use, powerful and feature loaded. An additional and Aauuto Expert Plugin is available for Root activities and activities which need extensive permissions.
Available Events:
- Time
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- Power
- Battery
- Boot
- DockMode
Available Activities (Extract, some need ROOT and/ or our free Expert Plugin):
* Wireless/ Network/ GPS
- WiFi (ON/OFF/TOGGLE)
- Connect WiFi
- Add WiFi SSID
- WiFi Hotspot
- Bluetooth (ON/OFF/TOGGLE)
- BT Discover
- Mobile Data
- Airlplane Mode
- Location (GPS)
- NFC (ON/OFF/TOGGLE)
*Device Settings
- Ringer Mode
- Brightness (value, auto, adaptive)
- Display Timeout
- Auto Sync
- Auto Rotate
- Ringer/ Music/ Alarm Volume and Tone
- Stay awake
*Start/ Launch
- Music Player
- Navigation
- Start App and App Activity
- Close App
- Website/ Uri
- Car Mode
*Text-to-Speech
- Speak Text
- Speak Time/ Date
*Phone
- Dial and Call
*Calendar/ Alarm
- Set Alarm/ Alarm in minutes
- Calendar entry
- Timestamp
- Timer
... and many more native activities + possibility to use standard automation plugins!
Available Conditions for Events:
- Weekday
- Battery
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Charging
- Dock
- Time
- Variable
Aauuto has also support for Widgets and Shortcuts and a lot of additional features.
Check it out!
Google Play public beta:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widgapp.aauuto
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Update 1.1.6: (1.1.6.x fixes)
- Android 6 Marshmallow adaptations
- Improvements and bug fixes
Update 1.1.1 (1.1.x Bug fixes):
- New Battery Saver toggle (stock Lollipop!)
Update 1.0.1 (1.0.x Bug fixes): Out of BETA!
- New Reboot activity
- New Aauuto Broadcast activity
Update 0.9.1 (0.9.1.x Bug fixes):
-Support for 2G/3G/LTE toggle
-Experimental support for external setting/activity plugins (Locale/Tasker compatible)
Update: 0.8.6 :
- Support for Mobile Data toggle on Android 5.+ Lollipop (latest Super SU required!)
- Aauuto shortcuts
Version 0.8.5 : Portrait mode and some bugfixes
Version 0.8: Initial Release * BETA *
placeholer
Hmm, what´s up XDA ?
A brand-new app and no feedback ? ......Issues? ....afraid of Beta ?.... or afraid the colors? ... or just the weekend ?
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feedback ? ......Issues?
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Thanks for this app. As I have been using NFC Retag it takes some time to work out what to do using Aauuto.
1) First impression was why only landscape mode? I appreciate it is necessary to have landscape but there are cases with a long list when portrait should be an option. I prefer to be able to use both.
2) Major frustration is that widget cannot be put into a folder.
3) Not sure why there are two threads? This and http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/app-aauuto-automation-app-t2994977
I am using Note 4 SM-910F.
Keep up the good work. I guess we are all getting back into things after the break.
Cheers
Tom
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Thanks for this app. As I have been using NFC Retag it takes some time to work out what to do using Aauuto.
1) First impression was why only landscape mode? I appreciate it is necessary to have landscape but there are cases with a long list when portrait should be an option. I prefer to be able to use both.
2) Major frustration is that widget cannot be put into a folder.
3) Not sure why there are two threads? This and http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/app-aauuto-automation-app-t2994977
I am using Note 4 SM-910F.
Keep up the good work. I guess we are all getting back into things after the break.
Cheers
Tom
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Hi Tom,
many thanks for the feedback !
Yep, Aauuto has a completely different UI concept than ReTag .... as longterm ReTag user, this could take some time ... but compared to other automation apps this should be very easy to handle
1) Hmmm, nobody seems to like the landscape mode except me ....yes, in portrait mode you will have some additional screen space for the activity list etc. but for the main UI you will get less screen space for events and activities (unless I implement some nested scrolling views (-> usually a horrible UI from my point of view )) .... However, Aauuto is in Beta, because I want to try things out and incorporate user feedback, so I will probably incorporate portrait within the next update ... then we can all have a look and decide if it makes sense or not
2) Arrgh , I´m doing Android development for years and using it even longer, but I wasn´t aware that you can put widgets into folders .... ....I like the resizeable widgets, but obviously you can´t put them into folders ... so I think I have to provide an additional non-resizeable widget ....
3) I want as much feedback as possible and this "Apps and Games" forum seems much to overcrowded for that ....
Promising app, I just hated the obligatory landscape mode, is awkward.
For portrait mode just use the exposed "app settings" module... And now you have portrait view.
Update: Portrait mode doesn't work well ...lol
How about adding time and GPS events! ie ... Phone to silent at certain locations. Or dim screen brightness at 9pm etc
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Promising app, I just hated the obligatory landscape mode, is awkward.
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justjayhere said:
For portrait mode just use the exposed "app settings" module... And now you have portrait view.
Update: Portrait mode doesn't work well ...lol
How about adding time and GPS events! ie ... Phone to silent at certain locations. Or dim screen brightness at 9pm etc
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Okay I got it , portrait will be available in the next update ....I just have to re-enable it and do some minor tweaking .... prototype screenshot below ...
Time event is already available ... it´s called Time and it´s the first event ... GPS Geofence is on my todo list, but it depends on Google Services and the Google part wasn´t reliable in the past .... i want to have everything else stable before struggling with the Google servers ...
Thx for the feedback!
Okay... Portrait layout is much better.
I would make the Scheme On/Off button more apparent.. I finally figured it out but easy to miss at first.
Also... I would prefer the Schemes Overview to be its own screen (not a pop-up).. that should be the screen it starts in as well.
One more request.. make long pressing Scheme name "edit" possible (I know you can edit from Scheme Overview pop-up.. but most will try to long press to edit).
Might help to have one basic Scheme built to help folks figure out the basic layout (like a low battery scheme).
Thanks in advance.
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Okay... Portrait layout is much better.
I would make the Scheme On/Off button more apparent.. I finally figured it out but easy to miss at first.
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I disabled the ON /OFF label because it looked weird ... but yes, I should mention it somewhere ...a help function or a walk through or something like that ...
Also... I would prefer the Schemes Overview to be its own screen (not a pop-up).. that should be the screen it starts in as well.
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Probably no, mainly due to two reasons:
- The Overview is a quick way to switch schemes or to change some scheme settings like name or order .... I think it doesn´t contain enough content for an extra screen
- beside that the scheme screen do some heavy background loading (schemes, events, conditions, activities ) from the internal database... having an extra screen will start this loading again, so a pop up makes much more sense from a performance point of view
One more request.. make long pressing Scheme name "edit" possible (I know you can edit from Scheme Overview pop-up.. but most will try to long press to edit).
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Already implemented that with an earlier prototype ....in fact, I had the same context menu enabled as in the Overview ... didn´t like it ... I think it´s much more convenient within the Overview, and beside that how often do users change a scheme name ...but it´s up to the users, if a majority wants this, I can re-enable it ....
Might help to have one basic Scheme built to help folks figure out the basic layout (like a low battery scheme).
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Good idea!
Aauuto
1 Thanks for portrait mode.
2 Looking forward to widget that I can add to a folder.
3 I like the ability to move items up and down but it is tedious for more than a few positions. Can you implement a way to move to a particular position or drag & drop?
4 Note that my "event" is blank as my "activity" is triggered by click of widget.
5 Can you allow resizing of Event / Activity windows so I can see more Activity and minimize Event?
6 My Activity is a list of Start App - all related to News e.g. News Digest, News Republic etc. The idea is, I click on widget, then each app is launched and, after a few seconds I can read each News app, pressing back key to close and automatically display next one in my list until I know I have checked all my news sources.
7 Bug is that the Apps do not all launch or do not display in same order as I listed in your app.
Can this be fixed?
Cheers
Tom
Szczepanik said:
1 Thanks for portrait mode.
2 Looking forward to widget that I can add to a folder.
3 I like the ability to move items up and down but it is tedious for more than a few positions. Can you implement a way to move to a particular position or drag & drop?
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Thanks to android, this is a lot of effort for such a simple task ... it´s on my todo list, but in a low position ..
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4 Note that my "event" is blank as my "activity" is triggered by click of widget.
5 Can you allow resizing of Event / Activity windows so I can see more Activity and minimize Event?
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I think i have to keep space for at least one event ....you would gain additional space for one more activity in portrait than in landscape on a nexus 5 (note 4 maybe 2) ... so one more activity for a niche use case vs. a fidgety UI and addititonal permanent size calculations within the UI .... I don´t think that makes sense
6 My Activity is a list of Start App - all related to News e.g. News Digest, News Republic etc. The idea is, I click on widget, then each app is launched and, after a few seconds I can read each News app, pressing back key to close and automatically display next one in my list until I know I have checked all my news sources.
7 Bug is that the Apps do not all launch or do not display in same order as I listed in your app.
Can this be fixed?
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Nothing to fix ... Aauuto fires the activities always in the correct order ... then the android multitasking kicks in......Aauuto is really fast, so it fires the activities within a couple of milliseconds ....one of your news apps may need a little bit more time to launch than other apps (or maybe is already in cache), so for Android the order could be a little bit different ....However, if you slow down the activities a bit by adding a "WAIT" Activity (--> Misc, 1 second should be enough) between the "Start App" activities, Android should have the same order cached :good:
wait Activity
ascsa said:
adding a "WAIT" Activity (--> Misc, 1 second should be enough) between the "Start App" activities, Android should have the same order cached :good:
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Thanks that seems to make it work better although I think some apps may need 2 seconds. Can I suggest you set the default wait to be 1 sec? I doubt anyone would actually want to wait "0" sec ...
Cheers
Tom
ascsa said:
Hmm, what´s up XDA ?
A brand-new app and no feedback ? ......Issues? ....afraid of Beta ?.... or afraid the colors? ... or just the weekend ?
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Comments reserved. Looking forward for such an app.
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Update 0.8.6
update 0.8.6 just uploaded to Google Play ... could take some time until it´s available
What´s new:
- MOBILE DATA toggle for Android 5.+ Lollipop --> that was a b**'*h !!! --> latest Expert Plugin + latest SuperSu required!
- Aauuto shortcuts --> you can put several shortcuts within a folder on your homescreen
ascsa said:
update 0.8.6 just uploaded to Google Play ... - Aauuto shortcuts --> you can put several shortcuts within a folder on your homescreen
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Shortcuts work well in folder thanks. May need wider choice of icon (darker and colored) or ability to import / or use own icon in future.
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Tom
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Szczepanik said:
Shortcuts work well in folder thanks. May need wider choice of icon (darker and colored) or ability to import / or use own icon in future.
Thanks
Cheers
Tom
My Note 4 note for you.
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yep, the icon set isn´t final yet .....
Hmm ,
not much feedback so far, everything seems stable ... a few small issues and only 2 error reports ... I think, I could release the 1.0 version end of January .... so, please report your issues and feature requests till the end of next week and I could probably implement/ solve them for the official (non-beta) 1.0 release ....
btw. nobody so far mentioned the colors .... I like them, but I expected some uproar ....so, last chance before 1.0 ;-P
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Colours are fine.Need more volume controls. Has Alarm, Music & Ringer Volume. Missing Notifications, System and Bluetooth.
When I change a setting (e.g. delay) it should show what I had set - currently deletes and creates new.
Volume should show numbers on the sliding scale please.
It is a competitive market against Tasker, Macrodroid and your own NFC Retag. Good luck.
Thanks
Cheers
Tom
My Note 4 note for you.
Szczepanik said:
Colours are fine.Need more volume controls. Has Alarm, Music & Ringer Volume. Missing Notifications, System and Bluetooth.
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Yep, standard android has Alarm, Music and Ringer volume. The other volumes were skipped in Android 4.0 ICS, if I remember it right ....A lot of manufacturers re-enable these volumes ... so it´s basically a manufacturer/ rom specific feature ... easy to implement, but works only on some devices .... However, I think I will implement some device/ manufacturer specific features eventually... not all devices and not all manufacturers, but the most popular ones and this volume settings thing surely will be one of the first device specific features.
When I change a setting (e.g. delay) it should show what I had set - currently deletes and creates new.
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I do it like your proposal in ReTag ....it´s easier, if you only change a parameter, but feels a little bit awkward to change an activity .... so, I tried something new for Aauuto ... to be honest, currently I don´t know what I like better ....I will think about it ... additional feedback welcome
Volume should show numbers on the sliding scale please.
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Hmm, android volume settings doesn´t show numbers, too .... so I don´t know what you want with these numbers ....but sure, I can have a look at it ....
It is a competitive market against Tasker, Macrodroid and your own NFC Retag. Good luck.
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Thanks!
Yep, it´s a competitive market, but NFC ReTag is more focused on non-writeable NFC tags and other NFC stuff and was never designed as a full-blown automation app ... so I started again from scratch ... I could have renamed ReTag and updated it with a completely new app/code/database etc. to keep the downloads and users, but I would have had to skip a lot of features because of a different focus ... so I will keep NFC ReTag focused on NFC stuff and Aauuto for a more general automation approach (with additional triggers, events etc. --> although the NFC event in Aauuto should be even easier to handle with writeable tags than in ReTag )
Sure, Tasker is the benchmark. in functionality and complexity ...... I like Tasker, but I discussed it a lot with users and a lot of them (even some tech-savvy users) could not handle Tasker .....
And yes, a bunch of other automation apps are also available ... The main difference is the no background service restriction in Aauuto .... let me explain it on a popular example:
A lot of users want some battery saver feature like "when battery is < 20% disable XYZ" ... you can do this with a lot of apps (and it´s easy to implement), but from my point of view it doesn´t make sense at all .... Android doesn´t provides a standard battery level broadcast (except Battery LOW and OK ...and it´s by intention). So any app which wants to provide such a feature has to start a background service and constantly waking up (every couple of seconds , once a minute, whatever) your device and check the battery stats ...this cause a lot of additional battery drain, wake locks and so on and at the end of the day, this checking could drain a lot more battery than you can save via "disable XYZ" ... so it´s senseless .... but users want it and they usually get it ... [another popular example for this user/android problem are the countless RAM cleaner apps out there ....on current Android versions, it doesn´t make sense to clean your RAM at all , because Android does a perfect job with that (only a full RAM is a good RAM ) and these cleaners usually do more harm than good ..... but users want it and they usually get it ...]
OK, back to the point: Aauuto will only implement rock-stable activities and bulletproof events and conditions ....so when you use Aauuto, you can be sure it works without issues and without hidden drawbacks. Maybe I will not implement a popular feature, due to some hidden drawback, but for me it´s more important to develop a good app and therefore have a few less downloads than implementing popular but problematic features ....Afaik you can´t be sure of that with other automation apps.