Guys here is the list of Applications I am using, please help me out bu cutting the list as much as possible by recommending replacements, one replacement for multiple apps, what apps are redundant (essentially two apps doing the same thing). Please help m out.
Throw any questions at me such as why u r using this, or whatever:
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Animated Weather Widget&Clock
AG Indian Newspapers
FeedR News Reader
Finance
First Aid
Google Goggles
iTriage Mobile Health
Layar Reality Browser
Palmary Weather Pro
Pulse News Reader
Scoreboard
TV Show Favs
Wikitude World Browser
Navigation
3D Compass Pro (AR Compass)
Compass
Google Sky Map
Google Maps
My Tracks
SpeedView Pro
Utils
3G Watchdog
AdFree Android
AppBrain App Market
AudioManager Pro
Barcode Scanner
Better Terminal Emulator Pro
BusyBox
Swype
Smart Keyboard
Clockr Evolution (donate)
Dialer One
DroidStats
Extended Controls
Handcent SMS
Lookout Mobile Security
MetaMorph
Mr. Number Call Block
Quick Boot
Quick System Info PRO
Rings Extended
SetCPU for Root Users
System Info Widget
Vlingo: Words to Action
Voice Search
Youlu Address Book
Management
AndroZip Pro File Manager
ASTRO Bluetooth Module
ASTRO File Manager
ASTRO File Mgr Pro (key)
ES File Explorer
Root Explorer (File Manager)
AppControl Full version
Autostarts
Quick Uninstaller (Appmanager)
Titanium Backup ? root
Titanium Backup PRO Key ? root
ROM Manager
ROM Manager (Premium)
Interface
BetterCut
LauncherPro Plus
Desktop Visualizer
HomeSmack
Folder Organizer
Power Strip: Multitasking Dock
WidgetLocker Lockscreen
Tools
Bubble
Celeste SE
drocap2 for root users
Google Search
Instant Heart Rate
Linpack for Android
Metal Detector
Quadrant Standard Edition
Speedtest.net Speed Test
T-Counter
Where's My Droid Donate
Tasker
Bluetooth File Transfer
Office
Dictionary.com
Documents To Go 3.0 Main App
DocumentsToGo Full Version Key
Google Translate
handyCalc Calculator
Note Everything
Note Everything Pro Add-On
Periodic Table PeriodicPad
PrinterShare™ Droid Print
PrinterShare™ Premium Key
Unit Converter ConvertPad
VuDroid
Multimedia
Camera360 Ultimate
Flash Player 10.1
Image Shrink
JustPictures!
Photaf 3D Panorama Pro
PicSay Pro Photo Editor
Ringdroid
RockPlayer Universal
TapeMachine
Official XBMC Remote
Vignette
YouTube
YouTube: TubeMate
Organizer
Alarm Clock PlusV2(NoAds)
Astrid Power Pack
Astrid Task/Todo List
Class Buddy Pro
DaysUntil Widget
Pure Grid calendar widget
UltraChron Stopwatch & Timer
World Clock
Social
Facebook for Android
Gmail
Nimbuzz Call & Chat for FREE
Pure messenger widget
Skype
Tapatalk Forum App (Pro)
TweetDeck
Networking
AndroStream
Barnacle Wifi Tether
ByteTornado Downloader
Dolphin Browser™ HD
Dropbox
Fast Web Installer
IP Webcam
Lookator
Swarm Torrent Client
Torrent-fu
Unified Remote
URLy the URL sharer
Webkey (ROOT REQUIRED)
WebSharing File/Media Sync
Sorry but are you jokeing you have loads of the same type of apps. Close the thred.
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No I am not jokeing and I know I have some apps of the same kind and that is why I am asking the members which one they thing I should keep and which one I should remove.
Do the brave thing and delete everything. You'll soon realise what you need.
Seriously, I stopped reading the list when I saw, like, 5 news readers. Keep Pulse (or your favorite if it's not pulse), and delete the rest. Delete any news apps, and find the address to its RSS feed. Add those feeds to whatever reader you kept, and you've already eliminated at least 5 redundant apps.
Use the same strategy for everything else. You should be able to tell when two apps are doing the same thing. Just pick your favorite and delete the rest.
Edit: Are you kidding me? 5 or 6 file managers. I would stick with Root Explorer or SU and delete the rest.
I'm gonna leave it at that, because that is way too many apps. Good luck streamlining.
Looks like a list of downloaded warez, and you're just trying to figure out which ones to use.
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AAAH! MY EYES THEY BURN! dude litterally. what are you tryin to do go app crazy? CM6.1 has it's own file manager that works great (once the full version comes out i'll be happy) as for all the double apps get rid of em. literally why so many apps. only keep the ones you will use not the ones that will sit and collect fragmentation (hahaha fragmentation kinda like dust is to objects).
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Looks like a list of downloaded warez, and you're just trying to figure out which ones to use.
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I was thinking the same thing when I saw both Root Explorer and SU on the list, not to mention all the other duplicate-function paid apps.
@OP: You should listen to the dude who said to delete everything and start from scratch. And with no wares this time.
mohitgarg said:
Guys here is the list of Applications I am using, please help me out bu cutting the list as much as possible by recommending replacements, one replacement for multiple apps, what apps are redundant (essentially two apps doing the same thing). Please help m out.
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Do you have all of these apps installed and running on your phone?
Sounds like you would have some performance issues with these apps, narrow the list.
Do a Google search for the "app" name + "Android review". When I am looking to accomplish a certain task, I Google that on some review site. This will narrow your scope.
I have not, I repeat I have not downloaded these apps from waez or as a package but spent time on appbrain and install each and EVRY app I listed and tried them, th initial liost was 500+ apps, I have narrowed to 200 apps, I just wanted to know which ones people think are the ones worth keeping, the reason I have shortlisted these are because I like the functionality and Ui, however it could happen that some function is available in app x and also in appy but I don't know yet (not played enough), but people on the forum are able to point that out.
Most of the apps listed are highly rated and popular.
I have updated the list by cutting down on some apps.
i will give reason for each app, once i find some time.
That's defo a warez list lol.
You wouldn't have listed all the free version and paid versions if not.
No way you'd have paid for all those apps without trying them.
Made me lol in rl.
Use whichever you feel more comfy using.
Good luck
edit... quick Google search I just found your current list in a wares torrent. In the same order.... Lol
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And for every app group (be it warez or not), there is not simply an app that beats them all. It all depends upon your interests and personal preferences, and no one but you can decide what is the app out of a group that fits you most. So please stop asking others to do a work you only can do yourself.
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And for every app group (be it warez or not), there is not simply an app that beats them all. It all depends upon your interests and personal preferences, and no one but you can decide what is the app out of a group that fits you most. So please stop asking others to do a work you only can do yourself.
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i fully agree with that!
HOARDER!!!!! Wahhh i need moar warez....oh noes i need moar appz naO!!!!!!!
Killkill kill this thread ban the op and take away his poor phone.
vision
I have actually been felt very offended by the fact that members feel that I am using from torrent or warez. As proof here is the list on appbrain:
appbrain .com / user / mohitgarg / need-to-test-install
appbrain .com / user / mohitgarg / faved
And mr leetvtr, eff off, i could find the apps u use in a torrent too.
If I wanted to keep them and be a horder I would not have listed them, the whole purpose was to get input from people about what they feel about an app and if they would discourage the use of a particular app for some particular reason.
I actually did try all of them for less than 22 hours (paid) as I wanted to try and then get a refund, thus didn not have enough time to play with them, but these r the ones i liked in terms of first impression. I actually have tried many more (paid too) apps but did not like them and thus needed your help, what a friendly society, really!
Cut down to one newsreader. For social apps, I'd use Facebook, TweetCaster, GoChat, and Tapatalk.
This combination provides the best coverage of features with the smallest footprint on your phone.
I would also go with Winamp for music, and YXPlayer for movies, since they each offer the best quality and broadest compatibility of their respective media types. I'd also cut down to just Astro and Root Explorer for file managers. While Astro may seem redundant, it's been beneficial to me to have a "pedestrian" file manager, and I also find Astro's zip manager more reliable. Only keep the Google Apps you are actually going to use. I can almost guarantee Google Sky and Goggles will just end up collecting dust in your app tray. The majority of the apps you have listed are pretty specific in purpose. If you aren't using then, and aren't sure if you need them, back then up with AppMonster and uninstall them. You'll always have then to reinstall from your SD if you every want to try then again. That's about all the advice I've got.
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Thanks for the constructive criticism, higly appreciated.
I have updated the list, need more suggestions.
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So forum, what are your top 10 apps? Here is mine:
1. Wapedia, best wiki app ever
2. Adw launcher
3. Springpad
4. Chrome to phone
5. Facebook
6. Xda, obviously
7. Daily horoscope
8. Root explorer
9. Pulse news reader
10. Pandora
This is mine.
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1. GO Launcher/LauncherPro
2. Engadget
3. XDA
4. POWERAMP
5. Beautiiful Widgets
6. WordFeud
7. GO SMS
8. Google Books
9. Tank Hero
10. AK Notepad
Mine are pretty simple. Still haven't figured out how to root.
1. Root Explorer
2. SetCPU
3. Terminal Emulator
4. Astro
5. K-9
6. Docs to Go
7. Gameloft
8. Angry Birds
9. Google Maps
10. google talk
In no particular order:
1. AK Notes
2. Root Explorer
3. ADB Wireless
4. Beautiful Widgets
5. Minimalistic Text
6. Widgetsoid
7. Google Reader
8. Tapatalk
9. Agenda Widget
10. Angry Birds
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Tasker
Subsonic
ADW EX Launcher
Tapatalk
Handcent SMS
Wikidroid (far better than Wapedia, IMO)
Kindle
VLC Remote
Google Reader
Mint
Root Explorer
ADWex
Titanium Backup
Custom themed market
XDA
AdFree
Dolphin Browser
Ringdroid
Superuser
Voice Search
There's mine
Good ones
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Thank you! I saw nobody had listed superuser yet, and that's just not right
These are not in order, but they are the apps I use most frequently...
1) Tweetdeck
2) Root Explorer
3) XDA
4) NoLED
5) LauncherPro
6) Beautiful Widgets
7) Widgetsoid
8) Folder Organiser
9) File Manager
10) Handscent SMS
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I won't list any root apps, as they're not my 'favorite', I use them because I have to .
1. LauncherPro Plus
2. ChompSMS
3. Beautiful Widgets
4. Copilot Live
5. Folder Organizer
6. Nesoid
7. Snesoid
8. PlayerPro
9. Swiftkey keyboard
10. xda
Google maps
Google reader
Group me
Tweetdeck
Facebook
Appbrain
Pandora
Astrid
Financisto
SMS pop up
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hmm... my list is 377 apps long....
all those are my TOP used, else they wouldn't be installed in the phone.
however if i must choose... (in no special order)
Titanium Backup
CoPilot 8
Fancy Widgets
WeatherEye
Alarm Clock PlusV2
LauncherPRO
AppBrain
Gmail
AudioManager
Handcent SMS
AdFree
ixMAT
ShootMe
Android System Info
Note Everything
a whole bunch of ON/OFF toggles widgets
Package Buddy
Remote Desktop
SSH
VNC
... oh oops! i went over 10 already, and i didn't even mention all (yes all of them) the browsers
those are just a few that i use on daily basis
Not including live wallpapers or apps that require rooting or that are preinstalled, ordered by a complex secret algorithm involving frequency of use, personal importance, the barometric pressure in my room at the time of install, and dummy variables derived from the precise time of most recent use and the balance of power in the United States House of Representatives:
1. BuzzBox News (BuzzBox, Inc.)
- I have pretty much abandoned other news readers, mobile or otherwise, for this app. I use it pretty much every time I use my phone. Good widgets, and the dark theme is easy on the eyes and my phone battery. The interface itself is stubbornly a bit rough around the edges, but there are too many good things about it not to forgive its minor flaws. Note: enable automatic full text download in the options. It's been in "beta" forever, but it works very well and there's really no reason not to.
2. PDX Transit Finder (Ryan Roemmich)
- Ignore this if you don't use TriMet (Portland, OR's public transit system). If you do, though, highly recommended. The UI is about as good as Windows 3.1, and looks about as fancy as DOS, and it really only does one thing: fetch arrival times, but this actually works to its advantage in a perverse way, because its rival app updates about as frequently as this one (read: pretty sure both are no longer in development), and since it includes a lot more features, it has a lot more inaccuracies. PDX Transit Finder: the best argument for mediocrity in the app store. If you live in Portland and ride on public transit.
3. Flash Player 10.1 (Adobe Systems)
- Not much explanation needed here. Adult Swim video on my phone? Yes, please.
4. Root Explorer (Speed Software)
- Yes, you can use it without root privileges, and it is wonderful. With root, it's even better. You need something like this, since the Nexus S doesn't really have an onboard file manager to speak of, and Root Explorer is one of the best.
5. WiFi OnOff (CurveFish)
- WiFi on, WiFi off. In a 1x1 widget. Much easier than going into the Settings, and a lot more compact than the control panel widget that comes with the phone. Great for when you want your phone to find WiFi networks on its own when you mean to use them, but not kill itself and make you want to kill yourself looking for them constantly when you're on the move.
6. ADWLauncher EX (AnderWeb)
- Yes, I do like it. A lot. No, I haven't tried LauncherPro. No, I won't try it just for the sake of comparison. Don't you have anything more important to do? Despite the fact that using Android automatically subjects you to the opinion of everyone who is aware that launcher options exist, choice is sweet. ADW was the first I tried off-stock, and I've never wanted to change. AnderWeb is also possibly the most responsive developer I've ever dealt with, so if you have an issue, let him know and he'll either fix it or tell you why he can't. That alone goes a long way to customer satisfaction.
7. SoundHound (SoundHound Inc.)
- Music recognition that works reliably in pretty much any setting. It's that song on the radio I hear once every two years and want to add to my collection, but I can't figure out what it is! Not anymore. I would make out with this app if I could.
8. Screen Filter (haxor industry)
- Sure it's not perfect. The whole display red-shifts and gets uneven, and sometimes it will decide to close itself for no apparent reason, but it's pretty darn well-crafted and reliable when you think about what it's actually doing. Finally, I can use my phone in a dark room and not feel like I'm forcing my eyes to stare at a 25-watt incandescent light bulb. Happiness.
9. doubleTwist (doubleTwist)
- This app is a royal pain in the ass, especially since I know what it's like to have an iPod. But even though it will not sync some files and fail to explain itself if it doesn't like your folder structure, or any of your tags start with something other than a letter or a number, or somebody looked at it wrong, it is still, sadly, the best all-in-one media solution I'm aware of. Music, video, and podcasts. Delicious. It's like... an orange-flavored Tootsie Roll Pop. Sure, the outside is kinda gross, but just think about the delicious filling and you'll figure out a way to tolerate it. Or just smash it open.
10. ColorNote Notepad (Notes)
- The UI could use a couple slight refinements, but it works very well for the basic app it is. The list feature is great for grocery shopping, too. Just one more opportunity to banish paper from your life.
My apps are mostly fun apps:
MusicJunk
Mabilo Ringtones
mp3tagger
hyper jump
Tapatalk Pro
Winamp
Nasioc
Fxcamera
Facebook
Directv (love it)
These are in no particular order:
1. Facebook
2. GO Launcher
3. GO SMS
4. Engadget
5. PowerAMP
6. TeslaLED
7. Google Maps
8. LinkedIn
9. Pandora
10. XDA
This is what this thread is all about! Discovering and sharing new and favorite apps. I have already found some that you guys have posted and fallen in love with!
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Here are 10 of my top apps in a specific order (alphabetical I think)
1. Business Calendar Beta
2. Chrome to phone
3. Dialer One
4. Listen
5. Our Groceries
6. QR Droid
7. SiMi Folder
8. SMS Backup+
9. SwiFTP
10. WhatsApp
MistaJae said:
These are not in order, but they are the apps I use most frequently...
1) Tweetdeck
2) Root Explorer
3) XDA
4) NoLED
5) LauncherPro
6) Beautiful Widgets
7) Widgetsoid
8) Folder Organiser
9) File Manager
10) Handscent SMS
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NoLED.... omg. thank you. didnt know this existed
No particular order:
1. Soccer Livescores
2. Beautiful Widgets
3. WinAmp
4. Angry Birds
5. Memo Pad (.apk from the LG Optimus)
6. Astro
7. Swype
8. Google Maps/Latitude
9. WordFeud
10. Navigation
There's So Many apps to choose from now a days that I just wanted to see what Everyone would pick as their Personal Favorites...
Mine are...
XDAPremium.apk
AppLauncher.apk
RootExplorer.apk
SDSpeedBoost.apk
RomManager.apk
CacheMate.apk
SetCpu.apk
TitaniumBackup.apk
ShootMe.apk
AutokillerMem.Optimizer.apk
AdvancedTaskKiller(Froyo).apk
AdFree.apk
AutoStarts.apk
AppMonsterPro.apk
*Note*
These are some of My Favorites apps that i have Installed on My phone, But just listed "Randomly"! (Not Exactly My Favorites in that Order!)
I'm sure anyone would have 100+ apps
Here's my list of handy or must have apps
3G Watchdog
Adobe Reader
Astro File Manager
App2SD
Bluetooth File transfer
Bump
Chrome to phone
GDocs
IMDB
Picsay Pro
Root Explorer
Terminal Emulator
Titanium Back up
Widget Locker
XDA
Youtube Remote
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Phone: Nexus S I9020T
Rom : Stock 2.3.4
Kernel : Netarchy CFS
Recovery : CMW
Dropbox
Read It Later
Wallr
Root Explorer
AdFree
SuperDim
Amazon AppStore - free app of the day
Wave Launcher
Delayed Lock
QuckPic
Photobucket - automatic uploads
GrooVe IP - internet calling
Amazon MP3 - streaming music from Amazon cloud ($20/yr unlimited music)
Smarter Alarm
Barcode Scanner
-We all know what this is right?
Chase
-My bank
Dictionary
-A dictionary and thesaurus with voice input
DroidIris
- Search for images using several search engines
Dropbox
- File storage and sharing
File Expert
- File manager/explorer with numerous options
Flashlight
- Obvious
IntoNow
- Let your phone listen to the tv and it'll tell you what you're watching (like) Shazam
Latitude
- Find your friends, spouse, kids anywhere on Google maps
Lookout
-Anti-virus, phone locator, phone backup
Miren Browser
- The fastest web browser I've found
Mobisle Notes
- Take notes and/or make checklists. All can be synced to Google Docs.
Pano
-Take panoramic photos. Use ghost images to find the next spot to photo. Up to ten images can be stitched together.
Photoshop Express
- Mobile Photoshop
QuickOffice
- Open, read, and edit excel, word, and powerpoint files. (Wish I could do Access databases too)
SetCPU
-duh
Shapewriter
- Keyboard like Swype (its been discontinued)
Soundhound
-Hum, sing, or let your device listen to live or recorded music and it'll tell you what you're listening to or singing.
SPB Shell 3D
-3d Launcher with 3d widgets
SPB Wallet
-Securely store anything you want on your phone. Passwords, any account info, web site information, user names, car registration, credit cards, etc.
SPB Wireless
- Track your data usage
Titanium Backup
- If you ask what this is you shouldnt be here
Tunee Music Pro
- Download any song for free (1 song at a time)
Twin Pic 3D
- Share and download 3d pictures
WebSharing Lite
- Access files on your phone using your PC and a wifi connection
Where
- Find anything. Gas stations, restaurants, stores, etc. Get directions, phone numbers, addresses, etc
Wikidroid
- The wikipedia app available (wapedia is ugly)
XDA Premium
-XDA
GAMES
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Bebbled
- Match colored orbs and reach the point goal. Very addictive
Bonsai Blast
- Match the orb you're blasting to the snake of orbs. Very addictive
Chess Free
-A chess game made by the A1 Factory
Millionaire 2010
- Who wants to be a millionaire
Moron Test
- Mind game with tricks. Highly addictive, the family loves it
The Sims 3 3D
- Create your own Sims and control their lives in 3D. Made by EA
World Series of Poker
- Texas hold 'em with several tournaments. Great graphics but very huge
Sorry about the long ass list but all these are must haves for me. I thought our lists would be more similar.
Astro file manager
ShootMe
TaskPanel Xtra
FaceBook
Whatsapp
Ringtone Maker
Papago X5
Angry Birds, Season, Rio
SuperUser
Flikie Wallpaper HD
3D Gallery
XDA
Trillian Free
JuiceDefender
Battery Info.
Dropbox
TIT Backup
Wolfram Alpha
Taskos
AdFree
Cut The Rope
Root Explorer
Astro
QuickPic
Nemus Launcher
Watchdog
Titanium
ExtDate Widget
Phone Usage
Mini Info Widget
Cozi
ZDbox
LBE Security
Audio Buddy
SMSPopup
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ENHANCEMENT:
adfree
adobe stuffs
androzip
(defy) baseband switcher
cache cleaner ng
chainfire 3d
cpu spy
download all files
dropbox
ecocharger
mini task manager
network signal information
overlook fing
quadrant standard
speedtest
super compass
temp+CPU
titanium BU
wifi manager
volume control +
& the all google stuffs
formulae
pulse
XDA app
DEVELOPMENT:
connect bot
dalvik explorer
droid sshd
linux/unix commands
log this
terminal emulator
cifs manager
spare parts
OS monitor
hackers keyboard
SDtools
SDspeed increase
yaffs explorer
Dropbox
Titanium Backup
Documents to Go
Tune In Radio Pro
Google Voice
Evernote
Tapatalk
Business Calendar
Plume
Moxier Mail
XDA
Droidforums
Poweramp
Pandora
Palmary Weather
Clockr
Pageonce
Mint.com
Ledgerist
Script manager
System Tuner
Root explorer
Titanium
Wifi analyzer
Keypass droid
Mahjongg builder
Solitaire megapack
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Titanium Backup
Tapatalk
XDA Premium
Viber
Kaiten Mail
Ubersocial for Android
Handcent
Root Explorer
Terminal Emulator
Let me be the first to say VOODOO!
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Apps
*XDA premium
*TitaniumBackup Pro
*Handcent
*Adobe Flash Player & Reader
*Google+
*YouMail Plus
*Google Talk
*Dragonball Z Viewer
*Gundam Wing Viewer
*Pandora
*Root Explorer
*Superuser Elite
*No-Frills CPU Control
+ + those are the apps i use daily
Games
*Star Legends
*Snesoid
**Super Metroid
**A link to the past
**Chrono Trigger
*Storm8 Games
*Pocket Empires
+ + Those are the Games i play the most
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Wish you people would put a short description of the app
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www.google.com
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www.google.com
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Lol.... Well titanium backup is...
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You're right. I'll edit my post and add a description
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Which one do you need a Description about? I'll Help you with a Explanation!
beeCam Light Meter is useful to me since I have an old SLR without a working light meter!
Autokiller Memory Killer doesn't arbitrarily kill apps, it tweaks the Android's existing system of freeing up memory.
Nook is my favorite ereader for its page turning application
I'm quite surprised FastCustomer is not listed here.
Great App I can't live without!
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Must Have Apps
Hey guys I'll be getting my Android phone soon and just wanted to know what are some of the must have apps out there for Android that should be on my phone.
my advice is, get your phone first and then go to android market and get what ever you want
What types of apps are you interested in?
Root explorer
Boot flash lite or pro (easily change splash screen)
Shootme (take screenshots of your phone's screen)
Plume ( For all your twitter needs)
Mybackup root (much better than titanium backup in my opinion)
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Moved to proper section
My suggestion:
- WhatsApp
- XDA
- ROM Manager
- ES File Explorer (My favourite)
- Adobe Reader
- Facebook
Plume ( For all your twitter needs)
Mybackup root (much better than titanium backup in my opinion)
why ?
WhatsApp
ES File Explorer
Titanium backup
Waze
Go to the market place and check out the top free apps.
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Plume ( For all your twitter needs)
Mybackup root (much better than titanium backup in my opinion)
why ?
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Plume is more customizable than the normal twitter app, and I like customizing! Lol.
Mybackup root, because it simple and easy.
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Kindle
BBC News
Wimp.com
Cracked Lite
Minimalistic Text
ADW EX
Alarm Clock Plus
Edit: Should add Quickpic as the default Gallery app is pants!
Sleep like a droid
Agenda Widget
SetCpu
PowerAmp
AndChat
Andlytics (for devs)
johnmaninfuse said:
Plume ( For all your twitter needs)
Mybackup root (much better than titanium backup in my opinion)
why ?
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Titanium is more advanced, once you get used to the terrible UI, it is very powerful.
Root explorer DEFINATELY for all your rooting needs etc.
Productivity：
Astrid
Evernote
Mint.com Personal Finance
mNot
TripIt
Internet/Communication：
Dolphin Browser HD
Facebook
PDANet
Google Voice
Trillian
Location-Aware：
Google Maps & Navigation
My Tracks
Utilities：
AppBrain App Market
Fast Web Installer
Astro File Manager
Barcode Scanner
Google Chrome to Phone
Dropbox
Media：
^3 (Cubed)
Gmote 2.0:
Kindle
Listen
Subsonic
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Rom Manager
Jamster is a good website to look for apps to download.
anders2011 said:
Rom Manager
Jamster is a good website to look for apps to download.
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Cheap advertisement and VERY sh*tty place for apps. I've clicked just one category and saw only crap, crap and some more crap, then closed this tab.
Mugen Power Battery Calibration App - allows to create profiles for batteries that you use to avoid messing up battery statistics .bin file. Very useful but only works with Root.
App on Android Market
-Dolphin HD (or mini)
-Amazon MP3
-Sportacular
Camera360
Arcus Dictionary
Moon Chaser IMDB
NASA
Social networking apps
messenger apps
ok let me introduce my self, i am a android enthusiast
i made this thread so that others who root their phone wont have to go through with the hardship to find the apps that make ROOTING WORTHWHILE
there are tons which i may miss, but here are the ones which is must install! some of them are paid but its worth the price believe me
!!ATTENTION!!
ALL THE APPS HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY TESTED IN HTC ONE V STOCK ROM AND CM9 RC3,AOKP JB, PA, PACman ROM, NO PHONES SHOULD HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THESE APPS
IF U LIKE THIS THREAD A THANKS WILL BE APPRECIATED !!
ALTHOUGH IF ANY THING HAPPENS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
1.SUPER USER(FREE)
SUPER USER
Superuser is the first app a user should install after rooting, if the rooting method didn't do it already. "Rooting" a phone allows a user to establish total control over the device, but Superuser is the app that provides the button for that control
2.ROM MANAGER(FREE/PAID)
ROM MANAGER
ROM MANAGER is a app that is used to flash CVM, browse ROMS and more
3.TITANIUM BACKUP(FREE/PAID0[I RECOMMEND PAID]
TITANIUM BACKUP
Titanium Backup is an enormously useful app. Not only can it backup apps, but it can backup apps and all their data, and it can delete apps—even system apps or bloatware.
4.SETCPU FOR ROOT[PAID WORTH EVERY PENNY]
SET CPU
SetCPU allows the user to exert total control over how fast, or slow, the processor runs at any given point in time
5.ADFREE[FREE]
ADFREE
Adfree may actually be the greatest root-essential app available on Android, and it's one that you never see unless it needs updating. All Adfree does is block ads, but it does it for everything on the phone
6.TASKER[AMAZING PAID APP]
TASKER
what it does best is definitely a good thing, since it can practically automate your entire phone given the right amount of power.
7.METAMORPH[FREE/PAID]
METAMORPH
Metamorph is a small app that allows you to theme any part of Android by applying simple patch files
8.BUSYBOX[FREE/PAID]
BUSY BOX
It's not an actual app that you run, but instead provides all the Linux/UNIX commands that we know and love.
9.SSH TUNNEL[FREE]
SSH TUNNEL
Recently mentioned SSH Tunnel is an app that allows an Android phone to connect to the internet using an ssh tunnel for a completely secure connection
10.AUTORUN MANAGER[FREE/PAID]
AUTORUN MANAGER
Change the APPS that start when the phone boots and more
11.ROOT EXPLORER [PAID]
ROOT EXPLORER
explores till the root of your phone
12.ES EXPLORER[FOR THOSE WHO CANT AFFORD THE ABV^]
ES (I USE THIS)
explores till the root of your phone
13.JUICE DEFENDER ULTIMATE[ALTHOUGH FREE IS ALSO THERE]
JD ULTIMATE
HELPS you in saving battery
14.ROM TOOLBOX [pro/free]
ROM TOOLBOX
a toolbox containing all the essential tools
15.TERMINAL[A TERMINAL EMULATOR FOR YOUR PHONE][FREE]
TERMINAL EMULATOR
16. SD MAID[FREE/PRO][PLEASE GO FOR PRO]
SD MAID
a complete set of tools to clean and boost ur SD card
17.INCREDI CONTROL[TO OC/UC/UV](OVER CLOCK)
INCREDI CONTROL
18.DaemonController[ADVANCED CPU MANAGER]
DAEMON CONTROLLER
19.FONT CHANGER[CHANGE FONTS IN YOUR ANDROID]
FONT CHANGER
20.BETTER BATTERY STATS[BRING UR BATTERY HISTORY BACK]
BETTERBS
21.BATTERY CALIBRATION[JUST FLASHED NEW ROM?U NEED THIS ]
BATTERY CALIBRATION
22.GREENIFY[BEST BATTERY SAVER.PERIOD.]
GREENIFY
23.Xposed FRAMEWORK[ARE YOU INTO MODIFYING YOUR SYSTEMUI? , GET THIS]
Xda link
PM ME IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE SUGGEST IF YOU KNOW ! AND CLICK THANKS IF I HELPED
The root function for antitheft of avast (free) and cerberus (paid) i think are worth mentioning. They are wipe surviving antitheft apps that can remotely control several aspects of the phone through internet or sms.
Also, if on gingerbread, droidwall and pdroid are the paranoid's best friends (pdroid if successfully gone through the hassle of patching). Together give almost full control of permissions for apps, specially those with access to private data.
Edit: i think this list can be good, but maybe add a short description of what you use the apps for, and what advantages they might bring. Also, tasker and set cpu make juice defender irrelevant.
I don't see the point on having a anti virus, cause all the apk's are scanned my Google....and unless u use mms the chances of virus are low...and keeping those apps on drains alot of battery
yea ill add the descriptions
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I'll add 2 more that are a must.... Android tuner! It can do so any things you just have to check it out. And GMD gesture is awesome for tablets and big screen phones
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
I agree that anti virus is not essential because APKs are very safe, but I think SD cards and bluetooth data transfers can be quite dangerous...
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I agree that anti virus is not essential because APKs are very safe, but I think SD cards and bluetooth data transfers can be quite dangerous...
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Is this sarcasm?
APKs are not that safe.
Yes they are scanned by google but they are all not "safe"
The popular game Paper Toss was collecting peoples data.
Everyone should be aware that it may not be viruses but taking your information is to me considered not "safe"
You need to read the permissions before installing.
If you download a live wallpaper of the ocean waves it shouldn't have the phone permission to "read phone identity" or "access hardware controls".
I didnt just make this up. The comments of shady apps are flooded with people asking what the permission are needed for.
"PhonemyPc" is a pretty good app to remotely access and use your PC.
DroidCamX for using your phone as a wireless webcam.
For my SGS2 running CNA JB
GooManager
Mobile Odin
ROM Toolbox
Root Explorer
Terminal
User Management
+ everything you already have in the OP
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Free Apps
"Shush" is a good free app which once you put your phone on silent or vibrate you can set the time when you want it the normal sound settings to come back on, ideal for use at work or meetings.
"Anydo" is a great note app & is super stylish, which comes in black or white & ics blue, one of the best note apps on the market.
"Quickpic" a great gallery app which is a brilliant alternative to the stock gallery, also themed in black or white & a great layout.
"Zipsigner" is a apk signing app, you can modify your zip app files & then sign it using this app, then install & enjoy your Modded app, really easy to use too.
"Ringdroid" a ringtone maker app, use this to cut your own music tracks up & turn it in to your own custom ringtones or message alerts.
Loads more to mention really but this is a good start :0)
sent from my super modded sgs3 via Tapatalk2!!!!
Modded Devices -
Samsung galaxy s3 (foxhound Sliver v0.6 Super Modded Rom)
Motorola Xoom (Code name Android v3.3.1 Rom)
i did like 3 apps that u recomended @mattix
@deaner al those things can be done by one app called tasker!
dxppxd said:
The root function for antitheft of avast (free) and cerberus (paid) i think are worth mentioning. They are wipe surviving antitheft apps that can remotely control several aspects of the phone through internet or sms.
Also, if on gingerbread, droidwall and pdroid are the paranoid's best friends (pdroid if successfully gone through the hassle of patching). Together give almost full control of permissions for apps, specially those with access to private data.
Edit: i think this list can be good, but maybe add a short description of what you use the apps for, and what advantages they might bring. Also, tasker and set cpu make juice defender irrelevant.
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posts updated!! check!
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I'll add 2 more that are a must.... Android tuner! It can do so any things you just have to check it out. And GMD gesture is awesome for tablets and big screen phones
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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yea i dont know about android tuner but GMD i have on my phone and is pretty nice! ill surely update in next post!
robogoflow said:
Is this sarcasm?
APKs are not that safe.
Yes they are scanned by google but they are all not "safe"
The popular game Paper Toss was collecting peoples data.
Everyone should be aware that it may not be viruses but taking your information is to me considered not "safe"
You need to read the permissions before installing.
If you download a live wallpaper of the ocean waves it shouldn't have the phone permission to "read phone identity" or "access hardware controls".
I didnt just make this up. The comments of shady apps are flooded with people asking what the permission are needed for.
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if u r a smart android user u will eventuallyy come to know there is no use !
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@deaner al those things can be done by one app called tasker!
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I know tasker is a wicked app but I've never got the hang of it? Dunno how to work it properly? I may give it a second try? Anyone got ant tips to using it
sent from my super modded sgs3 via Tapatalk2!!!!
Modded Devices -
Samsung galaxy s3 (foxhound Sliver v0.6 Super Modded Rom)
Motorola Xoom (Code name Android v3.3.1 Rom)
I definitely recommend Cerberus as mentioned before.
I'll also suggest Solid Explorer as it's smoother than the file explorers you mentioned and has a great UI.
''Evil corrupts the mind of the weak but fails to feed off the mind of the strong''
Apps that come to my mind are Lucky Patcher, Quickboot, and TBackup.
Yea there are a million f tutorials on tasker
Just use the search function
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I'm surprised no one has reviewed this app but I'll give it a shot. *edit- attached pics keep going away each time I edit this post. Take a look at the attachments for screenshots.
My Android Tools (free version)
My Android Tools(Pro)
This is an app I stumbled across by chance or mentions in random forum posts and maybe those who've played with it do only a few things such as disable startup items but it's a lot more powerful than that in regards to blocking in-app ads and trackers.
Now, blocking stuff is a multi-prong approach.
You have Adaway for removing the DNS requests for both apps and browser traffic. MAP targets in-app stuff- not browser traffic. That's why you'd do something like Adaway + MinMinGuard/Adblocker XPosed modules. They actually target blocking the code in the app.
something like XPrivacy for sending random info instead of what an app wants from you
And a bunch of apps and XPosed modules to do things like block receivers or in-app ads.
I've whittled it down to Adaway + *Youtube Adaway + *CrappaLinks + My Android Tools(Pro)
*XPosed Modules
from now on I'm calling My Android Tools MAP
First, make a backup of your ROM
Next, make a backup in the About screen in MAP. The optional thing is if you want MAP to open after every app install/upgrade for review of new and updated apps.
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The 3 things we'll look at are Services, Broadcast Receivers and Activities.
Services- things that run whenever
Broadcast Receivers - things that respond to system events (boot, connectivity changes, timezone changes, packages added, etc)
Activities - ads and junk that pop up on your screen. Developers add 3rd party sdk's to show pop-ups and stuff. This is how XPosed Modules such as MinMinGuard and Adblocker work
ContentProvider - still haven't figured out if I find stuff here yet. Maybe in Google Play Services it might have some analytics provider but it's basically things that share things with other apps.
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Under Services I mainly look at Analytics and Campaign Tracking svcs. It's up to you but these do offer legit tracking analytics to developers.
Google to see what they do
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Broadcast Receivers a few apps that do look at a limited selection of these like XPosed module ReceiverStop
mainly I look at 2 of them:
android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED
com.android.vending.INSTALL_REFERRER
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Finally, Activities
This is how MinMinguard and the like block things. We're going to block more because MinMinGuard just has a hardcoded list (see above link to its source code. That's what frustrated me about MinMinGuard. If I'm going to block this stuff I'd rather not have a hardcoded list as ad blocking should be equal opportunity if a user is going that route.)
under here it's really about getting familiar with names of ad networks. Here's a hint
I just downloaded a random app to find one with a bunch of fun things.
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Great guide, thank you.
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Great guide, thank you.
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yw, thanks for the nudge to put it together
Also, note disabling some activities core to an app can cause loss of functionality, force closes, icon removed from the app drawer, etc. That's why I toggle showing the long description of things (that <> button) so I know which are main pieces.
Unity is a library for game development so most of it is actually the app if you see that one a lot.
Sometimes I use the search to look for ad, analytic, track, campaign
Official worst app I've seen for ad activities : agar.io
It's one of the Google recommended apps of 2015 and I was able to find and block 35 ad network activities.
I can't imagine what it's like to actually play the app and what info about you gets collected
@jawz101 : There is an older thread where is shared this app along with an guide which stuff to disable: [SHARE] [APP] MyAndroidTools + Guide to disable some Play Services processes Add it to OP...
@Force I'm wary of disabling too many Google Play Services. I mainly look at the analytics and ads stuff but even then I wonder what repercussions any of it has on battery life. Say, if an app calls for a specific function and it's no longer able to retrieve the information would it cause a force close or get hung in some loop and chew up CPU? I dunno.
Anyone having FCs with the latest version?? It doesn't seem to open at all.. I have a note 4 N910C, on 5.1.1 COJ5, rooted, xposed.
i have been using this for many roms and it saves loads of ram and helps your phone/tablet boot up quicker,i read somewhere that it dont work with xposed or mm both are wrong because i use it on AICP MM ROM and have Xposed installed for XinternalSD and have had no problems at all.
I do submit any crashes if they happen and have emailed the dev in the past when crashes happened. I used to get app crashes until several months ago when trying to backup the current config or when clicking the Content Providers menu option but no longer. Sometimes I completely wiped my device to get it to stop crashing. Since it's been updated these past few months those problems don't occur.
You may want to try reinstalling the app, clearing its data, rebooting, etc to see if something fixed your app crash. Make sure your device I is rooted and the My Android Tools app does indeed have root privileges. Given the nature of the app it may take some error submissions and logcats sent to the dev.
Good to see that somebody reviewed and created a thread for this great app.
Just one question here (if someone could help out) - unlike other apps, Skype seems to be way too stubborn. By mistake I once turned off the connectivity change broadcast receiver. Now, no matter what I do I cannot toggle this receiver back on. WHY? I tried pretty much everything. Rebooting, enabling the receiver from within SD Maid pro, tried making a backup of MAT and then editing this backup manually to remove the tweak for skype but it all failed. With other apps I can toggle their receiver, activities and everything however I see fit and the toggles remain put. With Skype, however, it's a fail. Any help?
Let x
Great tutorial.
As you seem to be very clever with MyAndroidTools, do you have any idea how to spot the services to disable with MyAndroidTools, in order to kill UC news inside the 11.4.5.1005 UC browser last release :
For more or less one week, UC browser has become unusable for Android nowadays with forcing every user with b******* news, foxnews search engine, star magazine search engine, googlenews search engine, yahoo search engine, uc browser search engine, 9app, music player and many more.
Do you think MyAndroidTools could be able to strangle this overwhelming flow of stupidity ?
If yes, there are so much possible items among Services (run whenever), ...
What could be a method to spot the tap and turn it off?
thx
is there any FOSS alternative?
Can't locate in the Play store?
Has the app been removed from the play store? If so is there any chance you could make the file available here? This has been a favorite app of mine for quite sometime. Would hate to see it fade into oblivion.
Guys this was a one-stop app for me...can somebody make the apk here??
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Guys this was a one-stop app for me...can somebody make the apk here??
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I don't know if I would be violating any XDA rules or not. For sure this app is no longer available on the Play store and the developer unfortunately didn't respond to my email. If I can be assured that I'm not violating any XDA rules, I'll gladly share. PS, I love this app I use it for so many things
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I don't know if I would be violating any XDA rules or not. For sure this app is no longer available on the Play store and the developer unfortunately didn't respond to my email. If I can be assured that I'm not violating any XDA rules, I'll gladly share. PS, I love this app I use it for so many things
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Buddy it's available in apk mirror portal.
App was removed from Play Store how to get the Pro now?
I bought it but if it's in my library its a pita to search a misplaced tap and you back to the top of the list
How I can get this app? It's no longer in the AppStore. I bought the Pro Version.
Bobbaloo said:
I don't know if I would be violating any XDA rules or not. For sure this app is no longer available on the Play store and the developer unfortunately didn't respond to my email. If I can be assured that I'm not violating any XDA rules, I'll gladly share. PS, I love this app I use it for so many things
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I bought it on google play and suddenly it disappeared. I contacted the creator and he wrote me he violated some rules (?) of google play and they cutted off his account, but he send me the full apk. But I don't know if I can share it here and if he wants to share the full version. Anyway it's still possible to find it on some websites (apkmirror and something else).
I'm satisfied with it, expecially after I lost money buying autorun manager pro (the developer is not releasing new version, he said he's not interested in it anymore).
Anyway, if someone has any alternative to suggest to My Android Tools Pro it would be good.