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I can't for the life of me find a thread dedicated to what apps and stuff are working on ICS, so I figured I would start one up.
-WORKING-
|Games|
-Dead Space
-World of Goo
-R-Type
-Real Racing 2
-Samurai II
-The Impossible Game
-Osmos
-Angry Birds
|APPS|
-Chainfire3D
-EmitFree
-Moon+ Reader Pro
-ICS Keyboard Pro/Donate (I use it for Dvorak )
-Seed of Life Live Wallpaper
-SetCPU
-DeadMau5 Live Wallpaper
-SipDroid
-IMO Messenger
-Engadget app
-Joystiq app
-BobClockD3
-Google Voice (SMS portion)
-NOT WORKING-
|GAMES|
-Doom (The one with the 'Final Doom' icon)-- It launches but can't seem to get it to let me start up a game. Basically stuck in the main menu.
|APPS|
-GrooveIP
-Emit(Paid Version)
-Grid Live Wallpaper
-SetCPU (Widget, it will not update on it's own. You have to remove it and place a new one to get updated info on it)
-Google Voice (Calling people)
I haven't really tested much more.
MDMonster said:
I can't for the life of me find a thread dedicated to what apps and stuff are working on ICS, so I figured I would start one up.
-NOT WORKING-
|APPS|
-Google Voice (Calling people)
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Google Voice works fine for me (Samsung Galaxy Nexus, stock 4.0.2) - what sort of problem are you having with it?
Chain fire nightmide or msxaa doesn't work
It would be easier to list only those that do not work. I've yet to encounter an app that didn't work with ICS.
My apps that work with 4.0.3 :
Battery Monitor Widget
Better Battery Stats
SwiftKey
Elecont Weather
Miren browser
ES File Explorer
Root Explorer
Switchpro widgets
Evernote
XDA premium
AIX weather widget
ADW Ex launcher
Quickpic
Wallbase
Zedge
Picspeed
NStools
Gtasks
Voodoo filter
System Tuner Pro
Solo (guitar app)
NFL Pro 2012 HD
Android Pro Widgets
Statistics Calculator (by C. Gollner)
Se7enLC said:
Google Voice works fine for me (Samsung Galaxy Nexus, stock 4.0.2) - what sort of problem are you having with it?
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Well I can use all of the features of Google Voice that revolve around txt. I used GrooveIP for phone calls and it just crashes. I tried setting up SipDroid and it works but I recently had to re-install my ICS and now it wont work (setting up an already existing account is a pain ). I could use G.Voice as the phone part alone, but it requires some form of a phone plan and I use my cappy as a pmp mostly so no plan on it.
Braneless said:
It would be easier to list only those that do not work. I've yet to encounter an app that didn't work with ICS.
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Well I have had apps that don't work , just figured I'd see what people have worknig AND what they have not been able to get working. That way people, like me, can know what they can actually install and use instead of wasting storage space just to find out an app dont work
I've had problems with some apps not thinking I have tts installed while using SVOX. Some apps work fine, others do not. An example that comes to mind is Smarter Alarm. Not sure if the prob is with SVOX or the other apps..
Also Where's My Water works great on my SGN, havnt spent too much time with other games.. GTAIII worked but the buttons seamed not positioned properly, I know they can be manually changed but I haven't done that yet.
GotYa works great.
What apps do you freeze/remove after installing new ROM? I thing this could help some users that want to improve performance of their phones, by freezing apps, but don't know what to freeze.
So, to start, here's my list:
Black Hole, Bubbles, Magic Smoke Wallpaper, Music Visualization, Phase Beam, Android Live Wallpapers, Live Wallpaper Picker (all live wallpapers that I don't use...)
Voice Dialer (I'm not native English speaker, so this is pointless...)
Tags
Sound Recorder (I don't record anything....)
NFC Service (Really, how many of you use this? I don't see the point....)
Movie Studio (I don't ever edit videos on my phone (nor computer))
[DESKTOP]Launcher (I use Nova Prime)
Face Unlock (Nice feature to show off your new phone, but not working that well on our NS)
Email and Exchange Services (I don't use Email apk, as I only use Gmail for my mails...)
None of those will improve any performance, to be honest. NFC only works when, well, when it's being used. Live wallpapers don't even show up in the app drawer. If anything, disabling the Google apps you don't use may help, but I only disable them so they don't show up in my app drawer.
My current list:
DRM
News and Weather
Email & Exchange Services
As the title says, what are the first things you do after getting your Note 10.1?
Do you root right away? What apps do you install? Do you run benchmarks? Do you apply a screen protector before using it?
After all the initial set up I do root as soon as possible. I don't bother with benchmarks. There are plenty of results already and since our tablets are similar I really don't care about the number on my particular sample. Now if I notice lag or a slow down I will run benches and test to try and find the cause.
Waiting for the dust to settle before rooting - need to make sure all is working properly. Meanwhile, I'm installing fav apps, listening to Pandora, testing everything. So far, so good.
Install CWM and root so that I can install SixAxis app to enable Sony PS3 bluetooth controller to compare games such as Dead Trigger, Modern Combat 3, etc. against my Nexus 7. With the Ultra High graphics hack for Dead Trigger GN 10.1 is even smoother and faster overall than N7.
See how well the pr0n looks on said device... incognito of course
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app
"pr0n"
??? Apologies for being dense...
Mikandi app I suppose =p
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
:good: :laugh:
I smell it.
Do you guys mind sharing your must have apps list?
I personally always tinker with the settings to my liking.
Then I install
data meter,
restore my nova launcher,
install some productivity office apps, notes + ms office replacement
games
music apps (g music + pandora)
and I'm good to go until I find myself needing other things.
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Do you guys mind sharing your must have apps list?
I personally always tinker with the settings to my liking.
Then I install
data meter,
restore my nova launcher,
install some productivity office apps, notes + ms office replacement
games
music apps (g music + pandora)
and I'm good to go until I find myself needing other things.
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Root
Then gesture control so I can hide the notification bar to use my full screen
Button savior gives you all the controls of the notification bar on the right side of the screen near where I'd rest my right hand. It makes navigating so much easier.
Ad block to get rid of ads on websites
Thumb keyboard.
Nova launcher
The first thing I did was remove all the widgets and changed the background. Next I added some apps and widgetsI like to use. Like circlelauncher lite, wifi file explorer pro, cool reader, es task manager with es file explorer, fora dictionarys, unit converter, opera mobile (that used to br my favorite browser but the built-in one seems to work so well that opera has become my backup), hp eprint home&bus, some others that I decided I did not need and some games.
Next I started trying out the built-in apps and features which is what I am still doing. I am finding that many of the built-in apps work so well that I don't need many of the apps I have used in the past.
Some good built-in apps, for sure.
First, I open the box. Then I remove the big plastic sheets. Then I slowly remove all the sticky plastic sheets all over the tablet..
(Why did that sound way more pron than it sounded in my head.... )
Because the porn is all in your head.
hey all
So I recently got myself a Nexbox A95x to play with, hardware is really nice, looks sleek, then I turned it on.. The first thing that hit me is the launcher UI is horrible.
To cut a long story short, I've looked on the Play Store and I can't seem to see any launchers that look anything close to the UI experience of Google's Leanback launcher so I'm wondering what you guys recommend as the launcher for one of these types of boxes?
Also, is there any apps you use to be notified on your TV when you get an sms or whatsapp etc?
I should also note I'm a dev, and I'm seriously considering building something better than what I've currently found out there so far so I'm interested to know if I've missed something or if the state of TV ui apps atm really is lacking..
You could try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.awe.dev.pro.tv
Once it been set-up, it's very good. You can change artwork of apps and rearrange with ease.
Does this replace original launcher? Or does it act app like? Does it start itself when booting android TV?
I know this thread is old but I recently purchased the A95X and wanted to share my thoughts for anyone who may find this in the near future.
The A95X isn't the greatest box by any stretch but the TV Launcher linked here has made this box worth using. I've been looking for a way to sideload the Google Android TV Launcher but this device is not listed as compatible with the play store listing. Still searching for that but in the mean time, TV Launcher is a quality app that does run app like but you just set it as the default launcher and it starts when you boot the box. I recommend it.
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I know this thread is old but I recently purchased the A95X and wanted to share my thoughts for anyone who may find this in the near future.
The A95X isn't the greatest box by any stretch but the TV Launcher linked here has made this box worth using. I've been looking for a way to sideload the Google Android TV Launcher but this device is not listed as compatible with the play store listing. Still searching for that but in the mean time, TV Launcher is a quality app that does run app like but you just set it as the default launcher and it starts when you boot the box. I recommend it.
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you can use cetusplay from playstore.. inside cetusplay there is app section from which leanback launchers can be installed..
but for some reason google leanback launcher not showing recommendations.
I will also suggest you to use HAL launcher.
crazyfool_1 said:
hey all
So I recently got myself a Nexbox A95x to play with, hardware is really nice, looks sleek, then I turned it on.. The first thing that hit me is the launcher UI is horrible.
To cut a long story short, I've looked on the Play Store and I can't seem to see any launchers that look anything close to the UI experience of Google's Leanback launcher so I'm wondering what you guys recommend as the launcher for one of these types of boxes?
Also, is there any apps you use to be notified on your TV when you get an sms or whatsapp etc?
I should also note I'm a dev, and I'm seriously considering building something better than what I've currently found out there so far so I'm interested to know if I've missed something or if the state of TV ui apps atm really is lacking..
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it is really difficult for me to even imagine anything worse than lean back launcher
https://www.atvxperience.com
So this morning I noticed that 8.0 is available for my device, single SIM XZ Premium. So I immediately upgraded.
After testing things out, I found out that there is no way to get notification dots and PiP to work.
As for the dots, the dot does appear on the App icon. However long pressing the icon doesn't bring up any notifications. I only get the standard delete and app info options. And for certain apps the quick launch functions, such as New Tab for Chrome etc. I can't get notification dots to work. I made sure I didn't disable it accidentally, as it took me a couple of hours to comprehend what the hell notification channels are, and what Notification dots are called in my language (hungarian).
But no, I have it enabled on a system level, and on an app by app level as well. For the apps I've tested. Messenger, Viber, some misc. apps I use. I've read that on Pixel phones, only the stock launcher supports the dots. Is it possible somehow the Xperia stock launcher didn't get support? Would be a major oversight, but I mean it is possible.
Also PiP doesn't work either. I checked, and it is enabled for all my apps that support it. Tried it with Netflix, Chrome playing full screen video, VLC player. For VLC you have to also enable an in app setting, but it still doesn't work with any of them. I can't try with YouTube since my country still doesn't have Red. Also I heard the Google Maps app is still rolling out pip in updates, so I didn't bother with that either.
Is this an issue for anyone else too, or am I missing something?
So far I'm enjoying Oreo, my phone became super fast, which shocked me, as I didn't expect this much of a speed difference. Animations look a lot smoother. And I'm really starting to dig this new notification channel thing. Really helps me customize all my different app notifications.
I have only been able to get pip working with google maps and chrome when playing a video, but I had to try it twice for chrome to actually do it, since then it has been working without issue though. For notifications I have the same thing where the quick options show up but not the notification, to view the notifications I still have to pull down the notification bar. I tried netflix and youtube but pip refused to work, it just kept going to the homescreen, I haven't tried vlc.
I will also say that I am enjoying Oreo and how much faster the phone is, it shocked me as well because it really is significantly snappier when jumping between apps or going back to the homescreen and opening something new. I have also actually started using the google assistant and some of the features it provides.
Just install internet beta from Samsung... And you have picture in picture...
reiriop said:
I have only been able to get pip working with google maps and chrome when playing a video, but I had to try it twice for chrome to actually do it, since then it has been working without issue though. For notifications I have the same thing where the quick options show up but not the notification, to view the notifications I still have to pull down the notification bar. I tried netflix and youtube but pip refused to work, it just kept going to the homescreen, I haven't tried vlc.
I will also say that I am enjoying Oreo and how much faster the phone is, it shocked me as well because it really is significantly snappier when jumping between apps or going back to the homescreen and opening something new. I have also actually started using the google assistant and some of the features it provides.
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Interesting. I've tried out Maps just now and it indeed does work. I don't know what's the problem with the other apps then...
Notification dots still don't work though. Also I haven't been able to use the instant apps either. The option never comes up. Wish shopping app supposedly has an instant app version, but no matter what, I can't use it in instant version, Only full install.
Also adaptive icons aren't that adaptive, as the stock Xperia launcher has no option to choose which icon variation I want to use (square, round, teardrop etc)
I also haven't been able to figure out how to use the Autofill framework, which would give me the same options for autofill within the OS as I get with Chrome on web forms.
These features seem to be just straight up missing, or I don't know where to find them.
reiriop said:
I have only been able to get pip working with (...) chrome when playing a video, but I had to try it twice for chrome to actually do it, since then it has been working without issue though.
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How did you do that by the way? I'm trying, but I can't seem to do it. I almost got it once, but the PiP auto closed as soon as the transition animation finished. Tried it with Chrome and Chrome Beta.
chivu10 said:
Just install internet beta from Samsung... And you have picture in picture...
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This applies only to the browser scenario, and NoChromo is better. Also, biometric login not supported on non-samsung devices = useless.
alexaka1 said:
How did you do that by the way? I'm trying, but I can't seem to do it. I almost got it once, but the PiP auto closed as soon as the transition animation finished. Tried it with Chrome and Chrome Beta.
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I went to a gaming site that I knew had videos, once there I started playing a video in full screen and then double tapped the home button and it put the video in pip mode. Maybe it only works with certain websites or online video players? I will try a couple other sites and see if they all work or not.
reiriop said:
This applies only to the browser scenario, and NoChromo is better. Also, biometric login not supported on non-samsung devices = useless.
I went to a gaming site that I knew had videos, once there I started playing a video in full screen and then double tapped the home button and it put the video in pip mode. Maybe it only works with certain websites or online video players? I will try a couple other sites and see if they all work or not.
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Sorry... For me internet beta is very fast... And i have picture in picture... And no ads on.... And no lag when scrooling...
reiriop said:
I went to a gaming site that I knew had videos, once there I started playing a video in full screen and then double tapped the home button and it put the video in pip mode. Maybe it only works with certain websites or online video players? I will try a couple other sites and see if they all work or not.
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Okay I managed to make it work with IGN videos in Chrome. So it does work after all... sort of. I think we can still agree this isn't working as intended, the fact we have to pry to make it work.
chivu10 said:
Sorry... For me internet beta is very fast... And i have picture in picture... And no ads on.... And no lag when scrooling...
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Do you not know what NoChromo is? I have no problem with speed,pip,ads, or scrolling.
alexaka1 said:
Okay I managed to make it work with IGN videos in Chrome. So it does work after all... sort of. I think we can still agree this isn't working as intended, the fact we have to pry to make it work.
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Ya there seems to be something missing here, hopefully they will fix this within the next couple of weeks. I was really looking forward to using pip with video streaming apps.
Is there any way to use YouTube in PIP mode?
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I can't move apps in menu wtf? When I press and hold app and move its go to home...
PRO>KOMP.< said:
Is there any way to use YouTube in PIP mode?
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I can't move apps in menu wtf? When I press and hold app and move its go to home...
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That's what we're saying, we can't get pip to work with youtube, netflix, or vlc. I really want to use pip mostly for youtube and netflix, so until I am able to do that I really don't care that much about this feature.
You can still move or delete apps in the menu, but you can now decide what press + hold on an app does when going to the settings of the app folder/launcher.
Update
I have downloaded Nova launcher and Lawnchair launchers, and neither seems to support the Oreo features, but instead it seems they have their own implementation of app shortcuts and badges.
So the problem has to be with the Xperia Home launcher.
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Is there any way to use YouTube in PIP mode?
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Youtube currently blocked the workaround with the 'window' keycode. however there's OG Youtube - it's a modded youtube which has a recent youtube version as base. It has PiP, background playback and an option to download the video. Although the PiP is what i'm looking for. So far there are no downsides. You need to get XDA labs which has a pretty cool repo.
Try it here https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.google.android.ogyoutube
reiriop said:
That's what we're saying, we can't get pip to work with youtube, netflix, or vlc. I really want to use pip mostly for youtube and netflix, so until I am able to do that I really don't care that much about this feature.
You can still move or delete apps in the menu, but you can now decide what press + hold on an app does when going to the settings of the app folder/launcher.
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PIP works with VLC. Enable background playback in VLC settings . Only thing is it doesn't work like chrome where you just have to press the home button. In this case you have to select PIP mode(bottom left option in the attached screen shot) before you switch to any other app.
You need youtube red subscription for pip.
1. PiP works fine. Though you need a red subscription for Youtube in order for it to work with Youtube.
2. Instant apps work fine for me. There was this tetris game I was able to play without installing.
3. Autofill works fine too.
4. Long tapping the app icon doesn't seem to bring up notifications. Disappointing, since I was really looking forward to that feature.
iArvee said:
1. PiP works fine. Though you need a red subscription for Youtube in order for it to work with Youtube.
2. Instant apps work fine for me. There was this tetris game I was able to play without installing.
3. Autofill works fine too.
4. Long tapping the app icon doesn't seem to bring up notifications. Disappointing, since I was really looking forward to that feature.
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There are plenty of features that are not here..... Another obvious example is the xperia dialer app. which is on the same 3.0.0 version as it was in August and looks nothing like it's advert.
It's more of a marketing thing. Look here! Look here! Shiny!Yet I believe most of those presented features will arrive at some point in time under Oreo and that's why they were presented - not as a done thing but more of a 'soon to arrive'. FYI notification dots are still not available on the beta release. Hopefully more updates will come.... sometime.... maybe spring next year? :laugh:
Didn't know PiP required YouTube red, useless, it's like YouTube is trying to destroy itself with everything they do recently.
It seems like we are in a full beta test, and would go on until oreo 8.1 would be released.... It's astonishing Google Pixel and Pixel 2 have a lot of problems and bugs with oreo update XD