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Must have apps? New N1 owner here.

Hey,
I'm new to the N1 forums and I've just bought a Nexus One!
So anyone care to point me to your must have apps? Like a top ten or something?
Best file manager? Movie player? Compass app? Stopwatch? Twitter client? etc. etc.
I'm also running stock Android Eclair and want to know if it's better to go Froyo or use a custom ROM.
Thanks.

hackm0d said:
Hey,
I'm new to the N1 forums and I've just bought a Nexus One!
So anyone care to point me to your must have apps? Like a top ten or something?
Best file manager? Movie player? Compass app? Stopwatch? Twitter client? etc. etc.
I'm also running stock Android Eclair and want to know if it's better to go Froyo or use a custom ROM.
Thanks.
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There are several existing threads that cover this subject. Please use the search.

Since froyo is thought to be right around the corner, I would wait it out just a week or two more, then upgrade and see what you want to do as far as unlocking the bootloader, and custom roms, etc.
So far as apps:
Lost of people use Astro File Manager, and Linda. Both are free on the market
Another great app for the Nex is the Nexus Torch, which makes your LED flash from the camera a flashlight haha! SUPER useful.
Astrid is a great, free, to-do list.
ADW Launcher is a KILLER, free, homescreen replacement, that gives you a froyo look, and lots of cool functionality. Cyanogen uses it is his cooked rom for the Nexus, so it comes highly recommended.

strongergodzilla said:
Since froyo is thought to be right around the corner, I would wait it out just a week or two more, then upgrade and see what you want to do as far as unlocking the bootloader, and custom roms, etc.
So far as apps:
Lost of people use Astro File Manager, and Linda. Both are free on the market
Another great app for the Nex is the Nexus Torch, which makes your LED flash from the camera a flashlight haha! SUPER useful.
Astrid is a great, free, to-do list.
ADW Launcher is a KILLER, free, homescreen replacement, that gives you a froyo look, and lots of cool functionality. Cyanogen uses it is his cooked rom for the Nexus, so it comes highly recommended.
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Thanks for those I had already downloaded AndroZip at this point
And btw is there any way to store my apps on the SD card? I heard of an apps2sd program, where do I get that?
oh and btw any task killers? I don't like how everything keeps runnning in the background...

Hancent SMS
SetCPU (If rooted an OC kernel)
Terminal Emulator
Bump
Astro
3 (Cubed) <--Search forms for mp3 players will explain how to find this on the market.
eBuddy (great IM client)
FolderOrganizer (Paid app but great one)
Mobile Defence
PhotoVault <-- Ya hide those photos

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680670

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680670
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Why was that thread locked?

Wavesecure - helps you remotely wipe, backup and locate your phone if it's stolen.
Handcent SMS - best SMS app in my opinion.
Launcher Pro - best launcher (speeds up home screens, app drawer + lots of options)
BetterCut - makes shortcuts for anything and can change icons to anything you want from icon packs and images.

3 (cubed) media player.
Xscope browser

yelp, urbanspoon, google sky, google earth, barcode scanner, shazam...

Root Explorer
Rock Divx Player (if you can ger a hold of it)
Swype
SetCPU
Launcher Pro

3G WatchDog (mobile data monitor with a nice widget)
Battery Notif (show Battery % in Status Bar, simple and light)
CalWidget (free calender widget)
Dialer One (t9 dialer, much better than stock dialer in many ways)
ES File Explorer ( I prefere this to Astro as I can easily access my desktop through wifi, byebye usb cable!)
No Lock (unlock the screen with any hardware key, save my power button, with a widget to turn on/off)
Google Gesture Search (the name tells)
Screebl (Keep your screen on according to the orientation)
Timeriffic (I use this to turn on/off airplane mode on schedule)
Wifi Analyzer (gd for setting up network and see which channel is least crowded)
All free and can be found in market! Go hv sex with your phone! LOL

The Must Have Apps

ok so ive been looking around on the internet for some Must have apps for the X10 and yielded little/very biased results,
so i figure i'd start one off here
post what you think are Must Have applications for your phone, Those ones that you couldnt live without
to get us rolling some obvious ones
The must have list
ADW Launcher - Much needed UI changes
APKtor - For those must have Applications *shifty eyes*
Handscent SMS - Much better functionality than the original messenger
Titanium backup - ROOT USERS for uninstalling and protecting your x10
Ebuddy Messenger - Very useful messaging client for Facebook chat/Msn/Yahoo/
Facebook for android - top facebook app
Gmail - Email
Google Maps - Never get lost again
Astro File Manager - Top file manager
XDA developers - 'Nuff said
Reccomended Applications
Advanced Task Manager - Great tast killer app,
Mixzing Media player - a great reliable music player with nice widgets and EQ
psx4droid - Playstation 1 Emulator, - Great graphics and Games available if you have the time to download them
Reccomended Games
SpeedX 3D - Never ending Mesmerizing block dodging
Asphalt HD - Nice HD Racing app
Please anyone add any apps you think should be on this list and maybe even the QR image so we can all get our barcode scanners out
Updated 16/08 -

caleb.edwards's Apps on the phone
Phone: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
43 total, 25 free (58%), 18 paid (41%), 142MB total size, $79.49 total price
Hypnotoad To Go
AppBrain App Market
SNesoid (SNES Emulator)
ASTRO File Manager
RealPlayer® Beta
Vignette
psx4droid (PSX Emulator)
Google Maps
twicca BETA
The Moron Test
Photoshop.com Mobile
ExZeus Arcade
Onion News Network
Aldiko Book Reader
WSOP: Texas Hold'em Legend
eBuddy Messenger
eBay
Raging Thunder 2
Smooth Calendar
XPERIA FlashLight
APNdroid
Currency Converter
Backbreaker Football
Super KO Boxing 2
Labs: DeskClock
Spare Parts
Radiant
Speedx 3D
Asphalt HD
Gmote 2.0
HOMERUN BATTLE 3D
doubleTwist Player
Puzzle Blox Arcade!
XDA-Developers
Flight Frenzy Deluxe
Moxier Mail (Exchange Server)
ADWTheme One
FaceIT
Beautiful Widgets
WordPops
Sky Force
Facebook for Android
IMDb Movies & TV
View this app list on AppBrain
ugh, i cant believe i've spent that much on apps...

XDA - of course ), dying to know about the 2.1/2.2 release
ADWLauncher - Custom UI
Astro File Manager
Androzip - Zip/ Rar archive manager
eBuddy - IM client
Gmail
Google Maps
NubiNews - RSS Feeds and Google Readers
Repligo Reader - Cant find any better PDF Reader than this one
SetCPU and Titanium Backup - must have for rooted users
WebSMS - Just simply awesome, sms client that works like a charm and saved me lots of money
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Launch-x - nice app launch widget, easy to use
Justpictures - better at viewing photos than mediascape! well for me it is
MusicGo - nice media player, kool widget
Barnacle wifi tethering - broadcasts your 3g signal as wifi for other users
Shootme - for screenshots of phone display
Switchpro widget - nice widget, easily to toggle settings on/off
Adw launcher - top launcher, the alt dark free theme makes it look even more slicker!!
Dolphin browser - browser with many options, easy to use, built in youtube downloader (although I think the recent versions don't have it anymore?)
Go!Chat - nice facebook chat app.. kool ui
Astro - top file manager!
App protector - protects your app, does a top job of it n al
Dropbox - lets you backup files, synchronise n so forth!
n finally XDA for keeping us up to date with everything n helping us through tough times lol
Sent from my rooted 026 X10i using swype via XDA!!

superdial - Really slick dialler app
K-9 - Best email client I've found
retro calc - simple and very cool looking calculator
Quick Profiles - makes it easy to switch stuff on and off (especially at night to save juice)
Battery Indicator - little icon for the status bar to show you how many % battery you have left

Overclock widget is pretty boss too.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

anyone go the apk for Barnacle Wifi Tether? My market only shows the legacy version.

Here are my must have apps:
ADW Launcher
Advanced Task Manager
Agenda Widget
Aldiko
Appbrain App Market (proves better categorization than the stock markert)
Bedside (good for checking the time when you wake up randomly)
CacheMate
EasyMoney (great check book/ expense manager)
FolderOrganizer
Handcent SMS (more like Godsent sms)
Launch-X Pro
Recirdoid (best looking recorder app for android)
Titanium Backup

SGK128 said:
anyone go the apk for Barnacle Wifi Tether? My market only shows the legacy version.
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Sent from my rooted 026 X10i using swype via XDA!!

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[APP] WP7 Music Player [Uber Music]- Clone -[Updated-7.8.2011][Beta-3]

This is a WP7 music player clone made by the developer of LauncherPro. This app is exactly like the one found on WP7. This app is not my work and I am simply posting this for other users to enjoy.
Note: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE.
Enjoy.
Latest Release: Beta-3
Changelog:
http://www.ubermusic.com/
Beta 3
Added a new "Bio" tab to Artist screens.
Added an option to keep the screen on while the "Now Playing" screen is visible.
The App Widget is now skinnable. Please note that certain skins might not provide layouts for all widget sizes, so not all sizes might be functional depending on the skin you use. The default skin currently supports 1x1, 2x1, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x4. The 4x3 widget will come in next update.
Added overscrolling, a squeeze effect when overscrolling, and a nicer scrolling algorithm to all lists.
Added menu option from Artist and Album screens to go back to the main library screen.
Re-fixed a force close issue when opening folders with apostrophes in the path (turns out previous version didn't really fix it).
Beta 2
Added all the translations submitted to the UberMusic translation project. If any of the translations in your language seems wrong, feel free to head over to the project page and submit better translations (if someone already submitted a better translation, you can help by upranking the best translation).
Added gestures for switching songs in the "Now Playing" screen. Swipe from right to left to go to the next track, and from left to right to go to the previous track.
Added an option in the settings to choose and apply a skin. Skins can be installed through the Android market once skin developers start publishing them there. If you would like to make skins for UberMusic, please read the UberMusic Skin Creation Manual
Fixed the Last.fm scrobbling through the official app that got broken in Beta 1
Fixed a force close issue when opening folders with apostrophes in the path.

Where did you get this?

More info can be found on the engadget.com home page

Looks pretty good
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

Yup saw it on Engadget...it works great for an alpha built

h_zee13 said:
Yup saw it on Engadget...it works great for an alpha built
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It sure does.

Wow. Glad I didn't buy that WP7 Android one with the horrible trial version in the market that kept fc'ing on me.

Cool UI and everything works, but a lot of features are still missing from the alpha.
Someday it'll be great. But I couldn't use it as my primary music player yet.

Damn, this one is great!
What plans have you got for this app, if this is only alpha?
Sent from my Legend using XDA Premium App

Damn, Fede is the king of Android optimization. After scrolling around and letting it do a bit of caching, everything is silky smooth (iOS-like, actually!)

i hope he gets the music player controls working in cm7 lockscreen.

And that is the reason why WP7Android sucks. Fede's doing a waaaay better job. Already bought Launcher Pro Plus and will also buy this one, when available.
Great job man! Show those "no demo" devs how it's going! Fede, you're the best Android developer so far!

Dam This music player looks legit. So this is what hes been working on.. I hope he makes widgets and other stuff a good music player should have.

This is slick z

Niiice! Works great. Very good alpha
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA Premium App

I wonder if he could/or is in the process of making the wp7 gallery app?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

Damn FEDE! this build is so stinking awesome for alpha. a few force closes, but unbelievable. please integrate a widget to launcher pro.

This looks awesome! Thanks! Would be really nice with a widget to go with it.

Downloaded a few hours ago. Very slick, especially for an alpha build. Only 1 fc so far. I love how the app automatically downloads a picture of the artist for the background. Just 3 requests:
-widget
-FLAC support
-Queueing support (a la "Cubed" player)

BEST music player. EVER.
thank you for sharing i found it on engadget.

List of lesser known apps that u must try!!!! Theme apps added!!!!

Hi all A110 Users. I present to u a list of applications everyone must try!!!
Many of these apps are ones i have found in the other XDA forums. Some of these are ones i found on the play store.
Some apps are those that i found on the other themes and apps section. i have included to those posts itself so that they do not get offended.
Bored of the sound quality of your phone? try this! works on almost every rom! I tried on aokp - didnt work. But worked on all others!
[AUDIO][MOD] Official ViPER4Android Audio Effects [Cure Tech+] THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ANY PHONE!!!!!
A Highly Customisable version of the whatsapp application and many more additional features
[APP][MOD] WhatsApp+ v3.50
Want to try Halo but have no Paranoid Android? Worry not. TRY THIS! a Halo LIKE APP
[APP]ChatHeads for all notifications - Alpha 2r1 - 18/05
Youtube app with download button and play any quality
[Mod] OG YouTube 4.4.11 - Downloader,All Qualities Playable,Screen Off Playback (v6)
App Killer. one of the only few that actually works!
Greenify *ROOT*- make your android device fast and smooth ( by shakti15)
Never use your usb cable to transfer files to your razr - Presenting Airdroid
AirDroid.
Tired of a trying to fit a wallpaper but being unsuccesful? Use Wallpaper Wizardrii
Wallpaper Wizardrii™
Wanna use tasker but dont wanna pay? use llama. has all the tasker features u need and it is easier to understand too!
Llama - Location Profiles
(I know many of u know about this but this is for the newer users)
Wanna how much data each of your apps use? try bytes insight. its very accurate too and tells app by app data for Wi-Fi too!
Bytes Insight.
Tired of trying to swich between mulptiple launchers? twisted home is perfect for u!
Home Switcher / Manager
Want a hassle free antivirus experience? use this
Antivirus Security - FREE
MORE ADDED !!
Really helpfull app for advanced users who want to see what is causing battery drain!
[APP][2.1+] BetterBatteryStats
Get away from annoying ads on your phone!
AD away
Modded version of google play music - ( old version only )
Google Play Music+ v1.1 | New Dark Version And Bugfixes!
[APP] PSP Emulator For Android V 0.7.6 UPDATE
Advanced System cleaning tool
[APP][1.6+] SD Maid..
Only says lite but does everything. I have found that some other root explorers do not allow to delete files - bummer
Root explorer lite
Wanna share any app by converting to apk and transfering through bluetooth? Its possible!
MyAppSharer
Sky exploration app!! tells what stars and planets are in the sky using your accelerometer!
Google Sky Map
Download from your favourite torrents sites on your phone!
BitTorrent® - Torrent App[/SIZE]
Theme your phone like no other using these awesome tools!
Dont know what widgets to add to your homescreens ? These will help u too!!
Make your own widgets as you want - very very customisable
Ultimate custom widget (UCCW)
Minimalistic Text
Simple Calendar Widget
Simple RSS Widget
Simple Dialer Widget
MultiPicture Live Wallpaper
Eye In Sky Weather
Desktop VisualizeR
Tired of a trying to fit a wallpaper but being unsuccesful? Use Wallpaper Wizardrii
Wallpaper Wizardrii™
Theme apps can be pretty tough to use - use guides from mycolorscreen and Armando Ferreira to learn how to use these.
cLICK ON THIS TO GET 20 GB FREE copy.com cloud storage! no limit on the size of uploads too
In some cases i may be able to provide links to add-ons too. U can comment if u need links to those too.
I will keep this updated as and when i find new apps.
Be sure to comment below with feedback and also if u would want to any app added to list.
a list of stock launchers will follow this post.
And most importantly do not forget to thank these devs on xda and rate the apps on the play store
Thank u

Cool ....Hoping to see this thread grow more....

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Cool ....Hoping to see this thread grow more....
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More apps have been added

More apps including but not limited to theming apps added!!!

Great replacement apps

I created this thread not only to help those who have root, but to also help those who choose not to root their phones
the first app replaces the Dialer, It's called "Osmino: contact manager"
the second app is very well know amoung the community, called "Chomp SMS", which combined with Osmino makes an elegant duo.
Third, is "WinAmp Free", great music player with an eye catching interface, supports multiple formats
fourth is "Dolphin Browser" because it supports flash by default, which is great since Adobe discontinued Official Android Platform.
fifth: If you're someone who is constantly switching roms, and experience troubles with APN, then download "Offline APN Database" you can browse through by worldwide APN's list, and the app will automatically fill in your APN for you.
Sixth: "Smart Launcher" because of it's Ultralow Memory footprint, and it's ability to theme itself based on 1000+ theme packs, compatible themes:ADW,GO,APEX,NOVA,etc.

good post man. I think im going to check out dolphin browser as I've heard way too many good things about it by now lol

Something else you may want to give a go
Pain-N-Panic said:
good post man. I think im going to check out dolphin browser as I've heard way too many good things about it by now lol
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I've started using this really nifty app called Swapps, basically what the app does is you swipe the side of your screen(Similar to swipe pad) except, it's kind of like the blackberry Z10, it lists all your apps and has beautiful animations to tie it all together.
As for dolphin browser, I like all the add-ons, supports flash, and my favorite feature, you're able to choose your destination folder for your downloads, which not many mobile browsers do. I can download ZIPS straight to my root directory off the phone :cyclops:

G2x Favorite Apps
Hello Everyone,
These are my favorites:
1) Go Launcher Ex
2) Swapps - Outstanding!!!
3) exDialer & Contacts - Very Good
4) Dolphin Browser - Outstanding, very fast and can sync bookmarks and tabs from Google Chrome!! The BEST browser for the G2x as Chrome is not available for GB
5) All in one toolbox - one of the best I've found
6) Quickboot - so I can shut down or boot quickly
7) lgCamera......
The first 4 on the list are musts in my opinion, although I would like to hear opinions on alternative launchers.
Best,
Jon

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Oh yeah, number 8) Notification Toggle - Must have!!
jonmyers said:
Hello Everyone,
These are my favorites:
1) Go Launcher Ex
2) Swapps - Outstanding!!!
3) exDialer & Contacts - Very Good
4) Dolphin Browser - Outstanding, very fast and can sync bookmarks and tabs from Google Chrome!! The BEST browser for the G2x as Chrome is not available for GB
5) All in one toolbox - one of the best I've found
6) Quickboot - so I can shut down or boot quickly
7) lgCamera......
The first 4 on the list are musts in my opinion, although I would like to hear opinions on alternative launchers.
Best,
Jon
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jonmyers said:
Oh yeah, number 8) Notification Toggle - Must have!!
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I have ditched exDialer/contacts as they are too laggy. Link2SD is also great!!