Essential Android Apps

rotters · 23 Jan 2011 at 21:22

Kreeeee said:
Vplayer and Rockplayer are the best video players.

whilst up until last week I would have agreed with you, Rock player has stopped playing my AVI. files. so as recommended by Google "top 10" I tried QQPlayer, which works perfectly.

rotters

Glaucus · 23 Jan 2011 at 21:24

BoomAM said:
I think astro can read SMB shares....

I can't figure out how this works, got wifi file manager, but just times out after a while, trying to copy videos from pc to android and can't use usb, due to no 64bit drivers, cheap chinese tablet.

_Jimlad_ · 23 Jan 2011 at 21:48

custom docks on the ADW launcher now

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...dcasts+-+Android+Police)&utm_content=FaceBook

EniGmA1981 · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:15

I switched to ADW EX a few days back and I've ditched the dock altogether - just got all my stuff on the 'hidden dock' quick swipe up and there they are

Makes my 3.5" screen feel HUGE lol

Glaucus · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:17

Got wifi file explorere pro, brilliant app.

Glaucus · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:22

interesting, amazon to open android app store http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12119509

But can someone please open a bloody android film/tv show store like itunes up I'm getting sick of trying different methods and none really working.

V4NT0M · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:37

rotters said:
are people paying fr power amp after the trial finishes? is it still the best out there??

rotters

Yes, imo it is.

Pigeon_Killer · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:37

Are there any apps to show the status of the wireless? I've hidden the status bar so just need a small indicator, either an icon or text, that appears on the desktop when it's switched on and disappears when it's switched off. Thanks

Mekrel · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:39

Pigeon_Killer said:
Are there any apps to show the status of the wireless? I've hidden the status bar so just need a small indicator, either an icon or text, that appears on the desktop when it's switched on and disappears when it's switched off. Thanks

Just use the Power control widget, it will be lit up when active and dim when not.

Deep · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:39

Pigeon_Killer said:
Are there any apps to show the status of the wireless? I've hidden the status bar so just need a small indicator, either an icon or text, that appears on the desktop when it's switched on and disappears when it's switched off. Thanks

With the SwitchPro widget when its selected the icon will be highlighted, when its not active it will be invisible (well a tiny dot is there)

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englishpremier · 23 Jan 2011 at 22:41

Kreeeee said:
Vplayer and Rockplayer are the best video players.

Surely Mplayer is better than both of those? I appreciate that those coming from a windows environment might not be so familiar with it

Pigeon_Killer · 23 Jan 2011 at 23:02

Deep said:
With the SwitchPro widget when its selected the icon will be highlighted, when its not active it will be invisible (well a tiny dot is there)

That's the sort of thing I'm after. Trying to keep my desktop clean and simple and the power widget makes it look messy.

SexyGreyFox · 23 Jan 2011 at 23:26

englishpremier said:
Surely Mplayer is better than both of those? I appreciate that those coming from a windows environment might not be so familiar with it

I think the one that comes with the SGS is excellent after trying loads of others.
It plays everything including MKV's.
It's just called Video Player but I can't find it on Appbrain (it must be a Samsung App).

Danger Phoenix · 23 Jan 2011 at 23:34

englishpremier said:
Surely Mplayer is better than both of those? I appreciate that those coming from a windows environment might not be so familiar with it

mPlayer can't play everything whereas RockPlayer and vPlayer can

Clark Nova · 24 Jan 2011 at 10:06

BoomAM said:
Anyone know of any apps that'll tell me what apps are using up all my data?
The past month and a half ive used FAR more data than i usually do, and want to know why.

Any suggestions?

This is what I use:

http://www.appbrain.com/app/phoneusage/com.jupiterapps.phoneusage

It's free to use but you can unlock alerts for when you are approaching your limits for a small amount I think.

Once you've installed it you just click on the data tab and scroll to the bottom and it will show you a pie chart of the apps that are using the most data. Very useful and looks nice too I think.

krooton · 24 Jan 2011 at 10:49

Danger Phoenix said:
mPlayer can't play everything whereas RockPlayer and vPlayer can

Truesay!

I've been using Rockplayer 1.5.5 (ARMV7), software decoding for my generic AVIs, and hardware for my 480x800 MP4s, all play smooth as you like

_Jimlad_ · 24 Jan 2011 at 10:51

im a vplayer man now, just prefer it, hardly really watch that much, will be more important when i get hold of a tablet/slate with honeycomb as one of my primary functions will be watching films at the gym ! (while on the cross trainer)

PiKe · 24 Jan 2011 at 10:54

BoomAM said:
Anyone know of any apps that'll tell me what apps are using up all my data?
The past month and a half ive used FAR more data than i usually do, and want to know why.

Any suggestions?

Install spare parts, then tap battery history, and change the drop down to network usage.

All the info is already in the phone, spare parts just helps you get at it.

3G Watchdog looks pretty good for keeping tabs on your data usage.

AFK_Matrix · 24 Jan 2011 at 15:34

Don't know if its mentioned here but found a really nice note app called Catch. Can put a password on it plus much more.

Cosimo · 24 Jan 2011 at 17:17

AFK_Matrix said:
Don't know if its mentioned here but found a really nice note app called Catch. Can put a password on it plus much more.

I've been using that one for a while. It's a good notes app.