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You're downloading a large file on your Android device, maybe a movie, or an OTA software update, and it's taking absolutely ages. A quick glance at the WiFi icon shows a full bar, yet, you're close to tearing your hair out at how slow the download is. Is it a bug? Is the download server located on the moon? Maybe your broadband's capped?
There are countless situations where it's necessary to back up your device. Whether it be reflashing a ROM or installing a tricky mod, a good a reliable app that backs up your device is always essential to have in the app drawer. Introducing Backup Your Mobile by XDA Forum Member lanx.
Zip, 7z, bzip2, tar, deb, tpz, rar and XZ are just the few of the many different archive file types that exist in a sea of archive formats in this technological age. Having a number of seperate apps to view certain archive extensions is just not practical, and finding a file manager app that can handle all these different extensions can be cumbersome.
Have you been in the situation where you fancy listening to some music while you're immersed in a game, reading, or typing an important document on your Android device? Having to exit your current app to either go to the music widget or music app just to press play is annoying and impractical. This is a problem XDA Forum Member TraberSoftware ventures to mend.
It's well established that not all XDA community members are a fan of Apple products, instead preferring Android and Linux or Windows operating systems for their devices and computers. However, there are many who still could not overlook the Apple Mac's prowess and horsepower at performing many computer-bound tasks and operations. They may have a Mac in the office or home as their main PC for work or entertainment. Well, for these users, Mac Remote is sure to be a valuable app in the app drawer.
XDA recently introduced to you Swapps, a multi-tasking app allowing users to access their apps from a concealable dock. This function is extremely useful for changing apps quickly from within another without the need to press the home button and then the app drawer. Well now, Sidebar has stepped up offering the same experience.
Ever heard of WiFi Direct? Native to many recent Android devices such as those of the Nexus, Xperia, and Galaxy families, WiFi Direct allow users to essential transfer files between WiFi enabled devices, in a manner similar to how many use Bluetooth file transfer.
You've most likely heard of Pimp My Rom, an app offering a variety of mods and tweaks for you to install onto your phone. Now another app has stepped up offering a similar service.