Must Have android apps - General Questions and Answers

Guys can u plz suggest me some must have apps dor rooted android fones...!
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Root explorer.
Maybe this thread is repeated?

set cpu, cache mate, titanium backup, adfree, root explorer,market enabler...
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Whitepages caller id, cyan pandora (unlimited skips, no ads), fasterfix
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BLN chainfire 3D cpu spy nstools lcd density modder RAM manager pro smart screen of usb switcher titanium backup pro google chrome (maybe not root but sexy) cache cleaner ng

Anyone know of a video effect app like the one for iPhone? I think theirs is called action movie effect.... Anyway would love to know if anyone knows of one similar...

Igo 8, Waze, Superuser Elite, BusyBox, Device Z test, Google Maps with world naviagation unlocked, ClockSync, flash light, ES explorer, Elecont Weather.

Paid apps: Titanium Backup (must have), Root Explorer, GreenPower, it really helps
Free: Waze - stunning social navigation , Anki, SMS Backup+Restore

I know everybody always suggests Titanium Backup, but I prefer MyBackup Root.
I've had too many issues with Titanium not properly restoring some of my apps, most notably the larger ones, after updating or switching roms. I've not had this problem since using MyBackup Root.

Can´t live without my FotMob
Best app for me is my fotmob app. It serves me with the latest soccer scores of almost every league in the world. You can filter the leagues you want and not!
Go gunners!
/D

pacogp said:
Root explorer.
Maybe this thread is repeated?
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Root explorer is the best

Profile Scheduler for timing profiles - perfect!
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alarmdroid s best alarm clock for me - i even deactivate the standard clock.

Titanium backup FTW.

Titanium Backup

Rom Toolbox:thumbup:
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The title is "must have android apps" (for rooted phones).
But do the suggestions must be root concerned?
I think a must have is what's app. (for rooted phones I suggest it, too )
I know about the privacy problems, but what's app has a big community and is working on different platforms.
Then I recommend K9-Mail. It's very customizable.

At the risk of repeating some other members posts, here's mine (root only):
Adaway - Shifts those pesky ads!
DroidSheep/DroidSniff/dSploit/WiFiKill - For being a nuisance on public networks
FX - This is my default file explorer
Lucky Patcher - takes care of suborn apps
Mobile ODIN - I used this to upgrade from from ICS to Jelly Bean. The 'ever root' feature is a god send!!
Nova Launcher Prime - My default launcher for my Tab 2 10.1
Rom Manager - To, erm, manage my rom's!!
Sixaxis Controller - Pairs my PS3 controller to my S3/Tab 2. Very handy for playing Grand Theft Auto!
STweak - Works alongside Siyah Kernel to make my S3 dual boot. Handy for testing new roms etc
Titanium Backup Pro - For backing up....obviously!
Total Recall - Automatically records all incoming and outgoing calls.

Hacker's Keyboard. It has all the keys you expect on a computer. You'll need them if you're on the command line or possibly editing files.
I've seen busybox, so command line apps/scripts/functions are fine - well then: My favourite Unix command has to be ll. As in alias ll="ls -l". It's in CM9, and I didn't even notice until I wanted to place an ll script in /system/bin and realized I had been using ll all the time
ScriptManager
Wifi File Server - there are others that do the same thing, I don't know what's the best. I prefer this over dealing with cables all the time.
ConnectBot and/or Terminal - for ssh or local shell access
AndroidVNC and 2xclient - 2xclient is an rdesktop client. Note: "Remote Desktop" is an rdesktop server.
Goggles - uploads an image (e.g. from the camera) to Google, tells you something about the image (maybe chinese translation, flower identification ...) I haven't tested it much, but should be useful if it works
TuneIn Radio
AppAlarm
Ministocks (I like how it just lists the information as plain text in a small font, I'd like more of that kind, uses screen real estate efficiently)
Clocksync - more than just NTP, it also autodetects the time zone

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[Calling all Android User] Cut down the Applist!

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:
Information
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).
vetvito said:
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.
mizch said:
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.

List Your Most "HANDY" Apps [HERE!]

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
____________________________
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
ColorNapkin said:
Wish you people would put a short description of the app
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www.google.com
WiredPirate said:
www.google.com
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Lol.... Well titanium backup is...
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ColorNapkin said:
Wish you people would put a short description of the app
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You're right. I'll edit my post and add a description
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ColorNapkin said:
Wish you people would put a short description of the app
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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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[apps] must have apps, after root[edited 24-08-13 ]

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
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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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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)
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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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NicholasQ said:
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
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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 !
cybervibin said:
@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
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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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Official Thread: recommendations for apps

Well i open this thread cuz this forum is pretty much dead so the intent of this topic is to share useful applications so lets begin.
The first application that I will recommend is:
Floating stickies
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lbml1cy5tb2hhbW1hZC5mbG9hdGluZy5zdGlja2llcyJd
This app its great, its like having "post it" (yeah that pieces of paper with glu and diferent colors) on your android, give it a try, very nice if u want to take a note fast.
Puffin Web Browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jbG91ZG1vc2EucHVmZmluRnJlZSJd
A nice browser, it has Flash player support and works great.
Hide it Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydGFudWouaGlkZWl0cHJvIl0.
A cool app for hiding things, like pics, videos, appas, docs etc .. on the app dock the aplication is called "Audio Manager" just open it, long press on the logo and the real app opens, very nice app.
This are some apps u can share your apps to i will upload more later. :good:
AirDroid
You can connect to your phone from your computer direct from browser when in the same network. A lot of tools to manage your phone, like upload files from computer to phone, download files (include apk) to computer, view and reply SMS from computer and send a command to phone open something. Great for me. And yet in beta, the 2, what will possibly access by internet.
OpenSignal
Find the tower from your carrier (with a compass), reset your network signal when not responding (no more airplane mode on/airplane mode off).
Myscript Calculator
Let's you draw equations and other calculus giving you the answer. No more time loss trying to find symbols to complete any equation or formula.
Sorry my english...
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Another one what i forgot:
Prey
Track your lost/stolen device, giving you the location and instant photo from it in periodic reports.
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Cerberus
The best app to search your lost device..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus
Disk Usage
DiskUsage provides a way to find files and directories on storage card which consume a lot of space.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5kaXNrdXNhZ2UiXQ..
Autorun Mananger
In advanced mode you gain control over all the system-wide events and enable-disable application starts. This is the ultimate solution to control what you want to be started, but you also can break apps, so this feature is only for experienced users with rooted devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ycy5hdXRvcnVuIl0.
Battery Widget Monitor
To log about your battery stats...
Camera 360
Camera with many effects
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vStudio.Android.Camera360&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsInZTdHVkaW8uQW5kcm9pZC5DYW1lcmEzNjAiXQ..
Directory Bind
To move my games to external1.
Toolkit
To kill apps
Function Inspector
To use in college
Smart TV Remore
To control my smart TV.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adi.remote.phone
Rings digital weather clock -for the lovers of Circles widget, but addicts to another launcher (in my case Launcher8).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lkZ2V0cy5idWJibGVkaWdpdGFsd2VhdGhlcmNsb2NrIl0.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5seC5sYXVuY2hlcjgiXQ..

Making The Most of Root on Fire Tablet 10 (tweaks/apps/modules/hacks/optimizations)

Hi guys. Now that we have root for the 2017 fire tablet HD, let's share the best apps, tweaks, mods, modules, optimizations etc to get the most out of the tablet.
I just rooted my HD 10 and think this thread is a great idea.
The first thing I usually do after getting root is to install AdAway to block most ads:
https://f-droid.org/repo/org.adaway_56.apk
I want use Nova as the default launcher. Is there a way to disable or uninstall the Fire launcher completely with root? The Hijackthis utility kind of works, but once in a while the Fire launcher will still show when pressing the home button.
Update: I found out how to disable the Fire launcher following the instructions from this thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/development/tips-tricks-root-t3310569
It appears that many of the tips for the older gen HD 10 tablets also apply to the 2017 model. The thread I mentioned in my previous post has instructions on how to disable Fire launcher and Amazon service that are safe to disable via adb. Also I recommend installing Google Play and disabling OTA services using the script in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tool-disables-ota-lockscreen-install-t3715320
I also installed some of my favorite root apps such as Titanium Backup and Kernel Adiutor. Also grabbed modded Youtube with no ads (non-root) here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71133073&postcount=3
How do we disable all Amazon apps that aren't necessary to get the fastest, smoothest user experience?
Is there a way to change the lock screen and replace it with one that supports pattern unlock instead of a PIN?
Is there a way to permanently disable all Amazon system apps that may launch at startup and run in the background? I want to disable them to get maximum speed and performance from the device. Maybe what we could do is find an app that shows us what's currently running in the background and using up ram, and then figure out a way to permanently disable and or Uninstall them.
These are the system processes that I found running. There are quite a few Amazon-related processes here. Have a look.
The Amazon-related process that I've identified are:
Wake Word Service
System UI
Amazon Metrics Server Application
Fire Content Manager Service
Here Positioning
Precog
Identity mobile platform
Fire Amazon platform
Fire Amazon communication services
Audio stream provider service
Amazon webview metric services
Whisperplay daemon
Documents
Content support manager
Amazon device settings
Crash monitor
Documents
Read the posts in this thread (started by DragonFire1024) to get an idea about what can (not) be uninstalled.
We just gained root, and we do not yet have a reliable method to backup/restore partitions. I would urge you to err on the side of caution and, if you really have to, just control the apps that autorun. You can use the startup manager in ROM Toolbox Lite or All-In-One Toolbox to find out what's running at boot.
Before you start, backup your apps+data using TiBu.
Have you tested the recovery procedure detailed in this post? What's your fallback option if your 10 HD gets bricked? All things considered, a reasonably snappy tablet running some bloat is better than a brick you can't recover from.
These are the apps that I currently have installed on my fire tablet. Feel free to share your apps, too!
Guys,
So I'm using the free version of nova launcher, and one thing that I don't like is that I don't get app notifications. For example, if I get a like on Facebook or a message on Facebook messenger, there's no notification alerting you. Usually you'd see like a "1" on the app icon signaling that there's one new message. Apparently that's because I'm using the free version of nova launcher and the paid version has this functionality built in. I don't want to buy the paid version only to have it not work. Can anyone confirm that the paid version of nova launcher will give me notifications on the app icons, or is this just not supported on fire OS?
*UPDATE*
I think these things are called "badges".
I have rooted my Fire HD 10 2017, installed SuperSU and now of course it does not pass safety net anymore
As I was playing some games from Google Play on the tab, this kind of annoys me, but is no dealbreaker at all.
Has anybody made some experience with hiding root / magisk or something else on the Fire HD 10?
i had posted this information on the main 'rooted fire hd 10 7th generation' thread already but thought it was quite useful regarding nova launcher, playstore and using a child profle:
if you want to use use widgets with nova launcher, just convert nova to a system app. the easiest way i found to achieve this is using the link2sd app.
to use google playstore in a different user profile (e.g. parent profile with child restrictions, as i don't like the freetime child profile) you can also convert playstore to a system app (and clear dalvik dalvik cache,also with link2sd). it showed up in the fire launcher on the other profile right after a reboot. just needed to log in again.
maybe you can use it on a freetime profile as well like that (launch it from GoToApp), but i won't try it out now.
androingo said:
i had posted this information on the main 'rooted fire hd 10 7th generation' thread already but thought it was quite useful regarding nova launcher, playstore and using a child profle:
if you want to use use widgets with nova launcher, just convert nova to a system app. the easiest way i found to achieve this is using the link2sd app.
to use google playstore in a different user profile (e.g. parent profile with child restrictions, as i don't like the freetime child profile) you can also convert playstore to a system app (and clear dalvik dalvik cache,also with link2sd). it showed up in the fire launcher on the other profile right after a reboot. just needed to log in again.
maybe you can use it on a freetime profile as well like that (launch it from GoToApp), but i won't try it out now.
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I will test this out today and let you know if I got it to work. The only thing is, I don't have a child profile, I have a secondary adult profile.
Once I got root I put adaway, titanium backup, modded pandora. I also put on the viperaudio. Can do that by adding busybox via https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.busybox&hl=en
and you'll also need to use something to set selinux to passive for viper to work. I did this by installing Kernal Auditor https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=en
I used Kernel Adiutor to emulate init.d and used the below script and it works to make it permissive on boot and viper driver shows enabled to confirm it
#!/system/bin/sh
setenforce 0
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I will test this out today and let you know if I got it to work. The only thing is, I don't have a child profile, I have a secondary adult profile.
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The play store hack didn't work for me after following your instructions regarding link2sd. The play store doesn't appear on my other login account.
hm, that is strange. i did two other things before i had root:
trying to install the 4 apks on the other profile, but only the first 2 could be installed: com.google.android.gsf.login.apk and com.google.android.gsf.apk.
and i entered the following command via adb in the main profile:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
but ony after coverting all of the 4 required apks to system apps it worked. did you convert all 4?
if not, maybe one of the steps before make the difference?
androingo said:
hm, that is strange. i did two other things before i had root:
trying to install the 4 apks on the other profile, but only the first 2 could be installed: com.google.android.gsf.login.apk and com.google.android.gsf.apk.
and i entered the following command via adb in the main profile:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
but ony after coverting all of the 4 required apks to system apps it worked. did you convert all 4?
if not, maybe one of the steps before make the difference?
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Oh. That must have been what I did wrong. I only converted the play store apk to a system file. I'll do the other three now.
razers7t8 said:
Oh. That must have been what I did wrong. I only converted the play store apk to a system file. I'll do the other three now.
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Well now the play store shows up on the other login, but when I tap on it, nothing happens. Also, in link2sd, there's no option to clear "dalvik cache." Only "clear cache" which I did.
I notice that ever since I turned the 4 Google apps into system apps with link2sd, my Facebook app no longer works. It gets stuck in the screen.:

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