New essential Android apps thread

xGBHxPegasus · 28 Oct 2015 at 17:20

utajoker said:
im with 3, ive got 2gb of tethering per month. i shall play with sidesync.

Im on a note 4 with what ever the current OS is.

I don't think sidesync will work very well, you will either get choppy video or sound lag. Tried the screen streaming to a new work samsung tv from my phone and although the video from youtube was clear the sound was out of sync.

G-MAN2004 · 28 Oct 2015 at 17:33

Monopoly for 8p. Can't go wrong.

koooowweeee · 28 Oct 2015 at 18:19

I bought that a few days ago. There were a few games at 8p

Cyclone · 29 Oct 2015 at 01:37

Tomb Raider II for 99p

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.tombraider2classic

Cosimo · 29 Oct 2015 at 17:35

Snapseed now processes RAW (DNG) images:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en

Edit: Help

https://support.google.com/snapseed/?hl=en#topic=6155507

Beans on toast Dave · 1 Nov 2015 at 10:09

Currently running firefox, how do I get my favorites from it into chrome

G-MAN2004 · 1 Nov 2015 at 17:43

challengedavid said:
Currently running firefox, how do I get my favorites from it into chrome

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1042159

lixxus · 3 Nov 2015 at 09:42

Hi all,

can anyone recommend me a file explorer. I am currently using es file explorer but i am not linking the new update.

is there something similar where i can access my smb/cloud storage etc.

also ive been using quickpic to browse my photos. their recent update also is not to my liking. is there something better ?

many thanks

mrk · 3 Nov 2015 at 09:55

Use the old version of QuickPic, posted on XDA as re-signed.

As for file explorer, I moved from ES to Solid Explorer. It does everything ES did, and more, in a fully Material UI. It's just beautiful to use.

lixxus · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:37

mrk said:
Use the old version of QuickPic, posted on XDA as re-signed.

As for file explorer, I moved from ES to Solid Explorer. It does everything ES did, and more, in a fully Material UI. It's just beautiful to use.

oh ok. is solid explorer a paid app. it says trial for 14 days.

isnt there any open source alternatives.

Scottland · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:40

If you use a file explorer regularly its worth it. There are a few free/ad-supported ones around but none are anywhere near as good as Solid in my view.

mrk · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:43

Yup definitely buy it as it's well worth it!

It's free if you use the survey reward money earned from Google

xGBHxPegasus · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:44

mrk said:
Yup definitely buy it as it's well worth it!

It's free if you use the survey reward money earned from Google

Did the same.

Although with all the google opinion rewards surveys its always free pretty much now.

lixxus · 3 Nov 2015 at 12:14

xGBHxPegasus said:
Did the same.

Although with all the google opinion rewards surveys its always free pretty much now.

ok thanks guys.

has anyone used focus ? for gallery

Scottland · 3 Nov 2015 at 12:39

Yep, was ok - I preferred Piktures though.

Russinating · 3 Nov 2015 at 17:30

What's everyone using for a custom lock screen? Tried a few but they're all lacking one thing or another.

slipd · 3 Nov 2015 at 21:23

Right, getting a bit cheesed off with ads in Facebook and Twitter now, they're actually starting to effect my experience! Any decent apps out there that can save me? For free ideally

Also, something that's not going to drain the battery...

Thanks.

mrk · 3 Nov 2015 at 21:27

Stock lock screen, I don't need or want fancy shenanigans on the lockscreen, it's supposed to be just that, a lockscreen!

As for FB alternative, facebook website is perfectly featured via the browser, just use that?

Note that for messenger to work, you do need the Facebook app installed.

WhatsApp is the biggest drain of battery on my end, too many big groups that are constantly active :/

Orcvader · 3 Nov 2015 at 21:36

I found Metal to be a very good Facebook client, it uses the mobile site but offers a little extra to make it easier to use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nam.fbwrapper

For Twitter I think it may be worth paying, currently using Talon and it's a lot better than the stock app.

Russinating · 3 Nov 2015 at 23:42

mrk said:
Stock lock screen, I don't need or want fancy shenanigans on the lockscreen, it's supposed to be just that, a lockscreen!

Agree, but the LG lock screen (I have a G4) is horrid. Massive, opaque keypad and non-customisable.

All I want is a PIN keypad, no swipe to unlock, double tap to lock, no shortcuts, minimalist and actually allows calls - the only I found that came close was bugged to hell for displaying inbound calls.