Good calendar app instead of Google Calendar? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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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.

Raistlin1 said:
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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need help finding calender widget

Im currently on CleamRom4.0...
Looking for the Calendar Widget that show the entire month. It will take up the entire screen. Like the one from Beanstown Rom or SynergyRom.
Anyone have that particular apk I can download from?
Thanks
I use touch calendar
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.olilan.touchcalendar.trial
I use Pure. Its fully customizeable. I've used it across many Phones and ROMS.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsIm9yZy5rb3h4LnB1cmVfZ3JpZF9jYWxlbmRhciJd
thanks for the suggestion fellas. i wil give both a try.
I like the business calendar widget
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netgenius.bizcal
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I've used all the above and keep reverting back to calengoo our business calendar. Calengoo is loaded with options whereas business calendar is more basic. Both are great choices
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Tried those and still dont like them.
Anyone have the apk for the one from synergyrom?
Nsx93 said:
Tried those and still dont like them.
Anyone have the apk for the one from synergyrom?
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I know y i couldn't get that calender widget. I was running Nova Launcher, which doesn't have that widget. Its only in the Touchwiz launcher. So, i cant use it while running Nova. Unless someone know how to make it work. So now i have a choice. Keep nova or switch to touchwiz.

New Whatsapp [2.9.2503] - No lag/Holo UI

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

Android apps help.

Recently I've made some very simple apps on the android market and I'm looking for any simple apps that I can make. It's going to be free so I'm not going to make money from it. If I use your idea than I will put your Twitter name if you give it to me and your xda username in the app it self and I will also send you the app before it's released on the market. Thanks from a 13 year old amature developer.
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An app that pushes apps to /system/app
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hakera15 said:
Recently I've made some very simple apps on the android market and I'm looking for any simple apps that I can make. It's going to be free so I'm not going to make money from it. If I use your idea than I will put your Twitter name if you give it to me and your xda username in the app it self and I will also send you the app before it's released on the market. Thanks from a 13 year old amature developer.
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An app that changes other app's icon?
Skeleth said:
An app that changes other app's icon?
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Good one
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Or you could make a clock, that deletes one randomly picked app if you press snooze more than (pick a number here) times. This would definietly wake people up.
Make the counter app for Facebook Home.
Call it Google+ home.
Create an actual word game using the SwiftKey Tilt April's Fool feature.
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Markuzy said:
Make the counter app for Facebook Home.
Call it Google+ home.
Create an actual word game using the SwiftKey Tilt April's Fool feature.
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Google+ Home is definitely not a simple app, and would need months of development with Trial And Error. He asked for an idea for a simple app.
But your idea is great for a developer willing to make something big
An alarm click that would donate to my PayPal account if ignored for 2mins.
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Messaging App With Quick Reply Like Stock?

Are there any text messaging apps with a quick reply feature like in stock that I don't need root to install? I have an HTC One and came from a Galaxy Nexus and miss that feature so much. I've tried some other apps, but nothing seems to have the ability to swipe down on a notification in the notification bar and reply like that without having to go into the app. The closest I've seen is the constant notification quick message thing in Handcent.
ace8707 said:
Are there any text messaging apps with a quick reply feature like in stock that I don't need root to install? I have an HTC One and came from a Galaxy Nexus and miss that feature so much. I've tried some other apps, but nothing seems to have the ability to swipe down on a notification in the notification bar and reply like that without having to go into the app. The closest I've seen is the constant notification quick message thing in Handcent.
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8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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Ahhhhh Exactly what I was looking for - I owe you a beer. Thank you very much!!!
Textra is also awesome. Love it. Very feature rich for a free app. And always new enhancements coming most weeks.
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SMS Popup has always worked well for me.
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Joe0113 said:
8sms. Been using it since it first came out. AMAZING!!!
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I just ran across this thread since I've been looking for an alt texting app. This looks great. Thanks for posting the suggestion.
bytor7 said:
I just ran across this thread since I've been looking for an alt texting app. This looks great. Thanks for posting the suggestion.
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No doubt guys. Dev is awesome and open to suggestions! Hopefully themeing abilities and other new features will be coming soon!
I have been using 8sms too. Love it!!!
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Another vote for Textra

Messaging apps and HALO

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.

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