Essential Android Apps

Gadge · 3 May 2010 at 19:20

Richie said:
FLashlight for Desire - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674954

works a treat, thanks

Jacob (: · 3 May 2010 at 20:40

Richie said:
FLashlight for Desire - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674954

Brilliant!

Epyon · 3 May 2010 at 21:38

Is there an app like "angry birds" I've got a team mate that I need to get a one up on

, he has an iPhone.

CSlater · 3 May 2010 at 21:48

It's a little clunky but a browser supporting flash! Only tried it watching BBC News Headlines so far.

biron_w · 4 May 2010 at 00:00

"andy" said:
how about donating/paying the couple of quid for them ? surely thats the right thing to do if we actually want to keep developers developing for android

I really wish I could buy apps from the store.I only have a maestro card and can't get any credit cards due to having to take an IVA out. Google checkout doesn't accept maestro :mad:

leoncc · 4 May 2010 at 00:04

biron_w said:
I really wish I could buy apps from the store.I only have a maestro card and can't get any credit cards due to having to take an IVA out. Google checkout doesn't accept maestro

What about PayPal? I use my Maestro through it.

biron_w · 4 May 2010 at 00:09

I'm pretty sure you can only pay with google checkout for android apps from the market.

leoncc · 4 May 2010 at 00:13

biron_w said:
I'm pretty sure you can only pay with google checkout for android apps from the market.

That's very strange I swear I had the option to either pay by checkout or paypal yesterday!

"andy" · 4 May 2010 at 01:11

might be worth trying the maestro entered as a mastercard. used to work many years back on 'steam'

griffo_001 · 4 May 2010 at 04:11

Well would you look at this: Dropbox Beta app is now available.... Sort of.

Head to this site and hope 1498 other people haven't got there before you

Welcome to the Dropbox Android beta!

Congratulations! You have successfully signed up for the Dropbox for Android Beta.

>From your Android device:

1. Download Dropbox.apk.
2. Once downloaded, click Dropbox.apk again.
3. A dialog will popup stating: "Install blocked: For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Android Market."
4. Click on "Settings."
5. Click on the checkbox next to "Unknown sources."
6. Click "OK."
7. Click the back button.
8. Now click on the downloaded file again.
9. "Do you want to install this application?" Click "Install"
10. Click "Open."

Thats it! You can now use the beta version of the Dropbox Android app, don't forget to report bugs by emailing [email protected] or visiting our forums at http://forums.dropbox.com.

Note: Only people who have signed up for the beta will be able to log in via Android app.

DiG · 4 May 2010 at 08:44

biron_w said:
I really wish I could buy apps from the store.I only have a maestro card and can't get any credit cards due to having to take an IVA out. Google checkout doesn't accept maestro

I have checkout working fine and I don't have a creditcard, think I used a visa debit

Smudge · 4 May 2010 at 09:52

griffo_001 said:
Well would you look at this: Dropbox Beta app is now available.... Sort of.

Head to this site and hope 1498 other people haven't got there before you

Bah it's allready full!

Jimbeam3678 · 4 May 2010 at 09:58

griffo_001 said:
Well would you look at this: Dropbox Beta app is now available.... Sort of.

Head to this site and hope 1498 other people haven't got there before you

What does it do ,sorry if thats a stupid question!!

leoncc · 4 May 2010 at 10:05

divaboy said:
What does it do ,sorry if thats a stupid question!!

Syncs your files online and across your computers.

2GB storage for free.

Cuchulain · 4 May 2010 at 10:06

CSlater said:
It's a little clunky but a browser supporting flash! Only tried it watching BBC News Headlines so far.

The only problem is that you can't skip forwards/backwards on the videos.

Scottland · 4 May 2010 at 12:00

Anyone after wallpapers, I quite like the Zedge one as it'll pick the right resolution for your phone and it also lets you browse by selecting multiple categories.

CSlater · 4 May 2010 at 15:04

Cuchulain said:
The only problem is that you can't skip forwards/backwards on the videos.

Yeah, true. Still, an un-skippable video is better than no video. It'll do until Froyo

Danger Phoenix · 4 May 2010 at 19:54

I don't know if it has been mentioned in this thread, but a great video player for Android is Act 1 Video Player

Locke · 4 May 2010 at 20:46

What's the best Music app? I've just read this whole thread for some suggestions but there wasn't any...

Scottland · 4 May 2010 at 21:00

Mixzing is quite good, but no longer free. bTunes is ok, just a clone of the iPhone player (€1.50). ^3 (Cubed) is ok, not that keen on the interface though.

There's also TuneWiki but I wasn't keen on that.