Best Apps&Widgets

[abdul89]

Hi

I just got myself a galaxy s :) after my bb bold was stolen :( anyways, im completely new to android, so i was wondering if people could post their most useful apps and widgets so i can kinda get an idea of whats good to have.

Thanks!

[hawker]

-Shazam
-Angry Birds
-Dolphin Browser
-Opera Mini
-Astro File Manager
-Wheres my Droid
-Juice Plotter
-Winamp
-Throttle copter
-Whatsapp
- Ringdroid

-Mybroadband app!

[Maddmatt]

-Opera Mini

Rather get Opera Mobile. Mini is just pointless now.
It's good for when you want to save bandwidth, but for the rest of the time Dolphin HD is better in my opinion.

The Facebook app sucks. Rather use touch.facebook.com and use the Ebuddy app for chat. Ebuddy is also a good general IM program that is reliable and efficient enough to leave running in the background, unlike many others.

[hawker]

Rather get Opera Mobile. Mini is just pointless now.
It's good for when you want to save bandwidth, but for the rest of the time Dolphin HD is better in my opinion.

The Facebook app sucks. Rather use touch.facebook.com and use the Ebuddy app for chat. Ebuddy is also a good general IM program that is reliable and efficient enough to leave running in the background, unlike many others.

Ah, I didn't know Opera Mobile had been released (albeit a Beta - downloading now).

[news24]

-Angry Birds
-Super K.O. Boxing 2
-Krazy Kart Racing
-Asphalt5
-Solitaire
-Paper Toss
-News24
-Photo Illusion
-Barnacle Wifi Tether
-Traffic Jam
-CovertPad

Not for everyone-Boobs! Butts!
-Ashlynn Brooke
-My X Story
-WPB-O

Most importantly- Mxit App

[Maddmatt]

Ah, I didn't know Opera Mobile had been released (albeit a Beta - downloading now).

Yes it's only a few days old. Much better than Mini, and with Turbo on it saves about as much bandwidth.
Still not as nice to use as Dolphin HD yet, but it will probably get there.

Also "Dazzle Configurable Switcher" is a nice free app that lets you add some widgets to configure brightness and a bunch of other things.

[Pooky]

SWYPE!!!

[news24]

SWYPE!!!

I thought that it was part of Android?? Damn Galaxy S :D

[abdul89]

Thanks alot for the responses.

lol swype is awesome im just gettin used to it.

Im also looking for a good free clock&weather widget (ie. one widget that has both) - something like the accuweather widget that comes on the galaxy s, but with a digital clock face instead of the analogue. Anyone know of anything good??

[VJB 449]

Im also looking for a good free clock&weather widget (ie. one widget that has both) - something like the accuweather widget that comes on the galaxy s, but with a digital clock face instead of the analogue. Anyone know of anything good??

I am using Beautiful Widgets.

[abdul89]

I am using Beautiful Widgets.

i read about beautiful widgets but its not free tho :/ anyways i found one called fancywidget which works perfectly

[Rico0505]

Any GPS for free that works?

[Maddmatt]

Any GPS for free that works?

Hacked Google Navigation that works in SA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887

Besides that, nope. If you want something that works offline you'll need to buy/pirate it.

[FarligOpptreden]

I am using Beautiful Widgets.

Well worth the R21 purchase...

[Bobb]

Im also looking for a good free clock&weather widget (ie. one widget that has both) - something like the accuweather widget that comes on the galaxy s, but with a digital clock face instead of the analogue. Anyone know of anything good??

"Fancy Widget" <- Nice free clock & weather!

[FarligOpptreden]

"Fancy Widget" <- Nice free clock & weather!

If you read the whole thread you would've known that's what he (she?) settled for... ;)

[Juice]

Get Lookout (http://www.mylookout.com)...

Juice

[Earther]

Alchemy
Angry Birds
Astro
Google Sky Map
Ninja ***a
PhotoSpeak
ZombieBooth

[RustyPrincess]

Alchemy
Angry Birds


Definitely these!!!

[Timken]

I got a V845. Rooted it 5 days ago. Also first android. Apps i use:

Google sky map
Photowonder
Arc media (divx playback)
Dolphin browser
Fx camera
Seesmic
Ringdroid
Meridian media player
Advanced task killer
Google maps
Fancy widget
Handcent sms
Foursquare
Shake2mute
Opera mini
My broadband

Sent from my Vodafone 845 using MyBroadband Android App

EDIT: Found the most useful app ever.
3G Watchdog, now you can monitor ur 3G usage, even when connected to a wifi (apparently LG Optimus likes to use both at the same time :) )

[badass]

Mybb is the best lol

Sent from my HTC Desire

[Nimz]

mp3 finder!!! ftw

[Anakha56]

If your phone is rooted then use Droidwall to control what apps have access to your data connection and what apps use WiFi. Really great app and its free :).

[DJNgoma]

If your phone is rooted then use Droidwall to control what apps have access to your data connection and what apps use WiFi. Really great app and its free :).

+1.
Best music player would have to be PowerAMP, but Cubed(^3) is good as well as a 2nd choice.

[cyb3rt]

Here is a nifty little app that I found, just shows the percentages that all your apps use the battery... Think it would help if you have a rouge app chowing battery life!

Wheres My Droid Power (http://www.appbrain.com/app/wheres-my-droid-power/com.tools.power)

[Raithlin]

I haven't got my Desire Z yet (April :(), but started looking around. I found this: http://android.appstorm.net/roundups/100-absolutely-essential-android-apps-tips/

[cyb3rt]

Great app for when your a rugby fan like me, and work on friday's while the rugby is on!

RugbyNut Live Scores (http://www.appbrain.com/app/rugbynut-live-scores/com.skeniver.rugby)

[xrapidx]

Hacked Google Navigation that works in SA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887

Besides that, nope. If you want something that works offline you'll need to buy/pirate it.

Doesnt seem to work on the Desire HD. It just hangs.

[xrapidx]

Gun Bros

[kingrob]

Doesnt seem to work on the Desire HD. It just hangs.

Didn't you purchase the full Route 66 navigation? Why need Google navigation?

[xrapidx]

Didn't you purchase the full Route 66 navigation? Why need Google navigation?

Nope - it Route 66 just started working after I was trying to get the above to work :p Although I'd still prefer Google Navigation, route66 has hardly any points of interest on it.

[kingrob]

Very essential app - Cricket World Cup 2011 Live. :)

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apppli.cricket&feature=search_result

[kingrob]

Nope - it Route 66 just started working after I was trying to get the above to work :p Although I'd still prefer Google Navigation, route66 has hardly any points of interest on it.

You can also download MapQuest for free....it's available in the Android Market.

I know Route 66's POI is really crap, but the navigation itself is very good.

[Shake&Bake]

You can also download MapQuest for free....it's available in the Android Market.

I know Route 66's POI is really crap, but the navigation itself is very good.

On things MapQuest.


Couple of bugs on this one.
GPS lock is fast, but it's always placing me in the next road while driving or a good few meters adjacent to it.
When taking turns, it really gets d****y.

Might just be a bug, but I don't think navigation settings are functional in RSA.
Another bug is that the "Open data" settings keeps on popping up, even after you've checked the button for it not to anymore.

Really hope they work on this some more - I like the feel of it and it searches and gives results for addresses quite fast.

Never seen this thread before, my bad.

As for my apps I can't do without:

Google Voice Search
Facebook
Twidroyd
MP3 Music Downloader - this is a true search engine which finds full songs and albums - no fscking demo tunes. :D
Google Maps
MapQuest (just trying it out today for the first time)
Youtube
MySettings
Gtalk
Gmail
AppBrain
Market
Stock Music Player
MyBB
XDA
Engadget
MangaBrowser
IMDb
Super KO Boxing 2
CNET News
Photobucket
SoundHound (screw shazam and it's paidness :p )
Mxit
Skype
Car Home
Goal.com
Google Goggles
AndFTP
eFile
Astro File Manager
Phone Copier
Barcode Scanner
Google Translate
Titanium Backup
MoveToSD
Androidify
QuickOffice
AppListBackup
TrafficInfo
Speedtest

And all of them on GoLauncher EX :D

[Slootvreter]

Apps are usually trash. Ad-riddled.

[efitol]

Apps are usually trash. Ad-riddled.

AdFree ;)

[cyb3rt]

lol, if the ad's bothers you, there are numerous ways to get rid of/block them.

[Shake&Bake]

Hacked Google Navigation that works in SA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630887

Besides that, nope. If you want something that works offline you'll need to buy/pirate it.

Jeez talk about imposing instructions :p :D
Thought I'd read up alot on rooting and flashing roms :eek:
Gonna give it a bash though.
MapQuest's turn by turn not working for me.
Whenever I ask for directions, it can't plot a route.

[Maddmatt]

Jeez talk about imposing instructions :p :D

Just download the renamed and tagged version, and install. That's the easiest way.
It will show up as a separate app to the official Google Maps.

[Shake&Bake]

Just download the renamed and tagged version, and install. That's the easiest way.
It will show up as a separate app to the official Google Maps.

Without un-installing the original Google Maps?
And does it work for sgs i9000? See that it's in the G1 section.

[Maddmatt]

Without un-installing the original Google Maps?
And does it work for sgs i9000? See that it's in the G1 section.

Correct. I use it on my own Galaxy S.
Just download "maps4.6.0.4686-brut-renamed-tagged.apk" and install. Works fine for me, I've done some navigating with it.

The Galaxy S GPS can be pretty inaccurate if you haven't got the Froyo update but that's another issue.

[Shake&Bake]

Correct. I use it on my own Galaxy S.
Just download "maps4.6.0.4686-brut-renamed-tagged.apk" and install. Works fine for me, I've done some navigating with it.

The Galaxy S GPS can be pretty inaccurate if you haven't got the Froyo update but that's another issue.

Got Froyo 2.2.1, quick question for ya - how do you install the .apk? :o

[Shake&Bake]

Ok - read up a bit - Astro File manager should do the trick.
Does this .apk work with 5.1 maps though?
I know you've said you're using it - but what version of Google maps are you using MaddMatt?

[Maddmatt]

The *.apk is a hacked version of Google Maps 4.6. So when you install it you will still have your original 5.1 maps, and the hacked 4.6 maps as a separate app with "BRUT" written in red on the icon so you can tell it apart. Assuming you install the renamed tagged version.
I'm sure they are working on a hacked version of GM 5.1.

Astro file Manager should work to install the *.apk. But then so should the My Files app which is a standard app on the Galaxy S.

[Shake&Bake]

Mmm no brut font on the app.
Force closing on me.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

[Maddmatt]

Mmm no brut font on the app.
Force closing on me.


No Brut text on the icon? then you didn't download the tagged version.

Looks like my hacked maps app also FCs, maybe it's not compatible with the newest Samsung firmware. But that doesn't really matter, the hacked Navigation app works. And for maps you may as well use the official app, it's better than the old Maps 4.6 by far.

[Shake&Bake]

I downloaded the one you mentioned :confused:

You say navigation, I was downloading the maps.
Is there a specific navigation .apk?
The link you posted only mentions maps iirc.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

[Shake&Bake]

Ok, I apologize, it wasn't the renamed-tagged one I downloaded. Did so now and navigation rocks!
I must have been so tired that I was being cross-eyed. :D

Thanks again!

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

[abdul89]

Was wondering what 'profiles' app people are using? Ive been using quickprofiles but was wondering if theres maybe something better out there.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

[Shake&Bake]

Just found the best app which is honestly putting me to sleep. Relax and Sleep, look for it in the market if you are an insomniac like me!

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

[badass]

Can anyone tell me the best sport android app that they using they all look like mobile apps to me

Sent from my HTC Desire

[kingrob]

Supersport has an iPhone app, but unfortunately only a cricket app for Android so far.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.july.supersport&feature=search_result

[badass]

Ok will get it don't look to bad ,is this the same app you take about for the cricket world cup?

Sent from my HTC Desire

[badass]

Supersport has an iPhone app, but unfortunately only a cricket app for Android so far.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.july.supersport&feature=search_result

What a sweet app thanks again kingdom

Sent from my HTC Desire

[kingrob]

What a sweet app thanks again kingdom

Sent from my HTC Desire

Pleasure badass!

I actually want to contact SuperSport and ask them why there's no love for a full sport app for Android.

[nu11]

Well for the Super Rugby fans there's an app Super Rugby 2011, it's not as cool as the Supersport cricket app but better than nothing.

[rorz0r]

The *.apk is a hacked version of Google Maps 4.6. So when you install it you will still have your original 5.1 maps, and the hacked 4.6 maps as a separate app with "BRUT" written in red on the icon so you can tell it apart. Assuming you install the renamed tagged version.
I'm sure they are working on a hacked version of GM 5.1.

Astro file Manager should work to install the *.apk. But then so should the My Files app which is a standard app on the Galaxy S.

It might be cos I had an older brut version but when I installed official 5 beta the nav didn't work anymore in brut so I had to revert the official one back to 4 and then it worked.

[cyb3rt]

Check for RugbyNut in the market, is has all the rugby leagues/tournaments in it. Live scores with a text update every 2 minutes or so with whats going on! (nice to have when your at work or in a boring meeting on friday's)