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I'm officially restarting this thread and taking it over and updating it from now on. It's a wonderful resource and we should really try to get it stickied, please contact Mr. Clown as he has not responded to me yet. Any suggestions? Please to make! Big thanks to acPIZZA for starting the OP.
*This thread may seem really obvious in its generalities - but it could become a cool resource for both beginner android/atrix users (and maybe provide a helpful insight or tip to the veterans as well).
In this thread, recommend crucial apps you are running on your Atrix. Whether it is a great game/productivity app/something you just can't go without on a daily basis, post here and let everyone know what you think. I will try to categorize the posted app reviews/recommendations and post them alphabetically in the OP every day or so - this way hopefully we can help each other out with new stuff, and even give a general consensus on wise purchases (although small, everything adds up).
Post in the following format:
APPLICATION TITLE - DESCRIPTION/COMMENTS - LINK IF POSSIBLE
GAMES
Air Attack HD - is Award Winning next-generation top down air combat shooter with stunning 3D graphics alongside great audio, effects and awesome gameplay.
http://market.android.com/details?id...=search_result
Angry Birds - The ultra-popular, launch-(angry)birds-at-pig-occupied-structures game. Easy to pick up for short amounts of time, or play it all day. Super colorful and fun.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirds&feature=search_result
Angry Birds Seasons - Seasonally updated levels for Angry Birds (not an add on, it is a separate game).
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirdsseasons&feature=search_result
Doodle Jump - Jump on platforms, using the accelerometer to guide Doodle past enemies while using fun tools... that sentence was longer than it should be. The game is that simple, but super fun.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.realarcade.DOJ&feature=search_result
Guerrilla Bob - Great cross-platform shooter.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.angrymobgames.guerrillabob&feature=search_result
Samurai II: Vengeance THD - The long-awaited Samurai II: Vengeance has finally arrived on Android! This Tegra HD version Samurai II: Vengeance is optimized for use on NVIDIA Tegra based Android devices only.
http://market.android.com/details?id...ture=top-games
Stupid Zombies - Stupid zombies are back and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless.
Those stupid zombies are back, and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless. But beware, ammo is limited so you will have to get crafty and use the straight bullets, grenades, split- and buckshots in the most effective way possible to survive the 300 levels. One man, one shotgun and lots of stupid zombies. Now with OpenFeint leaderboards!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gameresort.stupidzombies&feature=search_result
Word Fued - A fun multiplayer word game. Who can make the highest scoring words? (Random boards and overall more fun than Words with Friends - Play against me, my username is Mustang302LX)
http://market.android.com/details?id...=search_result
Words With Friends - Play scrabble against friends, or random people. Turn based, push notifications let you know when it is your turn. Can be really fun and laid-back, or extremely frustrating (I have yet to beat my girlfriend, let alone lose to her by LESS than 100 points).
https://market.android.com/search?q=words+with+friends&c=apps
FINANCE
Bank of America – Paired up with Mint.com app, there’s nothing you can’t do on the fly.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.infonow.bofa&feature=search_result
Mint.com – Awesome personal finance App. Set up budgets, view balances and get alerts. Really essential if you need to manage your money.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mint&feature=search_result
KEYBOARDS
Keyboard From Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread Keyboard) - Even with the release of the Gingerblur Beta that incorporates the Gingerbread keyboard - I keep coming back to this one. This keyboard is identical to the actual Gingerbread keyboard, but allows for the keyboard to be configured to your liking (key height, row spacing etc.) which can result in a much larger, easier to type keyboard. There is also a free version, but the free version does not allow key customization. Also comes with different themes. Best keyboard IMO.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin&feature=search_result
Free Version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free&feature=search_result
Smart Keyboard Pro - The most options, self calibration, HIDE THE SMILEY KEY and gesture support. Best keyboard out now. Better IMO than Gingerbread keyboard and Swiftkey.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.cdeguet.smartkeyboardpro&feature=search_result
Swiftkey - Keyboard that learns from you and attempts to predict whole words and sentences. Works really well, if the whole prediction thing is your thing. I still prefer to tap things out manually, but this certainly gave the Gingerbread keyboard a run for its money. Would be much better if you could resize the keys - but is still definitely worth a try.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&feature=search_result
Free Version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial&feature=search_result
LAUNCHERS
ADW Ex - My personal favorite launcher just because it's quite customizable, sizeable widgets, sizeable grid size, customizable app drawer, hidden dockbar etc.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/adwlaunc...freak.launcher
Launcher Pro – Reliable, smooth, fast. Lots of customization options and transition effects work flawlessly on the Atrix. Also, Launcher Pro Plus (the paid version) has its own sense-like widgets.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
NEWS & MAGAZINES
Pulse News Reader - Best/prettiest news reader.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
PRODUCTIVITY
Colornote Notepad – “Color Note is a notepad app which give you a better note editing experience. Color Note is a simple notepad app. It give you a quick and simple notepad editing experience when you write note, email, message, shopping lists and todo lists.”
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note
Jorte - "Jorte is a personal organizer application designed to be practical...Our objective was to create an app with the look and feel of real paper personal organizer with an appealing appearance and easy practical use."
https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.johospace.jorte&feature=search_result
SOCIAL
Tapatalk - Forum app. View XDA and others. Very useful and slick.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Twitter (by Twitter Inc.) - Best twitter client. Recent update cleaned up the interface and added pull to refresh. Best Twitter client on the market - and it's free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twitter.android&feature=search_result
SPORTS
MLB at Bat 11 - Listen to any MLB game live. Get stats, highlight videos and news.
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
UTILITIES
Alarm Clock Plus - It's just like the stock alarm.. but 10x better with more customizable options such as nap
http://www.appbrain.com/app/alarm-cl...mClockPlusDock
Circle Battery Widget - Battery Widget that displays in 1% increments on the Atrix
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Circle Battery Widget (Donate) - If you like the app you can donate with this version of the app
https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
Dropbox - Awesome, efficient, fast, easy way to share any type of file between your computer and phone and virtually anywhere else. 2GB account is free. Mac+PC application support. This is a must have.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dropbox.android&feature=search_result
Elixir - Elixir is a system information application with highly configurable widgets
https://market.android.com/details?id=bt.android.elixir
Green Power Premium - Perhaps the most useful application/utility on my phone right now. Turns off data connection for a user set interval when the phone is locked. Voice and text messages are unaffected. What results is significant battery savings. Not only can you set off/on, you can set thresholds for signals i.e. bad signal = no connect to data. I'm getting about 1.5 DAYS of use with my phone. Bewae though, problems arise with 3rd party launchers. I'm running the Gingerblur and it is flawless right now.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gpo.greenpower2&feature=search_result
Widgetsoid - Customizable power options widget with A LOT of options not to mention it's FREE!
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetsoid2-x/com.jim2
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I've been using "Battery Monitor Free" by Simmo and it's been working quite well. I like the widget better than Circle Battery as it shows temperature and voltage as well. Just a personal preference deal though probably, both show 1% increments and seem to be accurate in doing so.
Also, I would like to warn anyone installing via Appbrain, the Appbrain market application has some sort of weird leak so that it accounts for 15% of battery loss. It also will constantly restart itself if ended, so there really is no option besides an uninstall unless you like shorter battery life.
If you really want to have a game list, you probably want another topic, but regardless you should at least include Fruit Ninja ^^
Alchemy is another fun little game.
In terms of communication apps:
imo beta is a great mass-IM application, having MSN, Skype, Facebook, GChat, etc support. However, it is still beta so there are occasionally bugs. I would recommend it though if you like to use Skype along with other protocols, as it is the only IM app that I've found to also support Skype.
eBuddy is also nice, having the same tab layout and such, though it doesn't have Skype support. It's more stable at the moment than the beta imo release however. I use it as a backup.
setCPU is one of the obvious must-have root apps, being that you can underclock for battery saving whether you're doing simple tasks or just have your screen off.
Evernote is a must-have notetaking app, with syncing to your desktop application and website, image and voice notes, and some nice sharing features.
Weatherbug is a nice weather app, it has a good GUI and nice notification temperature deal. Does not have any noticeable effect on battery life in my experience. I've heard some negative things about the paid version however, so I would watch out.
Just a few.
None of the links ending with "=search_result" work.
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They work for me on multiple browsers, whether or not I'm logged in. Try again?
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They work for me on multiple browsers, whether or not I'm logged in. Try again?
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I was talking about the original post, sorry for the misunderstanding!
fixed the links section thanks for that, I will update with your app suggestions later on KefkaticFanatic, mucho appreciated!
So, I've seen that there are a few nice widgets that allow you some control over the design of the widgets. BITS is very very customizable, Zoom looks amazing, so does Widgetsoid, and Beautiful Widgets are indeed beautiful.
I'm looking for one that allows a specific thing, though, and I'd rather not go through what I did with Beautiful Widgets (installing it, being very disappointed, uninstalling, finding I'm just a few minutes beyond the refund time period, emailing the very-helpful developer and asking for a refund anyway, and they're very nice people by the way).
Also, please be understanding; I've had a migraine coming and going for a week and a half, and I'm trying my best to distract myself from it. So this info is probably available but I just can't *find* it. I can't manage to brain properly, I just can't. Please excuse the rambling...
So. I like the size and look of the HTC Sense clock on my Sensation--the one that takes up half the screen but is very large and has nice contrast--and also the location/temperature/high-low predictions on it. I *love* the BITS ability to stick anything anywhere in the widget, and to have an app or shortcut launch from the anything.
Is there a design-your-own-widget that is as pretty as the Sense clock, with the same location/weather info, but will let me stick battery indicator and shortcuts all over it? And make, say, the location launch Maps, and the date launch my calendar, and so on? It doesn't look like I can manage that with Widgetsoid or BITS, Beautiful Widgets won't let me show all the info I want to show at the same time, and Zoom is just plain intimidating. I'm sure there are more make-your-own-widgets but these are the ones I've found so far.
Is this out there? Can it be done?
Thank you!
elfchick said:
So, I've seen that there are a few nice widgets that allow you some control over the design of the widgets. BITS is very very customizable, Zoom looks amazing, so does Widgetsoid, and Beautiful Widgets are indeed beautiful.
I'm looking for one that allows a specific thing, though, and I'd rather not go through what I did with Beautiful Widgets (installing it, being very disappointed, uninstalling, finding I'm just a few minutes beyond the refund time period, emailing the very-helpful developer and asking for a refund anyway, and they're very nice people by the way).
Also, please be understanding; I've had a migraine coming and going for a week and a half, and I'm trying my best to distract myself from it. So this info is probably available but I just can't *find* it. I can't manage to brain properly, I just can't. Please excuse the rambling...
So. I like the size and look of the HTC Sense clock on my Sensation--the one that takes up half the screen but is very large and has nice contrast--and also the location/temperature/high-low predictions on it. I *love* the BITS ability to stick anything anywhere in the widget, and to have an app or shortcut launch from the anything.
Is there a design-your-own-widget that is as pretty as the Sense clock, with the same location/weather info, but will let me stick battery indicator and shortcuts all over it? And make, say, the location launch Maps, and the date launch my calendar, and so on? It doesn't look like I can manage that with Widgetsoid or BITS, Beautiful Widgets won't let me show all the info I want to show at the same time, and Zoom is just plain intimidating. I'm sure there are more make-your-own-widgets but these are the ones I've found so far.
Is this out there? Can it be done?
Thank you!
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I would recommend Minimalistic Text. I'm not sure it will do *exactly* what you're asking it terms of design (but the possibilities are truly endless). There's a slight learning curve if you've never used anything like it, but once you get it figured out... you're likely to never look back.
Also, it's been a while since I've used it, but have you tried Fancy Widget? Back in the day it was a mirror image of the Sense flip clock, but it's come a long way... it was pretty customizable last I checked. Both apps have a free and paid version in the Market. Good luck.
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Well, hey, I didn't know that was what Fancy Widgets was That looks like it *almost* can manage everything I want. So very close, terrific! It only has fixed info it can display, but it can start any application I want from the info it does have.
I've edited one of the backgrounds to stick icons next to the places where I've selected them to start, and that'll do for now. Thank you so much!
Minimalistic text definitely didn't agree with the on-again-off-again migraine, though Maybe I'll futz with it again some other time. I'd really like a pretty 4x2 clock that also has actual shortcuts with relevant icons embedded in it.
I wish the battery indicator on Fancy Widgets stood out a little more, even were just a different color of text. I wonder if that's possible.
The Note is my first Android phone coming from iPhone and so far I'm loving the phone and loving Android. It's obviously much much more customizable in a lot of ways (theming, widgets, settings, etc), and I find that it loads most applications much faster and does things quite a bit faster than I'm used to on my iphone 4.
One thing I'm surprised about, and maybe I'm not looking in the right places or I have it all wrong, is that there aren't many _low level_ tweaks available? It's mostly just widgets and themes, but nothing really available that can change the core behavior of your phone as you can with tweaks on a jailbroken iPhone?
For example, two things I've looked for so far that seemed like no-brainer easy peasy things.... music controls for the notification bar (or perhaps music controls that are accessed by overriding a capacitive button, such as holding down the settings button), and a user agent faker for the default browser. Yes I know there are other browsers available, but that's not the point (I tried Dolphin browser HD and did not like it.. it was slower and less responsive than the stock browser).
Those two examples may have their own workarounds (I know notification music controls are coming in ICS, and about:useragent will temporarily change the user agent), but I'm really getting at a larger question here. Other examples of "low level tweaks" from iphone that I kind of liked -- if you are viewing a text window above an open keyboard (ie gtalk, sms) and scroll down within the text window, it moves the keyboard out of the way. This was really natural for me, and just a simple download from Cydia. Another example -- swiping up from the bottom of the phone opening the multitasking bar -- again, really natural and awesome... a better fit for iphone for sure, but again, I'm not necessarily looking for those _exact_ tweaks, just offering some examples of what *types* of tweaks I'm referring to as "low level tweaks". Based on that, is there somewhere I can look to find these *types* of tweaks?
Unless I'm mistaken, it seems that to get these low level tweaks, you need a custom ROM? And then I guess you either need to learn how to build your own custom ROM, or hope that a dev will bake *all* of YOUR favorite tweaks into the _same_ ROM. Is that assessment about right when talking about low level tweaks? Or maybe there are other ways to add these tweaks, such as using adb to push them over? If so, where might I actually locate tweaks like this -- is there a repository / database / market of them somewhere?
FWIW I am rooted and OC'd using Da G's kernel (thanks Da G!). I've never dealt with custom ROMs on android so I'm partially speculating based on what I've heard about them and the lack of low level stuff on the market.
i think your comparing apples to oranges.
Apple keeps it simple and navigation is seamless IF YOU USE the device the way THEY INTENDED. step outside of that little box and they won't even support you .. i.e. jailbreak - after jailbreaking you can screw your phone up with all kind of cracked apps and all that junk.
As far as the keyboard moving out of the way, i don't think their are a great deal of ppl who care too much about that.... i think android compensates quite well in other areas.
having owned both platforms i would say it like this:
Apple holds software to a higher regard than hardware. after all, if you can't use your phone because it force-closes every 2 seconds then what's the point.
If you are like me and you like to "think outside the box" a little bit, then there are more possibilities with android... seems like eventually android drives you to learn more about your phone and how stuff works. i call it "the phone for adults!" lol
As far as the keyboard is concerned, you just need to download a different one. Go Keyboard, for example, has a button you can press to hide the keyboard whenever you want.
There's always an app/widget/setting in Android that will let you accomplish almost anything you want. That's the beauty of the platform.
Hitting the back button while in a text field will hide the keyboard, and allow you to scroll in the text box.
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I'm not sure about low level tweaks but you could try something other than the default TW launcher and keyboard to achieve some of the gesture based control you mention. For example, Swiftkey X has gestures to hide the keyboard by swiping down and ADWlauncher allows you to program the swipe up function to various things.
Android is a platform built on top of a Linux kernel. If rooted, anything you can do with Linux (e.g. everything), you can do with Android.
Hello kind strangers,
Have searched for the last two weeks for answers to my questions/needs/requirements but have come up with zilch.
Would very much appreciate your assistance.
I've rooted my htc m8 and flashed viper on it, I'm very pleased so far with the performance but and it's a big but, there are a few things lacking .
Here's a list of what I've been looking for:
1. Something that allows me to quick compose, quick reply, etc text messages from the lockscreen without me having to switch off my security password /pattern.
I've tried textra and glowfly, but none of these hit the spot.
I've been using Activator on my iPhone for years and am very surprised that Android doesn't have something similar.
Is there somethin like activator that allows you to make your own custom gestures as well as allowing you to change the functions of your hardware buttons?
Viper allows you to limited gestures etc, I want to be able to do gestures etc on my lockscreen, that actually opens apps and does things as opposed to taking me through the unlock process (am I goin too far now?:/)
2. I haven't used tasker yet due to being so new to Android, but have heard great things about it and will be looking into this more.
I'm assuming tasker allows users to swap profiles?
3. Multiwindows: I understand that Omni Rom comes with this function, but I don't want this Rom:/
What would be the best way to multitask without having to flash another rom?
4. What's the best floating app that you guys have used?
5. I really like customising my phone, viper does allow this , but is there another Rom that does this better without me losing sense? I thought I would dislike sense but it's started to grow on me.
6. Lockscreen apps - I've looked at both widgetlocker and dashclock and none of them appeal cause of the lack of security.
Is there somethin g that intergrates with the stock lockscreen, which will display notifications better, allow theming , widgets, as well as help with point 1 (quick compose and quick reply etc)?
I apologise in advance for the noobish questions, but I've spent more than a week searching for the answers and haven't found anything.
Would very much appreciate your input and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Regards,
Swat Valley
Perhaps I may have posted in the wrong section:/
Swat Valley said:
Hello kind strangers,
Have searched for the last two weeks for answers to my questions/needs/requirements but have come up with zilch.
Would very much appreciate your assistance.
I've rooted my htc m8 and flashed viper on it, I'm very pleased so far with the performance but and it's a big but, there are a few things lacking .
Here's a list of what I've been looking for:
1. Something that allows me to quick compose, quick reply, etc text messages from the lockscreen without me having to switch off my security password /pattern.
I've tried textra and glowfly, but none of these hit the spot.
I've been using Activator on my iPhone for years and am very surprised that Android doesn't have something similar.
Is there somethin like activator that allows you to make your own custom gestures as well as allowing you to change the functions of your hardware buttons?
Viper allows you to limited gestures etc, I want to be able to do gestures etc on my lockscreen, that actually opens apps and does things as opposed to taking me through the unlock process (am I goin too far now?:/)
2. I haven't used tasker yet due to being so new to Android, but have heard great things about it and will be looking into this more.
I'm assuming tasker allows users to swap profiles?
3. Multiwindows: I understand that Omni Rom comes with this function, but I don't want this Rom:/
What would be the best way to multitask without having to flash another rom?
4. What's the best floating app that you guys have used?
5. I really like customising my phone, viper does allow this , but is there another Rom that does this better without me losing sense? I thought I would dislike sense but it's started to grow on me.
6. Lockscreen apps - I've looked at both widgetlocker and dashclock and none of them appeal cause of the lack of security.
Is there somethin g that intergrates with the stock lockscreen, which will display notifications better, allow theming , widgets, as well as help with point 1 (quick compose and quick reply etc)?
I apologise in advance for the noobish questions, but I've spent more than a week searching for the answers and haven't found anything.
Would very much appreciate your input and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Regards,
Swat Valley
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Welcome to android.
Many of your wants and needs can be met by using the mod called the Xposed Framework. This little guy allows "hooks" on to various calls to the system and redirects them to the Xposed Framework and the modules that you add to it. With this enabled you can do everything from stop ads to mod the status bar, lock screen, themes, and so much more. One caveat: This is currently not working with ART runtime, but not likely you are running that anyway on the One yet. It's also already included in your rom.
Notifications from a a Pattern/PIN/Password locked screen:
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/a...protected-lock-screen-your-galaxy-s4-0149781/
(yes it says for the GS4, but the module is listed to work with the One as well) http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.labtech.mod
Custom Gestures:
Lockscreen -
HTC Gesture Modifier http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.mohammadag.htcgesturemodifier
HTC Sense 6 Toolbox http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.sensetoolbox.six
Anywhere but Lockscreen (unless you use a custom LS) -
Gesture Navigation + Multitouch Gestures http://repo.xposed.info/module/ind.fem.black.rayyan.xposed.gesturenavigation
All in One Gestures https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
GMD GestureControl https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol
Tasker:
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/guides.html
MultiWindow:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.zst.xposed.halo.floatingwindow
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.lovewuchin.xposed.xmultiwindow
Different interpretations of multitasking. There are also tons of different side bar type apps that you can access from swiping from an edge of the screen to activate shortcuts to your favorite apps, contacts, settings, recents, etc. that are accessible from anywhere but the stock lockscreen.
Swipepad https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
Glovebox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.glovebox
Sidebar https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.sidebar
And so on... (my fav is Swipepad, especially after the last update which improved the performance greatly)
Floating apps:
Sorry, don't really use them.
Custom Sense roms:
Not saying Viper is the best, but you won't really find much that will be MORE customizable than a Viper rom. There are a few on the same level though, such as InsertCoin, Renovate, SkyDragon, and RayGlobe currently.
Lockscreen:
You can enable adding widgets (also in Settings > Security) and the AOSP lockscreen (like on a Nexus device) from the Venom Tweaks app as well. I like some lockscreen apps, like WidgetLocker, but at the end of the day, the 3rd party lockscreen replacements are either lacking in functionality(there are some that do have good security options, most do not), use more battery power, and end up lagging because when you wake the phone it might take a sec for the app to turn on as well where typically the stock lockscreen will be instantaneous. As far as Notifications - well, the phone has that option too, under Settings > Security > Notification Settings. Another alternative is some like Metro Notifications https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nlucas.wp7notificationslite which displays notifications a la Windows Phone style (and iOS) as banners, giving you options to swipe to dismiss or click to launch.
Hope that will get you started on your quest.
I've seen a lot of notification management apps here in XDA but what's the best for you? One that doesn't need rooting or any system modification. Just installing it is enough.
For me Amazmod is very good and battery friendly
I am currently using watchdroid
I am currently using watchdroid (8.2.17.8 - phone and 8.0.15.8 watch APK). It is pretty good, there are a few things i'd change since it does more than notifications which is really all I want from it. I see postings for AmazMod and AMF and wonder if anyone has used all three and can compare and contrast them? When I got my Stratos, watchdroid was the only one I think and I'll stuck with it out of entropy but if folks are getting better results out of the others, I'd like to hear that too.
Thanks.
I really like Amazmod and have used it without the service.apk on the watch(best batterylife), All I really want is to ungroup my notifications... I honestly do not understand why the Amazfit guys could just enable that in the stock app... I'm currently using Watchdroid as it very polished and the notifications are clean and provides ways to exit menu's like swipe right etc. Also, it give you the ability to send files to your watch via wifi and remote control the camera on your phone. The music player control and contacts options I feel are useless as the default music player is much easier accessible(just swipe up). On the negative, watchdroid's Google Map notifications are not great and hurts your battery life.
I've not used AMF simply because it seems Watchdroid ticks all the boxes and is more polished. Battery life with WD is about 2-3 days(mostly 2 for me).
Amazmod is really great if you want an improved stock experience and honestly I feel its the best option, especially if you do not use the service.apk on the watch. Battery life is great and your messages can be ungrouped(meaning you can read each message you received by just going to your notification history.
But like what I've said earlier, Watchdroid is the most polished. I really hope the developer does not stop developing now that Amazmod is here.