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cooleslt apps you've discovered on this forum that aren't too popular

i've found a few...share them people
sendit- using google drive send a file to any phone/os in an sms
tasker- do it all through voice

Also give link with the app names
Thanks
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OStream:Speed up your facebook.. Its awesome still in beta phase bt i love it!!
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touchretouch- edit photos after taken
pro hdr camera-excellent hdr camera
quick pic- excellent picture, thumnail, precaching of photos and videos. Excellent internal player too
photaf- 360 panoramic
powernzb-nzb downloader
bbc arabic

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People, I think the point of this was to post "Non- Play Store" apps, as in ones only found on forums on XDA.
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I think that the name and target of the thread is not clear enough.
It mentioned specifically "aren't too popular". So... wtf is 'What's up' doing with that?! And most of the rest.
Please only put apps that you found, use and not seen in the first pages on the forum. Do not make this a list with your apps... please!

okty2k said:
I think that the name and target of the thread is not clear enough.
It mentioned specifically "aren't too popular". So... wtf is 'What's up' doing with that?! And most of the rest.
Please only put apps that you found, use and not seen in the first pages on the forum. Do not make this a list with your apps... please!
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kcls said:
People, I think the point of this was to post "Non- Play Store" apps, as in ones only found on forums on XDA.
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The OP listed tasker as an app. Its on the play store. People can post whatever cool apps they use. If you don't like it, start your own thread.
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Streamlne said:
The OP listed tasker as an app. Its on the play store. People can post whatever cool apps they use. If you don't like it, start your own thread.
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This. And I mean seriously, how long until these apps hit market? It's the most available platform. A cool app is a cool app on xda or store

But we already have tons of "what's your favorite app" threads. It would be interesting to discover new sous that aren't already on the okay store. But it's whatever. Do as you please everyone.
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"coolest apps you've discovered on this forum that aren't too popular"
Maluuba
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maluuba.android&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYWx1dWJhLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ..

ES file explorer: Holo Theme
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32439406
And dSploit, but that one is pretty popular, i guess
Greetz
// j_dee
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New rule you have to put a short description for each app you mention
Aptoide uploader is really nifty. You make yout own private app store for your friends. I liked it over a competitor appsfire.
Appsaffinity- goof apps discovery app
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Xperia Launcher + Widgets, modded to work on all devices...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34823516
YouTube with screen-off playback and HD via 3G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23243273
Greet
// j_dee
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Nice j dee! I hate it when my youtube shuts off in the gym. Can't leave the screen on and put it back in my pocket
Come on peeps keep em coming. I like the list so far. It's small and precise not large and burgeoning. Let's go over something very relevant: STREAMING from your HD
Jbeans 4.2 Camera- Full Screen Camera (compared to 4.1.2) and gallery you could flash for your 4.1.2 phone
Mediahouse Player- An organized app that collects all the shared music videos off of shared directories on your computer use in conjunction with. Allows you to favorite directories/devices. Really neat app
mx player- easy ui can easily disable/enable hardware software encoding for audio and video during play
v player- like mxplayer, could be better with UI, but unlike MX player allows you to set buffer to a whopping 8mb...so longer initial load for video but plays back perfectly otherwise
ES file explorer- save network drives
I usually make the default player for ES v player and for media house mx player. Good setup. Mx Player allows you to manage defaults for video players in-app too. Another neat feature. Well worth the money for that app.
From the computer end there are a lot of options to stream (I made a post about this a while back...search on me) but I like PS3 Media server 1.70.1 for my PS3. It allows for real-time transcoding for devices where your video format (ie mkv) isn't available. I also install TVersity server on my computer end and both servers as well as the raw files allow me to wirelessly stream every tv show except for planet earth which has a ridiculous bitrate.
Only other thing to worry about on the computer end is to make sure your sharing settings etc are set up as openly as possible. I have a homegroup password and everyone in it is allowed to at least read my directories

Hey zetsui,
sure, I love my HOX and GNEX phones (by now even more than my PC) and why not participate in sharing cool underdog apps?
Is that Mediahouse player the one you can download from the Play Store? Sounds pretty usable to me
Greet
// j_dee
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Yes you can dl it from playstore it is thr upnp dlna browser.
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Mi sound recorder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28295194
Way better than stock audio recorder. Can record as mp3 at 128kbit/s, good enough for me. Of course, you can increase it. Can record as ogg too.
Solid explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer
Might be popular, but worth a mention anyway. Fast, free, full of useful features, no ads... Did I mention the slick ui?
Cpu adjuster
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.cputweaks
Like setcpu, but free. You can have 3 profiles in the free version. Ought to be good enough for beginners.
Also worth checking out: servers ultimate.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimate
These apps are in xda too, but play store linking is more convenient.

Advanced Touchpad Remote Control
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcoid.advancedtouchpad&hl=en
Turns the phone's screen into a multitouch touchpad.
Perfect for Laptops with short HDMI cables.

[Q] Remote Control for TF300T?

Couldn't find it by searching but I was curious if there is some type of app that works as a remote control for the TF300T.
I just want something that works with a video player so i can pause, stop, play, etc videos. I don't need full functionality i just want something that works and I would considering paying for the app as long as it worked. Id love if they made an actual remote but i never have seen one.
Thanks.

nyr35blue said:
Couldn't find it by searching but I was curious if there is some type of app that works as a remote control for the TF300T.
I just want something that works with a video player so i can pause, stop, play, etc videos. I don't need full functionality i just want something that works and I would considering paying for the app as long as it worked. Id love if they made an actual remote but i never have seen one.
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You could install XBMC for Android and use any XBMC remote on another PC/tablet/phone.
Usually people use XBMC remote on the tablet to control their media PC, but there is no reason, why it should not work the other way around.
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There's probably some VNC options as well.

f69m said:
You could install XBMC for Android and use any XBMC remote on another PC/tablet/phone.
Usually people use XBMC remote on the tablet to control their media PC, but there is no reason, why it should not work the other way around.
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So install xbmx media center on the tablet and xbmc remote on my nexus 5?
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nyr35blue said:
So install xbmx media center on the tablet and xbmc remote on my nexus 5?
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Yes, exactly, should work like a charm. With a good remote you should even be able to browse the library with fanart, info, watched status, etc. For Android I can recommend Yatse, but there are lots of others.
Just need to make sure the firewall settings on your tablet allow the remote to connect, but that is a common issue for any kind of remote control protocol.
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f69m said:
Yes, exactly, should work like a charm. With a good remote you should even be able to browse the library with fanart, info, watched status, etc. For Android I can recommend Yatse, but there are lots of others.
Just need to make sure the firewall settings on your tablet allow the remote to connect, but that is a common issue for any kind of remote control protocol.
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Am I crazy or does xbmc media server just support audio? All I want it to control mxplayer basically.
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nyr35blue said:
Am I crazy or does xbmc media server just support audio? All I want it to control mxplayer basically.
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Hmm, not sure, where your problem is. XBMC for Android is a fully featured XBMC version with audio and video support. Can even pull live TV over the network, if you run one of the supported backends somewhere.
It is doing much more than just controlling mxplayer. It turns your tablet into a full multimedia box.
Oh, you might have to point XBMC at the directories, where your videos are stored. It does not use the Android media manager. Somewhere in the "Videos" tab you should find an "Add source..." item.
Hope this helps!
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f69m said:
Hmm, not sure, where your problem is. XBMC for Android is a fully featured XBMC version with audio and video support. Can even pull live TV over the network, if you run one of the supported backends somewhere.
It is doing much more than just controlling mxplayer. It turns your tablet into a full multimedia box.
Oh, you might have to point XBMC at the directories, where your videos are stored. It does not use the Android media manager. Somewhere in the "Videos" tab you should find an "Add source..." item.
Hope this helps!
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I installed xbmc server (host) -free from the play store on my tf300t. It says in the description of the app one of its limitations is "only supports music and cover art". So I can connect to the app but i can't quite figure out how to add directories in the server app. Guess I have to find the documentation. Appreciate the help.
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nyr35blue said:
I installed xbmc server (host) -free from the play store on my tf300t. It says in the description of the app one of its limitations is "only supports music and cover art". So I can connect to the app but i can't quite figure out how to add directories in the server app. Guess I have to find the documentation. Appreciate the help.
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Ahh, no idea, what that XBMC server from the Play Store is...
Sorry, should have mentioned that the official XBMC for Android is not (yet) on the play store. Grab it from the XBMC web site. The latest Frodo version works well for me.
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f69m said:
Ahh, no idea, what that XBMC server from the Play Store is...
Sorry, should have mentioned that the official XBMC for Android is not (yet) on the play store. Grab it from the XBMC web site. The latest Frodo version works well for me.
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Ahhh I see. Thanks. I installed it from the site and have it up and running and can connect! I seem to have an issue using the pause and stop buttons using the official xbmc remote app however yatse seems to work better.
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nyr35blue said:
Ahhh I see. Thanks. I installed it from the site and have it up and running and can connect! I seem to have an issue using the pause and stop buttons using the official xbmc remote app however yatse seems to work better.
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Glad it works for you now, sorry for the confusion.
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f69m said:
Glad it works for you now, sorry for the confusion.
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Maybe I could ask you if you know how to make the videos full screen from the xbmc app. It still shows the home and menu buttons of the tablet during playback. If I use mxplayer its full screen without issue. I went looking through the display menu but couldn't find what I needed.
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nyr35blue said:
Maybe I could ask you if you know how to make the videos full screen from the xbmc app. It still shows the home and menu buttons of the tablet during playback. If I use mxplayer its full screen without issue. I went looking through the display menu but couldn't find what I needed.
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Sorry, no idea. As videos typically have black bars anyhow, I didn't care too much.
I mean, even if the buttons are hidden, the video display does not get any bigger.
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f69m said:
Sorry, no idea. As videos typically have black bars anyhow, I didn't care too much.
I mean, even if the buttons are hidden, the video display does not get any bigger.
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I hear you its just a pretty big distraction that's all
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nyr35blue said:
I hear you its just a pretty big distraction that's all
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True. Well, XBMC 13 is soon going beta, would have to try the new version. And sure something to contact them about for an upcoming version.
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Possible to remove Chromecast?

Hi. I have a Chromecast at home which I use my nexus 7 with. I find it very annoying on my nexus 5 when I play videos the chrome cast button is always there.
Is there a way to completely remove it from my nexus 5? I never want to use Chromecast on my phone.

imtiax said:
Hi. I have a Chromecast at home which I use my nexus 7 with. I find it very annoying on my nexus 5 when I play videos the chrome cast button is always there.
Is there a way to completely remove it from my nexus 5? I never want to use Chromecast on my phone.
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Do u have the Chromecast app on your Nexus 5? Maybe you can disconnect it.

Primokorn said:
Do u have the Chromecast app on your Nexus 5? Maybe you can disconnect it.
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No I don't have it. Chromecast is built into Android

imtiax said:
No I don't have it. Chromecast is built into Android
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No it's not. "Chromecast" is a separate app for Android in the Play Store. Some other apps also support it (have it "built in") natively like YouTube but the Android OS itself/on its own, does not.
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CPNowell said:
No it's not. "Chromecast" is a separate app for Android in the Play Store. Some other apps also support it (have it "built in") natively like YouTube but the Android OS itself/on its own, does not.
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So why do we have the 'Cast Screen' option in the quick settings if it's not built into the OS?

imtiax said:
Hi. I have a Chromecast at home which I use my nexus 7 with. I find it very annoying on my nexus 5 when I play videos the chrome cast button is always there.
Is there a way to completely remove it from my nexus 5? I never want to use Chromecast on my phone.
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U mean in the quick toggles? The only way to remove it i know of is use cataclysm rom
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EddyOS said:
So why do we have the 'Cast Screen' option in the quick settings if it's not built into the OS?
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Point taken, however, that is just (device) screen mirroring which was, up to and including KitKat, still "in beta". Now, of course, it is baked in to Lollipop but I would argue that it's not really the same as the full "casting" offered by the Chromecast support built in to Apps like Youtube or BBC iPlayer which send their stream at its native resolution and that the "Cast Screen" option in the drop down settings is a much lighter "load" on the OS than a full Cast (since it is only the device's native screen). So, why the OP feels the need to "remove it", I don't get?

imtiax said:
Hi. I have a Chromecast at home which I use my nexus 7 with. I find it very annoying on my nexus 5 when I play videos the chrome cast button is always there.
Is there a way to completely remove it from my nexus 5? I never want to use Chromecast on my phone.
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1. Turn off your Chromecast
2. Get your phone off WiFi.
3.If your modem supports different bands, use default band for Chromecast, and another for your phone.
But seriously? A little button is that much of an annoyance?

Google Cast Receiver, now separate app

If you are using your NP as Chromecast-receiver, be sure not to miss that Google has released that part as a separate app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mediashell
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...er/google-cast-receiver-25525-android-tv-apk/
I had lots of app that didn't work casting to Nexus Player but worked to the original Chromecast but now they all work.

Can someone that understands this explain what would prevent any and every android device from becoming a cast receiver now that its a separate apk?

Konstigt said:
I had lots of app that didn't work casting to Nexus Player but worked to the original Chromecast but now they all work.
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Care to elaborate? My Nexus Player is running this version of Google Cast already yet Vudu and Disney Movies Anywhere still don't "see" it as a device to cast to.

Screen Mirror on Note 5

Hello Gentleman, a friend and I were looking for the ability to screen mirror on the Note 5 but cannot find it, is there somewhere I'm not looking or is it disabled?
I have found a way to mirror Pictures and Videos from the gallery, but not a way to share my screen like I could on my older galaxy note devices. Thanks for your help

I take it you have a samsung tv with mirroring capabilities. If so, go under settings, and other connections.. If not get cromecast.
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They screwed it up on one of the updates. To cast your screen currently go to a picture in gallery, hit share and select the screen mirroring option at the bottom. If your on a 5ghz wifi it will pass even mobile video to your TV. In my case a roku3. I just make the video go full screen on the phone. My Chromecast works like normal.
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