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February 21, 2012 By: PoorCollegeGuy
Launchers hold a special place in the Android world as the application that all Android users use the most. The homescreens, the dock, the app drawer, all of it is apart of the launcher experience and you literally cannot turn your device on without encountering the launcher.
As it stands, there are a number of launchers in the Android market and several of them are famously popular. LauncherPro, ADW and Espier to name a few. However, there is a new launcher looking to make some waves of its own.
Enter ssLauncher, a unique, reportedly lightweight and free launcher in the Android Market. Among some of the usual features that come with a launcher, such as having customizable themes, is that the launcher makes the home screens on the device look like pages in a magazine. The full feature list includes:
- Decorate screen with a variety of styles for shortcuts and widgets.
- Easy and quick access to pages for contacts, bookmarks, application drawer, application group.
- Many useful features of application drawer: showing/hiding app, marking star for favorites apps, changing application icon and name, uninstalling app and so on
- Create application group and manage list by drag and drop.
- Save and load your theme, page layouts and settings.
- Convert the saved theme file to apk. (contact us by e-mail for more informations)
- Hide status bar, open status bar by swiping down.
- You can implement nice screen without launcher 7, dvr, minimalistic text, wp clock, clockr etc.
If this is something you’d like to check out, XDA Senior Member dancer_69 has started a thread about it on XDA or you can go straight to the app in the Android Market.
February 18, 2012 By: PoorCollegeGuy
The world is full of WiFi hotspots. From the router in your home to the number of routers in your office to every Tim Horton’s, Starbucks, Panera Bread and cyber bar in between, there seems to be a way to connect to a WiFi connection anywhere. You know, unless you absolutely need one, then they’re impossible to find.
Sometimes you may forget a password or forget which network you were connected to. This is a problem that XDA Senior Member Moikop is trying to fix with an app called Wi-Fi Reminder.
It’s a fairly simple application that, once you connect to a WiFi service, will remember that WiFi service and its details, including the password you entered to get on it. For those suffering from short term memory loss or just happen to connect to a lot of hotspots, this application could be extremely useful. Says Moikop:
All you need to do is launch the app, give root permisses, and in a few seconds you can see all the networks you have previously been connected to with it’s password.
It has two languages: English and Spanish.
So if this looks like something you’d like to have around your Android device, you can check out the original thread to download the app and its prior version for free, screenshots and additional information.
February 17, 2012 By: ConanTroutman
If you’re one of those people who simply aren’t satisfied with the stock SMS application on your device then theres a good chance you’ve tried Handcent as an alternative. Of all the third party SMS applications available Handcent certainly seems to be one of the most customisable and intuitive.
Version 4.0 of this incredibly popular application has been in private beta for a while but now it’s available to the public here on XDA Developers. This is the seventh beta build and there are still a few minor bugs to be ironed out but I’m sure that won’t stop many of you from taking this new version for a spin.
New features include;
Known issues;
You can find the original release here.
February 10, 2012 By: orb3000
Flashing ROMs is one thing, but how many of you feel like you’re ready to go deeper into the world of customization? XDA Recognized Developers LeoMar75 and GadgetCheck present KitchenPro which will give you the ability to modify/customize your device on the go. It will show you how to use the application to its maximum potential with some features like:
-Added Download & Install Packages tab for faster Install of Packs
-Added the Ability in Browse/Install the ability to flash .tar,CWM.zip and zImages
-Download Speed info
-SD Card Space Warning
-New Rating and Comment Layouts
-New Server Info and Star Rating’s
-Full & Perfect Landscape view compact-able
-More than one preview for the themes available
-Slider-able & Select-able ICS Style custom View-pager
The app also includes a preview and Tutorial explaining everything you need to know.
For now this app works only with Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2, let´s hope in the future can be available for more devices.
Moreover, Developers are also placing a full operational custom ROM to use it along with the app.
kitchen Pro App comes with the ROM, however if you only need the apk you may download it as a separate file in the original thread. Now you can build your Rom as you wish!
Originally posted by LeoMar75
The ROM will come as a Base
i.e
It will have the Stock Samsung Look to it and will have all major tweaks to it, The Kitchen app from now on will come built into the ROM itself and it will be Locked to only our ROM.The Kitchen will now Auto Update itself when ever i publish a Update, So you will always be using the updated app.All the Mod’s,Themes and other Stuff that you can customize will be aired by the KitchenPro.
NOTE
Make sure you have the latest Revolution Rom kitchen running in your phone
It may happen that after a package has been installed from the Revolution Kitchen Pro app, on the first boot you phone hangs at the Boot logo, just long press power button and restart your phone!
I’d like to point out that i am not responsible for any issue with your phone! Also it’s highly recommended to backup efs folder before to start playing with your phone!
For those people who is coming from LeoMar75 Revolution ROM 2.7.1 and has installed Kitchen Pro app v1.1-Backup user data with the kicthen v1.1
-Titanium backup
-cwm backup
-full wipe and download the new romHopefully with the kitchen app v1.2 that comes with the new ROM you will be able to restore you user data backup but you need to copy files from /sdcard/download/Revolution/userdata_backup/ to /sdcard/download/CheckROM_REVO/userdata_backup/
Continue on to the Note thread ROM
Check this thread for Galaxy SII ROM
Market link for the app
Please leave your feed back and/or comments.
Thanks for reading.
January 25, 2012 By: orb3000
Of all the apps that Google has launched over the years the only one I use on a consistent basis is Sky Map. It was sad to learn that Google has opted to end major development of Sky Map, but the good news is that the app will go open source.
That means rather than simply dying off, at least Android geeks and other developers will have the chance to pitch in and keep the updates coming. If you have never used Sky Map, it’s an application that makes possible to see what´s in the stars, if you look up at the night sky and wonder what that bright object is this app will tell you.
Google is working with Carnegie Melon University, and students there will be directly continuing the development of the app. The giant has also open-sourced the app so that other astronomy enthusiasts can take the code and augment it as they wish.
Is this application useful to you or your kids? Please let us know your opinion below.
December 26, 2011 By: Jase Glenn
For those of you who don’t remember CommMgrPro, allow me to refresh you memory: it’s a Windows Mobile app (no not Windows Phone, Windows Mobile as in that ancient operating system that floats around here on XDA from time to time) that allowed its users to setup complex, detailed scheduling of their device. The user would set up predefined rules: such as from 4pm-6pm on a Monday, turn wifi on, and the device would follow suit.
The app was very popular back in the heyday of Windows Mobile, and a developer by the name of danielherrero has decided to restore it to its former glory!
Based on the design of the original CommMgrPro, this new version is updated for Android! Of course it’s still in the beta stages right now, but development is progressing rapidly. So for those of you who are feeling nostalgic, or are looking for an amazing app to fine tune your device with go and get it here.
Happy Scheduling.
December 23, 2011 By: Jase Glenn
Like most people Mecid8 has apps. Lots of apps. You see the other day he realized he had over a hundred apps, and it dawned on him that there was no way to really organize them. Sure by default Android sorts things alphabetically, but how about by category? Thus began his quest to develop an automatic app sorter that:
Automatically sort applications by category (how to do this is the topic of another post).
Gives you possibility to create your own own categories.
Enables the correct choice of the category, if app categories chose it wrong.
So if you find yourself needing a good organizer, head on over to the thread here to pick up the latest version.
Happy Organizing.
December 8, 2011 By: orb3000
Heres an interesting tool for your Android device; another option to Root Explorer presented by XDA member jrummy16 to gain total control over your files. Access all of the Android’s file system -including the elusive data folder-.
Some of the features included:
- Batch copy/paste, zip, tar, delete, move any file or folder
- Change file permissions and ownership
- View and edit any file
- Move, copy, rename, and delete files.
- Create and delete directories (folders).
- Send files by email.
- Add new files & folders in any directory
- Install zips using clockwork recovery
- Execute script files
Amongst many more. Root Browser can be used in both rooted and non rooted devices and is offered for free only in the original thread. For Chefs: You can include Root Browser in your ROM just giving proper credits.
Please let us know your experiences by leaving your feedback.
Originally posted by jrummy16
Hey developers and fellow Android fanatics. I decided I want to share an app I developed, Root Browser.Root Browser is like the popular app, Root Explorer. You can view and manage any file with root access. You can also multi select files and batch copy, move, zip, delete, tar. A sq-lite database viewer is also included (click the home icon in the title bar).
Root Browser has all the functions of Root Explorer but I am offering it here for free
The version included here is the same as the free version on the market which supports ads. To get it to have the same functionality as the pro version without ads all you need to do is create this file
Continue to read more about the application on the original thread
November 28, 2011 By: orb3000
If you are an advanced user you may be looking for a good firewall application to control all the incoming data to your expensive toy. If that´s the case this is for you, XDA Recognized Developer ftgg99 presents a completely silent app to control all your calls and SMS, which includes an advanced list and action based system with a private call and SMS inbox. Featuring:
Text routing and replies
Tasker support
Customizable, obfuscate notifications
Action, list and profile prioritize
Action groups and wild card filters
If you are coming from Root Call Blocker, the Developer warns to read the help guide. You can get the app for free in the usual place and please leave your feedback and comments. Thanks for reading.
Originally posted by ftgg99
Call Master BetaWelcome to the open beta of Call Master, the most advanced call and text message firewall available for Android. With unique, powerful features and the proven reliability of Root Call Blocker under the hood, this application is for both the casual and advanced pro ninja user.
Debugging:Help us make this the finest call and SMS management app by participating! You can use our internal debugging tools to send logs or write suggestions. Please post here as well, as communal troubleshooting is very effective.
Continue on to the original thread to read more.
November 28, 2011 By: orb3000
It is always appreciated to have tools that let you adjust more into deep your experience with your device, and this is an example of that. Advanced Configuration Tool presented by XDA member schaps features the option to customize panels and widgets with interactive backgrounds, including a launcher for applications and games, a file explorer and contact manager, among other interesting things to play with.
The latest version 1.5 supports Mango HTC (first generation only), Samsung, and LG devices. Please leave your comments and thanks for reading.
Originally posted by bigtime1
Advanced Configuration Tool for WP7 allows you to customize themes, sounds, tiles, icons and to tweak your phone.
It is currently compatible with HTC, Samsung and LG WP7.
New in version 1.5.0.0:
Improved support of Mango
Fix unexpected errors and crashes
(now shows up in apps)thanks again Julien Schapman your hard work is appreciated.
Continue on to the application thread to find more information.
November 9, 2011 By: orb3000
I was a student a long time ago, but if you are now, you may find XDA member hateem’s SAT Test Application useful. You know, it’s a near certainty we’ll miss a great thread here or there, so we count on your help to send us tips for Portal articles. This is one example.
XDA member hateem made this app only using App Inventor. It’s a great SAT guide that will clear many uncertainties about the actual exam.
The developer presents this app in free and paid versions, the difference being that the full version features a complete guide with answer explanations and subject tests. And you can register from the app itself. If you find it useful or uncover a bug, please let developer know.
Originally posted by hateem
Hi, I figured since a lot of people sit the SAT test I should make an app. Used Appinventor for the purpose.There is’nt a really good guide SAT app, or one that gives basic necessary info, and this hopefully does that. All the others I saw were word lists and hacks to put on calculator etc. The FULL version is coming soon as well, with a massive practice guide of both the reasoning test and the subject tests.
”This is the FREE Version of the SAT Guide App. SAT test is coming close, and a lot of people are confused about the actual exam and this will clear many of the uncertainties.
Continue to discussion thread to leave your feedback.
September 28, 2011 By: orb3000
XDA member lyh1 shows an app/proof concept called Simple Marble Machine AR for your Android device. The app uses two trackers for augmenting 2 physics scenes, while if no tracker is active it is a simple clock widget with live background. However, you can swipe to view around the machine without trackers.
The two trackers represent a standalone machine, if you put them in right place, they can combine into a more complex machine.
It seems a bit hard to explain it in words, so get the free app on the market and let us know your experiences with this interesting concept.
Originally posted by lyh1
This is a clock widget with a live background normally.
you can swipe to view around the machine.
When you put the tracker 1 in front of the cam, the machine will augment on it.
After you augmented the first machine, you can active machine 2 with the tracker 2.
When you put them in right place, they can form up to one complex marble machine.
Continue on to the original thread.
September 21, 2011 By: orb3000
This application is suitable for older people or for someone who has vision problems. Now you can use large numbers when dialing. XDA member lseidman presents BIGDialer for your Windows Phone 7, which allows you to easily view big sleek looking buttons to dial phone numbers without having to squint if you have bad vision. The latest version includes voice dialing.
You can get it for free on the market, and don´t forget to leave your feedback for the developer.
Originally posted by lseidman
Big Dialer allows you to easily make phone calls with the big sleek looking dialpad buttons to dial phone numbers without having to squint!Now you have the ability to Enable Voice Dialing! This feature allows you to check to enable/disable, so you can hear the buttons you’re pressing as you dial, which is great if you have trouble seeing when you dial as it confirms what digit’s you’re really pressing.
Code:
windowsphone.com/s?appid=7cf0b981-2bac-e011-a53c-78e7d1fa76f8
Continue on to the original thread to find more information.
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