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I am pretty new to this world of G1 ROMs and rooting. From posts I have rooted the phone, put on the latest Cyanogen ROM, got an 8 Gb Class 6 SDCard and setup 3 partitions.
I was wondering ... what applications and settings do people recommend???
I just found out today about the better onscreen keyboard and feel like an idiot for not using it sooner.
I currently use:
Steel instead of the regular Browser
Handcent SMS instead of messaging
SnapPhoto instead of Camera
Qik instead of Camcorder
WeatherBug
Babbler Lite for Facebook
YouMail for Voicemails
Twidroid for Twitter
Other apps I have and use (not as frequently are):
Wireless Tethering
Google Voice
Google Maps
Places Directory
Google Talk
IM
Widgets:
Scoreboard
FML
Power Control
Search
Since I update with Cyanogen's experimental ROM I do not use a theme.
I appreciate any feedback. I just don't want to miss anything like I did with the better on-screen keyboard.
I would recommend the normal programs for things like the camera, browser, or messaging. we have modified versions of them in the android development forum. i use bloo for facebook, and get visual voicemail(T-Mobile) for voicemail
I got the TasKiller app, it comes with 2 widgets, a kill all button and a taskbar to show you running programs. Its handy if you ever get a lot of apps
i personally find after trying a few that advanced task killer runs the absolute best
matthewboii said:
i personally find after trying a few that advanced task killer runs the absolute best
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I've used all of those, and recently found taskpanel, which has a very slick interface,...if only it had a widget. Taskiller always gives me FC w/ Wait option when i come back from the lock screen, but otherwise it worked well
Messsages - ChompSMS / SMS Handcent
Facebook - Bloo / Babbler
Twitter - Twidroid or iTweet
Browser - Opera Mini (hella hella fast)
Music - MixZing
Camera - FxCamera (Neat filters / fast fast shutter + auto focus!!)
IM - Hi Aim / Hello AIM
CoPilot
Movies app
yup =D
Su file browser & Terminal
itweet for twitter
Quick Boot - free in market
Advanced task Manager
The most important app for quickly working on your phone is SU File Browser. Unless you are a purist and only like the terminal (which I certainly respect), you should have this app.
I use all the standard apps, don't see a reason to use replacements. I use Bloo and twidroid for facebook and twitter.
cloverdale said:
The most important app for quickly working on your phone is SU File Browser. Unless you are a purist and only like the terminal (which I certainly respect), you should have this app.
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W00T terminal FTW! I use Better Terminal, love that it has virtual keyboard support
apps
hancent SMS
SU file browser
advance task manager
androzip (SUFBS opens but does not create archives)
TA Utility
log collector
droidwall
CM updater (of course!)
WIFI tether
Backlight off
twidroid
hi aim/msn
IRC
Fbabble/Fbook
XBL friends list (1337pwn.com)
Apps everyone has gotten working on Honeycomb on the NOOK and how they got them working.
The following have been tried so far.
*apps that you can see in the market seem to work just fine*
All apps with * before them have issues.
*Assume regular install unless noted otherwise on all working apps*
*Of course if you don't have root you cannot get root access*
Here is how to get ROOT http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941445
Browsers:
*Dolphin Browesr HD 4.2 (works, FC on pinch zoom) Just installed apk via Astro.
*Skyfire (FC)
Dolphin Browser
xScope
I dont like the stock browser you cant change it to desktop.
*Thanks clamder*
to change the user agent to desktop in the stock browser, type this in the address bar:
about:debug
Launchers:
*adw ex (FC)
*adw (FC)
*launcher pro (FC)
Zeam
Apps:
*Flash 10.1 (wont install, didnt try ADB Install)
*Zedge (installs but you can't change the background right now)
*hexanage games (wont install)
*Aquarium Donation Live Wallpaper (settings cannot be changed for some
reason)
*Nook app (some people having problems opening books after sync)
*Pocket Legends (will not install)
Taskiller
Gmail
Game Dev Story
Angry Birds (ADB install, Market had issues) *i was able to install from market*
Angry Birds Seasons
Dropbox
Pandora
Swiftkey Keyboard
Power amp (Installed but haven't tested if it works fully yet)
Astro file manager
ES File Manager
ES Task manager
SystemPanel
DropBox
Quadrant Standard
Jewels
Grays anatomy 2011
Robo defense
documents to go 3.0
ez pdf reader
drop box
Facebook
Fruit Ninja
Google Talk
Wyse Pocket Cloud
XDA Developers app (REALLY slow)
FBReader
Chess free
Super Sudoko
Backgammon
Post up the apps you got working and how and i will move them up to the top. If you know a fix to get an app above to work post it too.
Also if anyone knows how to get the market to show all apps please share!
I have installed the following they all work unless noted
Root explorer (Installs but doesn't get root access)
Dolphin Browser
Dropbox
Pandora
Zedge (installs but you can't change the background right now)
Swiftkey Keyboard
Power amp (Installed but haven't tested if it works fully yet)
Astro file manager
following this thread
nice thread, wrong forum
grandmasterlarry said:
Id like to start a Thread on Apps people have gotten working on Honeycomb and how they got them working.
I have tryed the following so far.
*apps that you can see in the market seem to work just fine*
Browsers
*Dolphin Browesr HD 4.2 (works, FC on pinch zoom) Just installed apk via Astro.
*Skyfire (FC)
I dont like the stock browser you cant change it to desktop.
*Flash 10.1 (wont install)
Post up the apps you got working and how and i will move them up to the top.
Also if anyone knows how to get the market to show all apps please share!
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to change the user agent to desktop in the stock browser, type this in the address bar:
about:debug
after you hit enter, nothing really should happen. but then go to the settings of the browser, and you'll see a new debug menu. you can change the uagent string in there.
xScope
ES File Manager
ES Task manager
setCPU (no root)
SystemPanel
DropBox
Quadrant Standard
Jewels
Angry Birds (ADB install, Market had issues)
Ninjump didn't show up in the market when I searched.
So Far I have tried the following
Installs and runs:
Grays anatomy 2011
Robo defense
documents to go 3.0
ez pdf reader
nook app
drop box
installs but force closes
adw ex
adw
launcher pro
doesnt install
all hexanage games which are great hd and non hd versions- evac, radiant,etc.
flash
all i tried so far
xScope is a browser
Add Facebook, Fruit Ninja, Talk, Wyse Pocket Cloud as well please.
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Winamp too...
I have Zeam running. It is my preferred launcher. Had to search for the apk online because it's not in the Market on HC. Installed via ADB. Had to go to Preferences - General - and check sensor rotation to make it rotate when the NC was rotated.
Seems to work just fine.
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I have Zeam running. It is my preferred launcher. Had to search for the apk online because it's not in the Market on HC. Installed via ADB. Had to go to Preferences - General - and check sensor rotation to make it rotate when the NC was rotated.
Seems to work just fine.
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I also have Engadget running from the Market (although most videos still don't play)
Aquarium Donation Live Wallpaper downloads and installs from the market - although settings cannot be changed for some reason
XDA Developers app downloads and installs from the Market. Seems to be REALLY slow for me for some reason though.
For those that have loaded the Nook.app, have you actually been able to load and read a book? I have installed the Nook app on two different Honeycombed units. The units will synchronizes with my Barnes and Noble account and I can download my books. I can then select the table of contents sections of the books and even see my bookmarks in a book I am currently reading. However, when I then select a section to read (like Chaper 1 or a bookmark), all I get is the spinner on a blank page indicating the book is loading without any page ever appearing. I have left it try to load as long as 15 minutes on both Nooks without an actual page of the book ever appearing.
FBReader, Chess free, Super Sudoko, Backgammon
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For those that have loaded the Nook.app, have you actually been able to load and read a book? I have installed the Nook app on two different Honeycombed units. The units will synchronizes with my Barnes and Noble account and I can download my books. I can then select the table of contents sections of the books and even see my bookmarks in a book I am currently reading. However, when I then select a section to read (like Chaper 1 or a bookmark), all I get is the spinner on a blank page indicating the book is loading without any page ever appearing. I have left it try to load as long as 15 minutes on both Nooks without an actual page of the book ever appearing.
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It definitely is buggy. I had to log out/log in again for my library to reappear. I've been able to d/l a book - but when I click on it I just get the spinner on a blank page. I can interrupt the spinner by clicking the Settings softkey and going to the table of contents. Clicking on a chapter gives me the same results you're seeing.
I'm going to say that, at least for the two of us, the Nook app is a no-go on HC right now.
Pocket Legends from their website does not install, says "your app was not installed"
It's not in the market, anyway to get all apps to show up in market yet?
Sweetness on my Nook!
Ran Honeycomb 2g image all day today, showing off at work. It ran well enough to use internet and install some apps on my breaks . So far got Market to work correctly by wiping market cache and framework data followed by a reboot.
Working Apps so far include:
Winamp
Zeam
Perfect Viewer
Jorte
Dolphin HD
So far the only program that hasn't worked fully is Beautiful Widgets, but I only tried one widget so far.
I am very impressed with the progress of this development process. Kudos to everyone involved. Amazing work and thank you!
Thanks for the list
Launchers are flaky, but usable
I have been trying to duplicate the problems w/Launcher Pro and ADW, but both seem to work OK after a reboot. After installation both hang when invoked, eventually presenting a 'force close/wait' dialog, but this no longer happens after the first reboot. Can someone w/problems try rebooting to see if it helps?
Has anyone found a terminal app that works?
sixcoronas said:
Has anyone found a terminal app that works?
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Jack Palevich's Terminal Emulator v1.0.21 works for me
Ok, I've been unrooted - but its not the end of the world. I can still use remote desktop to connect to my PC , google music work fine as does flash and the android web browser.
However, the web browser (not silk) doesn't feature on the Carousel, and the only way I can launch ot is via ES File Manager.
Is there a way I can pin it to favourites, if is doesn't appear in the carousel??
Cheers
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Ok, I've been unrooted - but its not the end of the world. I can still use remote desktop to connect to my PC , google music work fine as does flash and the android web browser.
However, the web browser (not silk) doesn't feature on the Carousel, and the only way I can launch ot is via ES File Manager.
Is there a way I can pin it to favourites, if is doesn't appear in the carousel??
Cheers
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If it features in the kindle apps list you can long press and add to favorites from there.
I mean the apps tab from the carousel, not ES File Explorer
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If it features in the kindle apps list you can long press and add to favorites from there.
I mean the apps tab from the carousel, not ES File Explorer
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No, it's not on that list, which is why I have to use the file explorer. I don't want to try reinstalling in case it f doesn't work at all afterwards.
New root procedure for 7.2.2
Try this and see if it works for you to re-gain root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334
I'm an advance computer user, but completely new to tablets/mobile stuff. Got a Amazon Fire 7 gen7. Read some threads and got Google Play and Nova Launcher as default from This Post. But I still have several questions. In no particular order:
Are any of the preinstalled Amazon applications useful or are the all purely bloatware?
What are actual Amazon applications and not stupid applications of "here is how you get to use this application"? Similar to old PC "this is how you register for a free trial of CompuServe Internet". E.g. what to keep from "Kindle", "Books", and "Kindle Store"?
I am using a 4GB mSD card. Already when to Settings -> Storage -> Move everything to SD card. Amazon Storage has be at about 90% capacity. CCleaner has me at about 70%. ES File Manager has 98%. All of these measurement are for the System disk space no SD. Which should I trust? What is the reason for the descrepancy?
Is CCleaner [android] as useful as it is for PC?
Is is actually worth or advisable to link an amazon account with the Tablet? (See below).
In order to run FireFox (for uBlock Origin) I had to download the APK and install it manual. Google play would say that it was incompatible with my device. The table would just send me to the amazon store. Is there any way to prevent my tablet from Prioritizing the Amazon store?
I would like to watch Youtube very easily on this tablet. Chrome doesn't have an adblocker. Firefox has add blocker but you must manual set the page to Desktop view (instead of the mobile site) for Full Screen view. Is there any best/simple way or application to watch Youtube?
When I use the Novus Google Search Bar widget it defaults to the Silk Browser. How do I make other browsers the default?
Are there any tutorials or orientations on using the Nova Launcher?
Sometimes when I play games, tapping in the corner of the screen brings up a hot/quick app launcher thingie from Nova. What is the actually command/gesture for this? How may I change its settings to avoid interruptions while playing a game?
What are some standard always recommended (non-game) applications for tablets E.g. Es File Manager.
Since I had to manual install these APKs to get the Google Play store, are they automatically updated by GooglePlay? I tried using the newer versions of them but got installation discrepancies.
How to have side-loaded apps (including those requiring Google services) show up and work on a Child Profile.
It its a processes and maybe there is another way, but I couldn't find it. Here's how I did it:
Primary Account
Install ES File Explorer from Amazon App store
Install Kids Folder from Amazon App store
Download and Install Google Account Manager - This should prompt you to allow Unknown Sources from Settings
Download and Install Google Services Framework
Download and Install Google Play Services
Download and Install Google Play Store
Primary Account - Setup Google Play
Launch Google Play and add account
Install MyAppSharer
Install YouTube Kids
Primary Account - Prep Files for Child Profile
Open MyAppSharer
Select YouTube Kids and export to SdCard Download folder
Open ES File Explorer
From the left menu, Select Download folder, copy the YoutTube APK, (also copy all 4 Google APKs), select SdCard and paste it at the root of the card
Primary Account - Add Content to Child Profile
From tablet Settings->Profiles and Library, select child profile
Add Content, Share Content
Click Games & Apps
Select Kids Folder, ES File Explorer
Primary Account - Uninstall Play Services
This has to be uninstalled before it can be installed on the child profile
Settings->Apps & Games->Manage All Apps, Uninstall Google Play Services
Child Profile -Google APKs
Switch to Child Profile
Open ES File Explorer
Select SD Card
Install All Google APKs - This should prompt you to allow Unknown Sources from Settings
Install YouTube Kids apk
Open Kids Folder and configure child
Click Manage apps, choose YouTube Kids. Play Store, Click OK
Click on YT Kids
Child Profile - GO!
From Kid Folder open Play Store
Complete Signing in, then exit once at the store
From Kid Folder open YouTube Kids
Complete parent signup and select your Google account to continue
YAY!
Notes:
- I was able to go back to the Primary account and reinstall Google Play Services. It told my to sign in, but then it said the account already existed. Simply backing a step or two let it finish the signup process.
- Play store download does not seem to work under the child profile. Simply use the primary account to download new apps/games, then use MyAppSharer to create APK and repeat the copy and install process for that app.
- I think I got all the steps noted here. If not let me know!
reserving for updates, I guess...
No longer working..at least for me..
Is there a way to have Youtube Kids or other sideloaded apps show up in Amazon FreeTime?
So this method no longer works, sadly. (Fire 10)
- "Kid Folder" no longer populates *any* apps including YT Kids or Play store.
- "GoToApp Full" also suffers from the same problem.
So, you can isntall apps, but you have no access to them from the Freetime app which is what is being used as a launcher for child profiles.
Any ideas?
Same as greenlndr
So this method no longer works, sadly. (Kids Fire 10)
Open ES File Explorer not allowed permission to the storage now.
"kids folder" seems to be dead: doesn't do more than the setup dialogue over and over again.
The "gotoapp full" works for me, but it is horribly designed (black text on black background) and translated... AND there is no parental lock included: your kid can access ALL apps through it through the menues.
JackOrJohn said:
"kids folder" seems to be dead: doesn't do more than the setup dialogue over and over again.
The "gotoapp full" works for me, but it is horribly designed (black text on black background) and translated... AND there is no parental lock included: your kid can access ALL apps through it through the menues.
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Hi,
I got it to work
2 things:
1. Make sure you download the latest GPS APK - the link above is not the latest. (scroll down the page to see the latest one)
2. when prompted to enter pin for kids folder........................don't put anything and it will go through. not happy about leaving the pin blank but the kid will need to figure out you have to press and hold the balloons to edit.
Hope this helps everyone
I’m confused. Can’t get past the ES File Explorer on the kids screen. Asks to be a premium member to install third party applications. No way around it.
I did a search for "kids folder" on my son's tablet and it did not come up! Any ideas what I should do?
JackOrJohn said:
"kids folder" seems to be dead: doesn't do more than the setup dialogue over and over again.
The "gotoapp full" works for me, but it is horribly designed (black text on black background) and translated... AND there is no parental lock included: your kid can access ALL apps through it through the menues.
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The "no parental lock" is my issue as well. The whole idea of the child profile is to lock them out of things you choose. I needed gotoapp to install Khan Academy (only available on GPS-not amazon apps) into my son's child profile (HD8 7th gen). I got it to to work but found that, with a little playing with the menus, my son could easily enable any app I had installed in my parent profile. This defeats the whole purpose of using a child profile.
So, I'm back to square one. How to install apps from the GPS into a child's profile while still having parent control over app accessibility?
Any fix for this yet please guys? I've sideloaded GPS and installed apps through there but frustrating I can't get them into my daughter's profile. TIA
Edit: I'm stuck on the Kids Folder app looping at first opening of the app.
sorry, see below
Teoman079 said:
sorry, see below
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It works with goto app full (I cannot post links)
english: amazon . com/gp/product/?ASIN=B007TLGPQ6
german: amazon . de/gp/product/?ASIN=B007TLGPQ6
BUT there is NO parental lock in goto app. You can preselect the apps your kids should see in goto app. But If your child is old / smart enough, he/she can find out how to add more apps that you don't want your kid to use. Having said that, the kid is still not able to start all of these apps. It still requires that this app is installed in kids profile.
For example, I go to kids profile, pretending to be the child. Starting gotoapp, adding Silk Browser (even my dad didn't want me to use it). Then I start Silk Browser, but it will close immediately. Because it is not installed in the kids profile.
Antoher example. If the kid adds settins in gotoapp, he/she can start android settings. Play around.
So it's still kind of restricted, not the perfect way though.
For me it's ok until there is a better solution.
Update: I realized that screen time is not reduced, if you use sideloaded apps in freetime. So this is a big disadvantage.
RocketApps
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Advert Disclaimer but there's a new app launcher for the Kindle Fire called RocketApps which has PIN code protected settings and can be used on the Kids Edition with FreeTime too. You can find it in the Amazon AppStore. #Ad #Advert
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Is the in freetime configured time periode elapsing when the kids uses the apps via the launcher (RocketApps)?
So say I configured 30 Minutes and my kid is going to start apps via RocketApps. After 30 minutes is it over or is it so to say infinite?
RocketApps and parental controls
Teoman79 said:
Is the in freetime configured time periode elapsing when the kids uses the apps via the launcher (RocketApps)?
So say I configured 30 Minutes and my kid is going to start apps via RocketApps. After 30 minutes is it over or is it so to say infinite?
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Thanks for your question about RocketApps Teoman79.
Whether the FreeTime parental controls apply to an app is not connected with how the app is launched or installed. It is only dependent on whether the app has been added to the list of allowed apps in the Amazon parents dashboard. All FreeTime parental controls will apply to an app which is on the allowed list if it is launched through RocketApps. There are also Amazon apps installed in the Kindle Fire Kids profile by default which are not on the allowed list – Amazon Music for example. If you launch Amazon Music without adding it to the allowed list then the time-based parental controls do not apply.
If you want to add time-based parental controls for apps that are not on the FreeTime allowed list then you could try using an additional parental control app. One example is "Limitly" which is free and can be sideloaded. You will need RocketApps to launch and configure Limitly. Like RocketApps, Limitly is protected using it's own PIN code. Hope this answers your question and helps.
KwarkLabs said:
Thanks for your question about RocketApps Teoman79.
Whether the FreeTime parental controls apply to an app is not connected with how the app is launched or installed. It is only dependent on whether the app has been added to the list of allowed apps in the Amazon parents dashboard. All FreeTime parental controls will apply to an app which is on the allowed list if it is launched through RocketApps. There are also Amazon apps installed in the Kindle Fire Kids profile by default which are not on the allowed list – Amazon Music for example. If you launch Amazon Music without adding it to the allowed list then the time-based parental controls do not apply.
If you want to add time-based parental controls for apps that are not on the FreeTime allowed list then you could try using an additional parental control app. One example is "Limitly" which is free and can be sideloaded. You will need RocketApps to launch and configure Limitly. Like RocketApps, Limitly is protected using it's own PIN code. Hope this answers your question and helps.
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If sideload an app on the kids side It will not show up and my son has absolutely no way to access it.
Does Rocketapps see these sideloaded apps and give him access to the sideloaded apps?, or is the launcher only for apps installed through the amazon store?
Just want to make sure before paying for the app. Everything I seem to try is not working for me.
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I also want to confirm, this app only allows access to the apps that I choose?? Apps I don't want my son to use will not be accessable?
The last time I used one of these launcher apps my son was able to get into the settings menu and accidentally formatted the tablet!!
RocketApps for sideloaded apps on Amazon Kindle Fire
ThaDraGun said:
If sideload an app on the kids side It will not show up and my son has absolutely no way to access it.
Does Rocketapps see these sideloaded apps and give him access to the sideloaded apps?, or is the launcher only for apps installed through the amazon store?
Just want to make sure before paying for the app. Everything I seem to try is not working for me.
Edit:
I also want to confirm, this app only allows access to the apps that I choose?? Apps I don't want my son to use will not be accessable?
The last time I used one of these launcher apps my son was able to get into the settings menu and accidentally formatted the tablet!!
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Sorry to hear about your formatting incident, that was particularly unfortunate! Yes, RocketApps should see all apps regardless of how they were installed. If you find an app that doesn't show up in RocketApps then please do let us know via the email link on the Amazon AppStore listing. And yes, RocketApps only enables the selected apps to be launched. The RockeApps PIN code is needed to alter the list of the apps. Please also note that, as mentioned above, the Amazon FreeTime time limits become "soft" limits with apps that have not been installed via the Amazon parental controls. That means the timers do not interrupt a running application. If "hard" time limits that do interrupt a running app are important to you then you could look at installing an additional parental contol app alongside RocketApps. Hope that helps.
Hi,
RocketApps has better graphics than GotoApps.
But it`s not working for me.
No one of the Apps installed via Google Play on my "adult" profile is shown on the RocketApps on the kids profile.
Could you help me?
Thanks