Essential Android Apps

Montala · 1 Jan 2013 at 19:27

The Pro version was FREE in the Amazon App Store just after Christmas, but may not still be so.

They have one (normally chargeable) App free every day, so it is certainly worth keeping an eye on!

JoeBoi · 1 Jan 2013 at 20:21

Kreeeee said:
Just checked. It's still free and I just kicked off the download.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l7dw1ehfjr7dlwn/2013-01-01 15.19.46.png

Just found out the free one isn't for the samsung galaxy s3

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_Jimlad_ · 1 Jan 2013 at 20:24

Camalot said:
Office type apps.

Guys, I'm pulling my hair out with this thing. Can anyone recommend me a good app to edit spreadsheets/write a word document on? Just trying QuickOfficeHD and its pants!

benjo said:
None of them are amazing, but I found OfficeSuite Pro 6 to be the best compared to QuickOffice and Documents2Go. Picked all 3 of them up during the sales

edit: OfficeSuite 6 is on sale at the moment

use google docs!!!! its been updated and the spreadsheet works great

mrk · 1 Jan 2013 at 23:08

Paper Monsters completed

Rather enjoyable and whilst the controls were fiddle at first, they easily became second nature.

What other games are similar? I'm already searching now but pointers would be nice.

Orcvader · 2 Jan 2013 at 15:32

_Jimlad_ said:
use google docs!!!! its been updated and the spreadsheet works great

Sadly not all my graphs on excel worksheets show up on Google docs

. Some word documents aren't rendered correctly either. OfficeSuite Pro 6 is fine with this stuff though.

Sighn · 2 Jan 2013 at 15:50

Yuilop
yuilop.com/intl/

Like the popular Whatsapp/Skype.

Use it to make free calls and send messages to others that also have the software and build up points to be able to call/text those that don't use the software including landlines. Points gained by inviting others and via other various methods.

Can see when recipient has received the message and has also read it.
Compatible with iPhone too.

Apparently, one is not able to receive calls via push though I have (maybe updated version). Calls working fine via my mobile data unlike Skype - perhaps until the phone provider intervenes.

hartgeh3 · 2 Jan 2013 at 18:30

kyleVTR said:
use a ready set profile for sixaxis controller http://www.sixaxisofpower.com/games/game/75

Do the nexus 7 profiles work with the nexus 10? or are there some differences :confused:

Orcvader · 2 Jan 2013 at 19:13

hartgeh3 said:
Do the nexus 7 profiles work with the nexus 10? or are there some differences

Yes there are some differences. Nexus 10 profiles here: http://www.sixaxisofpower.com/games/20.Nexus_10

cjgardens · 2 Jan 2013 at 19:26

can a xbox controller be used on android? don't really want to buy a playstation pad when i have a xbox one

Kreeeee · 2 Jan 2013 at 19:59

You need to use usb otg and a wired pad.

cjgardens · 2 Jan 2013 at 20:03

i have a wired one but did mean a wireless one.

Bradmax57 · 2 Jan 2013 at 20:52

Kreeeee said:
You need to use usb otg and a wired pad.

now why havent i ever tried that before

shame you have to be rooted for ps3 controller

cjgardens · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:13

root it. its easy. there is a root kit posted a page or two back

Bradmax57 · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:26

oh I know its easy but im happier to keep my warranty fully intact, aswell as being able to use sky go, having said that i've just sold my HOX and have ordered a Note II instead

Kreeeee · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:27

You can use the usb otg for a PS3 controller too without root.

cjgardens · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:33

can always un root it if needed, sure there is a sky go hack on xda

Ewaf · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:38

Balls!!! I rooted my nexus 7 and now sky go doesn't work!!! Says its not compatible with rooted devices :'(

Bradmax57 · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:43

Kreeeee said:
You can use the usb otg for a PS3 controller too without root.

oh right just using a normal mini usb cable? 6 & 2/3's which one to use in that case, I've just bought a Note 2 tho so will no doubt root that at some point.

Thomss · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:52

Been using Apex Launcher for a while and just this after tried Nova Launcher as I have the paid versions of both and on the Nexus 4 Nova seems absolutely rapid - sticking with that for now

cjgardens · 2 Jan 2013 at 22:00

Ewaf said:
Balls!!! I rooted my nexus 7 and now sky go doesn't work!!! Says its not compatible with rooted devices :'(

this may work. only had a quick read.

I've got my mates sky go details but not tried it yet so i need a work around

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517

this as well

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...um=organic&utm_term=sky+go+rooted+android+fix