I've tried a number of the free ones and I've bought a few, with mixed results. I guess I expect something more. Anyone have any recommendations for managing your phone better?
Clutch Pad is one of the best I've found. I've been following it since beta and the dev is responsive and updating drastically with huge improvements. I'm running my phone faster now, which is great.
Anyone else try it? Alternatives?
G2 & Galaxy Tab
-CA
wow.. 90 views and zero replies..
anyway.. a few that I use are..
1. mint.com - it links to your bank accounts and gives you a bunch of info about them.. as well as how your spending your money.. I love this app!! (FREE)
2. dropbox - link folders from your computer to your phone and other computers. (FREE)
3. job search - app that you can search for jobs from thats on indeed.com (FREE)
4. logmein - remote access to your computer... this program is alright. TOO expensive.. probably around 30 dollars (PAID)
5. PrinterShare - allows you to print documents, pictures ect. from your phone to a wireless printer. (FREE/PAID)
6.Smooth Calendar - calander app that links to your default calendar and has a great home widget for it.. I love this one (FREE)
7. Swarm - lets you download torrents to your phone. (PAID)
8. YouMail - alternate voicemail app. allows you to change voicemail for anyone that calls you to whatever you want. so everyone can here something diffrent.. plus more.. I LOVE THIS PROGRAM.. YOU MUST TRY PLUS ITS FREE!! (FREE)
9. Yahoo Answers - app that links you to Yahoo Answers website (FREE)
10. Flashlight - Turn your camera flash into a flashlight. (FREE)
Google Maps - You should know lol.. (FREE)
NOT SURE IF THESE ARE PRODUCTIVITY APPS BUT HERE YOU GO..
1. Wireless Tether - allows you to wirelessly tether your phone to a computer.. must be rooted (FREE)
2. Where's My Droid - if you lose your phone. you can send it a text and either get a google maps location or here it ring. even if the ringer is all the way down (FREE/DONATE)
3. Roam Control - "Turn your phone into a Veriszon phone". allows you to turn on roaming and keep it on without having it trying to look for a Sprint signal (PAID)
4. Safe Neighborhood - locate sex offenders either by your GPS location or search by address. (FREE I THINK)
5. Realtor.com - App that links you to Realtor.com where you can look for a house to rent or buy. (FREE)
6. PdaNet - wire tether you phone for internet access to thru USB or blutooth (PAID)
THATS ALL I CAN THINK OFF.. IT TOOK ME OVER A HALF A HOUR TO TYPE ALL THIS.. SO I PRAY IT HELPS.. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT DID!!!
If you are looking for a program to enhance your launcher, Itching Thumb is my favorite. Its still in beta, but coming along nicely. I turn off the indication bar on the side & just double press the home button to use it. It has thumbnails of open programs (large ones if you are rooted!), a bar for entering gestures to start apps, as well as a bar for shortcuts. Works great for jumping from app to app!
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- I second dropbox. Love this app so much. Makes it so easy to share/move files.
- I'm a GoLauncher fan. I tried LauncherPro but it just was slow for me.
- Evernote. I use this on all my computers. It's the program I use to capture recipes, design ideas, travel ideas, and any other articles/websites/photos I want to remember
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Dropbox for syncing various applications and documents to multiple files.
Gmail: Whenever I see a link or find something I want to watch or read later, I just email the URL to a separate email address made just for this.
Colornote: For inputting notes and stuff when I need to remember something.
Astrid: Class work and homework goes in here; it gets displayed on my home screen with executive assistant.
Executive assistant: program that aggregates a lot of data (sms,email, missed calls, tasks, calendar) into a widget. (Paid)
Rooted/ROM Captivate
Rooted Atrix
Just stumbled across this app and thought I would share it with you all. Fantastic idea, simple, clean and brilliantly executed. :good:
Share your photos, videos, contacts, apps or any files, any folders, easily and quickly.
Definitely worth checking out. Free and paid versions available.
Send Anywhere - http://www.send-web.com/
Android App
- Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.android.sendanywhere
- Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.android.sendanywhere.pro
Please suggest some useful android apps you have used. Don't use this thread for personal app promotion.
Share those apps which is really useful.
1) Easy search app - Quick Finder
[play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bj.quickfinder]
Here is an app which helps to save your time by quickly searching contacts, apps, music, videos and images in your phone.
This app is really helpful if your phone is flooded with so many contacts/apps/music/videos/images.
PrivacySafe is a fantastic privacy protection app to easily hide and encrypt your photos, videos, apps and any other files that you do not want others to see.
PrivacySafe can hide its app icon and keep you privacy absolutely safe. You can import your private images and videos in this secure space, and nobody knows the existence of it.
What's more, PrivacySafe has the beautiful design, it provides you the smooth and amazing media browse experience.
Please search PrivacySafe at Play Store
Highlight features:
[Vault] Through the AES encryption algorithm, encrypt the content that you do not want to share with others, and the file format, size without any restrictions, but also support taking pictures and recording videos.
[Hide App] Without ROOT, easy to hide sensitive apps, but also frozen system pre-installed apps.
[Browser] Photo and video traceless download.
[Hide Icon] In addition to your own, others will not find the existence of the app.
[Icon Disguise] Can be disguised as an system converter, others will not notice its existence.
[App Lock] You can use the App Lock feature to lock the apps that you think of personal privacy involved.
[Lock Disguise] Locked apps will show a fake force stop dialog to prevent others trying to break through.
[Install/Uninstall Defend] Can prevent your device from being installed Trojan by someone else or uninstalled apps maliciously.
[Shake Close] Shake the phone can quickly close the app, so that everything in your control.
[Intruder Selfie] Do not worry about someone trying to break into.
[Fake Password] Even by others found that in an awkward position, you will be very calm.
[Fingerprint Unlock] To provide you with a faster, more secure way to unlock.
[Colorful Theme] A variety of fashionable colors, any match, to create your exclusive theme.
Please search PrivacySafe at Play Store
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第二空间是一个超级强大的隐私保护应用，它可以巧妙而秘密地隐藏图片、视频、文件以及应用，为您所有的秘密提供一个安全而隐秘的空间。
第二空间采用了独特的自身应用图标隐藏和伪装技术。
- 在隐身模式下，您可以通过访问网址(需要在浏览器中打开)或者以电话拨号方式，拨打“#1111(默认)”来启动第二空间。
- 在伪装模式下，您可以通过长按伪装界面的标题或者输入数字解锁密码后，长按计算结果按钮来快速启动第二空间。
不仅如此，它有着更为精美的界面与浏览设计，让您可以随时随地愉悦地欣赏您的私密照片和视频等内容。
请在酷安搜索"第二空间"
独特功能：
【保险箱】通过AES加密算法，对那些您不想与人分享的内容进行加密，且对文件格式、大小没有任何限制，还支持直接拍照和录制私密视频文件，加密后的数据安全无忧
【应用隐藏】无需ROOT，轻松做到敏感应用一键隐藏，亦可冻结包括系统预装在内的各类应用
【私密浏览器】安插在“第二空间里“ 的浏览器，照片视频无痕下载
【伪装黑洞】应用列表内外隔离，隐藏和冻结两不误
【图标隐藏】除了您自己，别人不会发现“第二空间”的存在
【图标伪装】可伪装成一款普通的并且带有运算功能的进制转换器，一般人不会发现它是穿了马甲的第二空间
【应用锁】锁住您的隐私，您可以通过应用锁功能给微信、支付宝等您认为涉及到个人隐私的任何app加锁
【锁伪装】开启后，被锁住的应用会显示“崩溃”信息，特别适用于防止熊孩子沉迷于游戏
【安装/卸载防护】可以保护您的系统不被他人安装木马程序或恶意删除应用
【摇晃关闭】摇晃手机可快速关闭“第二空间”，让一切都在您的掌控之中
【入侵者抓拍】闯入警报，不用担心有人尝试闯入
【假空间密码】即使被他人发现，身处尴尬境地，也可以轻松骗过
【指纹解锁】为您提供更快速、更安全的登录方式
【多彩主题】各种时尚流行色，任意搭配，打造您的专属主题
请在酷安搜索"第二空间"
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mhdasif899 said:
Finally found a great app after a long time
1.Account creation should be optional let user decide.
2. Hiding app is not possible without root as you said it works without root in description.
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Thank you!
1.Thanks for advice.
2.Need to setup，see the setup tutorial in app.
Is the app inside PrivacySafe still running after you hide?
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Is the app inside PrivacySafe still running after you hide?
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It will not.
Hello everyone.
Because I passed over the "rooting" period, I am more interested in getting the max out of this phone without rooting it.
This thread I intend to make it about apps (useful ones) that requires no root in order to work.
I would start with an ad blocker.
My favourite tool is Blokada - https://blokada.org/
Plain and easy to install and use and works fine.
Next is Vanced - a more adVanced YouTube player. https://vancedapp.com/
Simple to install but, before using it, you must disable MIUI optimization
Another app that worth mentioning is Twilight. If you are a night phone user, this app is here to protect your eyes.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux
MIUI - Contacts and dialer
If the stock (Google) dialer and contacts is not for you, you can try the MIUi - Contacts and dialer app, slightly more aesthetic.
Xiaomi Contacts and dialer 12.2.4.5 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc - APKMirror
Xiaomi Contacts and dialer 12.2.4.5 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
If you want a more loud sound - even if on this stereo speakers phone isn't really necessary, you can use Volume Booster. Beware of not setting it over 20% otherwise you will risk hearing and speakers problems.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodev.volume.booster
I will update the list with some other apps.
If you have something to add, please feel free to share.
WaveUp can turn the screen on and off "automatically" via waving over the proximity sensor. For users of "book covers" the app is quite useful, as you can set it so that the screen is activated by opening the cover and deactivated after a predefined time after closing it.
WaveUp - Apps on Google Play
Turn on the display by waving
play.google.com
Termux. It's impressive what it can do without root.
Does having to use adb to grant permission count? If not any Package Disabler can do some damage
SD maid, it may be an old app but it still does thinks better than a lot of apps.
Can't forget about how useful Mixplorer can be. I have not looked for a different file browser because it I can't think of anything it can't do.
Adaway works without root now, not sure how well because I go nuts not having root, lol
And my newest discovery, the one that actually caused me to get rid of Chrome completely because I found Bromite.
Yes Bromite (Google it) it's such an amazing web browser.
Turmux
Package Disabler
SD Maid
Mixplorer
Bromite (Just try it, you won't regret it. Not on Play Store, Google is afraid of it)
GitHub - bromite/bromite: Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser!
Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser! - GitHub - bromite/bromite: Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take ...
github.com
Bitwarden - Easily best password manager, recently Gboard added integration for it you can auto-fill passwords for sites and apps easily.
KWGT - Insane customisability, visit /r/AndroidThemes for ideas. This is my desktop @ ArrowOS.
k3lcior said:
Bitwarden - Easily best password manager, recently Gboard added integration for it you can auto-fill passwords for sites and apps easily.
KWGT - Insane customisability, visit /r/AndroidThemes for ideas. This is my desktop @ ArrowOS.
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Oh Gboard how did I forget that. It's basically the first app I always install after a factory reset or whatever
A different launcher, less useless gimmicks and focused on productivity.
Ratio Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bllocosn
Here's another app that might be useful for some.
SystemUI - to slightly modify some hidden options on UI. No root, just ADB to grant some permissions
SystemUI Tuner - Apps on Google Play
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE INSTALLING
play.google.com
If you are annoyed with your default messages app, coz of the cluttered unorganised ui, and u get lot of sms then try Sms Organizer from "Microsoft". I have been using this app since it first came out, it basically organises all ur messages automatically into categories like transactions, personal, promotion etc. and it only shows you what's important in a message in the popup or notifications panel, for example it will only show you the OTP if u got one msg of it, it will show you the amount debited/credited to ur account if u gat a transaction msg, it will tell u if u got cashback, it will remind you for ur upcoming event and online order delivery stuff. So the conclusion is you must use this app as ur default messenger no matter what phone u r using, this will make your life 10 times easier and the ui is super clean too, it also has dark(amoled) mode.
Here is the link- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.android.smsorganizer
From F-Droid repository:
* OsmAnd+ - maps and navigation
* Mull - cleaned version of Firefox Browser
* NewPipe - YouTube frontend.
Freeware. No ads. No bs.
Make installable copies of all your apps and updates. Take Playwhore out of the reload loop.
APK Export (Backup & Share) - Apps on Google Play
Manage and extract your apps.
play.google.com
A VNP based Firewall that uses almost no battery. Works best with Pie or lower though.
Logging doesn't work with 10 up, I believe... test it and let me know.
Karma Firewall - Apps on Google Play
Karma Firewall app lets you block internet traffic to and from specific apps.
play.google.com
I'm quite a fan of NoRoot Firewall:
NoRoot Firewall - Apps on Google Play
Firewall WITHOUT ROOT. Host name name filtering, fine-grained access control.
play.google.com
I don't trust a lot of apps and NoRoot works well. It blocks all apps by default and you can choose to allow Internet over wifi, data, both or neither. It also supports filters so you can globally block particular sites.
It's usually the first thing I install when I gte a new phone or reinstall.
You do have to keep in mind that if a trusted app can't access the Internet, NoRoot may be blocking it, so you just enable it and away you go.
Cheers
Steve
IMHO a must have app is the:
Download Progress++
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ceco.sbdp.pro&hl=gsw&gl=US
Came from an xposed module. Now works as an app without anything else.
Should be a default android option.
Hey!
Hope you're doing well!
Sorry for reviving this old thread but I would like to add two new apps:
GOVPN: non-invasive ad-supported VPN. Allows to choose the desired location, unrestricted and unlimited. Did some tests with online streaming and went all good.
VPN secure fast proxy by GOVPN - Apps on Google Play
VPN for safe web browsing. Unlimited, many countries
play.google.com
Activity Launcher
Gives access to internal apps to be launched, apps usually not available in a normal state of the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Time to add on to the list:
Migrate : Helps restore apps and app data when switching between Custom ROMS, outdated as of now but still works.
Naveenthemi said:
Time to add on to the list:
Migrate : Helps restore apps and app data when switching between Custom ROMS, outdated as of now but still works.
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