New essential Android apps thread

Kainz · 17 Apr 2019 at 09:23

I'm still using Spark for email. It's no Inbox but it does the job well enough.

On the subject of a Gallery app try er Gallery - https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-gallery-quickpic-based-4-7-4-t3790425
It is basically QuickPic without all the crap.

Faded · 17 Apr 2019 at 10:14

Does anyone have recommendations for the best weight tracking app. I've just moved from iOS and used to use Happy Scale.

TheVoice · 17 Apr 2019 at 10:46

Nexus18 said:
Even on wifi, it's the same.

BTW, I'm talking about under the google keyboard, not google search:

This GIF used to be the first one, now I can't see it anywhere:

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You're not the only one to notice this, at some point over the last few weeks my GIF search results have changed and it frequently delivers really poor quality GIFs too.

doodah · 17 Apr 2019 at 12:22

Faded said:
Does anyone have recommendations for the best weight tracking app. I've just moved from iOS and used to use Happy Scale.

Have used Myfitnesspal for a while now, can use it as a food diary as well.

bayo000 · 19 Apr 2019 at 07:56

What's the best auto back up app for SMS and Calls history? My phone recently died and while I don't think I lost anything important these are the only things that I'm currently not backing up. I'm on unlimited data plan so have my pictures and Whatsapp backed up daily.

Cyclone · 19 Apr 2019 at 10:47

bayo000 said:
What's the best auto back up app for SMS and Calls history? My phone recently died and while I don't think I lost anything important these are the only things that I'm currently not backing up. I'm on unlimited data plan so have my pictures and Whatsapp backed up daily.

sms backup and restore ?

SMS Backup & Restore is a simple Android app that backs up and restores your phone's text messages and call logs.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en_GB

bayo000 · 19 Apr 2019 at 11:15

Cyclone said:
sms backup and restore ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en_GB

Thanks. After I posted that I realized that my Pixel was backing up all my messages and calls to google drive. The only problem now is that because I didn't restore it from there during set up of my new one I'll now have to reset my new phone again to have the option to restore. Might do that tomorrow morning. Google really needs to add function to restore previous back ups at any point and not just during the initial set up.

C.R.A.Z.Y · 24 Apr 2019 at 14:57

doodah said:
Can someone please recommend me a slick gallery app? I am done with Picktures (it won't let me delete anything). Have tried Memoria but don't like it.

https://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=427&t=3101516&hilit=quickpic

LiE · 26 Apr 2019 at 08:23

Spotify messed up the icon, anyone else noticed?

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Id...new-Spotify-android-icon/idc-p/4735295#M94764

V_R · 26 Apr 2019 at 09:18

I use an icon pack so I've not seen it. But I see it in the settings. With the black border? It does look a bit wrong doesn't it.

LiE · 26 Apr 2019 at 09:32

Yea it looks terrible on a dark background, like the Spotifiy icon has been shrunk.

Here's how it looks for me...

V_R · 26 Apr 2019 at 10:10

Ah yea that looks crap! What a bad design choice.

What launcher are you using, can you use an Icon pack?

LiE · 26 Apr 2019 at 10:10

Stock on Google Pixel, so no launcher unfortunately.

V_R · 26 Apr 2019 at 10:20

Install Nova? I've used it for years, on the face of it it looks the same as the Pixel launcher, but with way more option for customisation, icons etc.

Or at least swap the Spotify and Whatsapp icons!

Cleisthenes · 26 Apr 2019 at 10:29

I noticed it too, hoping it's going to be changing back soon

Soulja · 27 Apr 2019 at 19:59

Is it worth using nova prime over the standard mui launcher? The only thing I miss from my s9 is the launcher.

unwashed potato! · 27 Apr 2019 at 22:58

i wouldn't use anything but nova prime

AndyCr15 · 23 Jun 2019 at 07:47

I have quite a bit of credit built up from Rewards and Google have just given me £2 for any app costing £2 or more... but I can't see anything worth while.

I did wonder about finally getting Filmic Pro, but I don't think I'd actually use it much.

Any suggestions?

unwashed potato! · 23 Jun 2019 at 09:33

Having the same issue. Apps just aren't worth purchasing any more. I've got all I need where as in the past I'd be buying apps all the time.

I now use it to rent movies.

Malevolence · 23 Jun 2019 at 18:17

Just checked and I've got £29 on Rewards. :eek: