1. Greenify
2. Betterbatterstats
3. Tsf shell launcher
4. Lux - screen brightness app
5. X-Plore file manager
6. Pearltree - allows you to save "pearls" which can be anything sharable from another app(Web pages, pictures, documents... Pretty much anything sharable). Then they're mapped out in web chart. It's like a fancy bookmark app basically.
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lucas said:
1. Greenify
2. Betterbatterstats
3. Tsf shell launcher
4. Lux - screen brightness app
5. X-Plore file manager
6. Pearltree - allows you to save "pearls" which can be anything sharable from another app(Web pages, pictures, documents... Pretty much anything sharable). Then they're mapped out in web chart. It's like a fancy bookmark app basically.
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Greenify
Titanium Backup
Ares Online
Soundhound
Waze
Dropbox and Gdrive
Apps that I always install on every single phone/tablet
Gmail, Keep, Maps, YouTube, MX Player, QuickPic, RealCal, theScore, USA Today and X-plore.
Additional to phone: Whatsapp, Tomtom and Swing-by-Swing.
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This has been asked previously about root apps. However, now that the Photon is a bit more mature I am curious as to the following:
What are the most useful apps (root or non) running on your Photon?
*When replying please give a description as to what the benefits are and what makes it so useful to you.
Mine....
1) Titanium Backup (paid version, root required) - For the backups and quick uninstalls.
2) Root Explorer (paid, root) - Still best file manager I've used.
3) Juice Defender (using the free one) - Only been running it for a week but seems to really help my battery life when off of WiFi. Thinking about going to the Ultimate version.
4) XDA app (using the free version) - Lets me keep up when mobile.
5) Simple Sound Profile Widget (free) - Since setting times up for the sound modes isn't my thing, this allows me to apply custom sound settings when I want and do it easily.
6) FTP Server (free)- For quick and easy file transfers with no wires. Always works.
6) Terminal Emulator (free) - Obvious I think.
7) K-9 Mail (free) - Still best email client I have used for POP.
8) Folder Organizer (paid) - Using this with SPB Shell. Gives me ability to use custom icons, spacing, themes, and hide the titles.
I'm going to stop at eight for now. Might add more later.
So far these are the apps I make the most use of:
Script manager (free version, using it for running scripts and such)
Widget Locker (lock screen replacement, paid version)
Go Launcher EX for all my sexy effect needs.
Root Explorer (Paid version)
Titanium backup obviously
That's about it for my core apps.
Seriously? Just one person with feedback? I want to be using my phone to the fullest and there is more out there in the Market that some don't know about.
How bout this then.....What do you want your phone to do but can't find an app that will do it?
I would like an app that will reboot my phone periodically at specific day/time. Gonna try tasker and see if it will. Didn't see anything else in Market to accomplish this.
I don't think most people haven't rooted yet. I just got mine like a week ago. I'm still reading up. I will root but, there is a lot to know.
iLLa said:
I don't think most people haven't rooted yet. I just got mine like a week ago. I'm still reading up. I will root but, there is a lot to know.
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Understand....but this thread is not just root specific apps. It is for any app that makes your Photon a great device to use.
So, all Photon users feel free to participate!
CCallahan said:
What do you want your phone to do but can't find an app that will do it?
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Now herein lies the problem. My phone did basically everything I needed it to straight of the box. If anything, I had to remove some stuff that it did because I didn't use it (social networking).
I'm still learning the ropes tho', new to android so if you ask me the same exact question in 2 months time I may give you a completely different answer.
CCallahan said:
This has been asked previously about root apps. However, now that the Photon is a bit more mature I am curious as to the following:
What are the most useful apps (root or non) running on your Photon?
*When replying please give a description as to what the benefits are and what makes it so useful to you.
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Amazon app store - one paid app a day!
Getjar - a bunch of paid apps for free, best one is Beautiful widgets.
Dropbox - easier to sideload apps
Lookout - scans for malware and etc. locate lost phone via gps, and theres a scream function where it will play the sirens really loud so if you misplaced it you know where it is.
Mangawhat - soothes my manga addiction
Roamcontrol - forces roaming when i have bad signal onto verizons ;D
Widgetsoid - the best toggler for the photon. flashlight works, 3g toggle works, vibrate/ring/silent mode. only thing that doesnt work is 4g toggle.
wifitether - free tethering for my netbook when i am traveling.
tegra games
need for speed
angry birds
asphalt 6
gt racing
Tapatalk
Voice
Search tv
Pandora
Logmein
Tiny flashlight
Business calendar
Gps test
Amazon appstore
Youversion bible
Launcher pro
Timeriffic
Here are a few more I'm utilizing....
aCar (free) - Keeps all my vehicles maintenance so I can keep track.
CamScanner (free) - Let's me scan in documents to pdf and enhance them so they are readable.
PrinterShare (paid) - Awesome app. Lets me print from anywhere to any printer I want.
Notification Toggles (free) - Gives me the toggles in the pull down I missed.
TeamViewer (free for personal use) - Remote access to computers from phone.
Wyse PocketCloud (free) - Remote access to business server from phone.
Unlock with WiFi (paid) - Removes lockscreen/lock pattern when connected to WiFi networks of your choosing.
Y5 Battery Saver (free) - Turns on/off WiFi connection when out/in range.
Screen On (free) - Keeps the screen on during whichever presets you choose.
Miren Browser (free) - My browser of choice at this time.
okay here's my most used/useful app list.
Business Calendar (free) - supercharges your google calendar
Beautiful widgets - just what it sounds like
Accuweather lite - great weather app, I found the lite version to be more than what I needed.
Firefox -just because our syncs my bookmarks from my desktop.
Pulse - best rss reader that i've used so far, would like to try some more though as I used this a lot to get my news.
Widetsoid - megatoggler, which reminds me has anyone come up with a mod to enable toggles inside the notification bar?
Unified remote - let's me use my photon as a wireless keyboard/touchpad for any computer connected with wifi or Bluetooth. (not sure if this is the best app but it was the first one that I downloaded that worked well. Would definitely like feedback on other apps like this.
Our groceries - list sharing
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N64oid and sixaxis = awesomeness
But at first like many others it was a bit laggy. Fixed by going into settings and changing Max frames skip to 0
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Application:
Screen Grabber = the best screen capture that work on Photon.
Barcode Scanner
Yahoo Messenger
Light Flow
MX Video Player = The best video player i think.
Piano Perfect
TubeMate = Youtube downloader.
Whatsapp
LifeProfile
Compass
Google Translate
Deluxe Moon
Google Earth
Games:
Plants Vs Zombies = My Favorite
Asphalt 6
Assassin Creed
Block Breaker 3 (Resolution not fix but playable)
Cut the Rope
GuerrillaBob
Natalie Brooks 2
Samurai II: Vengeance
Talking Tom 2
Wargus (Known as Warcraft 2 on PC)
which app helps change the resolution to fit some apps to the photon screen? like the PNC app is to small on my screen
Ill Play, here is my top ten in pretty good order of usage, but they bounce around of course
I have Task killer and seepu runnin all the time too. oh, and lightflow, and cache cleaner.
1. Data Enabler
2. Fire Fox
3. Pandora
4. Root Explorer
5. Google Music
6. Drop Dox
7. Titanium
8. ZumoCast
9. ESPN Game Center
10. Hurricane Software (handy app if you are in the coastal regions)
I think i could probably list out all my apps, just love them all. but these are def the ones i use multiple times a day, every day.
I use to use SMS2PC alot, but i spend less time textin and more time on XDA
Netflix
angry birds
Hide it Pro (also a audio manager, no widget)
amazon appstore
minecraft
Beautiful Widgets (paid version only, dont try to hack it you cant get custom themes)
Beautiful Widgets Live Wallpaper (great custom effect)
Shazam
Multicon or launch-X pro (allows you to have more icon on the page, highly reccomend either or)
Go SMS pro (only if you want a few nice features plus txt tone for each contact which requires a lot of editing but its nice, great themes)
Circle launcher
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Disappointing.
Opened page and expected to see this thread solely " PHOTON"
related apps!!! Like the limited avail working 4G icon and so on. Instead its the same ol best android app opinion thread all over various forums.
naturecannon said:
Disappointing.
Opened page and expected to see this thread solely " PHOTON"
related apps!!! Like the limited avail working 4G icon and so on. Instead its the same ol best android app opinion thread all over various forums.
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You get what you pay for bubb.....
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Hey people please tell me your favorite 5 apps. Also let me know your top 5 games; separately. I want to make a video on it.
Thanks
EDIT: Please don't mention the apps which require you to root your phone. Also, please be sure to give a short description of the app you mention!
CWR
SU (root)
TB
everything else is just icing on top
with root:
AndroSS: probably the easiet screenshot application out there, it has the option to use the acceleramtors. IE: shake the phone and take the pic (shake it like a poloroid picture!)
SetCPU: a must have for incredikernal users.
without root:
Dolphin Browser (uses the mozilla source code, each rom i flash that's the first app i re-install)
Pandora
SiriusXM (requires pre-exisisting subscription with SiriusXM Sattelite Radio)
Speedtest.net: going to the webpage in the browser will automaticly re-direct you to the market download link
Launcher Pro
For APPS:
Titanium Backup
Go Launcher EX
Power AMP
Drop Box
Wifi File Explorer
Dolphin Browser
CWR
Drop Box
are the best
Vignette - the best camera App i know
Root Explorer!!
Pulse - Best news reader i found.
Widgetlocker - my lockscreen with everything i need
Explosm! - CYANIDE AND HAPPINESS
CalendarPad Pro - best calendar i found for me.
Opera Browser
sry those where 7, but i cant say only 5 >.<
those are the best apps for me.
but "must have" are apps like setCPU, SU, AdFree, TerminalEmu and so on.
My favourite games are:
PewPew2!!
Spirit
MINECRAFT POCKET EDITION
Shaky Tower
Cut the rope
and maybe Zenonia1-3, but i didnt play them much.. they got boring after a while :/
root explorer
gesture launcher
pandora radio
cpu master
drop box
favorite games...
death worm
brain age
words with friends
fruit ninja
lane splitter
some other great apps that i use, that really could be my top 5 as well (you said 5 so i kept it at 5)... are the following...
cache cleaner NG
my backup pro
screenshot ER
terminal emulator
there are some amazing apps out there... there are other great ones i use, but just cant list them all.
Please tell me applications which do not require you to root your phone. I'm a newb. Also give a brief description of it
Also, please be sure to mention games separately! Thanks. hoping to learn a lot!
lol well like half the apps i use are root apps
hmm.. pandora radio is basically just web streaming radio app, you can Customize and save stations simply by entering 1 word and it will play songs related to your criteria… very amazing app. And it is good at putting songs together that are similar to the criteria you enter.
gesture launcher is probably my favorite... this app is so freaking useful. you basically assign swype gestures to open apps, shortcuts, any function of your phone. there is a little green android that stays on your screen at all times (very small, hardly noticeable) and whenever you are doing something and want to open a particular app or shortcut you just touch that little droid icon then draw your gesture and it opens up immediately. this app redefines "multitasking"
another good one is zedge.. basically a ringtone and wallpaper downloader
drop box does not require root.. it is a wireless file transfer portal from your phone to a computer... try that one out... amazing as well. i use it all the time.
Why not use the Market 'Top' lists. It's more comrehensive and covers a much larger sample group. i.e everybody using Android!
@vs511 : you must try to read a guide about how to root your's devide. You can you many useful app .
My best app (non root)
Astro manager - bluetool.
Advantage task killer.
QQ laucher.
Opera mobile.
AVG antivirus.
apps for me
dialer one
wifi analyzer
opera
titanium backup
opera
If you want top apps you can try different sites like apktop,appbrain,etc they will give detailed info.
i dunno why people write their apps without saying what the apps are for? stupid
What are your Top 10 Applications for your Rooted Asus TF300T
Reason I'm asking is cos i'm new to Android and I've just rooted my Asus TF300T
I'm also using the Tweaked build.prop .30
1.Thumb Keyboard - my favorite keyboard in play store. Allows lots of customization and theming.
2.XDA Premium HD
3.HD Widgets
4.Titanium Backup
5.Airdroid - transfers files from your computer to ur tablet using wifi (no cables)
6. avast! Mobile Security (you def. need some sort of antivirus)
Id also recommend Phone Locator Pro since you spent around $400 on this badboy.
That should start you off, there are plenty others
Cheers
Yea i have Avast Mobile Security
Advance Task Manager Pro
Cache Cleaner Pro
Es File Manager
Dolphin Web Browser
I'm looking for something that will stop Apps from opening in the background, they like open on their own, often see maps open yet i rarely use it
Maybe some Software that can just block them?
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I'm looking for something that will stop Apps from opening in the background, they like open on their own, often see maps open yet i rarely use it
Maybe some Software that can just block them?
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I think this is the app you're looking for:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rfer.android.autostarts&feature=search_result
ajgorr said:
I think this is the app you're looking for:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rfer.android.autostarts&feature=search_result
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Cheers :good:
Be Weather....beautiful animations, nice radar, very customizable
Google Plus
boid (its the only twitter client that still looks OK on the tablet
Friend Me....facebook client
SS launcher (very customizable launcher with easy to make "hubs" setup)
Dead Trigger....who doesn't love exploding zombies
Flixter...gotta love me some movies
Pulse...best news reader with an awesome tablet layout
Netflix...no explanation necessary
flash video browser...alows me to watch free Hulu stuff
throwing in a couple more because i can
Titanium backup
root explorer
thumb keyboard
Dont have my TF300 rooted but decided to throw my favourite apps in anywho.
New Republic Tablet (The best news reader, with great tablet UI, also the "sister apps" Appy Geek & Appy Gamer)
Battery widget REBORN (Gotta love the battery/charging time remaining and the graphs)
ICS Browser + (You can save desktop view as default and I like it over Dolphin and Chrome (which I use occasionally))
Lookout (Got installed automatically since had it in my phone, but I have to admit the app backup [free!], automatic scanning when installing and the siren are nice)
MX Player (I watch a lot of series and movies on my device and prefer this over BS)
Play Music (Even though I can only use the music player (live in Finland) in it, I still prefer this to other players, can't tell why, just do )
Death Rally (Classic time killing game)
I use Honeycomb File Manager HD since I don't have root (the easy methods don't work for whatever reason), but would use some other file manager if had it
ROM Toolbox Pro
System Tuner Pro (now Android Tuner)
Swype Beta
Bitdefender and Avast (should always have overlapping coverage, BD is the only one that's ever caught anything for me)
Root Explorer and Solid Explorer Beta2 (Can't choose, so I use both. lol)
MemoryBar Simple
Wi-Fi Manager
XDA Premium
WiFi File Explorer Pro
Fast Reboot Pro or FMR Memory Cleaner (powerful)
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Xda premium
Netflix
Google play music
Plume twitter client
SwiftKey tablet (for when not docked)
Chrome browser
Play books
Yahoo! Fantasy football
The facebooks
Engadget
IGN
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Jetpack Joyride
Google Currents
Bitdefender
Aldiko
AIDE
Chrome
Engadget Distro
Nova Launcher Prime
Tasker
Swiftkey 3
R4id3n84 said:
What are your Top 10 Applications for your Rooted Asus TF300T
Reason I'm asking is cos i'm new to Android and I've just rooted my Asus TF300T
I'm also using the Tweaked build.prop .30
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Swiftkey Tablet 3 {featured on The Social Hour 7/9/2012)
XDA Premium HD
Titanium Backup Pro
Root Explorer
Documents to Go
Tweetcaster PRO
Copilot Live Premium UK & Ireland
Wordpress
LinkedIn
Skyscape (I am a medic and this is great resource}
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Just got a $25 Google Play giftcard from my GF as a part of my Valentine's Day gift (part 2 will be the Galaxy Gear 2 when it comes out!).... so my question to you guys is what are some of your favorite paid apps for your Android?!
PS- I don't really play games on my phone, so game recommendations are appreciated, but I probably won't buy any!
Ive been buying apps ever since 2011 lol have probably $50-$100 worth of apps in each of my 3 gmail account's. I can say whatever app you do buy. You will use maybe once or twice lol
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City Maps 2Go paid version is one I can't live without. I travel abroad lots with work & I can download as many maps as I like for offline use. The search facility even works offline too.
Notifyer (yes that is how it's spelled) allows me to add 1x1 widgets that show an unread count & launch the corresponding apps. There is a free version but the paid has many more customisations.
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City Maps 2Go paid version is one I can't live without. I travel abroad lots with work & I can download as many maps as I like for offline use. The search facility even works offline too.
Notifyer (yes that is how it's spelled) allows me to add 1x1 widgets that show an unread count & launch the corresponding apps. There is a free version but the paid has many more customisations.
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Already have Missed it, which is 100X times better and easier lol.
From the top of my head:
Swiftkey/Swype
Timely
Tasker
Torque Pro
Nova Launcher Prime/Apex Pro
ROM Toolbox
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Moon+ reader best eBook reader
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1) Titanium backup
2) Nova launcher prime
3) Cerberus
4) Tablet talk
5) N7 player full unlocker
6) Root cleaner
7) EasyEyes
8) Deep Sleep Battery Saver
Top 8..
• titanium backup pro
• autostarts
• sd maid pro
• naked browser pro
• zoner mobile security
my 5 must have paid apps!
Swiftkey
clean master
rom manager
Hello,
Here's a couple great, existing threads on the same subject:
[23.apr.2013] *COLLECTION OF THE BEST APP/GAMES FOR ANDROID* 165 apps - 200 games!!!
[DISCUSSION][REVIEWS] Consolidated App Reviews, Recommendations & Discussions Thread
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Hey Guys,
I just got my S6 Edge an hour ago and have been extremely excited to install all the apps I can. The only question I have is which ones? I've actually been researching a lot even before I got my unit but since even the best sites have different views, I'd like to find out which apps other S6 Edge users use.
Here are the categories for apps I'm looking for (and what I'm thinking of installing):
Also, please note that I will not yet be rooting my app, so please state if the app you are recommending requires rooting.
Music Discovery - Spotify
Music Player - PowerAmp
Video Player - VLC
Browser - Chrome
Windows Manager - AirDroid, PushBullet
Social - WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Skype, Steam, drupe (?)
Launcher - Nova
Anti-virus - AVG
Adblocker - AdGuard (haven't really seen this being recommended but it's what I've been using on my PC and it works well)
Utilities - Greenify
File Explorer - ES FIle Explorer
RSS Feeds - Feedly
Streaming - Twitch
E-mail Manager (Multiple E-mails) - Still researching
Edge Apps - Still researching
Well basically those are categories of apps I've decided I need and the apps I'm thinking of installing. If any of you recommend the same apps or want to recommend a different app or want to add a category (like must-have games), kindly tell me.
Also, the case I'm planning to buy is the Oblique case.
Thanks in advance to those who'll reply!
Personally I like the onboard milk music player and for a case I'm getting the poetic black it is half the price of the other colors. Think would look good on the white s6edge. I've always used root explorer , hangouts, and chrome. not going to use a launcher as it would disable the left side feeds - which I like a lot.
Hi
my suggestion for multiple email accounts: profimail pro.. it is excellent
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