Database Info

Need a super simple app/ like 5 mins to make

I did the Hello, Android tut, and am clueless. java is like Klingon to me lol.
On to the point. All i need is a simple app that has 2 buttons, that will run 2 shell scripts. Thats it!
I can probably even tweak the ui myself if its done in xml. Just need the java code done.
Anyone who can help me out with this would be great.
If anyone want to help me out with the learning part, even better. I'd love to code my own apps. Just utterly lost in java.
cheers

Perhaps try out GScript:
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/nl.rogro.GScriptLite/

And it's open source! http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/
When I was learning design, I often found it easier to learn by 'reverse engineering' the art work. Basically picking apart and seeing how that was done.

Paul22000 said:
Perhaps try out GScript:
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/nl.rogro.GScriptLite/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
evilkorn said:
And it's open source! http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/
When I was learning design, I often found it easier to learn by 'reverse engineering' the art work. Basically picking apart and seeing how that was done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What they said.
It sounds like GScript will do exactly what you need. And once you get the basics of a programming language down, it's a lot easier to learn more by picking apart existing programs to see how they work. Change a few lines, see what impact it has on the program's function. Break it, fix it. Best way to learn is by doing.
But if you just want to be able to run two quick shell scripts, GScript is your answer.
Good luck!

Thought about Gscript last night actually after I made this post. And I agree, i deff learn better by hacking up already completed stuff.
I do have one question though.
I figured out one additional step I need done. I don't care if the app does it or if I can implement it into my script. Just needs to be done.
I need to for the market to re-checkin. I know this can be done via the dialer, but i'm sure there is a simpler way to do this. Anyone know?

followinginsanity said:
I need to for the market to re-checkin.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What?

you can dial
*#*#CHECKIN#*#*
and it will checkin with the google servers again.
I'm sure there is another way to do this though. A command or something..

Tasker Help

Well, doesn't appear many people answer questions on help with Tasker. I know it says it has a high learning curve and isn't for the casual user but I can't even get something as simple as having wifi turn on at home and then off when i leave. I am also not saying the app sucks but I am thinking about asking them for a refund because even doing simple things seems to be very clunky to do. I hope someone can walk me throug the wifi thing and if anyone knows a link to a place where you can actually learn how to use the app that would be great. I guess the developer is making so much money he doesn't care if people need help or not.

2leaponover1 said:
Well, doesn't appear many people answer questions on help with Tasker. I know it says it has a high learning curve and isn't for the casual user but I can't even get something as simple as having wifi turn on at home and then off when i leave. I am also not saying the app sucks but I am thinking about asking them for a refund because even doing simple things seems to be very clunky to do. I hope someone can walk me throug the wifi thing and if anyone knows a link to a place where you can actually learn how to use the app that would be great. I guess the developer is making so much money he doesn't care if people need help or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you actually look at the official Wiki linked from the Tasker website? It contains many example profiles you can download and customize as well step-throughs on setting up some of your own...
http://tasker.wikidot.com/
Also, if you search this site, there are a few threads where profiles have been posted. And I know people have linked to other sites that have guides/profiles (and even sites like Lifehacker have posted basic tutorials on the app). I also think there is a pretty active Google Group where the developer actually answers people's questions.

2leaponover1 said:
Well, doesn't appear many people answer questions on help with Tasker. I know it says it has a high learning curve and isn't for the casual user but I can't even get something as simple as having wifi turn on at home and then off when i leave. I am also not saying the app sucks but I am thinking about asking them for a refund because even doing simple things seems to be very clunky to do. I hope someone can walk me throug the wifi thing and if anyone knows a link to a place where you can actually learn how to use the app that would be great. I guess the developer is making so much money he doesn't care if people need help or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You know you can download the whole instruction manual to your phone, and each item has a question mark you can click that gives you relevant info? Having WiFi come on at a given location is one of the easiest profiles to set up.
1. At the bottom click New> State> Cell Near
2. In the Cell Near window click the Scan button, and walk around your home (or wherever) to make sure you pick up all the cell towers near by. When you're done, stop scanning and click Done.
3. On the Task Selection window click New Task> and in the Task Edit window click the + sign> Net> WiFi
4. In the WiFi window change Set to On and click Done.
5. Click Done in the Task Edit window and you're finished

Thanks, and now of course i see a thread not too far from here with examples. It didn't show up in search though because the search function on this site sucks ass! I set it up to do it by time and that didn't work so i'll try it your way. Thanks again.

Android version of Appshopper etc?

Hi guys,
Does anyone know of an Android version of the type of App that allows you to make a list of apps that you are planning to buy, then notifies you of any price changes etc? There seems to be loads of options for this on iOS but I have not seen any on Android. The only one I ever found did not show 99% of the Market and seemed to be American.
I would love to be able to log a list of games I am interested in so that I don't forget to buy them when I have money available for games! Notifications of price changes aren't too important but would be nice - the main thing is not forgetting apps I am interested in.
I've got everything crossed one of you knows of such an app
Thanks!

First, this should be in the Q/A section, in my opinion.
Second, the only thing I've found REMOTELY similar to appshopper on Android is the website www.appbrain.com. I'm not sure if they have an app though.
EDIT: Actually they do have an app, this should be it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5hcHBzcG90LnN3aXNzY29kZW1vbmtleXMuYXBwcyJd
Bear in mind that Android market is not as neatly organized as Apple's AppStore so there is a huge amount of crap that pops out when you search for a concrete title.
I know iOS has that too, but at least Apple cuts SOME of that crap so you are not bothered with wallpapers and such stupid junk. Anyway, I'm not bashing at Android, I think as an Xperia Play user I can say I'm quite happy with what's on offer.
I just wish more iOS developers would consider it worthwhile to port their games.
Sorry for the rant

'Thanked' for your quick reply! That's brilliant, I'll download Appbrain and check it out.
Sorry for posting in the wrong section - this is the only one I use. Mods feel free to move this if need be.

Seems like a good app but unfortunately no 'favourites' or similar list to remember what you want to install. Any other ideas guys?

I've just discovered 'Best Apps Market' that lets you build a wish list of apps you are interested in. Looks good so far, worth picking up if you have been after what the OP describes. Please Thank me if you grab this!

I'm also looking for this. App Brain looked okay, but there's not way I'm creating an account with my Gmail or FB credentials.

Jotamide said:
I'm also looking for this. App Brain looked okay, but there's not way I'm creating an account with my Gmail or FB credentials.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why?

bangawasawa said:
Why?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Privacy issues.

Did you try AppSales?

AppZapp Beta
You could try AppZapp beta (search for it on Google Play, sorry I can't add links yet).
It's one of the better ones available for iOS devices but it looks like they're making it for Android now too!

[Q] Locally-Stored Android App

I am new to the app scene. I was curious if there was a way to store apps locally, without the need of sales/Play Store/Amazon Store/etc.
I am just looking at storing it locally on a phone, or possibly a tablet, to show to potential clients. And also for portfolio purposes, down the road.
Again, I am a self-professed "noob", so all help is appreciated.
Thank you.

rkariff said:
I am new to the app scene. I was curious if there was a way to store apps locally, without the need of sales/Play Store/Amazon Store/etc.
I am just looking at storing it locally on a phone, or possibly a tablet, to show to potential clients. And also for portfolio purposes, down the road.
Again, I am a self-professed "noob", so all help is appreciated.
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
unless it is your personal app, you will need to get it from one of the stores at some point.
some apps can be downloaded by other means, but that is highly frowned upon, and against the rules to even discuss here (so please dont comment back on it).
if your device is rooted, you could use an app like titanium to make a backup of all the apps. then they would be saved locally, but i dont know how compatible that backup would be if you tried to restore it on other devices.
i would think if its a paid app, there is likely some entitlement verification coded into the app. so if it cant verify through one of the stores, it likely wont work properly if at all.

It would be apps that I build. So it would be for my own personal use. Like I said, it's to show potential clients. I would be using it to show how an app works, as a display to the client.
It will be my work. And it will be strictly for my clients.
All help is appreciated.
Thanks.

rkariff said:
It would be apps that I build. So it would be for my own personal use. Like I said, it's to show potential clients. I would be using it to show how an app works, as a display to the client.
It will be my work. And it will be strictly for my clients.
All help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
once you install an app on any device, from any source, you can use
1.apk extractor
2.es file explorer
to have the apk file, which can then be run on other devices as an installer.
or, you could dowbnload the apk straight from google play, search how with the search button.

Ok help me understand this.
It will be your app. One you make for your clients. which would mean your doing all the coding and building of the app, But you dont know how to store a simple apk on your device?

zelendel said:
Ok help me understand this.
It will be your app. One you make for your clients. which would mean your doing all the coding and building of the app, But you dont know how to store a simple apk on your device?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea, that was kind of confusing me too.
If you build the app, you can store and show it on any device its compatible.
I must be missing the issue here.
Sent from my LG-VS980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Yeah, like I said, I am completely new to this. I haven't even developed an app yet. I just wanted to visually, in my head, figure out how to display it to clients. I have clients. It's just a matter of developing apps, as far as coding.
I'm sorry if my questions are either dumb or easily answered. Thanks for all the help, though.
Regards.

rkariff said:
Yeah, like I said, I am completely new to this. I haven't even developed an app yet. I just wanted to visually, in my head, figure out how to display it to clients. I have clients. It's just a matter of developing apps, as far as coding.
I'm sorry if my questions are either dumb or easily answered. Thanks for all the help, though.
Regards.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK man then you are getting way ahead of yourself. First your gonna need to learn a few programing languages. Like Java and C+. Hell I would even start by reading these forums for a while as you seem like you really have no idea what your getting into.

zelendel said:
OK man then you are getting way ahead of yourself. First your gonna need to learn a few programing languages. Like Java and C+. Hell I would even start by reading these forums for a while as you seem like you really have no idea what your getting into.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks for all your help, guys.

[FREE][NEW] NeverForget - New Reminder App

Hey guys,
We are a small team of android developers that had a cool idea of an app which we released to the market few days ago. First of all, thank you for reading this, as you all probably know, promoting new apps is hard job these days and you are all we got.
The app called 'NeverForget' and the idea is simple: A solution to stop forgetting stuff when you leave your current location. There are tons of situations when this app may be useful. A classic example: When you leave your home at the morning to your job, you surely need to take with you some stuff such as your bag, wallet, keys, etc.. We have created NeverForget app to make sure you won't forget any of it again(Usually all of us forget something time to time). One of our main goals was to make the app as simple as possible, and that's what we did. One button click to start the app and when leaving your current place, the app will start a loud alarm. There are additional options available like setting the alarm name or taking a photo of the stuff you need to take.
After thinking of this idea, we have searched a lot and could not find any solutions to that common problem. After deeper search we understood why is that. There is NO way to determine device's location inside a building, for these days. GPS does not working inside closed places, and that was our biggest issue that we successfully overcame with NeverForget.
Basically the solution to it is that we rely on WiFi networks around you, if possible. If not, GPS service is required.
The app is FREE to use and available at Google Play.
We would appreciate your feedback and hoping you will try out our app - NeverForget.
For any questions you can send us an email to: [email protected]
Link to Google Play page:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neverforget
Thanks again.

Grezzled said:
Cool !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you! Hope the app helped you.

New version is available!
New UI, Better performance and new features.
Try it, it's FREE
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neverforget