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Recommend A Random App

Just post an app that you think not many people have but might be interested in.
I'll start
Reddit is fun: An app for www.reddit.com
Wallpapers (nexus/droid version): Great HQ wallpapers here

Ustream Broadcaster -> link

Tricorder. On market. Kinda useless, but fun to play with all your phones sensors.

fxcamera, its in the market place

gIMpSTa said:
Ustream Broadcaster -> link
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Ups, that´s cool & usefull! - thanx!

rori1 said:
Ups, that´s cool & usefull! - thanx!
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No prob! I've been using it for a bit and am still amazed at the quality and overall simplicity of the app.

Shoot me, just found out about this one and its amazing.

TicTacToe... In the market. This app is not your childhood game but instead a brilliantly hidden browser to be used for viewing certain things. FTW

FakeFirefox - Simply a shortcut to the stock browser with a FF icon
MortPlayer Music + Widget - Great little music player that sorts songs by folder rather than artist/album etc. A little tip is to put the album cover in each folder under Folder.jpg
Quickboot - Lets you create shortcuts to bootloader, reboot and recovery for one click access.
Bloo - Facebook replacement which has an awesome notification system that flashes blue with the newer CM releases

Tallybee
The program is very simple, but the idea is very neat.

Connectoo. Fun game!

bTunes Music Player (includes widget) - ever wanted to show off to your iPhone friends? Make them surprised when you show them that you, an Android user, can have the same UI/functionality of the iPhone's music player with just one download of an app.
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Midomi SoundHound - What's that song? Hear it and identify it FAST with SoundHound - just hold your phone up to a speaker, and SoundHound names the tune in as little as five seconds! It even works if you sing or hum the melody.

TorrentFu - Great if you do alot of torrenting like i do. Not only can you monitor your torrents on your home PC, you can scan barcodes, or search for items, and have the torrent sent and downloaded on your home PC (Barcode scanner integrated).
Handcent (NEW) - By far, the best SMS/MMS app on the market. blows the stock MMS to shreds.
OurGroceries - Not just your everyday Grocery/List manager. SYNC in real-time with your spouses (or whomever) phone, cross sync with iPhone users. Allows you to enter (or delete) items to/from your list, and in real time, your spouse (or whoever) will see the changes.
My Tracks - GREAT for hikers/bikers. Track, map, and get stats for your hiking/biking trips.
Surveyor - GREAT measuring tool. This is one that few will have a need for, but those that need, don't know this exists, and is GREAT.
TuneWiki - My personal favorite for playing local (SD) music, as well as shoutcast.
and you cant leave out Pandora. Just a great personalized radio. Once you get some artists setup into your station, it really does tune to what you like. Another one of those you gotta really try it before you pass judgment.

SubSonic is a GREAT program to easily stream your music from your PC to your phone. It even has an offline option to play music you downloaded later without a data connection. The server on your PC is incredibly light and doesn't drag on system resources like all other server programs I've ever used before. Now I can easily browse through and enjoy my 450GB music collection from nearly anywhere on the go!

Excellent idea for this thread btw.
My app suggestion is Twicca, an incredibly full function yet light and appealing GUI for twitter.

MagicXB said:
Midomi SoundHound - What's that song? Hear it and identify it FAST with SoundHound - just hold your phone up to a speaker, and SoundHound names the tune in as little as five seconds! It even works if you sing or hum the melody.
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How does that compare to Shazam? Sounds like it does basically the same job so I wondered if you'd tried both?

For UK users I quite like ASBOrometer. It gives your current location a rating based on the level of anti-social behaviour! Based on official government stats.
Google Sky Map is awesome on the Nexus as well. Gives you a full mapping of the stars with their names and constellations using gps, compass and accelerometer so you can point it at the stars above you and see what they are. Really cool

Personally ChompSMS is my favorite SMS app, but my recommendation is definitely Screebl Pro, detects when your phone isn't at a level that is classified as laying down on a bench or something, and keeps your phone's screen on until the phones sensor detects it's been placed down or something. Fully customization, and saves battery life, because you can set your screen timeout to the lowest with this app enabled.

Slacker Radio.

Some essentials in my sig but also I recommend:
AdFree (€0) - I don't need to see another religious ad
aiSystemWidget (€€) - Great stats widget and even better app including history
AppBrain (€0) - Just started using it but I love the recommendations
Apps Organizer (€0) - Awesome for sorting apps into folders
AutoKiller (€0) - Set and forget memory management
Better Cut (€€) - Give yourself the desktop you want
Dolphin Browser (€0) - Still the fastest and most functional browser IMHO
ES File Explorer (€0) - Should be mandatory for root users, best file manager there is
Mini Info (€0) - Another great stats widget
NewsRoom (€€) - Best RSS reader out there
MyBackupPro (€€) - Now supports apk backups and system data backups
QuickBoot (€0) - Reboot, Recovery or Bootloader all with one click
Settings Profiles (€€) - Fun, functional but still deciding on whether it's essential
ShootMe (€0) - Screen caps
Wallpaper Set & Save (€0) - Great for hi resolution wall papers
Pure Music Widget (€€) - Pure
Beautiful Widgets (€€) - Beautiful
And there are others but this is the 'pack' that I install immediately after any flash.
And perhaps not necessary for this thread but here you go anyway:

Quality Apps from android market

Hi everyone. I just got an android and i'm still trying to browse for very high quality apps you know the ones that are smooth and very animated not like the ones that are slow and glitchy. Can you help me by listing yours? I have mines so far.
-xda
-engadget
-paypal
-walgreens
-google sky
-steamy window
-google earth
-youtube
-skype
Fyi:
I will check this thread from time so whoever list a high quality app I find posted, i will push that thanks button which of course your thanks meter. I havent listed all apps like the most popular ones twlauncher or the 250,000 downloaded but if i find yours and test it, your definitely will get that credit.

Hmm... SwipePad are pretty smooth, i don't know it's a app like this you mean, but that's one of my favourites

Pulse
Plume
Tapatalk
Subsonic
Tonido
Quickpic
HSW
Titanium backup

Titanium backup
google map
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why dont you pop onto our web blog and find out what the best apps are.
you can also follow us on facebook and twitter too

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Tonido, Twitter, Titanium, Angry Bird, Pulse

AVG free antivirus
Dolphin HD - browser
Battery doctor
Astro file manager
Zedge
this is a "must" for any of my devices

Reader; gReader Pro
Calendar; CalenGoo
Launcher; ADWLauncher EX
XDA; XDA Premium (of course)
Twitter; Seesmic
Keyboard; Smart Keyboard Pro
File Manager / Explorer; Root Explorer
Android Automation; Tasker (easily the most amazing Android application)
System Info / Management; SystemPanel
Messaging; Handcent SMS
Honorable mentions;
Dropbox
Google Chrome to Phone
SportsTap
Rainy Days
Google Docs
LCD Density Changer (can be done without app use - but easy and simple)
I find the above to be 'essential' applications, while also being extremely stable. I hate me some buggy apps. The above should work without issue.

Here here for Tasker and CalenGoo. Haven't tried GREaderPro, but have checked others. Might have to do so.
keep em coming folks,. always looking for app suggestions

Hey all, new to the forum and the Android world so far. I'm loving my Inspire 4G. Coming from ios, the options in the android market were at first a disappointment. But I'll try out some of these suggestions.

theblipster said:
Hey all, new to the forum and the Android world so far. I'm loving my Inspire 4G. Coming from ios, the options in the android market were at first a disappointment. But I'll try out some of these suggestions.
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CalenGoo was originally an iOS app and seems to have made the transition quite nicely. Widgets need a bit of work. For a calendar app with Google calendar functionality, I have yet to find an equal.
And if you're a 'reader' like me, who gets most of their info from tons of feeds, than gReaderPro is the perfect app. Have tried most of them and this is easily the most stable and well balanced one out.
ADWLauncher EX is also a great alternative launcher to check out. Smooth and full of options.
Google Docs is also key, perfect and lite.
Seesmic for lite Twitter users is nice, as well.
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+1 for dropbox

You should try miui adw launcher,froyo keyboard (if you don't already have it) N64oid ,and beautiful Widgets great app too worth a couple bucks.
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crazy birds, asphalt 6, Shift.

Get Trillian, it used to be free on their site (not the market), but was also free via Amazon Appstore ... 1-Free Paid App a Day is awesome!

Go Launcher is awesome. I also really like Miren web browser.
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apps
advanced task killer
dropbox
flashlight
android status
astro file manager
facebook
gmail
all google apps
net tools
swiftp
and a notes application
remote rdp lite
vnc
tricorder ok this is limited use but is fun
full office app (or google docs)
rom manager
trillian backup
for fun games
stupid zombies
angry birds (all versions)
clumpsball
fruit slice
fruit ninja
all kinds of emulators
tank recon

*Pulse News Reader
*Appmonster does a good job & doesn't require rooting
*Flow (which is just facebook with more freedom!)
*Live Profile
*Double Twist + Air Sync
*Poynt
Just a few there!

Root explorer, it's awesome! Not free though..

[APP][1.6+] App Dialer 3.0 [update: better ordering, auto hide keyboard]

Hey, it's me again. You may be using my apps like Mario Live Wallpaper, Video Live Wallpaper, or WiimoteController. This time I come with a completly free (early) Christmas present to you guys at xda-devs and all other users of my apps!
I present to you... App Dialer
App dialer is an app launcher that can be used to find installed apps and start them very quickly. Today's Android devices have a lot of memory that users often spend on apps and games. Some users have as much as 400 applications installed on their device and navigating a list of apps or swiping between screens and screens of app icons just to find one can take a lot of time.
App Dialer can be used to quickly filter a large list of apps down to just a few or even just one item in just a few seconds.
There are a few app launching apps out there but what sets App Dialer from the rest is the way app list is filtered. Instead of using an awkward on-screen QWERTY keyboard, App Dialer comes with a built-in numeric keyboard. You can just dial out apps' names just like you would dial a spellable phone number. Button 2 represents A, B or C, button 3 represents D, E or F, and so on. Want the Browser? Dial 2769737 (spelled "browser"). Want the Gallery? Dial 4255379 (spelled "gallery"). It is that easy!
Having a numeric keyboard means having big, easy to hit buttons that can be hit quickly and accurately with only one hand. The app list updates and shrinks as you dial so there is a great chance that you will not have to dial the complete name before the app is already going to appear on the top of the list. With some practice (you might already have years of practice writing SMS messages this way) you will be able to launch any app on your device in three seconds or less, regardless of how many apps you have installed.
App Dialer highlights:
easy to use
can be started by long-pressing the search button (if your device has it)
can be started via a notification icon
starts fast, can be made even faster by turning off icons
quick dial for up to 10 favorite apps
pin selected apps to the top of the list
donation-supported, but otherwise free and ad-free!
This app is completly free. However it is donation-supported like all of my other apps. If you find it useful, please consider donating.
Get it from the Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ccpcreations.android.appdialer
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Or get it from here:

This app has a Frequently Asked Questions section. To prevent unnecessary copying and desynchronization of the text, I keep it on my website.
Here is the link to the FAQ:
http://android.ccpcreations.com/appdialer/appdialer-faq
Changelog:
3.0, published 2012-02-08
- added Order by importance, which improves ordering of hits
- added an option to auto hide the on-screen keyboard when interacting with the app list
2.0, published 2012-01-08
- added the long-press menu with options to see App properties and Android Market page of the app
- added Pin to top to the long-press menu
- added Exclude from auto close to the long-press menu
- added Filter to the app's main menu for managing pinned and excluded apps
- the notification icon now appears on device startup if enabled
- fixed an app-specific issue
1.0, published 2011-12-21
- initial version

this is a great idea! good job man

I've just made an update to this app. You can read all about it above. Changelog is in the second post.

Sorry about double posting, but I've just made another update. Details in the second post.

How is the importance order set? Does it keep a count of which app we choose more when we click them in app dialer? Great feature! It has really improved the speed and relevance of the result, I rarely use my app drawer thanks to this app
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Greate apps ,thanks
HTC Sense 3.5,Android 2.3.5

azrash said:
How is the importance order set? Does it keep a count of which app we choose more when we click them in app dialer? Great feature! It has really improved the speed and relevance of the result, I rarely use my app drawer thanks to this app
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No, it's simpler than that. It is a combination of the alphabetical order and the position of the match (ie. the sooner the match is found in the app's name, the more important that app will be).

How can I make this the default app over the Google search box apk?. I move it to system and rename but still wants the long press to active the app.

[Widget][2.2+] new Tagy - icon-free interface for your home screen

We've just updated Tagy and we hope you'll like it. Please share your thoughts and suggestions!
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Tagy is a new bundle of widgets that organize apps, contacts, bookmarks and settings into tag clouds on your home screen.
Tag cloud items will change color and size based on click frequency, allowing important items to stand out and unimportant items to fade. So your favorite items will be highlighted for faster access.
Tagy Settings and Tagy Google Services are Tagy widgets that present shortcuts to your system settings and links to Google mobile services and apps as tag clouds.
Use cases
Tag cloud user interface lets you to::
• Instantly access your content without scrolling or browsing folders;
• Obtain insights about usage patterns by locating infrequently used content such as unused apps or inactive contacts as well as favorite items; and
• Save space – one tag cloud can contain five times more items than a regular icon grid.
Features
Tagy is very friendly to your system:
• It consumes minimum system resources;
• It does not affect battery life;
• It needs only basic permissions; and
• It supports custom launchers and themes.
Tagy also supports portrait and landscape orientation.
Tagy widgets are free (main widgets pack is trial).
To go to the Tagy download pages, please see the QRs attached.
Tagy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.license.tagcloudui

Links aren't working. Any chance you can provide new ones? I'd like to check this out.
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Teklogikal said:
Links aren't working. Any chance you can provide new ones? I'd like to check this out.
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Thank you! Have you tried the text links I pasted? Since I'm a newbie member, I can't paste hyperlinks.

Frequently asked question:
Q: Are tags clickable?
A: Yes, you can click on tags to launch corresponding apps, contacts or bookmarks. Also, as you click them, tags will change size and color.

Looks good OP. Thanks!
Links:
Tagy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tagcloudui
Tagy Google Services:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gservices.tagcloudui
Tagy Settings:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.settings.tagcloudui

Thanks! And thank you for the links, I couldn't add them

Update: now Tagy Google Services wil try to open corresponding Google app if installed, otherwise it will open service webpage.

Massive update - check out new tag backgrounds

It looks like I just threw up on my screen.
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They call it modern art I guess

Had to redo all five screens with the change in unlocker, what a pita.

Tagy_ said:
Thanks! And thank you for the links, I couldn't add them
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No problem. Happy to help.

Pkt_Lnt said:
Had to redo all five screens with the change in unlocker, what a pita.
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Sorry, there was no easy way of changing to trial. Hope you like tag backgrounds, though.

Tagy_ said:
Sorry, there was no easy way of changing to trial. Hope you like tag backgrounds, though.
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Some might, not me. I use NoWallpaper (black) with just the color text.
New version will not let me update apps. I have three app screens, and do not want to enable new apps on all, so they are all unchecked. Then after I install an app, I cannot go to the app widget where I want it and add it.

I've just looked at it and it should add new apps to the list, but they will be unchecked if you uncheck the Add new apps automatically mark. Note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.

Awesome widget, thx

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Old version has similar behavior. It's by design now, but we'll change it in the future. We thought that if you uncheck the Add apps automatically mark, then you don't want updates for that widget, but that's not how it goes for many users.
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I do want to selectively add apps, but my choice, and not automagically (sic).

I've just looked at it and it turns out we've already implemented what I have described So you should see all your installed apps in the widgets apps list, either you turn the Autoadd option on or off. The only difference is when this option is off, the new app will be unchecked in the list. But note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.
Can you specify what app does not show in the widgets apps selection? Or maybe you could try to install any ordinary app from the market and see whether it will show up.

using right now it's very goog credits to you.
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Tagy_ said:
I've just looked at it and it turns out we've already implemented what I have described So you should see all your installed apps in the widgets apps list, either you turn the Autoadd option on or off. The only difference is when this option is off, the new app will be unchecked in the list. But note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.
Can you specify what app does not show in the widgets apps selection? Or maybe you could try to install any ordinary app from the market and see whether it will show up.
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It is/was GMail, flashed in recovery, GApps and an ICS alpha ROM. After some reboots it shows up, but then Play Store just updated itself and it is gone from Tagy and I cannot get it back.
It might be the alpha ROM doing it. I will try again when I restore my normal ROM and see.

[APP] Panda Assistant

Panda Assistant
Panda Assistant is a smart tool that assists you to use Android phones quickly and easily. Panda Assistant tries to maximize and improve your Android capability.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superdroid.assistant
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►Home Screen Panda
A cute panda will be always waiting for you at the home screen. Just one tap to fast access powerful functionalities. At the same time, you can move the panda wherever you want.
►Easy settings and tools
Quickly turn on/off system settings like Wifi/Bluetooth/Airplane mode and easily access tools like Flashlight / Camera / Gallery / Alarm Clock / File Manager / Settings.
►One tap to switch recent apps
A fast and accurate way to find & launch apps by recent tasks and new installed. Avoid spending time to look for your app by swiping many screens.
►Handy messages center
A powerful and convenient unread messages / notifications manager - it shows unread messages number of WhatsApp / Facebook / Messenger / WeChat / Line / Google+ / Gmail / SMS / Missing calls etc. It supports most of the social apps, email apps and news apps. It also reminds you about the new pictures taken and up-coming Alarm Clock / Calendar etc.
►Support various Voice Assistant
Panda Assistant supports Google Now, Cortana, Assistant.ai, Dragon Mobile Assistant and Jarvis etc.
►Speed up your phone
Clean unused processes and release memory to boost your phone.
►APP manager
Single click to uninstall and backup applications, sort applications by name, size and date and check every aspect of app details - name, version, size, date, package etc.
►Music scenario
When plug your headphones into smart phone or wireless speakers connect to your cellphone by bluetooth, a panda with headphones will appear to help you play music or video in a easy way.
- Suppose you want to fast access to apps of Gallery, File manager, App Manager & Flashlight.
- Suppose you want to open recent installed app in a hurry.
- Suppose you want to quickly open or uninstall a specific app.
- Suppose you want to reach the unread messages / notifications at any screen.
- Suppose you want to launch any of the Google apps in one place.
- Suppose you want to listen to music or watch movie after your put on headphones.
- Suppose you want to do a search with voice.
- Suppose you want to just have a relax.
... ...
Panda Assistant will always satisfy you with just one simple tap.
Panda Assistant maybe not as powerful as AlphaGo, but I believe it maybe the most powerful tool for your android phone.
Download and try it from Google Play now -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superdroid.assistant

Extremely useful A must-have app with plenty tools.

Wow nice, can add transparant icon?
Thank you

VALRCIEL said:
Wow nice, can add transparant icon?
Thank you
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transparant icon, where are you going to put it?

Helpful I can boost my phone rite away and the speed is increased. I can also uninstall some apps at once. Great app..

Speed up phone. This app boost your phone. really enjoying.

Wow nice

Awesome for your phone! Panda Works really great, help me use my phone more easily.

Great Tool and Nice Panda. We too had a similar type cat in our screens of the game.

A really smart assistive touch tool , provides more features!!!

Support various Voice Assistant Panda Assistant supports Google Now,its cool tool !!

A powerful and convenient unread messages / notifications manager -
Nice App Thanks, working good for data management.

Is this same as Panda Helper?

Nice