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Kindle Fire apps

As always I am running a non stock device running honeycomb. Your mileage may very, yada,yada yada...
So the apps from the Kindle Fire have been laid bare so we can all have a chance to play with them. Well from a viewsonic stand point my experience is thus. The Amazon video app works up to the point you attempt to rent a video, them it FC on you. the Kindle reader from the fire immediately FC as does the browser.The e-mail app seems to work but is nothing to write home about. The app store app seems to be functional, and will tell you you cannot download the fire version of apps, it will also find apps you did not download from them and try to update them. The live wallpapers all seem to FC. So what else works the amazon shop works, the Quick Office works. the 3D gallery works. I have not tried all of the apps so maybe the facebook app is better then the stock android one?
As to the kindle fire launcher this has been a no go as it seems to want to pull up the amazon browser immediately, and this causes a FC.
Oh here is the XDA Kindle fire dump thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295928&page=3

[Q] few simple questions

Ok so i have a few questions:
What cases are you people using?
is there a way to help with the lag on the fire gen 2?
In the apex launcher how do i get to my books?
Is there a better launcher?
does this seem complete? it is the framework-res.apk i just want to make sure cause i added in photos and such for the lock screen. wanted to make sure nothing was accidentally deleted

One more question to add: what is the best video app for putting your personal videos on the fire?

For Access to your books you have to remove(move) Kindle App from /system/app and install kindle app from play store.
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Ahrak said:
For Access to your books you have to remove(move) Kindle App from /system/app and install kindle app from play store.
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I'm not sure what happened exactly, but I have Kindle Books still available via original carousel launcher after rooting and installing Google Play services. I remember losing access to books and magazines when I rooted the first time (8.1.13) and installed Google Play services.
When I lost root with the forced 8.1.14 update, I rerooted, did a factory reset, deregistered, re-registered...and then I somehow had access to books and mags again, without having to install the Kindle app, all while retaining ability to use Google Play Services.
If someone wants to try to reproduce my results, those are the only steps I remember doing.

I can still access my books from the original carousel as well but its in the apex launcher i have issues

★ ☆[Guide] [Must have apps for Galaxy Tab2]☆★

First thing first if i helped you in any way shape or form please thank this thread.
This is all of the apps that I think are a "must have" for anyone with a Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10.1)
1. Rom toolbox: *REQUIRES ROOT* This is the best app for any one who likes to mod or customize the look/ feel of their tablet. It has all the features you could want wrapped up into one app.
Features: Install roms and themes like Cyanogen Mod. App and data backup. Root file browser (best file browser in my opinion).Boot logo changer.Build prop editor, app manager which allows you to delete bloatware (stock apps) and much much more!
There is a paid version which is 5 dollars and is well worth it believe me.
Lite version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkubGliZXJ0eS50b29sYm94Il0.
2. XDA Premium HD: This is an app that allows you to browse and surf XDA developers without having to use a browser. Also this app is specifically designed for tablets!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.xdapad.activity&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5xdW9vcmQueGRhcGFkLmFjdGl2aXR5Il0.
3. Android Tweaker :*REQUIRES ROOT* This is a must if you really wanna get the most out of your tablet. This app will do everything from increase battery life to make your tab much faster. This app is will also make mods to custom roms too!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.igio90.androidtweaker.free
4. Google Currents: Wanna follow all your favorite news/sports/car articles? This is the app for it. This allows you to follow and read articles for whatever your interests are. So for me I follow things like android central, cnet, motor trend, and many more. Also this app allows you to read articles offline this is very useful. For example your about to leave the house and you have a long car ride. You can go into currents and sync all the latest articles so you can read them offline or without internet connection later. This app is free too!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.currents
5. Nova Launcher: One of the best things about android is the ability to customize your device to the way it suites you. This is a app that replaces the home screen launcher and replaces it with a better more with more customization options. There is a free and paid version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher
6. Spotify: This is an app that allows to stream music to your mobile device. (There is also a pc version which is awesome) THIS APP IS 10 TIMES BETTER THAN PANDORA! You do have a limited amount of skips, but you can create millions of stations and each station has 6 skips. So for example my favorite band is Avenged Sevenfold. I could create a station and it will play me songs similar to what type of music Avenged Sevenfold plays. This has helped me discover many new bands. Also its free and doesnt require root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.mobile.android.ui
7. Google Drive: If your a student like me this is definitely a must have app. This apps allows you to create documents and spreadsheets. Also it syncs with what you made on the computer. For example say tomorrow I have to read a speech in front of my class as an assignment. I can type the document on the computer and when it comes time to do my speech I read from my tablet instead of from boring old paper. And its even better because your potentially helping the environment.:good:
You can also use this app for cloud storage!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs
8.HD widgets: Widgets are really cool but the stock ones are really boring. This app allows you to change the color and theme of the widgets to what you like. There are tons of widgets to choose from too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cloudtv.hdwidgets
9. Swift Key Tablet Keyboard. The stock keyboard is very boring and hard to use at times. This app replaces the stock keyboard and allows you to change the look and feel of the keyboard to the way you like.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.full
Lastly what do you guys think? If you have other apps that you like tell us what they are and why.

I would add android tuner as well.
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RATTL3R said:
I would add android tuner as well.
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I will have to check that out!
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:silly: i will add quickpic

I will check that out
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Es file explorer
If not for a great file explorer also great for connecting to samba shares and streaming media.
Trickster
Kernel settings
Titanium backup
Maybe goes without saying
Busybox
Additional terminal functionality, need this just for ping6 / some apps require it
bVNC
One of the few I found that supports a secure TLS connection

voidstab said:
Es file explorer
If not for a great file explorer also great for connecting to samba shares and streaming media.
Trickster
Kernel settings
Titanium backup
Maybe goes without saying
Busybox
Additional terminal functionality, need this just for ping6 / some apps require it
bVNC
One of the few I found that supports a secure TLS connection
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I do like es file explorer but Rom toolbox has one too that I like. But es is good too. total personal preference. For kernel mods I use Android tweaker. But trickster is cool too. I have used busy box a little bit and it is awesome. I used it for v6 supercharger. And bVNV i will look at. These are all great apps
O and for backups titanium backup is good but I kinda figured everone knew about that.
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1. QuickPic. The fastest gallery ever.
2. exDialer. Faster than stock contact/dialer, recommended for stock ROM and CM alike.
3. Trickster Mod. Kernel tuning, adb wireless, frequency for cpu and gpu, governor and io scheduler, tcp congestion, core smartreflex and many other configurable options --- as long as your kernel has them built-in.
4. Android Tuner. Tons of control and tweaks.
5. DashClock widgets. It has so many extensions from other apps, music, weather, agenda, etc.
6. Avast Anti-virus, anti-theft, malware, firewall, sms blocking and many more. If you install a lot of apps and games, try scanning them with avast once in a while. You might be surprised with all the permissions granted to your apps.
7. Waze for GPS crowdbased info
8. Proximity Smart Cover, set to auto on, not auto off. No need to press power button when you open your cover. Or just swipe the proximity sensor.
9. Adbd insecure by chainfire in case you're having trouble obtaining root / adb remount
10. Triangle away for those who love flashing
11. AdAway.
12. CrossBreeder script. Tweaks to keep your tab snappy.
13. RealCalc. Scientific Calculator that looks familiar and non-intimidating
14. Titanium Backup.

distan7 said:
1. QuickPic. The fastest gallery ever.
2. exDialer. Faster than stock contact/dialer, recommended for stock ROM and CM alike.
3. Trickster Mod. Kernel tuning, adb wireless, frequency for cpu and gpu, governor and io scheduler, tcp congestion, core smartreflex and many other configurable options --- as long as your kernel has them built-in.
4. Android Tuner. Tons of control and tweaks.
5. DashClock widgets. It has so many extensions from other apps, music, weather, agenda, etc.
6. Avast Anti-virus, anti-theft, malware, firewall, sms blocking and many more. If you install a lot of apps and games, try scanning them with avast once in a while. You might be surprised with all the permissions granted to your apps.
7. Waze for GPS crowdbased info
8. Proximity Smart Cover, set to auto on, not auto off. No need to press power button when you open your cover. Or just swipe the proximity sensor.
9. Adbd insecure by chainfire in case you're having trouble obtaining root / adb remount
10. Triangle away for those who love flashing
11. AdAway.
12. CrossBreeder script. Tweaks to keep your tab snappy.
13. RealCalc. Scientific Calculator that looks familiar and non-intimidating
14. Titanium Backup.
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I have tried must of these and love them, I will try some of these out.
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quickPic and MxPlayer !
good for multimedia

Puffin- fastest browser I've seen to date (with flash)
Freedom, GK2.61- if you are a gamer
ROM manager- you can't go wrong with an app that installs two different recoveries at a push of the button
Blackmart- if you like to test applications before buying (support your developers)
Touch calendar- a very nice widget (one similar to 4.0.4 stock), easily synchronized with your gmail account.
Odin mobile- easily the most useful app if you are into flashing firmware every now and then.
These aren't of personal preferences either...pretty much a must have if any category applies to you.

Great thread! Didn't know about some of these apps before, thanks!

I will be updating soon!
I will be adding more best have apps to this list soon! :good:

A.I.type Keyboard free
Chrome browser with [MOD] Google Chrome Desktop User Agent
ROM Toolbox Lite (Pro has some extras but i'm going for free apps here)
Quickpic
MX player
Theme chooser themes

cool list

I like
- Sleipnir browser it gives more smart gestures
- Fullscreen is an needful app to give more room on screen by hiding both status & navigation bar
- Astro best file manager for me

Tasker is an awesome app that make your phone smarter. I cant live without it. And it also helps to increase battery life

I'd have to say BS Player is the best video player.
I noticed even VLC had trouble playing certain file extensions. But BS Player hasn't failed me so far. Worth a look.
This is coming from someone who has used and loved VLC on every device for many years now.
Also not sure if this works across the world or if it's just for the UK, but TV Catchup is all the Freeview channels in the UK that you can LiveStream right on to your android Device. It's great!

tasker
tasker +1
adaway +1

Aaron_Knowles said:
I'd have to say BS Player is the best video player.
I noticed even VLC had trouble playing certain file extensions. But BS Player hasn't failed me so far. Worth a look.
This is coming from someone who has used and loved VLC on every device for many years now.
Also not sure if this works across the world or if it's just for the UK, but TV Catchup is all the Freeview channels in the UK that you can LiveStream right on to your android Device. It's great!
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BS Player has recently been castrated because of a copyright problem, though if you look around you can find a modded copy with the removed parts "restored".

(Q) about apps

I am new to the rooted community, and still learning. So I am curious to what are some recommended apps either for root or nonroot. Is there a better music player then stock that you can use on lockout screen? I am trying out boat browser, handcent, greenify, opensignal, es file explorer, swiftkey, and zedge.

Tsukiyohikage said:
I am new to the rooted community, and still learning. So I am curious to what are some recommended apps either for root or nonroot. Is there a better music player then stock that you can use on lockout screen? I am trying out boat browser, handcent, greenify, opensignal, es file explorer, swiftkey, and zedge.
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Root apps I use the most are; Titanium Backup, Root Explorer,
As far for a music player there are many better than stock. Here is a few to checkout Neutron player, power amp, player pro I think are the top 3 imho
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Tsukiyohikage said:
I am new to the rooted community, and still learning. So I am curious to what are some recommended apps either for root or nonroot. Is there a better music player then stock that you can use on lockout screen? I am trying out boat browser, handcent, greenify, opensignal, es file explorer, swiftkey, and zedge.
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I use greenify, it seems to prolong battery pretty well.
Also love Unicon. It allows you to change the look of all of your homescreen icons on the stock sense launcher. I also use titanium back up and fx file explorer. Sense doesn't allow widgets on lockscreen on 4.1.2. So to get music widgets there you will have to get a locker app such as go locker or widget locker
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celder187 said:
I use greenify, it seems to prolong battery pretty well.
Also love Unicon. It allows you to change the look of all of your homescreen icons on the stock sense launcher. I also use titanium back up and fx file explorer. Sense doesn't allow widgets on lockscreen on 4.1.2. So to get music widgets there you will have to get a locker app such as go locker or widget locker
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I used to use Unicon, but the latest updates have actually driven me straight up the wall and I tossed it.
I use Greenify for performance and power reasons; outside of that, Titanium Backup, the MoDaCo Toolkit, and XPrivacy for my One.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I am trying out neutron player, really digging all the features. Looking into widgetlocker ir a program like it.

Post your apps!!

Now that its been a week. I'm pretty sure a lot of you have added all your apps. So give some suggestions so other users can experience the fun you have.
I'll start with.
Stock not rooted (yet)
Comicrack(pro)
Disney movies (for the daughter)
Pbs kids app -
Facebook
XDA premium
Box
Dropbox
Es file manager
A bunch of android wear apps
PlayStation app
Need for speed (game looks awesome don't this thing)
And that's about it. Once I root
Twrp
Su
Tibu
(Still debating if I want to use greenify. 3gb ram makes me think I don't unless someone can give me a good reason to).
And that's all until exposed works.
So let's hear it.
Admins if this already exist. Please post link in comments and close thread.( searched and didn't see anything)

kidrobot52 said:
Now that its been a week. I'm pretty sure a lot of you have added all your apps. So give some suggestions so other users can experience the fun you have.
I'll start with.
Stock not rooted (yet)
Comicrack(pro)
Disney movies (for the daughter)
Pbs kids app -
Facebook
XDA premium
Box
Dropbox
Es file manager
A bunch of android wear apps
PlayStation app
Need for speed (game looks awesome don't this thing)
And that's about it. Once I root
Twrp
Su
Tibu
(Still debating if I want to use greenify. 3gb ram makes me think I don't unless someone can give me a good reason to).
And that's all until exposed works.
So let's hear it.
Admins if this already exist. Please post link in comments and close thread.( searched and didn't see anything)
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Clash of clans lol i just got the phone an hour ago

I'm a minimalist app user on my phone. Used to not be though. Now days I'm around 55 apps on my Nexus phones. Tablets are another story! Besides everything that comes with stock Nexus phone (and I use it all except Google play games) I use:
XDA premium
Weather bug elite
Smash hit
Nighthawk netgear genie router
Back of America
Mint
Dropcam
Visual voicemail
gStrings
Metronome
Sound meter
Chromecast
Tholitis
Pandora
Speed test
Google play rewards
Google translate
Quick office
Bible

jbdan said:
Smash hit
Nighthawk netgear genie router
Mint
Dropcam
Tholitis
Google play rewards
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What are these apps

kidrobot52 said:
What are these apps
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Smash hit is a game
Netgear genie to manage nighthawk router
Mint is finances app
Dropcam is IP based webcams
Tholotis is wallpaper dimming and blurring app
Rewards is free $ from google to buy apps

Ttorrent pro
Androzip
Spotify
Drastic
Nova launcher
Moonshine icons

(Don't have a Nexus 6 yet, but when I do..)
*Excluding stock apps that come with phone*
Kik
XDA
Timely
Pocket
exDialer
QuickPic
SwiftKey
Snapchat
MX Player
Poweramp
Moonshine
WPS Office
Power Toggles
Nova Launcher
ES File Explorer
Smart App Lock
Titanium Backup
Smart Voice Recorder
Some of these might not be necessary anymore, like Timely and exDialer. The stock Lollipop apps seem just as good.

Percent enabler
Youtube2
Youtube
OfferUp
Playstation
Our Daily Bread
Xda premium
Adaway
CleanMaster
Amazon
Citizens Bank
Avia
Chromecast
Instagram
Facebook
Viper4Android
Es File Explorer
QuickPic
Adobe Reader
Nexus 6 Double Tap To Wake

Popcorn time, Google it as not in market.
Ian B

A lot of the ones listed here but I wanted to really recommend:
LTE Discovery

Power Menu. Stuff lollipop left out.

What are you using for the power menu? This has been driving me nuts. I've got TWRP's power toggles widget that I'm using, but would prefer an actual power menu like the "Power Off" button.

The apps I would prefer to have in my N6
kidrobot52 said:
Now that its been a week. I'm pretty sure a lot of you have added all your apps. So give some suggestions so other users can experience the fun you have.
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I would like the following apps to be on my N6
Apps:
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Freecharge
Evernote
Facebook
Whatsapp Plus
XDA premium
Flipboard
Dropbox
Office suite 8
Swiftkey Keyboard
Google Keep
Viper4android
ucbrowser
Skype
Games:
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Mortal combat 5: Blackout
Leo's fortune
Badland
Asphalt Airborne 8
Trials frontier
Fifa 15 ultimate team
GTA san andreas
Real racing 3
Dead trigger 2

kidrobot52 said:
And that's about it. Once I root
Twrp
Su
Tibu
(Still debating if I want to use greenify. 3gb ram makes me think I don't unless someone can give me a good reason to).
And that's all until exposed works.
So let's hear it.
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Gotta use Greenify to hibernate apps! You'd be surprised how much battery you'll save by keeping rouge apps (especially Google apps) from constantly causing wakelocks. Even without Xposed you can still hibernate most of the bigger offenders as long as you're rooted.
As for a few apps..
Plex
Double Tap to wake
Tapatalk Blue
Root Explorer
Terminal Emulator
SwiftKey
Inbox
TiBu
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Rebelst8 said:
What are you using for the power menu? This has been driving me nuts. I've got TWRP's power toggles widget that I'm using, but would prefer an actual power menu like the "Power Off" button.
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I use quickreboot requires root access