New essential Android apps thread

Hamster · 19 Aug 2015 at 21:52

Got a note 4 and recently installed pushbullet.

My calendar of choice is acalendar and i sync Ms Outlook on pc via it using my gmail account. When i get desktop notifications, I get a popup for both acalendar (which i want) and also from s-planner (which i don't).

I've tried unticking my gmail account from s-planner's settings but that also removes it from acalendar.

Also doesn't appear s-planner can be uninstalled (unrooted) or disabled in the app manager.

Anyone have a solution to this?

Thanks

Muska · 19 Aug 2015 at 22:54

You can disable it with Package Disabler.

Orcvader · 19 Aug 2015 at 23:07

Open Pushbullet, swipe in the side menu and select mirroring. Then under "only for some apps" uncheck splanner.

Hamster · 20 Aug 2015 at 03:04

Muska said:
You can disable it with Package Disabler.

Thanks - works perfectly

Orcvader said:
Open Pushbullet, swipe in the side menu and select mirroring. Then under "only for some apps" uncheck splanner.

Oh, thanks! I was wondering what mirroring was in that menu

kona786 · 21 Aug 2015 at 19:15

Liking the latest Textra update. The text and avatars on the conversation list are a lot smaller.

mattyfez · 21 Aug 2015 at 20:30

mrdbristol said:
Thanks, only use trusted sites for apps - so you've answered that.

So just something like CCleaner to clear out rubbish every now and then ?

Not sure what to install on my new phone to keep it 'unbloated ' and running fine.

I run ccleaner once in a blue moon, but most of what it cleans is RAM which is pointless, but it also cleans app cache which is easier than manually cleaning app cache app by app in androids app manager.

boxman2000 · 22 Aug 2015 at 07:14

Which camera app are people using at the moment? I'd like to try something other than standard Android camera.

Cyclone · 27 Aug 2015 at 08:37

Was using the ISS onLive app, and the moon started coming into view. Then for some reason they changed the camera view

Another one I found in the grabs folder

OhEsEcks · 27 Aug 2015 at 21:55

Anyone know when the Moto E & G 2nd gens will receive 5.1 OTA in Europe?

Orcvader · 28 Aug 2015 at 09:07

Tried Hangouts again for SMS after the 4.0 update. But then noticed it doesn't notify every new message... moved back to Textra

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Orcvader · 28 Aug 2015 at 20:38

For those who uses Facebook lite or the mobile webpage version, I found a nice looking app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nam.fbwrapper

It's a Facebook wrapper but it also gives it a little MD feel to it. Very light and quite nice to use.

james.miller · 28 Aug 2015 at 20:42

got to pimp disa again, it's a solid messaging app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disa

Merlin5 · 28 Aug 2015 at 20:52

That ISS onLive app looks good, will have to download it.

Anyone else not getting Skype notifications when someone messages you? Mine hasn't been, although it has before. So now I've enabled 'show skype as an ongoing notification' to see if that works better.

Skeeter · 29 Aug 2015 at 21:44

I grabbed Lara Croft Go after being made aware of it from the Console forum, and also enjoying Hitman Go.

Its really good. Seems to have borrowed a lot of style from Monument Valley but has the gameplay and challenges like Hitman. It works really well as a casual mobile game.

Orcvader · 29 Aug 2015 at 22:24

QuickPic is now owned by Cheetah Mobile: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder

Android Police has an article but it seems the URL contains a naughty word

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Personally don't like this move. I find the rest of the CM apps a bit... bloated. Granted Clean Master can be handy but there's something about it that puts me off. Guess I'll start looking for an alternative gallery app.

mithrandir · 29 Aug 2015 at 22:46

I loved using Quickpic but since I got my new phone and updated it to Android 5 I have been using the gallery software and found it good enough.

Just had a look about what the fuss was with Cheetah Mobile as I have a few apps installed from them that I have found okay to use - such as battery doctor.

TheStarkFactor · 29 Aug 2015 at 23:30

Noticed an announcement on the Amazon homepage about their new app called Amazon Underground.

Essentially it is the same as the Amazon shopping app, except they are apparently giving away premium apps for free, including apps which normally have in-game purchases.

Haven't had much opportunity to try it out and you need to download the APK direct from Amazon.

this_is_gav · 30 Aug 2015 at 09:32

mithrandir said:
Just had a look about what the fuss was with Cheetah Mobile as I have a few apps installed from them that I have found okay to use - such as battery doctor.

Battery Doctor? Seriously?

A (very) quick Google for Cheetah Mobile returns a link to Android Police (article contains a sweary, so can't post) about exactly why users are appalled.

I've just done a backup so I've got the APK so I can continue using the current version if I want.

TheVoice · 30 Aug 2015 at 13:26

mithrandir said:
Just had a look about what the fuss was with Cheetah Mobile as I have a few apps installed from them that I have found okay to use - such as battery doctor.

Can I interest you in a good deal on a RAM download?

Orcvader · 30 Aug 2015 at 13:31

If anything Battery Doctor is more of a placebo effect. The best app I found to save battery is Amplify, but that requires Xposed. Android M will have Doze anyway which will do the same thing as Amplify, no need for battery saving apps.