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recommanded apps?

lets have a general apps thread. what apps would you highly recommend to all nexus/android users?

D200P13 said:
lets have a general apps thread. what apps would you highly recommend to all nexus/android users?
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I would be interested in this as well as I am new to the whole android thing.
So far I have these apps:
HTC_Ime Keyboard
Astro file manager
Barcode scanner ( probably didn't need this, I just didn't know that I had Googles preinstalled)
FBReader (although its still can't read PRC file)
Locale (turn off my ringer/other task when I at a certain location)
Tip Calc (because I can't do simple math
My battery by monmonja (to display the the % of battery left on my notification bar)
Tricorder (useful for checking signal strength + I like star trek)
Y5 (Turn on/off my Wifi automatically in certain place, it does a better job than Locale)
Last but not least: Robo Defender (very useful, to kill time)

ShootMe (Screen Grabber)
Task Manager
JuiceDefender - battery saver
Battery use Widget
EasyMoney
Pixelpipe Post & Upload Pro
Ustream Broadcaster
WordPress
Bluff My Call
Voice Caller ID
myLock- Auto unlock lockscreen
Keeper Password & Data Vault
AK Notepad
HelixLauncher 2
US Yellow Pages Search
Slacker Radio
Astro File Manager
Titanium Backup (root)
AndTorrent
Documents To Go
HTC_Ime mod
MountUSB Widget
Newzbin Search
NewzDroid
Root Explorer
Setting Profiles
Sleepy battery
Swype
Trackball Alert Pro
UltimateJuice!
WeatherBug Elite
WebSharing
XFMobile

How about using this existing thread. Mark,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=629479&highlight=recommend

fair enough. didnt see it because it must be pages behind sry.

prettyboy85712 said:
How about using this existing thread. Mark,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=629479&highlight=recommend
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The last post was like 2 months ago. I agree we should all use the search button before making new topic, but something are acceptable like apps recommendation because apps increase all the time.
If this keeps up, in a few months, we might as well get rid of the ability to create new thread on this forum.

prettyboy85712 said:
How about using this existing thread. Mark,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=629479&highlight=recommend
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Duplicate thread, closed.
Dave

Must have/needed apps for our Android HTC HD2?

Now we have some what of a stable build running on our HTC HD2's. I would say it's great enough for everyday use.
What are the apps that we must need/have?
List them here! I'm new to Android so I don't know the apps like that. I would love to know what you guys have or can't go without.
Thanks!

HeavyComponent said:
Now we have some what of a stable build running on our HTC HD2's. I would say it's great enough for everyday use.
What are the apps that we must need/have?
List them here! I'm new to Android so I don't know the apps like that. I would love to know what you guys have or can't go without.
Thanks!
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Advanced Task Killer -> Task manager, must have.
Any Cut -> Add any shortcut/action to homescreen
Launcher Pro -> Advanced homescreen options and smoother interface (a few of the Andriod build the devs are putting together already have this cooked in)
Sense Analog Clock Widget -> HTC Sense style homescreen clock (if you're not running sense already, obviously)
XDA-Developers -> Complete forum app, must have!!!
Lots more great ones depending on your needs/interests, these are some apps that pretty much everyone should have, IMO.
Enjoy!

ColorNotes - A colour coded notepad app. Can place individual notes on the home screen.
3 (pronounced "cubed") - nice player, can scroll through music or jump by letter. So far I seem to like it better than the other ones out there.
HistoryEraser - Erases Android Marketplace search history among other things. Great if you don't have a rooted rom or don't feel like mucking about with a file mananger/adb.
Taskpanel - task killer with ignore lists and auto kills when low on memory also has a widget. Not sure how it compares to advanced task killer. I think ATK is more automated/simpler so probably the one to go with.
MailDroid - Email app for hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc. Couldn't get hotmail added to the default mail app.
Tricorder- Hand-held thing from Star Trek. Displays compass/GPS, microphone sound input, 3g/wifi connectivity data.
Frozen Bubble - fun puzzle-ish game from linux.
I'll second Launcher Pro, although I don't think I've ever been able to install it onto a rom that didn't have it built in (using the eclair desire v5 rom). Theres also Linda file manager (installed by default), not sure how it compares to the ASTRO? one.
EDIT: For a file explorer try Open Mananger instead of Linda. Its open source and free, available from the marketplace. It's pretty good.

Dropbox - for storage off your phones memory and can be used on your pc.
XDA Forums App - A Must have.
Setcpu - CPU overclocking or downclocking(saves some battery)

i have a few of the above, i also like
mp3 downloader(download songs)
ringdroid(make ringtones out of any music on your device)
mobile banking
craigspro
ebay

Advanced task killer
XDA Forums App
Sense, could not find any other way to use contact groups. Can anyone give me alternative, Just sense does not make any sense to use

Mobile Banking? To bad that's only for BoA. Is there one for Chase?
BTW: XDA app is great! Not going to the web anymore unless I need to download something.
Sent from HTC HD2 using XDA app.

Game:
Armored Strike Online
Its a tight game, like Worms, and you can play online using Wi-Fi or your mobile network.
Sent from my HTC HD2 running DarkStone HD2Froyo v1

Do most of the games work well on android on hd2, or is it a bit hit and miss at the moment?

Great android market!
Droidbox for dropbox
Goggles
Layar 3d browser
Network monitor
Officesuite
Post it desk
Shazam
Whereismoney (finance)
System panel (great for task manager, backup, sys monitor)
Google translator
Battery status widget
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HeavyComponent said:
Mobile Banking? To bad that's only for BoA. Is there one for Chase?
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Haven't found a chase app.
Page Once personal Assistant is awesome! Consolidates bank accounts, credit cards, bills and more in one app and it has push notifications. Must have for financial!

Just Downloaded this free game called Replica Island. I have to say, i'm very impressed. It's like a pseudo-action/RPG type game. You control a little android around.

My must have apps are:
Handcent - SMS
StarContact
SetCPU
Euchre
Cribbage
Wish there was a WobbleHD app...

tgtoys said:
Haven't found a chase app.
Page Once personal Assistant is awesome! Consolidates bank accounts, credit cards, bills and more in one app and it has push notifications. Must have for financial!
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Yeah I downloaded that earlier today. Yes It's a great app.
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All the apps I need.
Beautiful widgets (gets you sense clock and some other handy widgets)
SetCPU (saves tons of battery by underclocking the processor when screen is off (create profile))
juiceplotter (shows you a graph of everything your battery does)
Mabilo Wallpaper (amazing, it changes your wallpaper every X minutes and it lets you go through 10000s of wallpapers and download them straight from the app)
eBuddy (best messenger for msn facebook chat and everythign in one)
Action Potato (quality game. )
SMSPopUp (when you recieve a text it pops up ontop of what youre doing for you to delete or answer it quickly, a-la iphone)
Mario Block (a widget that does nothign but spit mushrooms coins and fireflowers.)
Lovin android lately, been using it as a daily build for a couple days.

Seeing all of you with a smile on your face, testing so many great apps running perfectly on our Hd2 ... It wasn't imaginable 3 mouths ago.
- Men, We opened the pandora box !!!
There is no way we go back to windows mobile now
Ps : All my apps are mentioned here so i bring a tip :
- Did you know that it is so easy to uninstall an app ? - Just drag and drop the icon into the dustbin but wait 2 seconds before release it.

AdvanceTaskKiller
SetCpu
FotMob
ToggleSwiches
FancyWidget
DolphinBrowserHD
LauncherPro
PeopleWidget
Games:Asphalt5(brilliant stuff),SpeedX
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Not really an app, but massive online flash games for our beloved [email protected]:
www.kongregate.com -> starts with a mobile optimized page when opened from within Android browser and shows games especcially designed or great working on small screens and touch input.

My apps list
BatteryLife - widget
FBReader/Kindle?Ereader - ebook readers
xda-developers -of course
Evernote
rock player - plays most video formats
BeyondPod - podcsts
google earth
Swype http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687056
MoreLocale 2 - coz New Zealand is not in the locale list
Nexus 1 torch - can add a torch widget onto the home page
Dolphin browser
Barcode scanner
IMDB
Logmein Ignition
twitter
xkcd

die_Leuchte said:
Not really an app, but massive online flash games for our beloved [email protected]:
www.kongregate.com -> starts with a mobile optimized page when opened from within Android browser and shows games especcially designed or great working on small screens and touch input.
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So does 10.1 run on the browser now? I hit the search and nothing popped up. I would think that would be the main app everyone wanted. Adobe flash 10.1.

Favorite underrated app

I realize this has been done 5,619 times before, but its something that is everchanging (like the android market)
Im always on the lookout for new apps. Theres probably a lot of great stuff out there that alot of people probably havnt heard about because they havnt really been discovered yet, or word of mouth just never circulated.
Im starting this thread with the intention of us sharing our favorite apps in hopes that we will find some new stuff based on what other users have used. I'll break it up into genre and we can list more than one in each category if you have one. List your primary app for each genre, and put a * next to any app you feel is great but a lot of people may not know about, and put an explanation and what you feel makes it good. Ill start with what I have:
Home Replacement/Launcher:
Primary - LauncherPro
Others - ADWLauncher
Sweeter Home*: Not available on Android market, but is a great project for an user who is OCD and wants to customize every little detail about their home screens. www.sweeterhome.com
Music Player:
Primary - Meridian Hermit*: Great U.I., allows for tag editing, good looking widgets in multiple sizes
Others - MixZing*: Very good looking U.I., tag editing, equalizer, lock screen player, fantastic widgets...some features are only available in the pro version which unfortunately costs $6
TuneWiki
Keyboard
Primary - Swype
Others - Better Keyboard
Facebook
Primary - Bloo 1.5*: I believe this is hands-down the best fbook app for android. The UI is a little weak but it makes up for it with direct notifications for EVERYTHING an you can choose how often to check for notifications, and version 1.5 has a perfectly functional facebook chat feature (unfortunately 1.5 is not available on the market, but 1.4.4 is)
Texting
Primary - Handcent
Others - ChompSMS
Browser
Primary - Dolphin Browser HD
Twitter
Primary - TweetCaster*: Excellent UI and scrollable widget
Task Killers
Primary - Process Manager*: Dont think its available on the market anymore, but has a GREAT widget that I use
Others - Autostarts
AutoKiller (Root required)
RSS/Podcasts
Primary - DoggCatcher*: The only reason this is my primary is because it has a GREAT podcast player and allows for downloading content, UI is a little shoddy
Others - BlueRSS*: Friendly UI, scrollable widget
Organization
Desktop Visualizer
Folder Organizer
File Explorer
Linda File Manager

Music Player: Winamp
Keyboard: SwiftKey
Twitter (Or statuses in general): TweetDeck
.. Maybe you could include a link to the app via AppBrain or something to make it easier for users to learn more about the app? And Task Killers aren't needed, if I was OP i would remove that but hey its whatever. I don't condone using task killers since they make your phone perform worse.

iheartradio: used to be crappy. Now with latest update I get all my talk radio on my Vibrant.

Tune in radio
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I followed your general format
Home Replacement/Launcher:
Primary - LauncherPro Plus
Others - AOSP Home: I use Bionix Fusion. It came with AOSP Home over
ADW Launcher: I don't use it... Not sure why I have it
SlideScreen: It's pretty cool to use sometimes... If I ever design an Android device for Business Power users, I'd definitely have a contract with these guys for the default home screen (it would be changeable in settings, of course.)
Music Player:
Primary - MixZing: mostly for what you said.
Others - Winamp: Because it's freaking WinAmp! I couldn't resist the "nostalgia" from 8 years ago lol
Keyboard
Primary - Swype
Facebook/Twitter
Primary - TweetDeck*: After the addition of Widgets, TweetDeck became nearly perfect for me. Now if only I could turn all notifications off at once...
Texting
I use Stock MMS (Not TouchWiz, I mean AOSP MMS)
Browser
Primary - Firefox: Because it's Firefox
Others - Dolphin Browser (Regular)
Skyfire: They're both pretty quick and easy to use, but I like Firefox more
Task Killers
Google told me not to use Task Killers
http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/04/multitasking-android-way.html
RSS/Podcasts
Primary - iTunes and my iDevice*: Because it's perfect for it... most podcasts are designed for use with iTunes, it's just so easy.
Others - Listen*: Because Google made it?
File Explorer
Root Explorer

Home Replacement/Launcher:
Primary - LauncherPro Plus
Music Player:
Primary - CM6
Keyboard:
Primary - Multi-Touch
Facebook:
Primary - Stock
Texting:
Primary - Stock
Browser:
Primary - Opera
Twitter:
Primary - Stock
Task Killer:
Primary - Stock
Recovery:
Primary - ClockworkMod
Wow.. I use allot of stock things

Just a few things to add:
1) Quickdesk -- awesome secondary homescreen that you can reach with LP on search.
2) Smart Keyboard Pro -- I just keep coming back to it. LP for alt characters, a domain button, and arrow keys. S'nice!
3) Screen Timeout Widget -- Lets you set three different screen timeout settings and toggle between them.
4) Audio Manager -- All your volume controls in one interface.

Twitter - tuoiteur (however he spells it)
Widgets - beautiful widgets 1x1 weather
File manager-root explorer
Game-flick kick
Share files-dropbox & awesome drop.
Find your phone- lookout & latitude
Music- tunein radio (amazing)

Since the topic of underated was mentioned.
I really dig Timeriffic because I set it up to adjust my volumes through out the day, which for me is very inportant becasue nothing is more annoying than having the volume loud as heck at work and quite at home when you need it loud.

Some apps I didn't see posted (or missed) that I use. Trying to list non-mainstream. Have over 200 installed right now. Add/remove several a day. Love finding that new cool app!
Utilities
Tasker - Wow, is all I can say... Can automate anything if you can figure it out.
GScript - Great for organizing scripts and running them when you need to.
SU File Manager & Terminal - Another file manager with built in terminal. Good alternative.
ConnectBot - Great terminal/SSH client. I admin my Linux servers with this.
RealCalc - Flexible alternate simple scientific calculator.
Video/Audio
Act 1 Video Player - Later versions are pretty complete.
PicSay Pro - Great photo editor for the phone.
SoundHound Pro - Figure out what a song is by humming or singing.
Amdroid - Connects to my Ampache server.
GStrings - Guitar Tuner

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Sorry this might not be the place for this question, but is thre a way to get appsharing on my Vibrant.My buddy has the EVO and has that app when he tried to send it to me i was unable to install any thoughts?

A thread about APPS... is moved from the APP SECTION?
Okay...

Home Replacement/Launcher:
Primary - LauncherPro Plus down to 4 screen. 3 filled. 1 just whenever I want to see the wallpaper lol
Others - I honestly liked the standard android one back on the g1 when I didnt need a dock
Music Player:
Primary - Pandora
Others - Winamp
Keyboard
Primary - smart keyboard pro
Facebook/Twitter
None
Texting
Primary- standard touchwiz. only dislike is cropped long messages
Browser
Primary - Standard
Others - Dolphin Browser not bad, but a few quirks i didnt like
Task Killers
None
RSS/Podcasts
None
File Explorer
Astro

I'm going to add that SoundHound is certainly not talked about enough, that app is so much better than shazam (now that I've tried it).

Must have apps for samsung vibrant?

Hey,
Got this phone a few days ago, and I wanted to ask, what are the must have apps for samsung vibrant?
Thanks.

Depends on what you're into.
Like music? Check out Slacker Radio, Pandora, Sound Hound, and any of the alternative media players in the market.
Like games? Cleck out Doodle Jump or any of the other games in market.
Like fitness? Check out LiftPro, or many of the interval timers in the market.
Basically... hit up the Market and search for things that are relevant to your interests.

handcent, launcher pro

Keyring - use it the most of any apps.

Watchdog i use and place the home widget right on my homescreen. Don't get all caught up in taskmanagers because android deals with tasks/programs differently than Windoz.
I paid for Launcherpro, but my home launcher of choice is Touchwiz. See Samsung but into your Vibrant a taskkiller, and it recognizes every home launcher out there as a task, so when you simply kill all tasks, your default home launcher has ti re-draw itself. Except for Touchwiz! Some reason the engineers as Samsung made Touchwiz invisible to the task killer.
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lawalty said:
Watchdog i use and place the home widget right on my homescreen. Don't get all caught up in taskmanagers because android deals with tasks/programs differently than Windoz.
I paid for Launcherpro, but my home launcher of choice is Touchwiz. See Samsung but into your Vibrant a taskkiller, and it recognizes every home launcher out there as a task, so when you simply kill all tasks, your default home launcher has ti re-draw itself. Except for Touchwiz! Some reason the engineers as Samsung made Touchwiz invisible to the task killer.
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Because its a system and default launcher.
Its like all thee, bloatware u can't uninstall them without rooting
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You aught to go ahead and download OCLF (one click lag fix), use that to root.
once rooted
1. Ad free (blocks easily 95 percent of ads on unpaid aps)
2. Titanium Backup (best for uninstaling bloatware, and general uninstaling, but best feature is it backs up all your aps and ap data, i have restored 4 times and it saves SOOO much time)
3. Rom Manager (backups your phones rom, basically everything but aps, plus it is amazing for flashing modifications to your phone and new better roms, if your into that)
4. astrid tasks (great task list, reminder)
5. Dolphin HD (much better browser than stock)
6. Gas Buddy (list of current gas prices around town)
7. Jet VD (app for downloading or just viewing youtube videos)
8. movie fone ( Shows movie times, buy tickets, view trailers)
9. Shoot Me (with a shake you take a screenshot of your phone)
10. Unified Remote ( turns your cell into a rmote for your pc, media remote, browser remote, or just a mouse)
11. wall Switch (automatic wallpaper switcher, every "x" minutes)
And if you really want your phone to fly, root your phone (NO lag fix), download rom manager, and to go teamwhiskey.com and instal their custom rom Nero 3 with voodoo lagfix. it changed my phones life

^ Thank you! I am considering some of the things on your list.
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Thx for wall switch suggestion.
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GTasks (automatically sync your tasks with google tasks online)
barcode scanner (to scan labels for prices, shipping status etc)
dropbox (to keep ur files in sync with multiple pcs and phone--- this app is a life saver in true sense of the word and its absolutely free) -------->> click my signature, if you like hehe, link to sign up and we can both get 250 mb additional space free
GPS Restore samsung (app made by samsung for vibrant to fix its gps issues --- this app helps but doesnt fix the issues in its entirety ....doesnt hurt to try)
RingDroid (to make ringtones ,right from your phone, from any audio file )
titanium backup (to back up ur sytem settings plus apps, only if ur rooted)
pandora (for streaming music --- caveat: uses alot of data)
stitcher radio ( if ur into podcasts.... you can find almost all podcasts of most of the tv/radio programs/news etc) data heavy
car home ( to use ur vibrant in car on a dock)

This thread is a great idea to get some new programs that you've never heard about before. Someone should sticky this, and just keep adding programs not already listed.
Angry Birds - awesome game where you launch birds to destroy stuff.
audiomanager console- lets you adjust each individual volume (phone, system, etc)
beautiful widgets - widget for your home screen where you can customize the clock, weather, etc
convertpad - lets you convert from any type of measurement (ft to inches etc)
coupons - shows local coupons for stores near you
color flashlight - turns your screen to full brightness (ie flashlight)
ninjump - fun ninja jumping game
out of milk - program to make lists for the grocery store w/ built in barcode scanner
pocket racing - awesome racing game
smooth calendar - adds home widget showing upcoming calendar events
weatherbug - weather program
zedge - browse and install tons of wallpapers and ring tones
xfinity mobile - allows comcast users to setup dvr and watch some vids (not many though)

A couple programs that I don't believe were mentioned that I'm a big fan of:
- Speed Test - allows you to test the speed of your data connection
- Pulse - gathers RSS feeds for your favorite sites
- PlayerPro - an amazing music player
- No Signal Alert - points out when you've lost signal, the paid version even maps it for you so you can remember deadzones
- Quadrant - tells you the speed of your phone and compares it to other droids
- Score Mobile - find the latest scores of your favorite sport teams
- Opera Mini - I love this browser, it's fast and responsive (note: only 1 zoom level, no pinch zooming)

I just learned about the VLC Stream app. I don't have it going yet, but it sounds sweet! Makes your phone into a server...

-radiant HD (awesome game)
-Chompsms (better messaging app)
-remote for itunes
-XDA app (access to forums to check up on rom updates etc.)
-battery indicator pro
-adobe reader (allows pdf files to be viewed)
-adb wireless (for those who are rooted and know what they are doing)
-google sky map (shows constellations)
-frozen bubble, gem miner, jewels (other fun games)
-AIM
-shazam
-where's my droid (let's you find your phone when you lose it)
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thanks for everyone, please share more if you know of more apps

awaisuk said:
thanks for everyone, please share more if you know of more apps
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More um ok let me know if any of these is what your looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928213

dougstoner said:
weatherbug - weather program
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I never liked weatherbug. Probably because it's tendency to be included with junk programs.
I have the Weather Channel app.
I have Meebo for IM, but it drains the battery like crazy.

Aesthetics - Battstat, Tajm, One Seven, Desktop Visualizer, Digital Clock Widget Music Mod, Switchpro
Games - Retro Tower Defense, Angry Birds (obviously), Need for Speed, Words With Friends, Snesoid/Nesoid/ataroid/etc.
Tools/utilities - HandyCalc (great graphic calculator), Speedtest, Google Goggles, SetCPU, Quadrant, Rom Manager, Wifi Analyzer, System Panel, Titanium Backup, Tricorder
Handiness - Handcent, Vlingo, Chrome to Phone, Tasker, bubble, Stopwatch and Timer
Eye Candy - Iamoscope, Fractoid, Fractal Explorer, Strobe Light, Spiral
Musical generation/processing - Micdroid, Ethereal Dialpad, Chordbot, Electrum Drum, Ringdroid, Rehearsal Assistant, RD3
Mindfuck - Hypnotoad

Utilities:
Brightness Control Widget (Curvefish)
Screen Timeout Widget
Audio Manager
Galaxy S Tuner
Quickdesk (awesome!)

mattchew008 said:
- Quadrant - tells you the speed of your phone and compares it to other droids
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Don't be fooled -- Quadrant scores have little to do with actual speed. You can have a low Quadrant score and still have an incredibly fast phone, and a high score with a slow phone. The quadrant rates on other factors as well. Just thought I'd clear that up..
Some of my favorites that have yet to be mentioned:
Google Books - I think it's the best overall, especially since it syncs with Google, so you'll have your collection wherever there is internet to be had.
Button Remapper - I just use this to soft key the Search button. I usually turn it into a Camera, just for convenience. (Requires root)
Gameboid - It's a GBA emulator. Need I say more?
SetCPU - This app makes overclocking/underclocking incredibly easy (although the app can be a bit of a pain to understand if/when you're just getting started.) You can set up profiles, scenarios, etc. (Requires root.)
SMS Backup - You can use this to automatically back up your text messages to your Google account. I don't know about you, but I flash a new ROM just about every week. it'd be annoying if I couldn't look back on my texts.
SGS Tools - This app is amazing. It replaces many of the stock programs your phone comes with, in addition to having a GPS Fix, Android Market Fix, Secret Codes (that Samsung doesn't want you to know,) as well as a slew of other things. I'd suggest this app for ANYONE with a Galaxy S series device.
SiMi Folder/Clock - I like making things look pretty. To keep it short and sweet, these two help you do that.
Twicca - I like to tweet and I wholeheartedly believe that this is the best overall app to do that. It's still in it's beta stages, but I find it to be a more complete package than any other in the Market.
Hope this helps.

Warlords n00b apps list

Well after owning my desire for a few weeks i have noticed that i keep coming here to look at the appbrain lists and then having to click the link to see what the apps actually do besides that there are lots and lots of pages to scan through to get the apps you actually need/want. So i thought why not put a page together to help all the n00bs like myself out and have all the apps plus a description in one thread
Post 1! Pure Apps .. applications with a function
Post 2! Games .. something to get those fingers tapping
Post 3! Customization .. apps that will make your homescreen or other apps look like you want them too
So here it is
XDA-Developers
Read post and send PM's on our beloved XDA no app list would be complete without it!
FREE
CLICK
Handcent
SMS & MMS tool with more options than The standard sms app including popups And LED notifications.
FREE
CLICK
SMS popup
A more lightweight (but less feature rich) SMS and MMS tool. Receive an SMS get a popup with quick reply!. Free version has no features disabled so added the donate version link if you like it send a little their way to support them.
FREE / Donate
FREE DONATE
LED me know
LED and sound notifications for all sort Of apps from sms to mms.
FREE
CLICK
SWYPE
Typing app that allows you to type words without removing your finger from the screen SWYPing from one letter to the next. Very accurate faster for a lot of users . Use anywhere with an on screen keyboard. Current version is BETA and requires e-mail on phone to register.Note BETA testing is currently open to a certain amount of users.
FREE
CLICK
Astro
Simple easy to use file explorer with bluetooth support , file search , task manager and app manager all in one. Two version available free or paid . Free is ad supported but fully functional.
FREE / $3.99
CLICK
Alarm clock plus v2
Want more than the standard 3 alarms - This app does just that with an extensive features list. Again free and paid versions are available. Free version is also ad supported.
FREE / $1.79
CLICK
Alarm Klock
Another alarm clock app with slide to dismiss. Not quite as many features as Alarm clock plus (no math to turn off etc) but if all you want is a simple alarm then this is the way to go.Totally free app no adds and a nice slide to dismiss feature.
--Thanks to JonasKP --
FREE
CLICK
Vizbattery
Adds a battery widget to a homescreen to see the % amount left in your battery. Newest version removed GPS tracking - wasn't really needed but allowed users to start GPS through the widget but now no longer supported.
FREE
CLICK
There are lots of apps for doing this type of thing so i will add any more you have at request.
Tasker
Automate your tasks with almost unlimited combinations. Set it to turn on your GPS at home time and text your other half to get the tea ready when you get home turn off GPS and internet and connect to wifi instead. Tasker is not a free app but is worth every penny once set up. WARNING Tasker has a severe learning curve attached to it - See attached website before you buy to ensure you can make it work for you!
$6:30
HOMEPAGE LINK
SKYPE
If you haven't used SKYPE online already it is a very cheap alternative to making a phone call using the internet. It does cost to make calls to a landline but is a free app and a SKYPE to SKYPE call will cost you very little data. If you are on an unlimited data plan you can SKYPE to SKYPE all day long.
FREE
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MSN talk
Not official but still very good app for MSN (live messenger) free and paid versions available - paid version allows sending of files.
FREE / $4.72
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Solo (lite)
Solo is an app to play guitar on your phone can't get much of a tune going myself but if you have quick fingers then give it a go.Limited - free version and paid version available.Paid version comes with more guitars and a few more functions.
FREE / $3.95
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Google Goggles
Want to know anything about something in front of you? . Take a photo with google goggles and it searches the internet for you can even use to find stuff cheaper.Will also scan QR barcodes to get your apps quicker.
FREE
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Tapatalk
Widely used forum app. Helps you manage and control usernames and passwords and gives you lots of extras like uploading pictures etc. This is a paid for only app so only really useful if you use forums a lot or just don't like logging in every time.
$2.96
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1-click cleaner
Not quite 1-click unles you are rooted this app will show you all the apps that are using cache files so you can clean each cache - will also clean up your sms. Handy to free up some space
FREE
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Google Maps
Ok so you're going to say "but iv'e already got google maps on my desire" , well you are correct you do have it on your desire but the reason i mention it here is that some versions of google maps don't or won't tell you there is an update out even when logged into the market. So it goes into my app list just to make you aware you can search for and update from the market.
FREE
No link as everyone knows what it does!!
Tip: Update streetview at the same time
Vplayer
This video player literally blew my mind copy video files to your sd card and play them. Works amazingly well on all popular formats. Once you see the quality of the video it's well worth the money.
FREE TRIAL ($4.75 to unlock)
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This is by no means a complete listing so please feel free to offer up your favourite apps or some that you wish you had found when you first started using your desire and i will add them up.
Please don't post any task killers as they are not needed by the android o/s and more often than not do more harm than good so i'm afraid i won't be adding them up here.

Post 1! Pure Apps .. applications with a function
Post 2! Games .. something to get those fingers tapping
Post 3! Customization .. apps that will make your homescreen or other apps look like you want them too
This post is for the Gamers among you!
Angry Birds
For me the most addictive game since space invaders. Use various birds in a catapult to smash the green pigs that stole their eggs. Lots of increasingly difficult,frustrating and soo adictive levels with differently coloured birds each with their own ability if you tap the screen mid flight.
Surprisingly FREE
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Angry Birds seasons
Same as above but you've guessed it seasons instead. Same addictive gameplay and handy once you've completed the first one.
Surprisingly FREE
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Modern Combat 2
From Gameloft comes a great shoot em up if you are a big fan of war games you will probably like this . Video splash on start is excellent and gameplay although hard to get used to at the start is smooth and well thought out by the devs. Good game but no free version so check out the link before you go an buy it.
From $4.99 (at time of writing occasionally they have offers)
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Stupid Zombies
Looks like this game uses the same type of controls as angry birds. Same deal lots of levels and very addictive. Aim and shoot all the zombies ..Simples!
FREE (Ad-supported)
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Post 1! Pure Apps .. applications with a function
Post 2! Games .. something to get those fingers tapping
Post 3! Customization .. apps that will make your homescreen or other apps look like you want them too
This post is to make your homescreen a little nicer or behave the way you want it to!
Launcher Pro
Launcher pro at first seems like a stripped down version of sense but as you get more used to it you will notice that it's a completely different thing altogether. It will allow you to customise the amount of homescreens the transition when you move from one to the other and allows you a clean canvas for widgets and icons. It will also allow you a bigger homescreen where you can switch the amount of rows and columns. This launcher gives you so many options it's unreal.
FREE
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TIP! Download home switcher to switcher to switch between Launcher and sense.
TIP! If you decide to stick with launcher pro ensure your sense home screens are clear - this will reduce battery usage.
Home Switcher
Allows you to switch between launchers.Standard and Froyo versions available.
FREE
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Desktop Visualizer
Desktop Visualizer allows you to change icons on your homescreen to add custom icons for things such as apps bookmarks etc.Icons can be downloaded and selected from your sd card to add a bit of class to your icons and your homescreen. Very handy if you are trying to stay with one theme for everything.
FREE
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SiMi
SiMi is a folder app that allows you to put various different types of folder onto your homescreens. Nothing that Android won't already do for you except this tool has the added bonus of making invisible folders (see attached video link) you can still tap the folders and it will come up with a list of apps within them but when folders are closed you can see all of your wallpaper. Useful for those who want a clean homescreen but still want to be able to open apps from the homescreen.
FREE
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Beautiful Widgets
Beautiful widgets give you more selection for making your homescreen look a little more customized. Includes clock weather and toggle widgets and over 300 skins to change the look. Only downside to this app is there is no free version (feel free to correct me). Useful for those with a custom ROM or those who just want a different look.
$2.04
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Fancy Widgets
Simlar to beautiful widgets but has a free version with limited capability. Pro version also available with lots more options.
FREE / $1.99
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Wallpaper Wizardrii
Wallpaper utility allows you to crop wallpapers as well as disable the wallpaper scroll. Useful for those of you who want a static picture as your wallpaper without the landscape look. For custom ROM users please note this may have some issues if used with a landscape Gsensor homescreen.
FREE
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WOW....Thank you....keep it coming

shakeebkazia said:
WOW....Thank you....keep it coming
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You're welcome i'll do my best to fill it up. Will also try to post some requests from the questions forum if i find something that's useful.

Hey war... for the alarm clock i recomend the app called alarm klock... same as the one mentioned, but 100% free of adds and is free of charge
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JonasKP said:
Hey war... for the alarm clock i recomend the app called alarm klock... same as the one mentioned, but 100% free of adds and is free of charge
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Excellent thank you checked it out not as many features as acp but still a worthy alternative and im all for no ads so added to the list mate Thanks

Hi thanks for all this list ! Can you advise me for the best or a good App - Task Killer please ? For the moment i use TaskPanel.
Best Regards.

Oijkn said:
Hi thanks for all this list ! Can you advise me for the best or a good App - Task Killer please ? For the moment i use TaskPanel.
Best Regards.
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Ok i added at the bottom of the post mate Task killers won't be added to this thread they can turn out to do more harm than good and aren't needed within the android os

I'm going to change this thread around shortly and post Apps in post 1, Games in post 2 and Customization in post 3 just to keep them seperate

Coming soon --- launchers,widgets and even more customizations

Sounds great will keep an eye out for the update....