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Step 1: Go to Settings, Applications, and check download apps from unknown sources. This will enable you to download third party apps not found in Market. You can download all these apps from the Internet Browser directly on your phone.
I'd recommend getting a Dropbox account and downloading Dropbox & Astro File Manager/ES File Explorer (any other file manager should suffice) on your phones.
Here's my referral for Dropbox (You and I get extra space!):
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTkwNzUxMDk
When you download the apk's use dropbox to store the apk files in the cloud. You will use the file manager of your choice to direct Dropbox where the file is located. This helps with having to re-install apps and avoiding having to search for them again. Dropbox is handy for a grip of other uses such as storing your class papers, pictures, presentations, documents, resume, etc.
List of Apps
AndTorrent: Download torrents on your phone!
Located in Android Market
Mangler: Ventrillo client used mainly for clans/guilds in PC video games.
http://www.mangler.org/download/
Wifi Tether: Use your phone as a hotspot for up to 8 devices.
Located in Market
Palmary Weather: Better Weather app than the stock app. Shows various weather maps and widgets.
Located in Android Market; Free & Paid
Music Junk: Download music from this client for free.
http://www.ghor-lab.org/ or Located in SlideMe Market;PAID
RockPlayer: Plays various type of media files better than stock android video player.
Located in Android Market
XM/Sirius Radio Player: Self Explanatory
Located in Android Market
SMS Barrage: Spam Texting to annoy someone
"File attached on the bottom of 1st post"
Tricorder: Detects magnetic fields, gravity, etc. Embrace the inner geek.
Located in Android Market; PAID
Audalizer: Displays waveform, frequency spectrum, sonagram, and VU meter. Embrace the inner geek.
Located in Android Market
Snore Machine: Plays a sound when noise (such as snoring) is too loud. Now you can have your phone disturb your sleep instead of your girlfriend/wife.
Found in Android Market.
Aldiko: Browse huge catalogs of ebooks (most for FREE) or import your own ePub files
Found in Market
IRIS: Like SIRI on the iPhone 4S but in Alpha stage.
Found in Market
Prox Pro: Wave your hand in front of your phone to turn off screen, open app and perform other functions. The force is strong with you.
Found in Market;PAID (BUT WORTH EVERY CENT)
Wifi Kill: Tired of internet hoggers? Kick people off your internet connection with a tap of a finger. Awesome!
Found in Market; PAID
Metal Detector: Self explanatory.
Found in Market
mangler is a linux ventrilo client. ventrilo is a voice chat program used mainly for clans/guilds in PC video games.
Best one IMO not in the market is SWYPE
I love SWYPE! I'm so use to it now, that sometimes i start swyping on phones that don't have it...
Sms barrage. I love this app. Send hundreds of text at one to one person. Lol something fun to annoy friends
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gqstatus0685 said:
Can we get a list going so I can get some ideas.
Mangler: Don't know what it does but my friend told me to get it.
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Holy crap that's sick! This made my day!!!
tmotech88 said:
Sms barrage. I love this app. Send hundreds of text at one to one person. Lol something fun to annoy friends
That app could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Where can I find it?
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spurnout said:
Holy crap that's sick! This made my day!!!
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What is mangler?
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tmotech88 said:
What is mangler?
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Ventrilo client.
Mangler sounds awesome.
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Dont forget the tether app
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Rockplayer is awesome too. It's not found in the market. Google: Rockplayer apk btw dint download from torrent site or mediafire plenty of fakes. The guy who makes it has a site I believe.
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How can I forget Music Junk. You can download music for free. Google: '' name of app'' apk you can do it from your phone.
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gqstatus0685 said:
How can I forget Music Junk. You can download music for free. Google: '' name of app'' apk you can do it from your phone.
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just make sure that the one your getting isn't a paid version.
XM/Sirius Radio Player
Yeah mines is free and it sucks but I don't have an XM subscription.
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+ 1 for Music Junk. I was waiting for a good bit torrent client to come out to dl music. When I saw this suggestion on the thread, I downloaded it and it works like a charm.
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Could someone maybe post some of these apk's?...they all sound awesome!
Lostx said:
+ 1 for Music Junk. I was waiting for a good bit torrent client to come out to dl music. When I saw this suggestion on the thread, I downloaded it and it works like a charm.
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I second that, thanks for the suggestion.
Web site for Music Junk
http://www.ghor-lab.org/
Rock Player can be found here
http://www.diffthink.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4
Edit: just tried out Rock Player with a .avi I have of Zombieland, plays beautifully. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Palmary Weather. Interfaces nicely with Beautiful Widgets. Best weather app out there! I can't post the link,just google Palmary Soft.
Is there an app I can use to password lock the messaging app, and the gallery? I'm lending my phone to a friend for a bit, and I don't want them looking at these things.
What free app can lock those two things, but not stuff like the camera?
Here it is: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
Application Protection in Market is free and wonderful
In order to avoid making another topic, what app can I use that's free, that'll let me listen to music, but at the same time see the imbedded lyrics?
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Hi Guys,
Is there any application available through which we can track particular android device on Map.
Say there are two users A and B (using "X" application) such that A and B can locate each other on google map.
EDIT: I got one app GPS Tracking, still testing..its not compatible with my Sony Tab
google maps includes latitude. They can use that application.
Cerberus?
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Try Glympse, you can share your location in real time with your friends, I think this is what you need.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.glympse.android.glympse&feature=search_result
NO, i dont to share my location...Just wanna track/see the location on google map!!
See the app GPS Tracking, seems good to me..Wish I could install this on my tablet also..
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Glympse.com
Check out glympse.com, you can setup how long you share and it can be shared with any one with a SMS or email address.
Do you mean record a path automatically just on your phone? Then use My Tracks, works pretty good.
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eTiMaGo said:
Do you mean record a path automatically just on your phone? Then use My Tracks, works pretty good.
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no dude, something like GPS Tracking only (currently my Sony Tablet is not supported).
working fine with my xperia arc n xperia ray..
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What if I don't need a periodical updates.
I'd like just if someone wants to see my actual location, he opens the app, selects me and his app will send a ping to my phone which will once update my location and send it back to my friend, who will see my current location on the map. So that everything runs on the background without me even knowing.
I've been looking for such app for some time now, but without success.
Do anyone knows how to do that? Is there some app or whatever?
Thanks for ideas.
With Cerberus you can set it up so that 3 friends can send you an sms and get your location.
Hi, I am getting into java development, but I need inspiration. What are some fairly simple apps that you would love to see in the market, and might even pay for?
lkrasner said:
Hi, I am getting into java development, but I need inspiration. What are some fairly simple apps that you would love to see in the market, and might even pay for?
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A car home app similar to htc's car mode.
a messeging app sort of like the one on wp7 mango that connects to social network messaging services
And app that you can select several pics from the gallery and can get posted on facebook.
Or a bodybuilding app with videos etc
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Ride Planing App
Need an app that will allow planning of a motorcycle/bike ride, showing route, sharing map/route and stopping/meeting way points in case of seperation. Progress on route via GPS. Emergency signal for riders if trouble or needing assistance. Connection and visual position on route of other riders a bonus! Offline - double bonus! Now isn't that inspiration?
Alright guys, let's hear it. So far the app catalog on offer is quite simply appalling. Granted, you don't need a lot of apps on a smartwatch to provide a great experience, but there's some obvious things missing for now.
Here's my wish list for a full package.
Messaging apps: Whatsapp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger. I don't need a fully fledged app, just the possibility to send a NEW message, not just reply.
Music apps: I use Spotify and would love to be able to scroll through my playlists and the other ways of selecting music. Not just basic music playback controls.
Sleep tracking: There is an app in the store, but looks so amateurish I find it hard to trust it.
Shazam: Would love it!
Google search...: I wouldn't even care that the speech to text would be handled by S-Voice, but give me a way to quickly search something online. Cortana/Siri/Google Now style
I would add these to the list:
Navigation: Being water resistant, this watch would be perfect to keep track of your speed and bearing while sailing. A GPS speed app and a simple Compass app would be lifesavers.
Web browser: One can dream...
Productivity: A decent pdf reader (the one in the story is nearly unusable)
semarac said:
I would add these to the list:
Navigation: Being water resistant, this watch would be perfect to keep track of your speed and bearing while sailing. A GPS speed app and a simple Compass app would be lifesavers.
Web browser: One can dream...
Productivity: A decent pdf reader (the one in the story is nearly unusable)
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I understand the Navigation and Productivity, but why would you want to browse the web on a tiny watch screen?
Willyman said:
I understand the Navigation and Productivity, but why would you want to browse the web on a tiny watch screen?
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Besides the cool factor, i reckon having a web browser would reduce the need for some apps. For instance, we would be able to go on facebook and send messages, use online RSS feed readers like feedly, use WolframAlpha, browse forums, etc! Obviously, using a web browser on such a small screen is bound to be a cumbersome experience. However, on those rare occasions when you cant take your phone out of your pocket (either because it's inappropriate or because you're afraid it will get damaged or lost) having a web browser on the gear s2 would be pretty useful!
Navigation using Here Maps is readily available, but I hope we can get google map or waze available too for navigation....
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Will receive the gear s2 in a week or two. Would love to have...
Paypal
Whatsapp and/or Line
Spotify
UBER
tasker (with widget), whatsapp (view conversations, reply, create), alarmpad (/set phone alarm, with tasker alarm) gmaps (preferably without companion app), google now Ù
I saw on the spec sheet it has a barometer, I have the 3G version on Verizon, I would love to have (as mentioned above on the first):
Speedometer - as I have an old diesel truck with a speedometer that doesn't work, been using Ulysses Pro
Better Weather App - Would be nice to see the barometer measurements within the weather app
Internet Browser - For those with the 3G version, would be nice on a rare basis, although I agree it would be cumbersome, having the functionality would be nice.
Google Play Music All Access - I pay $10/mo for Google Music, would be nice to have support for that, but I doubt it ever will since its not Android Wear
EDIT: Just looked through the Gear App Store, I see there is a barometer app now available, my bad.
Jesiah said:
Will receive the gear s2 in a week or two. Would love to have...
Paypal
Whatsapp and/or Line
Spotify
UBER
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Uber is now available on the gear app store (wasn't there a few hours ago, so seems like it was just launched). Just installed and seem to be working nicely (didn't book a car, just checked it's running, finding location etc)
Endomondo
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Guitar tuner. Since there is a mic, this will come in handy
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bgoh82 said:
Guitar tuner. Since there is a mic, this will come in handy
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Aaah that's a great idea indeed.
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Avatiach said:
Uber is now available on the gear app store (wasn't there a few hours ago, so seems like it was just launched). Just installed and seem to be working nicely (didn't book a car, just checked it's running, finding location etc)
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Good to know! Thanks.
I wish for the ability to sideload apps, especially Google Apps ie:Android pay, to take advantage of nfc! ! The ability to stream Google music, I have the 4g version! I'm just saying!
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For those interested, eBay app is now also available at the store
Unit converter, currency converter. Currency converter is helpful during travel to convert prices with ease
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remote camera control
i only wants a countdown app, like the "final countdown" on android.
plus one (or more) watchface, witch count down till the date / time witch i added.
It would be pretty useful for me.
remote camera control. I also use Handcent and currently the app isn't compatible with the S2. I get the notification but have to read it and reply from the phone. For that reason, I had to switch back to the stock messaging app which I hate. Handcent is totally non-responsible on the issue (well on any issue it seems). They quit answering questions/concerns on their facebook page. They now have a google page but you have to request to join. Been waiting 2 1/2 days to get approved to make a comment.
Better KeyBoard
maybe not considered apps, but...
have Wake Up Gesture option: Last Viewed.
ability to add custom ringtones (for 4g model).