Must Have Android Apps and Games?

Goodshape · 25-08-2010 01:58PM

Must be Gallery3D I have on the ROM I'm using (OpenDesire).

I really don't like the interface at all. Takes time to load... too flashy for the sake of it... what's with the stupid tilt-sensor thing? Adds nothing... seems to stutter back or jump about when you're scrolling and I can't keep visual track of where I am. Would like something much much simpler.

Syncing online would be a huge plus though.. haven't found the option for that yet though. Is it automatic once I setup a Picaso account?

madmoe · 25-08-2010 02:08PM

Thanx ftm2008!

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ftm2008 · 25-08-2010 03:11PM

Goodshape wrote: »

Must be Gallery3D I have on the ROM I'm using (OpenDesire).

I really don't like the interface at all. Takes time to load... too flashy for the sake of it... what's with the stupid tilt-sensor thing? Adds nothing... seems to stutter back or jump about when you're scrolling and I can't keep visual track of where I am. Would like something much much simpler.

Syncing online would be a huge plus though.. haven't found the option for that yet though. Is it automatic once I setup a Picaso account?

it is not automatic on stock desire but once setup is quite handy,,
agree that it is not a great at load but is better than the stock one on desire
anway to synch online i created an online account ,, you can then synch the albums you want from picasa on pc to the web, (handy also to show holiday pics to friends etc by using invites)
once all uploaded to web then on phone open browser and login to www.picasaweb.com. once logged in you can open gallery3d and they should start synching to your phone..
there is a synch in Goolge account in settings but does not work for me but probably does for the nexus

i have all my photo's in albums for the last 4yrs on and none on my sd card

note: when you clear you internet cache it clears your login to picasa and your photos in gallery3d disappear

evolutionqy7 · 25-08-2010 03:12PM

madmoe wrote: »

I got an APK file for Gallery3d from 4shared but it says application not installed at the end?

maybe its not compatible or a corrupted file...ur call is as good as mine...had a few of them...just binged it found a new apk

PH4T · 25-08-2010 03:19PM

Mr E wrote: »

Its not in the market (and I don't think its supported by the Hero). Go to http://m.google.com/earth on your phone's browser.

I'm on FroYo on the Hero and it won't let me grab it.

Glad you can finally move Google Earth to the SD Card, it's huge at 20MB.

madmoe · 25-08-2010 03:20PM

I have a Nexus One so from what the guys says above I already have it....

PH4T · 25-08-2010 03:26PM

ftm2008 wrote: »

it is not automatic on stock desire but once setup is quite handy,,
agree that it is not a great at load but is better than the stock one on desire
anway to synch online i created an online account ,, you can then synch the albums you want from picasa on pc to the web, (handy also to show holiday pics to friends etc by using invites)
once all uploaded to web then on phone open browser and login to www.picasaweb.com. once logged in you can open gallery3d and they should start synching to your phone..
there is a synch in Goolge account in settings but does not work for me but probably does for the nexus

I have a nexus one and a load of photos on it. how do I get them onto picasa?

Do I need to upload them all via USB?

madmoe · 25-08-2010 03:33PM

They should sync automatically....well as many as can fit up there on Picasa due to space limitations!

Anyone find their Gmail sluggish sometimes? Especially with deleting emails etc.? On Froyo 2.2 here....

PH4T · 25-08-2010 03:37PM

madmoe wrote: »

They should sync automatically....well as many as can fit up there on Picasa due to space limitations!

Anyone find their Gmail sluggish sometimes? Especially with deleting emails etc.? On Froyo 2.2 here....

They aren't. I've downloaded the Picasa 3 software and are transferring them all there from my phone via USB. Will then sync online.

youcancallmeal · 26-08-2010 12:28PM

Anyone know if you need to install Flash 10.1 or did it already come included with Froyo? Youtube videos seem to play fine on my desire?

Also found this new app for offline maps. Havent given it a go yet but thinking I might change because it seems whoever is developing Mapdroyd just gave up 2 months ago and havent improved it at all since then?

madmoe · 26-08-2010 12:30PM

Flash is a separate download but you need Froyo (2.2) to install it I think....

Ample Free ...? · 26-08-2010 03:10PM

madmoe wrote: »

Flash is a separate download but you need Froyo (2.2) to install it I think....

For us Nexus One users, yes, but as far as I know HTC's version of FroYo came with Flash 10.1 pre-installed.

madmoe · 26-08-2010 03:14PM

Ample Free ...? wrote: »

For us Nexus One users, yes, but as far as I know HTC's version of FroYo came with Flash 10.1 pre-installed.

Ah righty.....cool! Can't wait for Gingerbread Ample Free ...? And heard Honeycomb is after that :-)

BopNiblets · 26-08-2010 06:18PM

youcancallme>al wrote: »

Also found this new app for offline maps. Havent given it a go yet but thinking I might change because it seems whoever is developing Mapdroyd just gave up 2 months ago and havent improved it at all since then?

Having a look at a few offline map apps (mapps?) myself, trying these ones:
BigPlanet: http://code.google.com/p/android-map/
OrukMaps: http://www.oruxmaps.com/index_en.html

I think both cache Google map tiles which is cool, but I think your SD card will get full pretty soon if you get all the different levels.

EGriff · 27-08-2010 01:21AM

Anyone tried this? http://preyproject.com/

Free open source tracker for stolen laptops and phones ect. There's an android version on the market.
Not a lot of info on google about it.

juanjo · 27-08-2010 03:05PM

I use andnav2 as satnav, free, opensource and allows offline maps. I have yet to test it for navigation, but it locks on satellites no prob at all.

evolutionqy7 · 27-08-2010 03:13PM

is there an app that could download all maps and POI's and etc from googles map so you wouldnt need to data connection while using google maps?

EasyBoy1974 · 27-08-2010 04:37PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

is there an app that could download all maps and POI's and etc from googles map so you wouldnt need to data connection while using google maps?

Brut Google Maps is an appmod that caches google maps to SD card and also does navigation.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887

It can be installed alongside Google Maps and doesn't need root.

I have it on my desire, but haven't been given cause to use it yet.

madmoe · 27-08-2010 04:48PM

Just installed Brut Google Maps but can't see any difference EasyBoy1974?? Am I missing something?? Running Froyo on N1.

evolutionqy7 · 27-08-2010 05:29PM

madmoe wrote: »

Just installed Brut Google Maps but can't see any difference EasyBoy1974?? Am I missing something?? Running Froyo on N1.

have you got the phone rooted? its meant for rooted phones

EasyBoy1974 · 27-08-2010 07:03PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

have you got the phone rooted? its meant for rooted phones

One of the bullet point features is

•installable on non-rooted devices

I haven't actually tried it despite having it installed on my rooted desire. Think you have to launch the "brut" version of navigation or maps. Beyond that i've no clue about it really.

madmoe · 27-08-2010 07:31PM

No mate. Not rooted. Still installed though. Noticed on XDA it said for rooted and non rooted phones?

evolutionqy7 · 27-08-2010 08:51PM

EasyBoy1974 wrote: »

One of the bullet point features is

•installable on non-rooted devices

I haven't actually tried it despite having it installed on my rooted desire. Think you have to launch the "brut" version of navigation or maps. Beyond that i've no clue about it really.

sorry my eye cought this ;D

Uninstallation of original maps:

You must have rooted device to do it:

squire23 · 29-08-2010 06:57PM

Anyone being able to get Google Voice working outside of US. I'm looking for an alternative to Skype seen as they never intend to release an Android app.

mickoneill30 · 29-08-2010 08:30PM

squire23 wrote: »

Anyone being able to get Google Voice working outside of US. I'm looking for an alternative to Skype seen as they never intend to release an Android app.

Nimbuzz lets you use Skype on Android.

Also Skype have local numbers (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/skype-to-go-number) so you can just ring the local number. That way you're paying the cost of a local call + the Skype fee. It's more than just using pur VoIP but you can use any phone easily.

Craigels · 29-08-2010 09:22PM

i have quit it on my galaxy would i be better getting advance task killer ? im only new to android any other recommendations ?

also whats the name of the widget for the clock thats on the desire home screen i want it for my galaxy.. also is there a widget that shows my phone , sd memory ...

shop savvy anyone use it , i have tried it on a few things but it brings up other products when i scan rather than findin the product i have , when it works its very good

BopNiblets · 30-08-2010 03:52AM

I use "TaskPanel X" (TaskPanel is the old version, get the X one) for app killing, no ads on it and free.

squire23 · 30-08-2010 06:08AM

mickoneill30 wrote: »

Nimbuzz lets you use Skype on Android.

Also Skype have local numbers (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/skype-to-go-number) so you can just ring the local number. That way you're paying the cost of a local call + the Skype fee. It's more than just using pur VoIP but you can use any phone easily.

I've never managed to get Nimbuzz working and to be honest have never been impressed with it. Plus the amount of memory it uses is absolutely ridiculous. I have to force close it everytime after I try to use it.

madmoe · 30-08-2010 09:55AM

Are we sure Skype will not have a full blown app for Android? I am still holding out hope....

squire23 · 30-08-2010 11:59AM

madmoe wrote: »

Are we sure Skype will not have a full blown app for Android? I am still holding out hope....

Still is the keyword there - it's continually being pushed back. Google Voice will shortly overtake it unless it gets it's act together

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