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Description
I wrote this app because I constantly forget to look at the free app of the day on the Amazon market and have missed out on a few really good apps.
Help Needed
This is version 1.0 so I expect there to be some bugs. If you have any questions,comments, or issues with the app please let me know.
I've added a good bit of info to the notification and plan to include more info with the addition of a custom layout.
How do I use it?
Once installed open Appstore Reminder from your applications. Click on the reminder time option and set what time you'd like to be notified. You can click on Test Reminder option to generate an instant reminder to see how it will look.
Clicking on the notification will dismiss the notification and open the Amazon Appstore app where you can download the app.
Thanks to everyone who test's this. I'd love to hear feedback good or bad. I plan on posting this to the market after it's been tested by all you fine folks!
UPDATE 5/24/2011
Now on the Android market as Amazon Free App Reminder. If you'd like to donate for future development please consider purchasing the Market version. This will also ensure easier updated in the future and I've got some good ideas for future enhancements.
UPDATE 5/26/2011
I've attached three new icon suggestions. Let me know your thoughts and if you like any of them. Also any modifications to these three you feel would help.
UPDATE 6/01/2011
I've attached the final three icon's for voting via poll. Let me know what you all think.
UPDATE 10/04/2011
It was taken down as requested by Amazon trademark department. They requested that the name be changed in the Market. During this time my wife had our third child and I unfortunately haven't had enough time to get back to this. Three kids under the age of the 3 and a full time job is quite the workload on it's own.
When I get home today I'll be uploading the latest version that's in the market here for everyone that needs the update. Unfortunately my big update that I was about to release right before my baby was born was lost due to some data corruption. I'm finally getting back into things and will hopefully have a newer, better, aster, more enhanced app out within the next few weeks.
Again sorry to everyone for the delay. I greatly apologize for the time it's taken me to get back into things. So the app is in the market now and I'll be uploading the latest version later tonight.
Thanks,
Cody
Change Log
Version 3
- Force closes should be fixed. With the exception of when there is no data signal
- Added options to enable/disable vibration, soundm and LED when notification is triggered
Thanks,
Cody (RaueSoft Development)
Here you can download the application
I've installed it and it seems to work rather well. It's nice that it tells you what app is available so you can decide whether or not you want to open to download, and that it provides quick access if you do want to. I'm curious though, why does this app need to access the sd card? Thanks for a great notification tool.
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Very nice! Good work. This is something that should be built into the appstore. I don't see any issues at all.
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esoomenona said:
I've installed it and it seems to work rather well. It's nice that it tells you what app is available so you can decide whether or not you want to open to download, and that it provides quick access if you do want to. I'm curious though, why does this app need to access the sd card? Thanks for a great notification tool.
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esoomenona,
Thank you for testing. I believe the sdcard access is coming from using minsdkversion in the manifest file. There is a bug in Android that will show that permission when installing an app out of the market. Once it's loaded on the market that permission will not be needed. You can see the screen capture below from the market.
Thanks,
Cody
sageDieu said:
Very nice! Good work. This is something that should be built into the appstore. I don't see any issues at all.
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I agree. I have coworkers that also have asked for something like this. I hope to help people that forget like myself...
sorry if this is a noob thing, but mine is downloading as a .bin file, and ASTRO says it can't open it. what am I doing wrong?
Looks good. An option to toggle the vibrate on the notification might be nice.
conspirator_boff said:
Looks good. An option to toggle the vibrate on the notification might be nice.
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I'll get that in later today. Thanks for the feedback.
Cody
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nbaylinson said:
sorry if this is a noob thing, but mine is downloading as a .bin file, and ASTRO says it can't open it. what am I doing wrong?
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Hmm. Try renaming the file with Astro .apk. The n try opening the file in Astro.
Cody
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Great!! I love it!
mi3x said:
Great!! I love it!
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Awesome. Glad you like it.
Cody
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Giving it a try, thanks!
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rycheme said:
Giving it a try, thanks!
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I look forward to your comments.
Cody
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I love this. I just downloaded and it seems to work perfect.
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This is awesome. Thanks.
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Thanks for the kind words everyone. I really appreciate the testing. I've added options to enable or disable the vibrate, sounds, and led notifications.
I'll be uploading that version to the market tomorrow sometime tomorrow.
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thanks, useful app!
Thanks, nice little helpful app.
I always try to get the free apps I like but there are times I forget and feel bad later.
I hope this app will serve as a reminder.
Not sure why but the notifier didn't umm, notify me, at the set time.
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This is a great idea and I've installed and will let you know if there are any bugs. Well done!
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New version of Whatsapp released. Completely refreshed with slick UI, and now no longer slow on the Note 2 @ 240 DPI, running Team Asylum [CM 10.1]. Should be improved at stock DPI too.
Thread link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423124
Download link - http://www.whatsapp.com/android [2.9.2503 available here.]
1) Download (Whatsapp.apk).
2) Install apk.
3) Enjoy.
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New Whatsapp is out today. Completely refreshed, and now no longer slow on the Note 2 @ 240 DPI. Should be improved at stock DPI too.
Thread link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423124
Download link - http://www.whatsapp.com/android
Attachment - Whatsapp 2.9.2239 APK [in zip file. Extract to obtain apk.]
1) Download apk.
2) Install apk.
3) Enjoy.
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I only have one issue with this version, and it seems like the battery draining is huge with this version, otherwise, it looks very, VERY good and pretty stable for me. I'm happy because finally it looks even better than the iOS version, and the emoticons button is now placed in a more comfortable area.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Why isn't this version on the play store?
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simacca said:
Why isn't this version on the play store?
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Probably it is a Beta version, but I don't think so, because it is already in the official download for Android, maybe it's about to be released on Google Play
simacca said:
Why isn't this version on the play store?
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The update has probably been submitted to the Play Store, and awaiting authentication.
luismedina said:
I only have one issue with this version, and it seems like the battery draining is huge with this version, otherwise, it looks very, VERY good and pretty stable for me. I'm happy because finally it looks even better than the iOS version, and the emoticons button is now placed in a more comfortable area.
Thanks for the heads up.
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You're welcome, mate. Haven't noticed the battery drain yet, though.
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thanks for updating.. the latest version is 2.9.2294..
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+1 on battery drain. Using it since 1 hour ago and definately can see it is draining my battery. Any app to detect app usage like cpu spy?
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Does this new version support the 'Last Seen Online' stamp for the contact yet? The iOS version of Whatsapp has always supported this.
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DraconianGothic said:
Does this new version support the 'Last Seen Online' stamp for the contact yet? The iOS version of Whatsapp has always supported this.
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I've always had this tag I believe...
DraconianGothic said:
Does this new version support the 'Last Seen Online' stamp for the contact yet? The iOS version of Whatsapp has always supported this.
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^like he/she said. It's always been there. Works fine on the new version too.
No, I think he means the option to HIDE it. I find it an invasion of privacy (anyone who has your number can see when you're online, not only your contacts) so I don't use whatsapp more than to send my parents messages. I use Line until Whatsapp fixes that issue and bring it to a level that makes it on par with Android. Until then, I never answer people because I hate having people know when I'm using my phone to answer messages or not. One good thing in Line's favor is that it also has a PC Client version which means I get home, I can continue conversations directly, apart from the obvious privacy concern.
Come on Whatsapp, get your game on. This is an option that has been available for iOS for as long as I can remember, but you're lacking on Android.
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+1 on battery drain. Using it since 1 hour ago and definately can see it is draining my battery. Any app to detect app usage like cpu spy?
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Hopefully they will tweak it before releasing it on the play store. Don't think I will update until I read more reviews on the battery.
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no battery issues here, been using it since yesterday
i thought whatsapp is pretty old and everyone is on wechat, isn't it?
since wechat is so turbo charged powerful and iphone-like smooth, making whatsapp looks like from stone age.
this is not an ad........and im off-topic i guess.
This new version is gorgeous and very functional. They have done a great job.
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kylechen said:
i thought whatsapp is pretty old and everyone is on wechat, isn't it?
since wechat is so turbo charged powerful and iphone-like smooth, making whatsapp looks like from stone age.
this is not an ad........and im off-topic i guess.
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Never heard of wechat. All my friends and family use whatsapp or kik messenger.
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No battery drain issues for me. I'm still waiting for a badge on the icon.
Another bug that I found:
In Contacts, it used to appear the whatsapp icon for the contacts who use whatsapp, now the icon looks like a truck hahaha, anyone have the same bug?
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I love the new pop-up notification. Very fast to respond any message! And new layout is cool too.
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luismedina said:
Another bug that I found:
In Contacts, it used to appear the whatsapp icon for the contacts who use whatsapp, now the icon looks like a truck hahaha, anyone have the same bug?
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I did. cleared cache and restarted fixed it
For those of us who really don't like SMS in Hangouts for whatever reason, what SMS app are you using and what is one of the best features on it?
Thanks
Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.
mythenmetz said:
Tried go sms, handcent and chomp. Don't like any of them. Would love to see the cm, or similar, messaging app as a stand alone app for all devices.
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Yeah. I've tired them and feel too bloated. Something minimal with a couple of keybuseful features is what I'm after.
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Sliding Messaging Pro has been my go to SMS app for KitKat, feels like it belongs on the OS.
Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
s3ct0r said:
Have you tried Textra?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
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But I can't use it as standard app?!
mythenmetz said:
But I can't use it as standard app?!
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What do you mean?
It should work as a default sms app.
(My Nexus 5 should be here any minute so I can't test it with it, but on my HTC One it did)
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But I can't use it as standard app?!
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It needs to be updated to 4.4 which they said is in the works.
Source: https://twitter.com/TextraSMS/status/397218859108663296
ChompSms is the best. Fast and sleek
Quick Compose
Quick reply
Delayed sending
Schedule sms
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Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?
That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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powernexus4 said:
That is a good idea! Have the jelly bean SMS app on kit Kat! I have a Galaxy nexus rooted so I can probably just make a back up of my SMS app. I'll try it...
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So I made a apk of my jelly bean SMS app. How to I share it?
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I'm not actually sure if it will work. It might not be compatible with 4.4 or it might be glitchy. In any case it would prob be best to just stick to hangouts. Not sure though. Anyone have any input if this will work?
8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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not mentioned yet so I'll recommend it - sliding messaging... you do have to pay for it but it's very unique and quite a nice app
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I've installed 8SMS, set it to Standalone Mode and disabled Hangouts in Settings/Apps.
Strangely, under Settings/Wireless & networks/Default SMS, 8SMS doesn't show up. I'll be asking someone to text me soon to test that everything is working as it should be. I'll report back.
Edit: Running in Standalone mode didn't work but as soon as i deselected it i could receive SMS. Unfortunately sent messages aren't being received so i'm going back to using Hangouts for now.
I had no idea that Textra and 8sms existed until now (and I've been doing the Android thing since donut). I've been using Hangouts or the CM app, but for non rooted phones I could never find a messaging app I liked. These are beautiful and I'll be putting one on friends' phones to replace the (usually) lacking SMS stock apps.
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I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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EvilLordFluffy said:
I use Disa.im which combines SMS/MMS and Whatsapp. It has a very clean interface and support for group conversations.
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Disa looks promising! Hope to see it available to all on the Play Store soon. :good:
PsychDrummer said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to just download an apk of the stock jelly bean SMS app?
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I'm really hoping the CM stock messaging app can be ported to KitKat. I've never understood the issue people have with it. It looks great, and it functions well.
ballaz said:
8sms. Best sms app. Looks like stock, fast, and quickreply from notification shade.
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Didnt know about this, installed it on my GNEX undtil I get the N5 and so far it's great !!
I am so used to the calendar app from my Samsung SII (E4GT) that I never really used google calendar on my phone and on my N5 it just stinks. On my tablet google calendar is fine and so are the widgets but on the phone not so much. Worst thing is not having a nice month view that lists items instead of just showing colors.
So what is a good alternative? I only use google calendar so I am not syncing with other email services and I have a shared google calendar with the wife so need to keep that in one place.
Thanks
I use Neat Calendar widget with the stock calendar, works well for me.
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I use;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netgenius.bizcal
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digibites.calendarplus
I like both apps.
Been using digicalendar. Ended up buying it
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Sol
DigiCal
Straight from Hammerhead
Thanks everyone, digical looks very nice and going to give it a try.
On a side note, isn't any.cal supposed to be out? I have any.do and have seen them advertise any.cal for a while now but never saw it actually be released on Android.
Thanks again.
I use acalendar Rly nice
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openlatedotorg said:
Been using digicalendar. Ended up buying it
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+1
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Jorte
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Raistlin1 said:
Thanks everyone, digical looks very nice and going to give it a try.
On a side note, isn't any.cal supposed to be out? I have any.do and have seen them advertise any.cal for a while now but never saw it actually be released on Android.
Thanks again.
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Any.cal is in beta right now. I like it a lot but always end up going back to stock. I didn't like it until I found the text mod in this same forum.
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LudoGris said:
Any.cal is in beta right now. I like it a lot but always end up going back to stock. I didn't like it until I found the text mod in this same forum.
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Hmm, text mod? Do you mean there is a mod for the stock google calendar app that enables text on month view?
Interesting if true...
Edit: Found the thread, thanks! I had no idea this mod was done.
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Hmm, text mod? Do you mean there is a mod for the stock google calendar app that enables text on month view?
Interesting if true...
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It's in this forum haha. I believe it's a flashable zip. It has its own thread
Edit* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516715
[MOD] Google Calendar with text in month view
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It's in this forum haha. I believe it's a flashable zip. It has its own thread
Edit* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516715
[MOD] Google Calendar with text in month view
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Thanks, after you mentioned text calendar mod I did a search and found the thread in this form, so will be checking that out. I am unlocked and rooted but still on stock recovery though, so need to install the alternate way if I do.
I use Calengoo and Pocket Informant 3
LudoGris said:
Any.cal is in beta right now. I like it a lot but always end up going back to stock. I didn't like it until I found the text mod in this same forum.
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Where did you get Any.cal. The play store links seems down, i hadn't luck with their community either.
I signed up for their beta a while ago on the any.do website. You can try there and see if they still have it going.
http://www.any.do/cal
At the very bottom is a let me know when it arrives. That is what I did and I got the invite later. Much later though.
Hi, friends!
I am using amazing Pimlical Advanced Calendar/PIM (I can not post the link to this app due to the rules of XDA forum) . I have use for years DateBk5 from same developer on my Palm.
Also I use Next Launcher 3D with its calendar widget.
My question is: how can I force calendar widget open Pimlical Advanced Calendar/PIM instead pf stock calendar?
The"Clear defaults" in stock calendar is greyed and I can set Pimlical Advanced Calendar/PIM as my default calendar application.
Any hint, please.
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I was wondering if anyone found a good messaging app that worked with Halo. So far hangouts is the only one that works reliably for me. AOSP messaging works until I click a contact thread and it switches into the full app. Textra and 8sms open the full app when I try to open them through halo. Oddly enough other messaging programs like kik work fine. Is this just the state of halo on kitkat roms, or something that app developers need to change? Thanks for any help.
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Halo is a recent port to KitKat since pa hasn't implemented their official halo yet. Operability should get better as development continues.
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Might check out this little app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.halopop
@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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Yea, pretty cool idea. I didn't end up using it very much because I prefer the banner notifications that are an option with the app: LockerPro Lockscreen as they are less intrusive for every day use.