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Does AdFree not work w/ Vibrant? It says host file is up to date?

Just curious. Searching, i find old threads saying it doesn't work, but the newest version says it's working?
How can I get it to work if it doesn't already?
Does anyone have the updated host file?

Works for me
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disturkis4u said:
Works for me
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and you did nothing to change it? just installed and ran? and you get no ads?
edit: wtf, I ran it again, no restarts (i've restarted several times in the past to get it to work and no dice) and now its working. maybe it was just a few rogue, unfiltered ads?

I restored it using titanium after I flashed a new rom. It said it was up to date but I downloaded and installed anyway. then its fine. Might have to reboot
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It works really well for me.

Ha... Didn't even know there was an app like this. About to try it out. Nice. -j

works perfect. been using for a long time now. of course its not able to remove all ads, but it does most.

kolyan said:
works perfect. been using for a long time now. of course its not able to remove all ads, but it does most.
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Also sometimes it's a bit too aggressive. There have been a few times where it blocked a link/site I wanted to get to. It's a PITA. I think you pretty much have to revert to original and then reboot to get to that site.
Still, that's pretty rare and I still find this program very worth using.

Does it block the ads on Angry Birds?

androidmonkey said:
Does it block the ads on Angry Birds?
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What ads on Angry Birds?

lexluthor said:
What ads on Angry Birds?
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I was thinking the same thing. Great answer.

LOL... I never knew there were ads on Angry Birds.

There is ads on angry birds? oh yea I got AdFree installed on my rooted Vibrant! =)

try restarting your devices(turning off and back on) should update then. works and updates for me after restarting my rooted Vibrant. Love having no ads on any of my apps or web sites!

the new version of angry bird has advertisements in a very bad spot. it really interferes with the game in the ads are obnoxious too. actually would have given them a few bucks for this game but there's no way I'm looking at those ads
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grennis said:
the new version of angry bird has advertisements in a very bad spot. it really interferes with the game in the ads are obnoxious too. actually would have given them a few bucks for this game but there's no way I'm looking at those ads
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install the Adfree apk from the market. gotta be rooted through. well worth it!

s15274n said:
LOL... I never knew there were ads on Angry Birds.
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Me too. Until I saw someone mentioning that the new version has ads. LOL.

MilkPudding said:
Me too. Until I saw someone mentioning that the new version has ads. LOL.
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The old version had ads also, just at the bottom. Like the other guy said, the new ad placement is lame. Ill pay for the game, the ads are so irrelevant...

[Q] Best Rom for Froyo 2.2.1. & rooted Samsung Epic

I have a samsung epic rooted currently on Froyo 2.2.1 with clockwork mod
Im looking for a rom thats fast, has no issues & has the homescreen that look like the evo, even if a rom makes my Epic run like its a Evo is cool too? please let me know

Htc sense isn't available for Samsung Epic. But...you can install Beautiful Widgets app to look like the Htc Sense clock for your home screen.

by levelup Studio? is there 1 thats free? & i was told with super user i can any app for free

djkris808 said:
i was told with super user i can any app for free
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Lolwut?
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styckx said:
Lolwut?
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+1 I couldn't stop laughing

my phone is rooted, & from what i read, when your fones rooted, it puts a program called super user on your phone which allows you access to apps regular phones cant & that those apps are free. & after reading the reviews on beautiful wigets ppl are saying that the programs weather is often wrong like it says sunny @ 2a.m. lol n that it sucks battery dry n slow fone down
have yu had problems out if it.

Guy, don't believe everything you read. I know this might come as a complete surprise but not everyone knows what they are doing with their phones and misinformation is spread constantly. Try it for yourself, if you don't like it, refund it in less than 24hrs.
Just because you rooted doesn't mean pay apps are free. Yes there are apps that need root to function properly that are free, as there are also ones that are not free.
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I use beautiful widgets for my clock and weather and have seen no problems with it being correct. I also use LauncherPro, both of these together basically mimics EVO's Sense UI perfectly.

ok thanks for the information, are you familiar with superuser?

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ok thanks for the information, are you familiar with superuser?
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Superuser refers to the user's ability to access system functions. With android it essentially grants admin access allowing you to modify things usually 'off-limits' to standard users.

oh ok cool. what do you have in your superuser?

This can't be real
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what do yu have in your superuser? all i have is the wireless tether

C'mon people don't be so harsh.
Basically the idea is just to let you access functions that are generally blocked by sprint or samsung. How you want to use it is up to you.

djkris808 said:
by levelup Studio? is there 1 thats free?
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Fancy Widget

I get a feeling hes a troll...

Isira said:
Fancy Widget
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When did that get to be back on the market? I've been using the orignal one back before the C&D
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styckx said:
Isira said:
Fancy Widget
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When did that get to be back on the market? I've been using the orignal one back before the C&D
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October 25

djkris808 said:
oh ok cool. what do you have in your superuser?
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I almost fell off my couch when I read this. It HAS to be a gimmick account....noobnl...is that you?

im just trynna gain information here, that is all, no one putta gun to ya head n said hey yu will answer my question so anyway

Amazon App store!

The Amazon App store is open.
Today's free app is Angry Birds Rio.
Everyday there will be a new free app.
check it out: http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0NKDYMCF4M0F3HA4V40E

THATS NICE!
someone save the .apk for angry birds rio till i get my phone lol.

awesome thanks for the heads up

xriderx66 said:
THATS NICE!
someone save the .apk for angry birds rio till i get my phone lol.
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Save it to your pc lol
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Alanrocks15 said:
Save it to your pc lol
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don't thinkl its gonna let me download...

xriderx66 said:
don't thinkl its gonna let me download...
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even if I could figure where the apk is stored:
1. I can assure you its protected somehow so you can't share it
2. It's illegal to share it
3. Posting it here would be warez and against rules
Catch my drift? lol

yes its nice I Downloaded free angry bird

guys did you provide the personal information first before you can download the free application of the day? it's asking a lot of information.
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iynfynity said:
guys did you provide the personal information first before you can download the free application of the day? it's asking a lot of information.
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yes. it basically asks your amazon account info, if you have one.

Thanks to Amazon and their free app-a-day plan i will be installing way too many apps daily
that said rio is far more addicting than the rest of the angrybirds set, "buyer" beware
if anyone was having trouble downloading the amazon app store from amazon.com here is the app store apk you can also get it here: http://getandroidstuff.com/download-andorid-amazon-appstore-watch-hands-video/

Im a fan of angry birds Rio. Pretty addictive. Prob cause gameplay just feels a bit different for once. Amazon app store is alright. Ill give it a chance but dont think it'll stay on my device long. Dont like how you can't uninstall and still use apps you got from it too
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Well, IMO at least it gives us more options to look at for price comparison so it'll be a keeper for me for sometime!

eminembdg said:
even if I could figure where the apk is stored:
1. I can assure you its protected somehow so you can't share it
2. It's illegal to share it
3. Posting it here would be warez and against rules
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1. I'm not talking about where the apk is stored, i'm talking about finding the .apk to download on the website bcz i don't have my phone.
2. i know, thats why i said PM, I've asked plenty mods and they've said they can't see whats going on in PM's so they can't do anything about it.
3. Read #2.

shreddintyres said:
Thanks to Amazon and their free app-a-day plan i will be installing way too many apps daily
that said rio is far more addicting than the rest of the angrybirds set, "buyer" beware
if anyone was having trouble downloading the amazon app store from amazon.com here is the app store apk you can also get it here: http://getandroidstuff.com/download-andorid-amazon-appstore-watch-hands-video/
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I just went here on my phone:
http://amzn.to/getappstore

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I just went here on my phone:
http://amzn.to/getappstore
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i did too but i was having issues getting it to download so i searched for the standalone apk. Good to hear it worked for ya tho

Ah, gotcha. I just hadn't seen it posted yet.

Amazon free app of the day list

Lets post all the free amazon apps of the day starting with back breaker football. Does anyone have the apk for this
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Amazon requires you have their market downloaded and running in the background for Amazon apps to work. We can't post the APKs, as they wont work.

Today's app is PicSay Pro. I have to say I've been very surprised by the quality apps Amazon has been giving away on app of the day. If the idea is to get users to look at their market every day, it's definitely working on me.

CapsLockKey said:
Today's app is PicSay Pro. I have to say I've been very surprised by the quality apps Amazon has been giving away on app of the day. If the idea is to get users to look at their market every day, it's definitely working on me.
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+1
And then when I forget, i get pissed off...its like a drug! Dam you Amazon...LoL

Overstew said:
Amazon requires you have their market downloaded and running in the background for Amazon apps to work. We can't post the APKs, as they wont work.
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I have amazon app up n running. I just missed the app yesterday
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NEXUS 4G said:
I have amazon app up n running. I just missed the app yesterday
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1. Since it's no longer free, it's now warez, and that's bad in XDA.
2. It's really a crappy game, you just run up the field and dodge increasing amounts of defenders to score touchdowns. While this seems fun, the controls are far from it. You steer your player like a car using the accelerometers, and not with a dpad. You run by rubbing up and down on a line on the side of the screen. Doing both of these at the same time _does not work_.
I grabbed it, tried it, and deleted it. If there was a way to gift games, I would give it to you.

U need a cc to get a FREE APP?
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U need a cc to get a FREE APP?
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yeah, AND you have to enable one click purchasing on Amazon too. it's a way for them to get accidental sales.

Not to bad
The free apps haven't been to bad so far that I've seen.
Starting with Angry Birds Rio.
I've gotten Fruit Ninja, Flight Control and Talking Tom, and as someone mentions today's Picsay Pro which is fun.

Airport mania was free Yesterday also, that was a good pickup. I agree, we can't post them that'd be out of line. But you have to pay attention from now on.

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yeah, AND you have to enable one click purchasing on Amazon too. it's a way for them to get accidental sales.
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I for one like the 1 click purchasing. The last thing i want to do on my phone is go through a whole checkout process for a 99 cent app.
They do the same for Kindle books... this is nothing new.

I like the Amazon app store. I like to take advantage of the free apps that they have each day. anyone know how much longer that will go on?

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anyone know how much longer that will go on?
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I imagine that it will continue until it stops.
Sorry, I'm in a silly mood.

I have them all, including the free paid apps that weren't advertised.

faceless said:
yeah, AND you have to enable one click purchasing on Amazon too. it's a way for them to get accidental sales.
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I don't think they really care about the occasional accidental $0.99 sale. They're doing it to get you used to and comfortable with the idea of going to Amazon to get apps, and they want to make sure that if/when you do reach that point and start to actually buy apps from them, that it is trivially easy for you. You're more likely to do all the work of entering and setting everything up when you're getting something for free. If you had to set everything up and go through all the checkout nonsense for a single $0.99 app, you'd probably just say screw it and buy through the regular google android market.
I think it's a decent idea. They give away free music using the same theory, but I think the free apps they've been giving away are much, much better than the free songs you can get from them.

jnadke said:
1. Since it's no longer free, it's now warez, and that's bad in XDA.
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o good point. thx for the info
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Amazon has a *really* good calendar app for free today. It's normally around $5. It's called "Business Calendar". Has a great widget as well.
Just thought I'd mention it.

knyque said:
Amazon has a *really* good calendar app for free today. It's normally around $5. It's called "Business Calendar". Has a great widget as well..
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+1. I just got this today and it really handles my calendars better than anything else I've tried.
And I have to admit that the Amazon appstore is really growing on me. If I have multiple devices, will they all have access to the apps I've gotten through the appstore?

edonnelly said:
+1. I just got this today and it really handles my calendars better than anything else I've tried.
And I have to admit that the Amazon appstore is really growing on me. If I have multiple devices, will they all have access to the apps I've gotten through the appstore?
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Amazon wants this appstore to be like the kindle. they want this appstore on as many devices as possible. it would make much sense if your apps were tied to only device.

I think their app store is great. I didn't understand the peple that post in other thread they would not use the amazon app store because they didn't want to fragment the android app market? The way I look at they give me a free app and if I. Buy a paid app I buy it from them as thanks for for the free apps to support them. I just think that's fair.

[AMAZON] Free app of the day!

I saw on other forums they have a thread for this so people can talk and figure out what's good and what's not and because I know people don't check the app every day... So here is an Unofficial spot for y'all to discuss, bash, argue, and talk about the amazon free app of the day. So I'm just gonna compile some info and basically copy some stuff from other threads.
Now, as most of you know Amazon offers a paid app for free every day. Sometimes they are very good, for example I snagged SwiftKey X from them.. But other days its kinda retarded. Down below is a link for the amazon site where you can get the app store.
http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b?ie=UTF8&node=2350149011
Here is a direct download link to the latest app store if you prefer to do it this way..
http://db.tt/qVgQHJ0
Also, you must have this app store installed at all times in order to use any app from Amazon.
Also, it will ask you to register a credit card through amazon to make a "purchase". that is fine. Even with the free app, its technically bought. You will get a receipt for $0.00. Many people use this and its not a scam, so if your new to it.. Do not worry. The benefit of this means that once you "buy" it the app is yours! You don't need to even have it installed, even after its not free anymore! So you don't have to worry about getting a ridiculous amount of apps that you MIGHT use. So feel free to download all of them
Down below is a nifty app that will push a notification to you about what the free app of the day is! Kinda handy if your a bargain hunter...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090838
Also, i take no credit for the aforementioned thread or app! So yeah. I'll work on getting some screens up.. Enjoy!
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Get Box It! 2 from the Amazon Appstore...I did. Check it out - http://amzn.to/p8ZTOa
Box it 2 is free today, some nifty looking game with 3.5/5 stars. I didn't download it but it really isn't my kinda game.
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Just so you know you don't actually have to install the app. Just hit install, get the email and when the system asks you if you want to install or cancel, just hit cancel. Then it's saved to your Amazon account and if you change your mind later you can still install it for free at any point.
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jesusice said:
Just so you know you don't actually have to install the app. Just hit install, get the email and when the system asks you if you want to install or cancel, just hit cancel. Then it's saved to your Amazon account and if you change your mind later you can still install it for free at any point.
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Lol.. I do this all the time. I'll see apps that I'll probably never use but I start the download process anyway, cause you never know.. Plus, can't turn down free.

crump84 said:
Lol.. I do this all the time. I'll see apps that I'll probably never use but I start the download process anyway, cause you never know.. Plus, can't turn down free.
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crump84 said:
Lol.. I do this all the time. I'll see apps that I'll probably never use but I start the download process anyway, cause you never know.. Plus, can't turn down free.
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Nope, free rocks
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Free app today is some open feint game called warheads.
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I got flexT9 from amazon a while back. Most apps I get I don't bother downloading, lol...
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Honestly, the best app I ever got from Amazon was Super Monkey Lunchbox. That obnoxious monkey has entertained my daughter for hours!
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jesusice said:
Honestly, the best app I ever got from Amazon was Super Monkey Lunchbox. That obnoxious monkey has entertained my daughter for hours!
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+1 to this one. My daughter loves playing that game...
from the Speedy EVO Engine...

Free app today is another game called happy vikings.. 3 stars and a big download... Ehhhh
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Free app today is a very very well made side scrolling RPG nam S illusia. I recommend grabbing this one
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Lol, I probably have about a 10% install rate as well. I get a lot of them but install very few. My fav is the printershare app. It is normally like $13. I can print anything from my phone to a network printer. It works great. I even printed a pdf document.

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Lol, I probably have about a 10% install rate as well. I get a lot of them but install very few. My fav is the printershare app. It is normally like $13. I can print anything from my phone to a network printer. It works great. I even printed a pdf document.
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Yeah, i grabbed that one to. Haven't used it yet but ya never know
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Free app today is Circle Launcher. This thing is a fun little home app. I recommend everyone at least grabbing it.
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Screebl is free on amazon. At least read it, I'm sure some of you can use it.
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Graffiti is free on the amazon market today! Gesture based typing? It's pretty nifty!
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Thumb keyboard is free! This is an amazing value! I don't care who you, grab this up now!
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I forgot about this. Bump lol
Shifted from Outer Space

I haven't been checking lately because I already have a ton of apps lol.