Electronics Killer apps for Android? - Page 24

**DaFace** · 12-01-2010, 08:59 PM

Since there's an iPhone version, I figured I'd start a Droid version. After being handcuffed by Sprint's SERO plan for the past two years, I finally ordered my LG Optimus S last night. It'll be here in about 24 hours. So, what toys should I play with when it arrives?

**loochy** · 10-19-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Tapatalk is free on Getjar

Thanks! I'm picking it up as we speak.

Edit: I mean I'm picking it up right now...since we aren't actually speaking. It's a message board!

**007** · 10-19-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Tapatalk is free on Getjar

Not getting it.

Posted from my wireless keyboard at work.

Huffmeister · 10-20-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Tapatalk is free on Getjar

So how does Getjar work? Do you just download the apps from their site, upload them to your phone, and then install them? Do you have to root your phone in order to use it?

Anything to worry about, security wise? It just seems "too good to be true" that apps that go for $2-$4 on the Android Market are free on Getjar.

**loochy** · 10-20-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Huffmeister

So how does Getjar work? Do you just download the apps from their site, upload them to your phone, and then install them? Do you have to root your phone in order to use it?

Anything to worry about, security wise? It just seems "too good to be true" that apps that go for $2-$4 on the Android Market are free on Getjar.

Just install the Getjar app, then you get your free apps from that. They are listed under the Gold Star section.

KevB · 10-20-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Not getting it.

Posted from my wireless keyboard at work.

LOL

WoodDraw · 10-20-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

So I have the Google Nexus S....not really smart with these new smart phones....just getting used to typing texting with the touchscreen keypad and still annoying considering I've been using the slide out qwerty (sp?) keypad.

So anyone root w/ this phone, as previously posted, the sprint guy says not to root your google phone etc. I dont know how so I wouldn't do it myself, but will it allow me to access more wifi etc?

I know this is old, but I just read through the last few posts in this thread.

I've said it before, but the Android development community is incredibly overrated. Most of their work is absolute shit, and completely unsupported. And you have to remember, many of these "custom ROMS" don't involve any real coding or knowledge of the real workings of Android by their authors. It's like downloading one of those old register tweaks for Windows. Mostly they're just skins and edits to settings, along with some bug fixes/modifications, almost always taken from one of the few real Android developers that knows what they are doing.

So when people always talk about root and Android, I always say be cautious. Even more cautious when you start thinking about flashing a custom ROM. I rooted my phone, flashed several of the popular ROMS, and I was disappointed by all. Once Samsung released official FROYO for my phone, I flashed back to stock and haven't regretted it since. And even more, I haven't even felt the need to root it again.

There are some exceptions, especially with the AOSP projects and with developers that support legacy devices. And mainly, rooting to get rid of bloatware and stupid limitations dictated by carriers. But mostly, it doesn't bring much to the average person.

**DaFace** · 10-20-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I know this is old, but I just read through the last few posts in this thread.

I've said it before, but the Android development community is incredibly overrated. Most of their work is absolute shit, and completely unsupported. And you have to remember, many of these "custom ROMS" don't involve any real coding or knowledge of the real workings of Android by their authors. It's like downloading one of those old register tweaks for Windows. Mostly they're just skins and edits to settings, along with some bug fixes/modifications, almost always taken from one of the few real Android developers that knows what they are doing.

So when people always talk about root and Android, I always say be cautious. Even more cautious when you start thinking about flashing a custom ROM. I rooted my phone, flashed several of the popular ROMS, and I was disappointed by all. Once Samsung released official FROYO for my phone, I flashed back to stock and haven't regretted it since. And even more, I haven't even felt the need to root it again.

There are some exceptions, especially with the AOSP projects and with developers that support legacy devices. And mainly, rooting to get rid of bloatware and stupid limitations dictated by carriers. But mostly, it doesn't bring much to the average person.

You acknowledge it a little in your post, but just to be clear, I think there's a huge difference in "rooting" and running a "custom ROM" in terms of value. The former unlocks a ton of useful apps (Wireless Tether perhaps being the biggest one) and is really pretty safe as long as you use a method that a lot of others have used.

Custom ROMs, on the other hand, vary widely. If you've got a phone that the CM7 team is working on, that's worth it. Most of the rest are crap. However, I will say that I've loved the one I'm running right now, which is just the Sprint stock ROM with all of the bloat removed.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-20-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I know this is old, but I just read through the last few posts in this thread.

I've said it before, but the Android development community is incredibly overrated. Most of their work is absolute shit, and completely unsupported. And you have to remember, many of these "custom ROMS" don't involve any real coding or knowledge of the real workings of Android by their authors. It's like downloading one of those old register tweaks for Windows. Mostly they're just skins and edits to settings, along with some bug fixes/modifications, almost always taken from one of the few real Android developers that knows what they are doing.

So when people always talk about root and Android, I always say be cautious. Even more cautious when you start thinking about flashing a custom ROM. I rooted my phone, flashed several of the popular ROMS, and I was disappointed by all. Once Samsung released official FROYO for my phone, I flashed back to stock and haven't regretted it since. And even more, I haven't even felt the need to root it again.

There are some exceptions, especially with the AOSP projects and with developers that support legacy devices. And mainly, rooting to get rid of bloatware and stupid limitations dictated by carriers. But mostly, it doesn't bring much to the average person.

Kill Yourself

vailpass · 10-20-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I know this is old, but I just read through the last few posts in this thread.

I've said it before, but the Android development community is incredibly overrated. Most of their work is absolute shit, and completely unsupported. And you have to remember, many of these "custom ROMS" don't involve any real coding or knowledge of the real workings of Android by their authors. It's like downloading one of those old register tweaks for Windows. Mostly they're just skins and edits to settings, along with some bug fixes/modifications, almost always taken from one of the few real Android developers that knows what they are doing.

So when people always talk about root and Android, I always say be cautious. Even more cautious when you start thinking about flashing a custom ROM. I rooted my phone, flashed several of the popular ROMS, and I was disappointed by all. Once Samsung released official FROYO for my phone, I flashed back to stock and haven't regretted it since. And even more, I haven't even felt the need to root it again.

There are some exceptions, especially with the AOSP projects and with developers that support legacy devices. And mainly, rooting to get rid of bloatware and stupid limitations dictated by carriers. But mostly, it doesn't bring much to the average person.

Thanks for this useles and completely inaccurate tip. Best wishes for full recovery from whatever it was that cut off the oxygen to your brain.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 10-20-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

You acknowledge it a little in your post, but just to be clear, I think there's a huge difference in "rooting" and running a "custom ROM" in terms of value. The former unlocks a ton of useful apps (Wireless Tether perhaps being the biggest one) and is really pretty safe as long as you use a method that a lot of others have used.

Custom ROMs, on the other hand, vary widely. If you've got a phone that the CM7 team is working on, that's worth it. Most of the rest are crap. However, I will say that I've loved the one I'm running right now, which is just the Sprint stock ROM with all of the bloat removed.

I hated the mikmik ROM, but am liking Swagged Out Stock pretty well.

KevB · 10-20-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I hated the mikmik ROM, but am liking Swagged Out Stock pretty well.

I'm still using Myn's Warmtwopointtwo (RLS5) on my EVO and I've loved it.

WoodDraw · 10-20-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

You acknowledge it a little in your post, but just to be clear, I think there's a huge difference in "rooting" and running a "custom ROM" in terms of value. The former unlocks a ton of useful apps (Wireless Tether perhaps being the biggest one) and is really pretty safe as long as you use a method that a lot of others have used.

Custom ROMs, on the other hand, vary widely. If you've got a phone that the CM7 team is working on, that's worth it. Most of the rest are crap. However, I will say that I've loved the one I'm running right now, which is just the Sprint stock ROM with all of the bloat removed.

Eeek. A lot of strong responses here. I'll respond to yours because it's the only one that really stated a point. But I did say I support AOSP builds, and CM7 is the best example of that. They are one of the few independent Android developers that actually support their product, and they do amazing stuff for Android.

I think too often Android defenders use the "it's open" defense as a reason to adopt the software, where in reality, the development isn't very strong outside of the app space and AOSP community. If you want to root to get a program, more power to you. If you want to root because you think you can improve your phone with a new ROM released on XDA, I think you should at least educate yourself.

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vailpass · 10-20-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I hated the mikmik ROM, but am liking Swagged Out Stock pretty well.

I like the MikG 2.56. I 'm curious to know what you hated about it?

jspchief · 10-21-2011, 07:13 PM

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