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Hello All
I have just stumbled across an app called Vodafone Application Update (on the Market), although this does not appear to be an official Vodafone app (at least not a UK one anyway).
The app itself sits in the Taskbar and monitors your social networks pulling into a combined inbox similar to the Motoblur with the exception of the inbox.
I have found it pretty useful and wondered if anyone had heard of it before.
I cannot vouch for its authenticity or as to whether it works on other networks (as I'm on Vodafone anyhow)
As its a free software not a paid for app if someone can tell me how to extract an apk from my phone I'll post a link for those that cannot see it on the Market.
Thanks to XDA for making my whole Android experience better

Just trying it on T-Mobile UK, seems to be working so far, will update in a moment. Nice find
EDIT: Sure seems to work for facebook atleast, I don't use any of the other services. Awesome .

Jonno12345 said:
Just trying it on T-Mobile UK, seems to be working so far, will update in a moment. Nice find
EDIT: Sure seems to work for facebook atleast, I don't use any of the other services. Awesome .
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Good news if it had a widget it would be awesome

also working perfect on US Tmobile G1. Thanks.. never would have known about it.

Pure messenger widget, just a few posts down from this one seems to be a good widget interpretation of what you're looking for.

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el_smurfo said:
Pure messenger widget, just a few posts down from this one seems to be a good widget interpretation of what you're looking for.
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thanks had it for a while but i'll give it a closer look

ukm700user said:
thanks had it for a while but i'll give it a closer look
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I'm finding that the Vodafone app slows down my system

ukm700user said:
I'm finding that the Vodafone app slows down my system
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apps dont slow down phones...they eat up memory and wear down batteries.
Use task managers and kill widgets to control these memory leeching, battery eating apps, and your phone will speed up.

SPB SHELL?

is there a free working version of this? Thanks.

There is if you look around but honestly its not that good..

Try Regina 3D Launcher. I've seen/heard 50-50 reviews on it being comparible to Mobile Shell 3D and it's free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nemustech.regina

cool, new to this. any other suggestions? any better keyboards? thanks for all ur help guys....

cujo25 said:
cool, new to this. any other suggestions? any better keyboards? thanks for all ur help guys....
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Launcher Pro is a good launcher, ADW Ex is popular as well. You just need to browse around and find the best replacement launcher for you.
Define "better keyboard". What makes a keyboard better to you? I like Swype. I've also heard good things about SwiftKey is good as well - but the cost is $2.

I don't think spb is a great launcher anyway. It has nice looking features but they don't work too good. The weather looks nice but is always way off. It uses old forecasts to tell current weather. And it doesn't seem to know Washington dc exists.
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I tried Spd Mobile shell and noticed alot of battery drain guessing from all the widgets it's packed with. It was cool visually but wasn't for me.. i'll stick with my launcher pro but for something free Regina is pretty cool too it has that itunes cover flow feel.

I used a previous version of SPB Mobile Shell on Windows Mobile 6.1, it was a great app for the limited UI in Windows Mobile. It is certainly not a must have for Android, with so many good / great launchers including good old Sense, Launcher Pro, ADW and GO Launcher (among others). I have used all of these and the differences you have to try. A cute UI that I tried recently was Spark .. free but not for me, cool views though.

*SIGH*
Anyone here actually USE SPB Shell 3D? No, there's not a free version and no it's not cheap. But it DOES take 4x4 widgets to a whole new level. It takes a while to boot up when my phone starts up but once its up it's been running fine. With the new BAMF GB lockscreen and SPB Shell my phone is just SICK! I've tried to go back, but I've gotten used to its deliciousness (and it DOES wow everyone I've showed it to) and with each upgrade it gets better.
There's a reason that OVER 9000! people have given it good ratings on the Market....

MsSassypants said:
Anyone here actually USE SPB Shell 3D? No, there's not a free version and no it's not cheap. But it DOES take 4x4 widgets to a whole new level. It takes a while to boot up when my phone starts up but once its up it's been running fine. With the new BAMF GB lockscreen and SPB Shell my phone is just SICK! I've tried to go back, but I've gotten used to its deliciousness (and it DOES wow everyone I've showed it to) and with each upgrade it gets better.
There's a reason that OVER 9000! people have given it good ratings on the Market....
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Yup I think I'd give it a good rating too if I were foolish enough to spend $15.00 on a home replacement that slows the phone down and doesn't really do anything special that can't be had cheaper elsewhere. You know, just to make myself feel better.
(edit)Yes I have tried it before you ask.

There's always a free version of everything, if you're willing to look for two minutes.
That being said, I didn't find it useful enough to buy, especially for 15 dollars. Rather donate it to the BAMF guys. Battery drain, and the novelty wore off quick.
Favorite keyboards:
Swiftkey
FlexT9 (swype, but better)
If you don't want to buy a keyboard, the gingerbread keyboard is pretty darn good.

Thanks for such insight!
orion421 said:
Yup I think I'd give it a good rating too if I were foolish enough to spend $15.00 on a home replacement that slows the phone down and doesn't really do anything special that can't be had cheaper elsewhere. You know, just to make myself feel better.
(edit)Yes I have tried it before you ask.
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So you spent 15 dollars and yet didn't succumb to the "feel better"? Wow, the force is strong within you!
Because I haven't complained about SPB in a review and followed up with another review saying it wasn't ready for prime time (at the time). You're so right. Gosh, you must be like Miss Chleo or something.
No added functionality? I guess it depends on the user. I've found:
1. The carousel isn't like anything out there. The free alternative doesn't have the same functionality/ease of use. I find it especially handy for easy access to widget screens that are 8 screens back. I don't have to cycle through them.
2. Beautiful 4x4 custom widgets. I've not had the problems with the weather widget. It's especially handy when looking for the 5 day outlook quickly. And the calendar widget is fantastic too. It's pretty and functional.
3. Ability to add screens on the fly (up to 16)
SPB Shell lags on boot/first use, but I've had no slowing of my phone in daily use after boot. The problems I experienced before were problems that have been fixed since my second follow up review.
And have I mentioned it's absolutely beautiful?
But you're right and those 9000 fools (and Google, who showed off SPB Shell in their booth last year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona) are just sore. Couldn't be the oohs and ahhhs I got from people looking at my phone. It couldn't be both the increased functionality and aesthetic beauty of the custom widgets. It's all because they're upset they spent so much on it. Thanks on your comment. It's changed my life and I am now in perfect agreement with you.

tekhna said:
There's always a free version of everything, if you're willing to look for two minutes.
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Free? I think the word you're looking for is stolen/warez. You're "free" to steal it. But there's no "free" version of it in the market.
That being said, I didn't find it useful enough to buy, especially for 15 dollars. Rather donate it to the BAMF guys. Battery drain, and the novelty wore off quick.
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I've had absolutely zero battery improvement when I've used Launcherpro or stock over SPB. But you can't upgrade apkwarez, can you?
Everything is relative. I like things that are functional and pretty. SPB is both. And just a quick note, donating to the BAMF guys isn't against the rules if you buy SPB...you can do both.

I think SPB is neck and neck with Sense. They're both great looking, fast, and functional. If my phone didn't have sense I would use SPB all the time.
As for keyboards, I was able to get FlexT9 when it was free from Amazon and its awesome.

I bought SPB and I have mixed feelings about it. Yes it's great and it's fast... when it's loaded. I don't use a task killer but it seems that often when I unlock my phone, it needs to reload part of the launcher and that adds a delay that I don't like.
I'm also not impressed at the development. They did add one new 3D widget for birthdays but it never works well for me, it's always missing some people and the people I see change every time I reboot.
It has a lot of potential, I just hope that the devs won't take the money they have now and leave the launcher stagnant.

I have been running SPB Shell 3D for several days, I have no lag, no battery drain (not any worse than running on just Sense, and better than GB rom) I have it fully configured with my own weather app etc. I really find this app to be pretty cool, it works and I have not had crashes or anything else yet with it.

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So you spent 15 dollars and yet didn't succumb to the "feel better"? Wow, the force is strong within you!
Because I haven't complained about SPB in a review and followed up with another review saying it wasn't ready for prime time (at the time). You're so right. Gosh, you must be like Miss Chleo or something.
No added functionality? I guess it depends on the user. I've found: ...........
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Don't take it so personal, I happen to think that spending 15 on spb is foolish, my opinion should really not have garnered such a response from you, you didn't develop the program right. But you are a hell of a defender I'll give you that.
To clarify, I'm sure this was the best thing since sliced bread on winmo but as was stated above there are many many options for launchers on android. I have spent >$15.00 on the different launchers out there, does that make me a fool, probably because I was happy with the first one I purchased. But you know I don't feel too bad in this case because I think the people who got my money deserve it. Anyways I'm done, sorry if I upset you.

I might be mistaken but i remember reading there was a free alternative to SPB Shell that had many similar features. Can't remember the name, though.
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m00nshake said:
I might be mistaken but i remember reading there was a free alternative to SPB Shell that had many similar features. Can't remember the name, though.
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I think you may be thinking of regina?

Chopes said:
I think you may be thinking of regina?
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That was it... How's that match up?
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New G-tunes

This app is super hard to find because it keeps getting deleted from the market but some how it popped back up tonight for the time being. I'm not sure how long it will be available so if you want it then have at it
In my opinion it is one of the best MP3 download apps around!

Thanks mate, just reflashed HD2 and lost the wonder Gtunes!
Any idea of the difference between lite and normal?

Not much different, the lite version is basically identical to the full version although it may have advertisements. Once you download the lite version, it will give you an option for the full one.
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thought as much Thanks

Removed from the market as expected....

SeeMe GPS Real Time Tracker [2.1+]

New realtime web tracking system, runs on any phone 2.1+
You can send links to people you want to share your position with. Has configurable "update" times and shows last update/update interval/battery status on the web tracking page (useful for example when you are outside, roaming wilderness for many hours and need to save those last 10% of battery by turn long update interval - people watching you do not freak out, why didn't you move for a long time).
Current status: works, I am optimizing the GPS usage for battery savings.
Market link

Had to move this to the Paid Apps forum
Nice app too

nice
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Great app! Extremely happy with it!

that the spirit

nice app
i'll give a try, specially usefull when you for some reason lend your mobile

Does it work even without GSM signal or not?
Tnx

It's the app that I looking for ! Awesome

draga277 said:
Does it work even without GSM signal or not?
Tnx
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It does, over Wifi.

I am the author of this app and have one question - did you ever clicked on ads in this app? I am just trying to make a kind of "Survey" between users to know, which way to go. I have the paid version, but it doesn't sell well, so I made the Ad-supported version, listed in Google Play for free, but not many people click the ads.
What do you think? Do you think, that having the app free, supported with ads is viable option for me?

Does this application allows recording and upload tracks?
I`m looking for app like old GPSed for iOS and Blackberry.

pR13S7 said:
Does this application allows recording and upload tracks?
I`m looking for app like old GPSed for iOS and Blackberry.
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No, it just allows realtime tracking for now.

kokesh said:
Do you think, that having the app free, supported with ads is viable option for me?
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For the most part if I use and like an app, I will get the paid version. Outside of that, I don't see the ads, and I would not click on them if I did.
Via my HTC Rezound

It is strange. They have stopped showing for some reason, I have experienced it on my devices several times. I'll look into that

hmmm. great app, starting to download now. thanks

Not sure about this time tracking application. We had been using Replicon's time tracking product suite which is an easy to use cloud based solution. It has a simple to use calendar view interface, great features for usability and unparalleled back up support too. NO issues till date, had been quite efficient and productive tool.

braden shaw said:
Not sure about this time tracking application. We had been using Replicon's time tracking product suite which is an easy to use cloud based solution. It has a simple to use calendar view interface, great features for usability and unparalleled back up support too. NO issues till date, had been quite efficient and productive tool.
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Good try, spam bot This ain't time tracking

Looking forwark to seeing and app like that

nice application, ang i want to tray this. thanks

Nice app... but
I just downloaded your free version to see how it worked before purchasing and have a question.
In your description it says you can send links by email but there is no option through the phone app to send links at all. The only place I seen that offers any type of links to send is on the website. I think this option should be offered through the phone app.
Is this something you plan on adding?

JB Lag Can Be Eliminated!

Wow. I didn't believe it at first, but it's for real.
I heard about an app that someone on XDA released that helps generate random numbers for /dev/random. The theory was that the phone was blocking all over the place while trying to generate random numbers for various processes. This would slow things down considerably.
The app creates random numbers and feeds them to /dev/random every second so the applications don't have to block. It's unreal how much difference this made instantly.
Here's the thread with the explanation and download!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987032
Hope it works for all y'all too!

Wow it really works...
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I just did a whack of reading on this topic... There's a huge fire fight going on at google code as to whether or not this actually works the way it says it does... Many say yes, many say no. Either way, it sure does cut down the lag. Personally, I don't care how it works as long as it's not eating battery to do it.
I've had my phone on the charger all day. If I can still get my 24 hours on battery with this app, I'll be a happy man. I will also try integrating it into CM10 so you we can have a flashable add-on for CM10 based ROMS, with no need to have the app installed.
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In case anyone wants to read all the fighting about this app: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=42265