Essential Android Apps

Sin_Chase · 4 Jul 2012 at 21:31

Definitely AndFTP.

I have used it exclusively for my Android FTP usage.

You can create profiles which become selectable after you click the Andftp share icon. I have one configured to connected to the /mobile remote directory of my server and uploads directly to there in 2 clicks.

mrk · 4 Jul 2012 at 22:29

AndFTP does the job beautifully, created various profiles for subdirs on the FTP. I already use EX File Explorer to manage files between phone and FTP folders but it doesn't have a quick share intent that plugs into Android's share dialogue so AndFTP fills that gap now

Skillmister · 4 Jul 2012 at 22:36

mrk said:
Ah I knew of DropBox but I don't like online storage solutions, plus I have 300 odd GB of my own webspace to use with masses of bandwidth hence why I FTP everything I can

Would be interesting to know what app that was though^^

Dropbox isn't just an online storage solution though. It syncs to the folder on your PC.

mrk · 4 Jul 2012 at 22:41

I know, I don't need that kind of feature at all.

Locke · 4 Jul 2012 at 22:54

Samurai II is also cheap - by the same developers as Shadowgun and Dead Trigger, it might be worth checking out.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=MADFINGER+Games

Ol!ver said:
I've been looking at this. I don't care about the voice stuff, but nobody can tell me if I get all the fancy stuff it does in the background, like predicting when I'm going to work and stuff.

Does it? You make it sound like it does...

From what I read in the thread, yes. I haven't had the chance to test it though, sorry.

asim18 · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:24

mrk said:
Ah I knew of DropBox but I don't like online storage solutions, plus I have 300 odd GB of my own webspace to use with masses of bandwidth hence why I FTP everything I can

Same here. Just installed AndFTP and its brilliant.

mrk · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:33

Chu Chu Rocket is amazing, I can't believe I never played it in the DreamCast days!

That tune is so catchy!

Now, I'm going to fashion an S3 mount using a SpiderPod like device so I can mount it on a PS3 controller, like this: http://imgur.com/a/sRiLs

Brilliant!

Matteysan · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:43

mrk said:
Chu Chu Rocket is amazing, I can't believe I never played it in the DreamCast days!

I know we got pulled up about Speedball earlier. But I cannot believe that either! It was even better on the DC!!!

mrk · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:43

I'm gonna buy speedball, sod it!

Locke · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:47

mrk said:
Chu Chu Rocket is amazing, I can't believe I never played it in the DreamCast days!

That tune is so catchy!

Now, I'm going to fashion an S3 mount using a SpiderPod like device so I can mount it on a PS3 controller, like this: http://imgur.com/a/sRiLs

Brilliant!

I'd imagine you want to do this one too.

Nexus18 · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:47

Genius idea!

Matteysan · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:51

Locke said:
I'd imagine you want to do this one too.

That is fantastic!

mrk · 4 Jul 2012 at 23:59

I have only a wireless 360 controller

benjo · 5 Jul 2012 at 00:20

I want to buy some tools/handy apps. Hardly ever play games. Throw me some suggestions

chiggz · 5 Jul 2012 at 00:39

Seeing as this is on my "purchased" list, here ya go:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtyLmFib3kudG9vbHMiXQ..

Skillmister · 5 Jul 2012 at 00:48

I'm gonna have to fashion one of those controller holder genius contraptions

Merlin5 · 5 Jul 2012 at 01:58

chiggz said:
Seeing as this is on my "purchased" list, here ya go:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtyLmFib3kudG9vbHMiXQ..

That looks amazing. I'd love to have it for the decibel meter, but according to some reviewers, it doesn't work.

Actually I might buy it. Great for measuring small objects as long as you're careful placing it on the screen, and the plumb weight to get perfectly straight camera pictures is cool.

In the video, the japanese woman says "the smart compass supports almost Android devices."

Ol!ver · 5 Jul 2012 at 02:04

Any recommendations for lock screen apps? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the Sense one, though I do want to be able to launch apps from it.

benjo · 5 Jul 2012 at 02:06

Widget Locker is probably the best

Merlin5 · 5 Jul 2012 at 02:13

I just use the default keypad and type a short pin code for the lockscreen every time I turn the phone on. Much less chance of anyone accessing my phone if I lose it because the screen goes off pretty quickly if not used.