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[Q] Please recommend apps - Milestone 2

First of all.. the moderators can move this to another section if this isn't the correct place to be posting this...
I have been waiting for the Milestone 2 section to pop up to ask this... but I guess that might take a little longer...
I'm using the stock ROM from Motorola Froyo 2.2.. My phone is rooted though... Not a big fan of BLUR for obvious reasons.. (Angdroid .. we are waiting for ur custom ROM eagerly to get rid of BLUR.. kudos to u bro to help us out)
So I want some recommendations on the apps that I should use for the list below. I'm using some apps but since the android world in full of awesome apps.. I just wanted to make sure that I'm using the best of the best..
I would really appreciate if someone can give a reason as to why I should NOT use a particular app..
Task Killer - _________ (using Avanced task killer)
Alarm & Timer - ________ (using stock) (hopefully nothing fancy is necessary here)
File Manager - _________(ASTRO)
Calendar - ___________ (using stock)
Dictionary - __________ (required. Preferably offline)
Camera - ___________ (using stock)
Camcorder - __________ (using stock)
Contacts - __________ (using stock)
Dialler - ___________ (using stock)
Office app - _________ (got Quickoffice as stock)
Browser - ___________ (Dolphin HD and Opera Mini)
Social Networking - _________ (I only use Facebook and I have got the official App)
Picture Gallery - ________ (Got QuickPic.. looking for something a little more fancy here)
Music Player - ___________ (got stock n WinAmp)
Text Messaging - __________ (Stock)
Exchange - ____________ (heard a lot about Exchange by Touchdown)
Launcher - ______________ (using Launcher Pro)
Other than that I have Google Goggles, Google Sky Maps, Google Maps, SetCPU, XDA app n Youtube..
One more thing, I would really appreciate if someone can suggest apps (especially launcher) which can give me better battery life..
Would also appreciate any interesting app that I'm missing..
Thanks in advance for your suggestions..

You don't need a task killer. FroYo is designed to handle running apps optimally and a task killer just gets in the way of doing that.

okay... thanks for tht....
Any other suggestions??

Well I keep advanced task killer froyo in case an app starts acting up and I need to kill it. I never kill everything though.
A great music player is miui music. Very good ui, downloads lyrics and album artwork free.
Miren web browser from the miui rom is also great.
Widgetlocker is nice. Widgets on your lockscreen and its only $1.
Launcherpro is a great home replacement to get ride of the blur launcher. Its super smooth and snappy. Paid version has some nice widgets.
Hope you find this helpful.
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App

Thanks.. I'll try out miui music and miren browser.. Not to keen on keeping widgets on lock screen, so would keep away from Widgetlocker..
Have tried both Launcher Pro and ADWlauncher... Launcher Pro is super snappy... but ADWlauncher is catching up fast... Plus it has got loads of themes.. I cant decide between the two at the moment.. I guess battery consideration will dictate terms there....
More suggestions are welcome...

Root Explorer is a good file manager because it gives you access to your /system folder so you can eliminate those annoying camera shutter sounds. It costs $10.

silverfang77 said:
Root Explorer is a good file manager because it gives you access to your /system folder so you can eliminate those annoying camera shutter sounds. It costs $10.
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Android mate is a free alternative to root explorer. It gives you root access to your /system folder. It might not have as many features as root explorer, but that's the price you pay for not paying lol
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Ad free to stop ads (Duh).
Adobe Reader (Just in case).
Angry Birds (For a little fun)
Default Browser
CNET news
Compass
Droid Overclock
Droid Light
Google Earth
Facebook
Fancy Widget (HTC Clock type widget)
Fissiom Rom Manager
Google Goggles (Take pictures of things and automagically googles them)
Iheartradio
NFL mobile
XDA app of course
Just a few apps I use on my phone.

Thanks Mike for the list..
I do have Ad Free, Angry Birds, Facebook, Google Goggles n XDA apps..
Will give compass a try (donno how useful it is for me though).. CNET news and Google earth also seem to be good options...
About Droid overclock.. I did try Milestone overclock n was able to overclock my phone to 1300 MHz.. but my battery doesnt seem to last long (even without overclocking it hardly lasts a day).. Do u guys have a similar issue without battery?? If yes, can you suggest some ways to conserve it??
@orkillakilla: I have ASTRO.. Is Android mate a better option??

sahilarora911 said:
Thanks Mike for the list..
I do have Ad Free, Angry Birds, Facebook, Google Goggles n XDA apps..
Will give compass a try (donno how useful it is for me though).. CNET news and Google earth also seem to be good options...
About Droid overclock.. I did try Milestone overclock n was able to overclock my phone to 1300 MHz.. but my battery doesnt seem to last long (even without overclocking it hardly lasts a day).. Do u guys have a similar issue without battery?? If yes, can you suggest some ways to conserve it??
@orkillakilla: I have ASTRO.. Is Android mate a better option??
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Im guessing since you have the Milestone 2 you prolly don't have it ROMed which I dont think you can at this point and time. There in lies your problem, the MotoBlur absolutely HATES batterys. Before I ROMed my phone I could barely last a day with mild useage, I can now last at least a day and a half. With overclocked =P.
To conserve use WiFi whenever possible. Put the screen brightness as low as you can tolerate it. If you don't mind disconnect your facebook account from your phone (That is constantly pulling data which is a main cause of battery drain).
Also, If you just got the phone I'm sure you are using it a ton which may drop off as time goes on (Once you get used to having this amazing mini computer in your pocket lol) which will drop the battery usage that display uses.

I also use "Data counter widget" because the native data counter bonkers :-(
There are Engadget, xda and Facebook apps in the store.
For internet tethering I use PdaNet - great app!
PowerAMP is my favorite music player. Haven't played much with it though.
QuickDic as dictionary.
QuickPic is okay, I use native Gallery.
Shakespeare App is great. All his books for free!
Widgetsoid to create my own widgets. Like it alot.
As for games I'm currently looking for a strong mills game. I have downloaded all mills game from the store but they all suck. Way too easy. The same for "Stratego" clone Legions...nice, but way too easy...
iPhone has a better choice for apps...really sucks

miketoasty said:
Also, If you just got the phone I'm sure you are using it a ton which may drop off as time goes on (Once you get used to having this amazing mini computer in your pocket lol) which will drop the battery usage that display uses.
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That is surely true..
But I dont think we Milestone 2 users are gonna see a custom ROM anytime soon... though m keeping my fingers crossed...
@oTToToTenTanz: Data counter is a good suggestion.. m nt too keen on games (except for angry birds) as I use my PSP for that...

Apps

Apps that work:
Angry Birds
ADWLauncher EX
Audio Manager Pro
Battery Monitor Widget
Beautiful Widgets
Documents to Go
Dropbox
Dolphin Browser HD
System Info Pro
Tapatalk Pro
Rockplayer
Root Explorer
Apps that don't work:
Flash
Swype
Alot of games are not working. The resolution is all jacked up.

+1, I approve this thread. Let's hear some more apps that do/don't work.

Only thing that hasnt worked for me is USA Today.
Some look ridiculous in 10" of glory, but they do work...lol

Had some force closes with Dolphin HD but overall it works. Also had some force closes with pandora but again it works. Can't find Tango in the market either and since apparently only people with a Xoom can video chat on gtalk, I have nobody that I can actually video chat with yet until Skype comes out lol.

sling player works, but it is super slow and the resolution is not that great. i will try over wifi in a little while, but i think it needs to be updated by sling for 3.0.
my dinc in the same spot is great with sling running.

Full Exchange sync works:
E-mail
Contacts
Calendar
Barcode Scanner
Google Earth
ES File Explorer
Gensoid Lite (tested with Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
Google Sky Map
Homerun Battle 3D
RockPlayer Lite
SNesoid Lite (tested with Super Mario World)
Tank Hero
Tricorder
X Construction
That's all I've installed so far. I noticed that on the Android Market (which immediately updated as soon as I opened it) has a section devoted to Tablet Apps. Kinda sad to see there aren't very many yet, but I'm sure that will change soon.

nba league pass and game time works

Zenonia works, and actually scales very well in my opinion.
Also,
Astro
Shazam
Gun Bros
Documents to Go
And I wish I could find google body.

I'm having a problem now with the market. Everything downloads but then it doesn't install successfully. I restarted my xoom but still no go.

khov07 said:
Full Exchange sync works:
E-mail
Contacts
Calendar
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hrmm for some reason it says this andriod device does not support the security features exchange requires... booo
Anyone else experience this issue?

stupid zombies = awesome!

nzaw4 said:
hrmm for some reason it says this andriod device does not support the security features exchange requires... booo
Anyone else experience this issue?
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Are you trying to use your work's exchange server? If so, on my Nexus One I have to conform to the administrator's security requirements to sync to the server. Basically, it means I have to use a PIN lock screen.

Jrockttu said:
Are you trying to use your work's exchange server? If so, on my Nexus One I have to conform to the administrator's security requirements to sync to the server. Basically, it means I have to use a PIN lock screen.
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Yea, work exchange. I have it on galaxy tab and evo, for some reason it still says that even when I put a pin lock on the tablet.... really sucks, I justified ngetting this unit for work... damn this sucks
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nzaw4 said:
Yea, work exchange. I have it on galaxy tab and evo, for some reason it still says that even when I put a pin lock on the tablet.... really sucks, I justified ngetting this unit for work... damn this sucks
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It's probably some setting you're not considering that needs to be changed on the Xoom. With this being the first Honeycomb device, who knows what's different. I would ask your Exchange server administrator what security settings they require.

Can you attach a wiimote via bluetooth for nes games and such?

Anyone able to update dungeon defenders or are we suppose to pay for it now ... even though it came with the device

davidhill21 said:
Can you attach a wiimote via bluetooth for nes games and such?
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I just did using wii controller IME from the market. Takes a little playing with the settings in nesoid but it runs great and really fills the screen well.

Thanks for letting me know, I think that's the best way to entice mid 20's to early 30 year old people. "Look, I know your iSomething is awesome, but I just downloaded two apps and I'm playing nes and snes games with a wiimote, fo free."

Touchdown
Touchdown for Exchange, the new tablet version, is an incredibly awesome exchange mail solution. Works as well as desktop outlook, with mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes all available in a great windowed format.

spare parts is working, it allows unoptimize apps to run full screen on the xoom/galaxy tab.
* 1. Download “Spare Parts” application from Android Market and install it. If you visit us from the Galaxy Tab, follow this link : Spare Parts
* 2. Launch “Spare Parts” and scroll down to “Compability Mode”. Un-tick the box and tick it back.
* 3. Reboot the Galaxy Tab.
* 4. Launch “Spare Parts” again, scroll down to “Compatibility Mode” and un-tick the box.
* 5. Reboot the Galaxy Tab.
* 6. Congratulations. Your apps are displayed in full screen!
http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/113-how-to-scale-apps-full-screen-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/

Great tablet apps I've found

I'm sure there'll be a ton of this type of thread, but I glanced around and didn't see anything recent. Here's what I've found that I really like for Tablet use:
Productivity type apps:
QuickPic - it's really a phone photo viewer but it gives a lot better quality pictures than the built-in app.
CNBC Real Time- wow, this is what a tablet app should be! If you trade stocks or watch financial markets, this is a killer app!
USA Today for Tablet - another excellent tablet news app
Tablet Keyboard - $.99 but if you need arrow keys or want a split-screen keyboard for thumb use, it's great. Missing features like auto-cap or auto-complete, so be aware. I use this primarily with ConnectBot for controlling servers because of the arrow keys.
Thinking Space - works rather well as a mindmapping app
AndChat - IRC client. Works well despite being a phone app
Calibre Library - full disclosure: I wrote this. Optimized for Honeycomb, connect to your Calibre desktop app wirelessly, and if you're a real geek even over the Internet if you know how to set up your desktop app right.
ConnectBot - again a phone app, but works well on the tablet.
Other
Asteroid Belt Live Wallpaper - just cool
Games
Gun Bros - Plays well on the tablet.
Dungeon Defenders: FW Deluxe - Designed for Tegra 2
I also tried the CNN tablet app, but it constantly crashes and won't play the videos even though it's designed for Honeycomb.

Thanks for the list, theres some gems in there. CNN app works great on my Iconia btw, havent seen a crash and video is perfect.

cybermage1 said:
I'm sure there'll be a ton of this type of thread, but I glanced around and didn't see anything recent. Here's what I've found that I really like for Tablet use:
Productivity type apps:
QuickPic - it's really a phone photo viewer but it gives a lot better quality pictures than th
Other
Asteroid Belt Live Wallpaper - just cool
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Have both and agree they are great.

great thread

FlexT9 keyboard. It's what ShapeWriter morphed into after they got acquired. Tap, swipe, talk, or draw. Totally kicks ass, and is optimized for the tablet.
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CNN tablet app works great for me including videos tethered through a phone

rocky3 said:
CNN tablet app works great for me including videos tethered through a phone
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I still can't get video, it always tells me video is not available offline, despite the fact my wiress is connected and it just downloaded the list of videos...

Let's see.. Those that have CNN working with videos, are you rooted or not? For me when I had my Xoom, it didnt work either (rooted), If not, i have no idea what the deal is.

CNN app works fine for me and I'm not rooted.

any suggestions for office documetns apps? trying quick office. Any other suggestions?

As stated my CNN app doesn't work - and yes I'm rooted. I usually run "Airplane" mode with wifi enabled (that whole try to stop sucking battery for 3G that I don't have tip,) but I also tried disabling airplane with wifi enabled to no avail.
I did replace my wpa_supplicant file to enable ad-hoc networks.

cybermage1 said:
As stated my CNN app doesn't work - and yes I'm rooted. I usually run "Airplane" mode with wifi enabled (that whole try to stop sucking battery for 3G that I don't have tip,) but I also tried disabling airplane with wifi enabled to no avail.
I did replace my wpa_supplicant file to enable ad-hoc networks.
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i know it seems strange, but make sure you didnt accidently get the CNN App for mobile phones.. just get the CNN app, the one i have that works w/ video and all that on my rooted w/ wpa supplicant swapped is the one with the black background red CNN letters

docs to go
i use docs to go for me it has worked great on my cell and so far fine on tab.i wish i could find something to print to my brother 440 cn network printer
tried many with no luck grrrrrr
im not buying a new printer

cybermage1 said:
I still can't get video, it always tells me video is not available offline, despite the fact my wiress is connected and it just downloaded the list of videos...
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Might try to download the latest version... the release notes state:
NOTE: "Offline" message that some users are getting while viewing stories is resolved in this build. Thanks for your patience!

As far as file commanders go, I prefer Ghost Commander, its a lot like the Norton Commander of old, two columns.

watch espn
Watch espn is a great tablet app to watch espn as long as you have a certain cable provider watched baseball last night over 4g tether

I'm using Touchdown for Tablets for my work email and calendar, works great, looks great, actually lets me synch my notes and tasks in addition to emails, contacts & appointments.
Love the Kindle app
I haven't used any of the other office apps yet so I can't speak for how they work on Honeycomb

saeba said:
Might try to download the latest version... the release notes state:
NOTE: "Offline" message that some users are getting while viewing stories is resolved in this build. Thanks for your patience!
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Nope - mine already has that version. Right now, clicking any story that has a video just makes the screen flicker a brief moment and go back to the list of stories. I'll stick with USA Today I guess.

Tried replacing the wpa supplicant file with the original, and it still pulls the offline error. I am rooted and honestly could not give a crap about this app. Just Saying.

Uninstall and disable adblocker reinstall reboot a voila it works. Adblocker is the problem hence the problems exists with rooted users. Again I dont give a crap about this app but hope it helps those who do.

Recommend some programs

Finally have my phone where I like it with Redemption and Ive gone through the market only a million times. Chances are I over looked things and skipped others.
Basically looking for recommendations on system utilities, tools, programs, games, etc.

Battery monitor widget
Temp+CPU V2
Pew pew 2
X Construct
SetCPU (if your rom doesn't have built in OC)
Those are a few I'd recommend.
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Adfree
Call confirm
Fancy widget
Gmote
Incbits
Where's my Droid
Widget locker
Craigsnotifica
IMDB
The weather channel
There's a quick list for ya. Hope it helps.

Adfree
All Apps Organizer
Colornote
Pandora
Alarm Clock Plus
My Tracks
Pocket
Shop Savvy
Double Twist (you might perfer sense music player / widget, but I just like this one better)
TV Shows Stream
Music Junk (no longer available in market but you can pick it up elsewhere)
iheartradio
Camera ZOOM FX
Dolphin Browser Mini
Speedx 3D free
Auto Rotate Switch
Beautiful Widgets
Where's my Droid
Vibrate mode by force
Tasker
Wifi Analyzer
Wireless Tether
Soundhound

evileclipse said:
Adfree
Call confirm
Fancy widget
Gmote
Incbits
Where's my Droid
Widget locker
Craigsnotifica
IMDB
The weather channel
There's a quick list for ya. Hope it helps.
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POQbum said:
All Apps Organizer
Colornote
Pandora
Alarm Clock Plus
My Tracks
Pocket
Shop Savvy
Double Twist (you might perfer sense music player / widget, but I just like this one better)
TV Shows Stream
Music Junk (no longer available in market but you can pick it up elsewhere)
iheartradio
Camera ZOOM FX
Dolphin Browser Mini
Speedx 3D free
Auto Rotate Switch
Beautiful Widgets
Where's my Droid
Vibrate mode by force
Tasker
Wifi Analyzer
Wireless Tether
Soundhound
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Everything in bold I already have. I tried Tasker, but it would take me forever to tweak things. Thanks. Lets keep them coming.

Angry Birds & Seasons/Rio????
Birds is a must... then you'll checking Market several times a day for update cause you've beaten it already.
Amazon App Store for all the free daily apps
Black Facebook
Chandroid
Handcent
Live Profile
Not Call Log (MUST!!!!)
MissedIt!
Swype
ADW Launcher.exe
TV Guide Mobile
XDA Premium - OF COURSE

BenHolliday said:
Angry Birds & Seasons/Rio????
Birds is a must... then you'll checking Market several times a day for update cause you've beaten it already.
Amazon App Store for all the free daily apps
Black Facebook
Chandroid
Handcent
Live Profile
Not Call Log (MUST!!!!)
MissedIt!
Swype
ADW Launcher.exe
TV Guide Mobile
XDA Premium - OF COURSE
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I have both Angry Birds from the Amazon app store. Later tonight after work Ill be checking some of these out. I havent heard of a few of them.

Well I like many of the ones that have already been mentioned but here is my list:
Used daily:
minimalistic text
scrollable news widget
Jorte
facebook for android
xda
yammer
finance (google)
amazon app store (as mentioned for free apps daily)
the weather channel
ADW (installed with CM7)
ADW Notifier (great addition to ADW to put hte bubble on gmail )
Gmail
Google Voice
Other apps that I use once in a while:
Movies (flixter)
TV Guide
IMDB
Score Mobile
SyncMyPics (only when running ASOP, HTC's People app does a great job with this on its own).
My Verizon
ASTRO Browser
Google Maps/ Street view/ Navigation
Games that I have played with (I am not a gamer so others probably have better picks):
Super Dynamite fishing (because of Opening fishing this past weekend this is my top pick )
Angreybirds (all)
Doodle Jump
Majesty (probably best app of the day from amazon that I got)
world series poker
LOL so after looking through my apps I have a TON that I have never even started... I guess I would say get amazon to get the free ones but try them to see if you like them LOL
have to go back and try a bunch of these now.
SoBBie

wave launcher and circlelauncher are a couple of really nice folder type widgets.

supersobbie said:
Well I like many of the ones that have already been mentioned but here is my list:
Used daily:
minimalistic text
scrollable news widget
Jorte
facebook for android
xda
yammer
finance (google)
amazon app store (as mentioned for free apps daily)
the weather channel
ADW (installed with CM7)
ADW Notifier (great addition to ADW to put hte bubble on gmail )
Gmail
Google Voice
Other apps that I use once in a while:
Movies (flixter)
TV Guide
IMDB
Score Mobile
SyncMyPics (only when running ASOP, HTC's People app does a great job with this on its own).
My Verizon
ASTRO Browser
Google Maps/ Street view/ Navigation
Games that I have played with (I am not a gamer so others probably have better picks):
Super Dynamite fishing (because of Opening fishing this past weekend this is my top pick )
Angreybirds (all)
Doodle Jump
Majesty (probably best app of the day from amazon that I got)
world series poker
LOL so after looking through my apps I have a TON that I have never even started... I guess I would say get amazon to get the free ones but try them to see if you like them LOL
have to go back and try a bunch of these now.
SoBBie
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rpz3.14 said:
wave launcher and circlelauncher are a couple of really nice folder type widgets.
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Way more to go through now. Keep them coming.

facebook, netflix not compatible with a500

For the last few months I've Ben unable to update/install Facebook on a500. App does not show in marketplace app, does show on web android market but shows as not compatible with Acer. I've got factory install (of honeycomb) and received latest updates---though I had the problem prior to 3.1. Note I already have older version of Facebook when I was able to install (when I first got a500...just after release). I'm not interested in rooting if possible and believe issue must be related to configs on marketplace in my profile?
I'm sure the issue isn't very widespread or else this forum would filled with posts...anythoughts?

you are correct that it is currently not compatible. That is why on your Acer there is a Facebook link. It has nothing to do with your user settings on the marketplace. What you can do is look up on xda or on Google for the facwbook apk.

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For the last few months I've Ben unable to update/install Facebook on a500. App does not show in marketplace app, does show on web android market but shows as not compatible with Acer. I've got factory install (of honeycomb) and received latest updates---though I had the problem prior to 3.1. Note I already have older version of Facebook when I was able to install (when I first got a500...just after release). I'm not interested in rooting if possible and believe issue must be related to configs on marketplace in my profile?
I'm sure the issue isn't very widespread or else this forum would filled with posts...anythoughts?
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Download Friend Me from the market, it's the next best thing to an actual app from Facebook.
As far as Netflix, the only way right now is to root, download the app from the forum, download a patch and it'll work. Only downside is it causes problems with the camcorder function.

Maybe this can lead you in the right direction:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...neycomb-devices-and-possibly-most-phones-too/

The Netflix fix does not cause me video can issues.

Don't know about net flix but i use the same black transparent Facebook app that I use on my mosaic powered captivate with no problems
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I use the dolphine browser HD for fb. Use a gesture for quick access. Set it to use https instead of http. Netflix won't work unless u root it. Look around for rooting options and apk for Netflix.
the Facebook link Acer provides sucks. I can't use it myself. Dolphine has webzine feature but if u like regular full fb, dolphin in desktop mode is perfect.
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