50 MUST HAVE APPS for Android in 2014 - Android General

Here is my list of the 50 must have apps for Android in 2014. All apps are presented on video:
This video shows the first 10:
1. 00:23 A Better Camera (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.almalence.opencam )
2. 00:56 Airdroid (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid)
3. 01:29 Amazon Appstore (http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get/android/ref=mas_rw_ldg )
4. 02:02 Any.do To-Do list & Task List (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo )
5. 02:35 Appsales (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tsapps.appsales )
6. 03:08 Avast Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity )
7. 03:41 Aviary (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aviary.android.feather )
8. 04:15 CamScanner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner )
9. 04:48 Changelog Droid (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cypressworks.changelogviewer )
10. 05:21 CleanMaster (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard )
This video shows apps 11-20:
11. 00:04 Default App Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appiator.defaultappmanager )
12. 00:36 Drive (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs )
13. 01:08 Duolinguo (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo )
14. 01:40 Endomondo (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.endomondo.android )
15. 02:14 Evernote (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote )
16. 02:49 Facebook (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana )
17. 03:18 File Commander (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.fileman )
18. 03:54 Flightradar24 Pro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flightradar24pro )
19. 04:27 Flyne (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jv.flyne )
20. 05:00 Goggles (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.unveil )
This video shows apps 11-20:
21. 00:04 HD Widgets (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.unveil )
22. 00:36 HealthTap (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.healthtap.userhtexpress )
23. 01:08 Helium (Premium) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup.license )
24. 01:40 Image 2 Wallpaper (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shirobakama.wallpaper )
25. 02:14 IMDB (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdb.mobile
26. 02:49 LightFlow (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rageconsulting.android.lightflowlite )
27. 03:18 Link Bubble (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkbubble.playstore )
28. 03:54 Maps (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps )
29. 04:27 Mxplayer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad )
30. 05:00 NFC Tools (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.wdnfc )
This video shows apps 31-41:
31. 00:04 Nova Launcher Prime (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher )
32. 00:36 OfficeSuite Pro 7 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.editor.office_registered )
33. 01:08 Pocket (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro )
34. 01:40 Poweramp (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer )
35. 02:14 Purchased Apps (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azefsw.purchasedapps )
36. 02:49 Pushbullet (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android )
37. 03:18 Shazam (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazam.android )
38. 03:54 Skype (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider )
39. 04:27 Sleep as Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.sleep )
40. 05:00 Speedtest (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest )
This video shows apps 41-50:
41. 00:04 Spotify (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.mobile.android.ui )
42. 00:36 Swiftkey (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey )
43. 01:08 Tapatalk Pro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkHD )
44. 01:40 Tasker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm )
45. 02:14 Google Translate (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate )
46. 02:49 TuneIn Radio Pro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=radiotime.player )
47. 03:18 Tunnelbear VPN (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tunnelbear.android )
48. 03:54 Uber (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab )
49. 04:27 WhatsApp Messenger (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp )
50. 05:00 Youtube (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube )
Let me know what other apps you would have added to your list

As much as I appreciate the effort put into this, "best of" lists such as these are extremely subjective and I find them pointless. Of these apps, there are 2 that I'd refer to as "must have" and a further 4 which I have but don't use that often.

Although subjective I think the majority people will have installed or had experience with.
If anything it's allowed me to find an App that I would like to try.
One app that I would have in my top 10 list would be BubbleUPnP. Can not live without it.

Sorry but SOOOOO many of them were not MUST HAVES, and most of the others were just mild alternatives to better apps or personal preference of equally comparable apps. I appreciate the effort, but this is hardly a must have list

ChrisHoppyBot said:
Although subjective I think the majority people will have installed or had experience with.
If anything it's allowed me to find an App that I would like to try.
One app that I would have in my top 10 list would be BubbleUPnP. Can not live without it.
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Thanks for letting me know about BubbleUPnP. I personally wouldn't use, but it does indeed look awesome.

Related

Need open market or similar apk

I dont know the name of application . But that app can help me change store of market( for example: if you're in Vietnam but you want your market is for T-mobile user, you will use that app to change the store of market)
So could any one can give me that name of app or give me the apk of that?
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A quick google search came up with this (on XDA, even). Hope this helps,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694720
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And here is the link for the App, I imagine you could open this in your phones browser and install the APK straight from your downloads/phone.
http://market-enabler.googlecode.com/files/MarketEnabler_v3.1.1.2.apk

[Q] Sharing apps on playstore

So I'm still very noob beginner and I was asking,can i share my app on playstore without paying $25 fee?
And can I share my apps here with adfly link?
Note:still very beginner
No, I'm afraid not, the fee is mandatory and is there to to stop spam etc
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And try linking on here and see, you'll soon find out if it won't let you
just search the app you wanted on google..

[Q] Disable stock messaging app

Hi
I have just got my self a Moto 360. And in order to get more information on my watch i had to change my default messaging app (I have used the stock) to avoid getting dublicates of messages on my watch. But I can't find it on the list of apps i can disable in the settings.
Does any body have any idea if it is even possible?
You should be able to go to the app settings, go to all apps, scroll down to Messaging, then tap Disable. This will stop the app in its tracks, allowing you to install your third-party messaging app for your watch.
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And since you can't do that, I'd recommend that you acquire Superuser (Root) privileges and install both Titanium Backup and SuperSU. There should be an option to disable the app in Titanium.
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jonathin-ramos said:
You should be able to go to the app settings, go to all apps, scroll down to Messaging, then tap Disable. This will stop the app in its tracks, allowing you to install your third-party messaging app for your watch.
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And since you can't do that, I'd recommend that you acquire Superuser (Root) privileges and install both Titanium Backup and SuperSU. There should be an option to disable the app in Titanium.
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I do not want to Root my phone, but I think it is strange as all the other preinstalled apps have the possibility to disable.
But thank you for your help

AT&T Debloater *NO ROOT REQUIRED*

DISCLAIMER:
I didn't create this app nor am I responsible for anything that happens to your phone. Especially (but not limited to) if it self destructs upon boot.
This app will disable any apk on your phone even system apps.
Requirements:
- PC running Windows
- Adb debugging enabled on phone
- Lg PC Suite installed
- ADB 1.0.32 driver on your PC (15 second adb installer is what I used)
How To:
1. Download and install app on your PC here http://rootjunkysdl.com/getdownload.php?file=Gates/DeBloater/Debloater-setup-v3.85.exe
2. Make sure ADB debugging is enabled on your phone.
3. Connect your phone to PC
4. Launch Debloater app on computer. (press ok when the disclaimer comes up)
5. Click read phone packages
6. Select apps you want disabled
7. Click apply and wait til it's finished.
8. Reboot phone and enjoy.
Again I am not responsible if you disable the wrong package(s) and you mess up your phone. I also did not create this software so no credit goes to me I'm just sharing what I found.
How is this any different than going into Settings-Apps-All, selecting an App, and tapping Disable?
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composer47 said:
How is this any different than going into Settings-Apps-All, selecting an App, and tapping Disable?
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Instead of having to go in one app at a time to disable, you select all the apps you want to disable and hit apply and you're done.
So, what apps on AT&T are you suggesting to turn off?
Are you talking about :ATT Address book and ATT Navigator etc?
Anything else to suggest that wont adversely affect the phone stability?
thanks
Can we start a list of which apps are safe to disable?
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blkghost22 said:
Can we start a list of which apps are safe to disable?
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I'm pretty sure I disabled like 70 apps. Phone works fine. I'll type up a list later, I'm on my note 5 today since I didn't charge the v10 last night.
There's an APP called PACKAGE DISABLER that does this too. In appstore.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
There's an APP called PACKAGE DISABLER that does this too. In appstore.
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I see one for Samsung devices, does that work on the LG V10
kenyonj said:
I see one for Samsung devices, does that work on the LG V10
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Nope, tried it but it says my device is not support it.
I wasn't able to get Debloater working. Any ideas?
xT29c said:
I wasn't able to get Debloater working. Any ideas?
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Does it not find your device? What's it doing?
I disabled 67 apps using the Debloater Software, here is the list:
{APK File – Package Name}
1. Amazon Kindle.apk - com.amazon.kindle
2. Amazon Shopping.apk - com.amazon.mShop.android
3. AndroidForWork.apk - com.google.androidforwork
4. ATT_CallerNameID.apk – com.cequint.ecid
5. ATT_DeviceHelp.apk – com.lg.ATTDeviceHelp
6. ATT_DriveMode.apk – com.drivemode
7. ATT_FamilyMap.apk – com.wavemarket.waplauncher
8. ATT_FamilyUtility.apk – com.locationlabs.sparkle.blue
9. ATT_HotSpots.apk – com.matchboxmobile.wisp
10. ATT_Lookout.apk – com.lookout
11. ATT_MobileTransfer.apk – com.att.mobiletransfer
12. ATT_Navigator.apk – com.telenav.app.android.cingular
13. ATT_ProtectPlus.apk – com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.att
14. ATT_Ready2Go.apk – com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g
15. ATT_RemoteSupport.apk – net.aetherpal.device
16. ATT_SmartLimits.apk – com.locationlabs.cni.att
17. ATT_SmartWiFi.apk – com.att.android.attsmartwifi
18. base.apk – com.google.android.music
19. base.apk – com.google.android.videos
20. base.apk – com.google.android.apps.photos
21. base.apk – com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
22. com.mobitv.client.tv.apk – com.mobitv.client.tv
23. DirecTV.apk – com.directv.dvrscheduler
24. DriveActivator.apk – com.lge.drive.activator (I disabled this after claiming the 100GB for two years)
25. FaceLock.apk – com.android.facelock
26. GCUV.apk – com.lge.gcuv
27. LGAccount.apk – com.lge.lgaccount
28. LGActionManager.apk – com.lge.mrg.service
29. LGAirDrive.apk – com.lge.remote.lgairdrive
30. LGAlarmClock.apk – com.lge.clock (I use Google Clock)
31. LGBackup.apk – com.lge.bnr
32. LGBrowser.apk – com.android.browser ( I use Google Chrome)
33. LGCalendar.apk – com.android.calendar (I Use Google Calendar)
34. LGConciergeBoard.apk – com.lge.concierge
35. LGEasyHome.apk – com.lge.easyhome
36. LGEasySettings.apk – com.lge.settings.easy
37. LGEmail.apk – com.lge.email
38. LGExchange.apk – com.lge.exchange
39. LGFavoriteContactsWidget.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.favoritecontacts
40. LGFileManager.apk – com.lge.filemanager (I use ES File Explorer)
41. LGHome.apk – com.lge.launcher2 (I use Nova Prime Launcher)
42. LGHome_Theme_Optimus.apk – com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus
43. LGMusic.apk – com.lge.music (I use PowerAmp Pro)
44. LGMusicShare.apk – com.lge.musicshare
45. LGMusicWidget.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.musicwidget.widget
46. LGMyGuide.apk – com.lge.doyouknow
47. LGMyPlacesEngine.apk – com.lge.myplace.engine
48. LGMyPlacessettings.apk – com.lge.myplace
49. LGMyWellness.apk – com.lge.lifetracker
50. LGQMemoplus.apk – com.lge.qmemoplus
51. LGQRemote.apk – com.lge.qremote
52. LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk – com.lge.appwidget.lgsearch
53. LGStartupwizard.apk – com.android.LGSetupWizard
54. LGTasksProvider.apk – com.lge.task
55. LGVoiceCommand.apk – com.lge.voicecommand
56. LGVoiceCommandService.apk – com.lge.mtalk.voicecommand
57. LGVoiceRecorder.apk – com.lge.voicerecorder
58. LGWeather.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather
59. LGWeatherService.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
60. LGWeatherTheme.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
61. MyATT.apk – com.att.myWireless
62. Plenti.apk – com.americanexpress.plenti
63. SBInitialGuide.apk – com.lge.sbinitialguide
64. SetupWizard.apk – com.google.android.setupwizard
65. ShortcutUsageManager.apk – com.lge.settings.shortcut
66. VVM_ATT.apk – com.lge.vvm
67. YPmobile.apk – com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile
sharky481232 said:
Does it not find your device? What's it doing?
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Correct. Debloater doesn't see my phone.
Also, I don't see the "Allow PC" check box show on my phone either.
EDIT: NVM. LG PC Suite had to update. Once that finished, it worked. Thanks for the help!
Question though, is it beneficial to disable apps that don't show under "Running" when you go to Settings>Apps?
I was told it really won't matter to much, unless the app constantly reopens and runs in the background.
Just got my phone today. "Debloated" my phone manually it took me about 10 minutes. Nice tool but I prefer to do it by hand so I can cherry pick.
On a side note, this phones pretty darn quick!
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Hi,
Which version of LG PC Suite did you install? I can't find LG V10 or H900 compatible versions of the suite...
Thanks!
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syphondog3 said:
Hi,
Which version of LG PC Suite did you install? I can't find LG V10 or H900 compatible versions of the suite...
Thanks!
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So the reason I got confused is when you go to LG's website, it makes you select your phone model in order to download the suite. Ironically, the LG V10 or H900 or not on any list.
With trial and error, I found that this suite works: lg-pc-suite-v.en.softonic DOT com/download?ex=SWH-1776.1
(LG PC Suite V)
Tried link.says device not compatible. Att. Any suggestions?
jaybird38 said:
Tried link.says device not compatible. Att. Any suggestions?
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You installed it on your pc, loaded software on pc plug in your phone and it says device not compatible?
Nope. Downloading it now. Thanks.
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Now it says device not supported. I need to download bridge. Downloading real slow. I'll update all tomorrow night.
sharky481232 said:
I disabled 68 apps using the Debloater Software, here is the list:
{APK File – Package Name}
1. Amazon Kindle.apk - com.amazon.kindle
2. Amazon Shopping.apk - com.amazon.mShop.android
3. AndroidForWork.apk - com.google.androidforwork
4. ATT_CallerNameID.apk – com.cequint.ecid
5. ATT_DeviceHelp.apk – com.lg.ATTDeviceHelp
6. ATT_DriveMode.apk – com.drivemode
7. ATT_FamilyMap.apk – com.wavemarket.waplauncher
8. ATT_FamilyUtility.apk – com.locationlabs.sparkle.blue
9. ATT_HotSpots.apk – com.matchboxmobile.wisp
10. ATT_Lookout.apk – com.lookout
11. ATT_MobileTransfer.apk – com.att.mobiletransfer
12. ATT_Navigator.apk – com.telenav.app.android.cingular
13. ATT_ProtectPlus.apk – com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.att
14. ATT_Ready2Go.apk – com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g
15. ATT_RemoteSupport.apk – net.aetherpal.device
16. ATT_SmartLimits.apk – com.locationlabs.cni.att
17. ATT_SmartWiFi.apk – com.att.android.attsmartwifi
18. base.apk – com.google.android.music
19. base.apk – com.google.android.videos
20. base.apk – com.google.android.apps.photos
21. base.apk – com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
22. com.mobitv.client.tv.apk – com.mobitv.client.tv
23. DirecTV.apk – com.directv.dvrscheduler
24. DriveActivator.apk – com.lge.drive.activator (I disabled this after claiming the 100GB for two years)
25. FaceLock.apk – com.android.facelock
26. GCUV.apk – com.lge.gcuv
27. LGAccount.apk – com.lge.lgaccount
28. LGActionManager.apk – com.lge.mrg.service
29. LGAirDrive.apk – com.lge.remote.lgairdrive
30. LGAlarmClock.apk – com.lge.clock (I use Google Clock)
31. LGBackup.apk – com.lge.bnr
32. LGBrowser.apk – com.android.browser ( I use Google Chrome)
33. LGCalendar.apk – com.android.calendar (I Use Google Calendar)
34. LGCalendarProvider.apk – com.android.providers.calendar
35. LGConciergeBoard.apk – com.lge.concierge
36. LGEasyHome.apk – com.lge.easyhome
37. LGEasySettings.apk – com.lge.settings.easy
38. LGEmail.apk – com.lge.email
39. LGExchange.apk – com.lge.exchange
40. LGFavoriteContactsWidget.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.favoritecontacts
41. LGFileManager.apk – com.lge.filemanager (I use ES File Explorer)
42. LGHome.apk – com.lge.launcher2 (I use Nova Prime Launcher)
43. LGHome_Theme_Optimus.apk – com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus
44. LGMusic.apk – com.lge.music (I use PowerAmp Pro)
45. LGMusicShare.apk – com.lge.musicshare
46. LGMusicWidget.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.musicwidget.widget
47. LGMyGuide.apk – com.lge.doyouknow
48. LGMyPlacesEngine.apk – com.lge.myplace.engine
49. LGMyPlacessettings.apk – com.lge.myplace
50. LGMyWellness.apk – com.lge.lifetracker
51. LGQMemoplus.apk – com.lge.qmemoplus
52. LGQRemote.apk – com.lge.qremote
53. LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk – com.lge.appwidget.lgsearch
54. LGStartupwizard.apk – com.android.LGSetupWizard
55. LGTasksProvider.apk – com.lge.task
56. LGVoiceCommand.apk – com.lge.voicecommand
57. LGVoiceCommandService.apk – com.lge.mtalk.voicecommand
58. LGVoiceRecorder.apk – com.lge.voicerecorder
59. LGWeather.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather
60. LGWeatherService.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
61. LGWeatherTheme.apk – com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
62. MyATT.apk – com.att.myWireless
63. Plenti.apk – com.americanexpress.plenti
64. SBInitialGuide.apk – com.lge.sbinitialguide
65. SetupWizard.apk – com.google.android.setupwizard
66. ShortcutUsageManager.apk – com.lge.settings.shortcut
67. VVM_ATT.apk – com.lge.vvm
68. YPmobile.apk – com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile
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Will this list work for the Verizon V10?
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buckeyestilidie said:
Will this list work for the Verizon V10?
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Im sure its the same, except instead of all the ATT apps you just disable the verizon ones... also i need to edit that list cause if you disable LGCalenderProvider you cant sync your calendar even with google calendar app.

Workout activity not syncing

Hi all,
I use my HW2 for running via the workout app and I tend to view the stats using Huawei Health.
So far this month I've ran 6 times and all of them show in thw history on my watch.
The annoying thing is that 1 run (the longest) doesn't show on the Huawei Health app.
Is there any reason why all but one of the runs would sync?
Paul
Hi Paul
Never had this issue before but I log all my activity through the Strava app and it hasn't lost a workout yet...
To be honest, it doesn't surprise me cos one month in with this watch makes me realise that it's temperamental, at best.
Maybe try a 3rd party app and sync with Google Fit?
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Lots of people on here recommend Ghostracer...

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