Must Have Android Apps and Games?

jgbyr

Vinz Mesrine wrote: »

Go into the app settings and clear updates. It will go back to the original version.

Isn't that only with system apps?

jeffk

IF(and you should) you have a back up with say Titanium Backup you could easily restore the old app/settings.

Its a great app to have(and well worth it if you work out reinstalling the apps and settings etc)and you can easily make a few backs up and keep them for a while on the pc or external drive if anything like this ever happens.

blobbie

killbillvol2 wrote: »

TuneIn Radio Pro has been updated and the update is a complete balls up. Apart from the awful look they've removed the feature I use most, the alarm clock.

So, can anyone recommend an alternative radio app with alarm clock functionality or, would anyone have the apk for the older version (current is 12.0).

The Alarm is still there. It is now under the radio station options as per http://help.tunein.com/customer/portal/articles/916435-how-do-i-set-an-alarm-


Also not a fan of the new "style" but give it time and we'll adapt :-)

StaticNoise

To any of you who are looking for older versions of applications, be careful: these apps that you find on the internet can be tweaked and may have malicious code in them. Just be aware of that.

And, I'm not coming from the piracy standpoint, as if you own the application already, I don't see the problem.

jeffk

LeanData
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.leandata
"It can enable/disable WiFi, Cellular Data (2G, 3G, LTE), and Bluetooth after a certain time with the screen off to conserve battery power and lower data usage."

KinScreen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.kinscreen
"KinScreen is a lightweight application that automatically manages the screen time-out. It keeps your screen on when you need it (convenient) and turns it off when you don't (battery savings). No more annoying screen timing out while you are reading or thinking!"(Basically keep moving your screen so it doesn't lock,handy if you want to set it for 30 seconds to save power,but don't want it to keep locking mid action)

fernandohierro

Does anyone know of an app that can remind you of apps you want to download when your connected to wifi?

I'm reading plenty of apps on this thread I'd like to download but by the time I get home from work I'll have completely forgotten about them!

jeffk

fernandohierro wrote: »

Does anyone know of an app that can remind you of apps you want to download when your connected to wifi?

I'm reading plenty of apps on this thread I'd like to download but by the time I get home from work I'll have completely forgotten about them!

Put them in your wishlist in Google play,then open it when you're home and install them

https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3460591?hl=en

toby2111

fernandohierro wrote: »

I'm reading plenty of apps on this thread I'd like to download but by the time I get home from work I'll have completely forgotten about them!

Maybe just re-read the thread when you're home!! Simples.

toby2111

fernandohierro wrote: »

I'm reading plenty of apps on this thread I'd like to download but by the time I get home from work I'll have completely forgotten about them!

Maybe just re-read the thread when you're home!! Simples.

Digital Solitude

toby2111 wrote: »

Maybe just re-read the thread when you're home!! Simples.

Shun the unofficial app user! Shuuuuunnnnn

toby2111

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Shun the unofficial app user! Shuuuuunnnnn

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Digital Solitude

toby2111 wrote: »

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Double posts? Or maybe I'm wrong here, I'm only joking anyways!

To contribute to the thread, Widgetsoid has great widgets, like quick settings in notification bar on older firmwares

The Soluto app gives a nice overview of your devices apps and hardware, but I haven't found a true use for it yet. I suppose if you lost it you could verify if you had apps like Cerberus or similar

Headshot

I know it's a strange request but I need an app that will block my number. Work related

Can anyone help me please?

BenEadir

Headshot wrote: »

I know it's a strange request but I need an app that will block my number. Work related

Can anyone help me please?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wayrasoft.llamadaoculta I use it all the time to make business calls from my personal phone and find the widget particularly useful i.e. you can toggle your outbound caller ID off for the next call only.

Ben

Theinsideman

WalkingRoutes.ie...great for walking/hiking trails in Ireland

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.walkingroutes.beta01

Basq

Headshot wrote: »

I know it's a strange request but I need an app that will block my number. Work related

Can anyone help me please?

From a quick Google..

Headshot

Can't wait to try it out Ben. Thanks

BenEadir

Headshot wrote: »

Can't wait to try it out Ben. Thanks

Headshot, I linked you to the wrong one. The one Basq linked to is the actual one I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.devarc.anoncall

Don't know why people develop copy cat apps using the same name, brand colours etc

Ben

deco nate

On my phone using the youtube app, voice search hasn't been working for the last week or more.
I deleted the updates and
Downloaded them again and
No joy!
Is anyone else having this problem? Ie. I tap the mike icon talk an it just makes a beep. Nothing in the search bar.

BionicRasher

This has helped my battery life by about 20% - I have it installed for the last week or so and find it has helped conserve battery

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.leandata

Description
LeanData is a lightweight application that automatically manages your device's battery-hungry wireless connections.
It can disable WiFi, Cellular Data (2G, 3G, LTE), and Bluetooth* after a certain time with the screen off to conserve battery power and lower data usage. Connections are only disabled if on battery, if not tethering, if there is negligible data transfer, and no Bluetooth devices are connected (with option "only turn off if inactive"). For example, streaming internet radio will not stop. If a connection is found to be in use, it will check again.

Once the screen is turned back on or unlocked (option), it will then enable any connections it had previously disabled

jeffk

Already posted it myself and it is a great app alright,along with their keep the screen alive when you move it app

If you want to go a step further on networks,this app turns off 3G and uses 2G when you set certain rules and then you tell it when to turn 3G back on

Intelli3G
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voidvapps.intelli3g
** Xposed framework is required http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 **

Intelli3G will intelligently manage your 3G connection and prevent your phone from losing battery when you are not using it. Intelli3G will put your phone on 2G network when it is your pocket. It will not disable your data like most other apps. You will still get all your notifications with minimal battery drain.

Features:
- Manual 2G/3G toggle
- Switch to 2G on screen off without interrupting any downloads
- Switch to 2G when you are connected to a WiFi network.
- Switch to 2G when data is disabled
- Switch to 3G on screen unlock
- Switch to 3G when bandwidth intensive apps are launched
- Disable service on call/hotspot/charge

SuprSi

I posted this in the Z2 thread as I missed the customisable lock screen from my S4. This is a brilliant app that'll allow you to access a whole host of applications or even make a call, straight from the lock screen.

Start
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.celltick.lockscreen

It's free, without any ads and very slick.

BenEadir

jeffk wrote: »

Already posted it myself and it is a great app alright,along with their keep the screen alive when you move it app

If you want to go a step further on networks,this app turns off 3G and uses 2G when you set certain rules and then you tell it when to turn 3G back on

Intelli3G
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voidvapps.intelli3g
** Xposed framework is required http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 **

Jeff, I have a Samsung Note 2 on an unrooted stock Samsung ROM 4.4.2. Will this app work with an unrooted stock ROM?

Ben

jeffk

BenThere wrote: »

Jeff, I have a Samsung Note 2 on an unrooted stock Samsung ROM 4.4.2. Will this app work with an unrooted stock ROM?

Ben

Ben from the google play store description
" This app will only work on ROOTED Stock Android 4.1+ or AOSP ROMS **"

Suppose install and try it.

Support board

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/app-intelli3g-2g-3g-4g-toggle-battery-t2580234

jeffk

2G-3G OnOff-They say 2G saves on power,this is a widget to a shortcut to change from 2G to 3G when on Wifi or not using data

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...twork2g3gonoff

This is another option,create a widget and turn 3G on and off yourself as you need it

TitianGerm

Guys I got a new Panasonic smart viera tv over the weekend. I've noticed I can have Youtube open on my phone and play the videos on the tv. Is there a way/app that would allow me to do this with other things on my phone ?

SuprSi

emmetkenny wrote: »

Guys I got a new Panasonic smart viera tv over the weekend. I've noticed I can have Youtube open on my phone and play the videos on the tv. Is there a way/app that would allow me to do this with other things on my phone ?

What phone do you have? My Z2 comes with a push thing that I can connect using some Intel technology - I can duplicate the screen of my phone on the TV and push/play any content on it. It's pretty cool.

TitianGerm

SuprSi wrote: »

What phone do you have? My Z2 comes with a push thing that I can connect using some Intel technology - I can duplicate the screen of my phone on the TV and push/play any content on it. It's pretty cool.

I've a note 3. That's exactly what I'm looking for !!

Ste-

It's screen mirroring.
Some phones have it. If you have root Koush has an app that can do it.

TitianGerm

Ste- wrote: »

It's screen mirroring.
Some phones have it. If you have root Koush has an app that can do it.

No not rooted unfortunately. How come it works for Youtube though ? Is that built into the app ?