New essential Android apps thread

Matteysan · 20 Sep 2017 at 11:28

Raymond Lin said:
I don't know the technical terms, basically like something simple, i don't need or want icon packs, just like a simple / plain skin.

Definitely those two that Liquid said.

Liquid_Entity said:
Nova Launcher and TeslaUnread app does that.

Nova launcher is the best

It is very customisable, So with a little fiddling about you should get what you desire.

I think you are asking about the dock with the 4 icons? If so open up Nova Settings, go to dock & then under dock icons you can change it to what you like

Phate · 20 Sep 2017 at 11:30

Just trying out Evie launcher, seems fantastic

Raymond Lin · 20 Sep 2017 at 17:49

Hi guys again,

What do I need to install to get that widget thing when swipe up I get to control things like current media being played, perhaps my Philips Hue and even the camera app as well. I miss that a bit.

james.miller · 20 Sep 2017 at 21:42

Liking chromes new home interface. Search bar at the bottom makes much more sense especially on 18:9 screens

Rensin · 21 Sep 2017 at 12:25

EssexBoy said:
VLCPlayer has in built network explorer.

cheers mate, I get the same, it can see my homeserver but won't connect after so long until I restart both tablet and server.

EssexBoy · 21 Sep 2017 at 16:32

Rensin said:
cheers mate, I get the same, it can see my homeserver but won't connect after so long until I restart both tablet and server.

Unlucky must be network/server related

Orcvader · 22 Sep 2017 at 09:36

Raymond Lin said:
Hi guys again,

What do I need to install to get that widget thing when swipe up I get to control things like current media being played, perhaps my Philips Hue and even the camera app as well. I miss that a bit.

Something like iOS control centre? What phone do you have? Swiping down with two fingers from the top will get you the notification controls, but media controls will only appear as a notification if music is already being played. As for camera, newer phones have double press on the power button as a camera shortcut.

If Android 7 and above, you can add custom tiles to it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gunny.bunny.tilemedia

Alternatively, there are apps that can recreate it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.controlcenter

Raymond Lin · 22 Sep 2017 at 13:06

Orcvader said:
Something like iOS control centre? What phone do you have? Swiping down with two fingers from the top will get you the notification controls, but media controls will only appear as a notification if music is already being played. As for camera, newer phones have double press on the power button as a camera shortcut.

If Android 7 and above, you can add custom tiles to it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gunny.bunny.tilemedia

Alternatively, there are apps that can recreate it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.controlcenter

Brilliant, thanks!

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 18:23

Ok...next question, I want an app that when I bring up Google assistance and say "set reminder to go buy milk at 8pm" it will then set a reminder and alert me at 8pm.

Ideas?

unwashed potato! · 23 Sep 2017 at 18:36

that...already...exists...? have you tested saying that?

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 18:52

Fairly sure the answer is no said:
that...already...exists...? have you tested saying that?

Fairly sure the answer is no. It just comes back with web searches about milk.

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 18:57

Ok now it works but where is the reminder app kept? To bring it up I need to load up Google assistant and ask it to show me my reminders.

millsy888 · 23 Sep 2017 at 19:37

Raymond Lin said:
Ok now it works but where is the reminder app kept? To bring it up I need to load up Google assistant and ask it to show me my reminders.

Don't reminders appear in google calendar now?

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 19:41

millsy888 said:
Don't reminders appear in google calendar now?

Nope!

millsy888 · 23 Sep 2017 at 19:46

Raymond Lin said:
Nope!

Just tested and my reminder is showing up in google calendar. I would check everything is syncing properly on your google account.

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 19:50

millsy888 said:
Just tested and my reminder is showing up in google calendar. I would check everything is syncing properly on your google account.

Well everything else does so far. I mean what do I look into for this aspect for syncing?

this_is_gav · 23 Sep 2017 at 20:17

Mine appears in the calendar too. It also uses the clock app too if I choose "alarm" rather than "reminder".

Kainz · 23 Sep 2017 at 20:26

Raymond Lin said:
Nope!

Raymond, one thing you need to remember - Google do half *** things at times. Google Calendar is an excellent product but the dated UI concepts on the web version do leave a lot to be desired.

1. To see your reminders just ask assistant 'show me my reminders'. The reminders are synced automatically as part of your calendar, which will already be setup in Settings/Accounts anyway. They will appear in the Google Calendar app on android. They don't appear on my Today Calendar app though - luckily I don't use reminders anyway as I prefer to use tasks.

2. If you can't see them on the web google calendar, it is because you've likely got the Tasks pane open. Close the task pane via the X, and navigate to My Calendars on the left sidebar. Hover the cursor over the Tasks entry, click on the downward arrow and select 'Switch to Reminders'. A stupidly fiddly process but there you go.

Raymond Lin · 23 Sep 2017 at 21:47

Kainz said:
Raymond, one thing you need to remember - Google do half *** things at times. Google Calendar is an excellent product but the dated UI concepts on the web version do leave a lot to be desired.

1. To see your reminders just ask assistant 'show me my reminders'. The reminders are synced automatically as part of your calendar, which will already be setup in Settings/Accounts anyway. They will appear in the Google Calendar app on android. They don't appear on my Today Calendar app though - luckily I don't use reminders anyway as I prefer to use tasks.

2. If you can't see them on the web google calendar, it is because you've likely got the Tasks pane open. Close the task pane via the X, and navigate to My Calendars on the left sidebar. Hover the cursor over the Tasks entry, click on the downward arrow and select 'Switch to Reminders'. A stupidly fiddly process but there you go.

Genius !!! It was point 2 that fixed it !

warren_1979 · 24 Sep 2017 at 10:43

What is the best email app on android?