Ok, not sure this is the best place for this thread, but, here it goes.
I'm one of the masses leaving the iphone for an Evo. So I have zero experience on any Android system.
And I realize that this is a very subjective question to ask, but....
What are the MUST HAVE apps?? I do plan to root the phone once the instructions are released, in case that helps.
Thanks for any advice for this Android noob.
Well here's my list of must haves:
Astro or any other file manager
Handcent if you want a different SMS app (I dont but many like it)
Google Voice (assuming you have a GV account)
Mint.com if you have a mint.com account
Facebook
Facebook Sync (syncs your FB contact pics with your phone contacts)
Twitter
Mixzing (music player)
Shazam or Soundhound (Midomi)
eBuddy IM
Hmm That's all I can think of right off the top of my head.
With this size screen, you will really want More Icons widget.
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The title is a question, and it says it all any body know how to add IM places in the IM folder? I have a T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 and it comes pre-loaded with AIM, Messenger, Yahoo, Google Talk, and MySpace IM. I want Facebook IM added to that. Why the eff would T-Mo put MySpace IM on the phone (as if anyone would use it)? It must have been free or something. Anyway, I know that "MeBoo" comes with FaceBook IM but when I load that, it doesn't integrate itself into my Instant Messaging file. If anyone knows what I'm talking about, help me please
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There's actually a seperate program, FIM, that has both Facebook Messenger and the ability to keep you updated on your Facebook notifications, including the ability to link directly from the program itself to your Facebook mobile page. Here's the already-discussed link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=480365
Android 2.x has an option for adding a Facebook account under the "Accounts & Sync" menu. However, none of the cooked ROMs I've tried have actually got this function to work.
I am just curious, what exactly is it meant to do? Sense™ has Facebook integration that includes the ability to perform a few functions via the People app, as well as pull down contact pictures (the most common feature I guess). What does vanilla Android's "Facebook Sync" actually do?
I would imagine part of it involves contact images, but is that all?
actually you can download an application not that much good but it would b enough to handle the facebook activities
go to market and download addressbook application
then download facebook mix in this will be an external to that application
MolMol
Sincmypix is the perfect tool to sync contacts pictures! Just try it.
It's safe because you don't enter password in the app.
I am affrait of internal password applications.
profete162 said:
Sincmypix is the perfect tool to sync contacts pictures! Just try it.
It's safe because you don't enter password in the app.
I am affrait of internal password applications.
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Syncmypix is a good one! +1 for that
I tried syncmypics a couple of days ago, and it mixed everyone's photos up. was very confusing. and it took me quite a while to go through and delete all the photos afterwards.
Am glad it's working for you guys though. Just wish there was something that worked for me too.
Hey guys,
Thanks for replies... Not quite the answers I was looking for though... What I really want to know what the Vanilla Android 2.x Facebook sync is *supposed* to do, whatever that may be.
However, although this is slightly off-topic, if you chaps are looking for the best way to get your Facebook pics into your contacts, then I've found what I feel is the best solution for you.
I tried SyncMyPix which in theory is great, but in practice, it's completely hit and miss (at least if you have a 200+ list of contacts as I do). In the end, I settled for a completely external application that syncs your Facebook pics to your actual Google Contacts online. Android then syncs the Google Contacts, pics included, as normal.
This method worked brilliantly for me, and I suggest you give it a shot.
Google Contact Sync
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and it took me quite a while to go through and delete all the photos afterwards.
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You can delete all the pics from Results -> Menu.
I had that native sync working and it pulled down about 300 people into my contacts list, the ones with mobile numbers listed anyway, thank god it didnt override my google cloud contacts!!
StNickZA said:
Hey guys,
Thanks for replies... Not quite the answers I was looking for though... What I really want to know what the Vanilla Android 2.x Facebook sync is *supposed* to do, whatever that may be.
However, although this is slightly off-topic, if you chaps are looking for the best way to get your Facebook pics into your contacts, then I've found what I feel is the best solution for you.
I tried SyncMyPix which in theory is great, but in practice, it's completely hit and miss (at least if you have a 200+ list of contacts as I do). In the end, I settled for a completely external application that syncs your Facebook pics to your actual Google Contacts online. Android then syncs the Google Contacts, pics included, as normal.
This method worked brilliantly for me, and I suggest you give it a shot.
Google Contact Sync
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Thanks, this is just great.
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You can delete all the pics from Results -> Menu.
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I didn't see that. whoops!
Hey guys,
Justa few quick questions ...
Is there an application or something that will log all the apps I have downloaded via my account and list them for me, so when I do a backup I knwo what I had before?
Is there an app to list the above AND download the latest versions without me having to manually do anything (Shashimi for Android).
I have loads of text on my Tytn is there an easy way to back these up in a rar file or something. I don't want to import them to the desire just store them.
I sue S2U2, I like the Android lock screen BUT I like being able to view my texts/emails without unlocking the device, what options do I have?
Lastly, is there an app to automatically backup your text on a weekly basis and email it to your gmail as an archive? I want it to also ignore the previous week's text.
Am I asking too much L.o.L.?
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Hey guys,
Justa few quick questions ...
Is there an application or something that will log all the apps I have downloaded via my account and list them for me, so when I do a backup I knwo what I had before?
Is there an app to list the above AND download the latest versions without me having to manually do anything (Shashimi for Android).
I have loads of text on my Tytn is there an easy way to back these up in a rar file or something. I don't want to import them to the desire just store them.
I sue S2U2, I like the Android lock screen BUT I like being able to view my texts/emails without unlocking the device, what options do I have?
Lastly, is there an app to automatically backup your text on a weekly basis and email it to your gmail as an archive? I want it to also ignore the previous week's text.
Am I asking too much L.o.L.?
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I don't have an Android phone yet ...and won't do until 7/8/9-April... but playing with my wife's Hero this is what I know...
You seem to have to create a level of Google account in orpder to purchase from Android Market and logging into your Google Account and going to Android Market will bring up a list of your previously downloaded apps.
I haven't found a stand alone app for this but purchasing your apps through AppBrain.com and using their AppBrain app seems to do what your asking. AppBrain doesn't seem to list all apps though - definitely missing UK specific apps such as Beebplayer.
I've had WinMo phones for the past 8 years and never heard of a facility to do this - if there is one I'd be chuffed to hear about it myself.
Dunno - someone else will have to answer this one I'm afraid
I believe that most backup apps will do a scheduled backup - Sprite Backup definitely does but to the SD Card only (no automailer), but WRT ignoring previously backed up messages I've not heard of this feature in any backup app.
I hope this helps to some extent.
Is there an application or something that will log all the apps I have downloaded via my account and list them for me, so when I do a backup I know what I had before?
aTrackDog / AppBrain
Is there an app to list the above AND download the latest versions without me having to manually do anything (Shashimi for Android).
AppBrain allows you to create lists on their site, so when you change phones or wipe it, you can tell it to reinstall the whole list. I did that when I moved from G1 to Desire -- worked like a charm.
I have loads of text on my Tytn is there an easy way to back these up in a rar file or something. I don't want to import them to the desire just store them.
You should ask that in TyTN forum
I sue S2U2, I like the Android lock screen BUT I like being able to view my texts/emails without unlocking the device, what options do I have?
Flyscreen
Lastly, is there an app to automatically backup your text on a weekly basis and email it to your gmail as an archive? I want it to also ignore the previous week's text.
SMS backup
P.S. sorry, I was lazy and did not include links -- google is your friend
O and O said:
Hey guys,
Justa few quick questions ...
I have loads of text on my Tytn is there an easy way to back these up in a rar file or something. I don't want to import them to the desire just store them.
Am I asking too much L.o.L.?
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You can store all your text messages online with Microsoft My Phone or else store them on your PC.
See also this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4713257&postcount=2
FabianNL said:
You can store all your text messages online with Microsoft My Phone or else store them on your PC.
See also this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4713257&postcount=2
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THANKS ALL!
Will have a look at this FabianNL as if I can export to individual files then I will be happy. To be honest it isn't a big deal .
Been playing with my Desire for a while, I can see the appeal of Android it's quick, big buttons, keyboard isn't back considering I'm coming from Tytn (as well as a Touch HD but that was BAD).
My next step is ... what programs should I "replace"? I'm refering to applications like mail, text/messages, etc the build in ones.
I am though over the moon with the device the text input ROCKS! I do have a list of applications I need suggestions on though ... I'm used to the following on Windows Phone so I need an Android variation ...
G-Alarm - A Comprehensive alarm application
G-Profile - easily change my profiles from night, work, home, etc, this would be great as a widget
Task Facade - A general task manager that will show all my running applications and let me close/switch
Wake On Text/Email/etc - As it says ... and stay awake until message has been read!
Lock Without using Power button - easy ...
That's about it for now
I use Klaxon for my alarms.
SMS Popup will turn on the screen when you get text messages (not sure if there is similar for emails) and can give reminders untill it's read.
As far as profiles, then would HTC's Scenes not do the trick? Failing this Locale can automagically turn on and off services and silent/loud the ringer based on various criteria like time and location.
You can easily switch to recent apps by pressing and holding the home key
And there are loads of Task Managers on the market for killing running apps
What does sense have for managing profiles?
Hi,
I would like replace my TyTn II to HTC Desire but Im not shure if I will be happy with Desire(Android)...
Main things which wory me are:
1.)Synchronization with PC with USB cable. I DON'T want and will not sync with google account. All I need is same automatic sync line with activesync. I need sync Contacts, Calendar, Emails(Configure which folders), Task's, Notes. Sync will be done with MS Outlook 2007/2010.
2.)Is possible set more than one email account? I need 3x pop3/smtp email accounts.
3.)Is possible disable threaded SMS/MMS? I realy hate this function.
4.)Is there any app which allow connet to windows remote desktop(RDP and not any 3rd party VNC or other)?
5.)Is there some app/pack which can work with word, excel, power point files?
6.)Does included browser support certificates? I know that opera mobile on WinMo do not support it, so I can't manage cPanel server, make payments(bank)...
I think that this is enought for start
Thanks for any help and answers.
Best regards, _Dejan_
Hey all,
I watched all the videos/read all the reviews, and I couldn't find my answer.
We know that the "What's new" feed in both People and Pictures aggregates facebook stuff, but what about Facebook Inbox? What about notifications?
Could some one enligthen me?
Thanks!
Id say therell be a Facebook app for that
I like the inbox idea. That would be useful. But the rumour was that FB was developing 'Project Titan' a mail app to become more email like, so perhaps integration would come when FB updates this.
As an aside, I know MS has a 5% stake in FB, but too much integration might be too much if another Social Network becomes popular quickly (akin to FB killing My Space).
Somehow I don't see that happening, Facebook is here to stay,Myspace was too late to change the game when FB came along. FB is now akin to Google in the sense its here to stay or at least imo.
or maybe FB will be integrate directly in WM7...
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or maybe FB will be integrate directly in WM7...
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??? It is integrated into WP7 however not all of the Facebook features fit into the WP7 model. For those things, you'll have to jump into a facebook app. Maybe they'll be able to integrate with the various hubs (namely people) so that you could, for example, hit a button to send a FB message to someone and it would open the facebook app directly to do that?
RustyGrom said:
??? It is integrated into WP7 however not all of the Facebook features fit into the WP7 model. For those things, you'll have to jump into a facebook app. Maybe they'll be able to integrate with the various hubs (namely people) so that you could, for example, hit a button to send a FB message to someone and it would open the facebook app directly to do that?
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Actually, I can see the FB inbox happening (has another tile with, kinda like Gmail, Outlook and WL Mail). As for notifications, they could drop from the top, like for Messaging...
What about Facebook friends requests ? I don't know how it would fit into WP7 model, i guess the FB app will be needed at some point
To have all the options of FB you'd have to use app anyway..
That's why I hate all those default integrations.
I did the force update to Mango last night and I'm getting some funny behavior for the Facebook integration. For almost every one of my contacts, it works exactly as advertised, but there are two people whose photos I can't see on the phone. It says "There are no pictures of [contact], or this person has chosen not to share pictures with your phone." One of the two even has a blank What's New pivot, when he updates his status all the time. I feel like these are Facebook security issues, but I can't see anything under the Privacy settings that I could suggest they change. Anyone else seeing this?
Privacy Settings > How people bring your info to apps they use > Edit Settings
They have to check those options.
Excellent. I'll have them check.
Adjust the Date!!! A wrong date on the Phone makes trouble with Facebook .
Am having the same issues. Have you figured out what is causing this? any remedies?
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Am having the same issues. Have you figured out what is causing this? any remedies?
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It doesn't makes sense because the contact that I cannot see albums for on the people hub, I can see their albums using the facebook app.
The solution Endeavor posted works. As soon as my friends changed those settings, their pictures and wall posts showed up.
It doesn't makes sense because the contact that I cannot see albums for on the people hub, I can see their albums using the facebook app.
The facebook app is from facebook, so gets special treatment.
I have the same issue. I'm finally since last Monday running the official mango on my omnia7 and except this thing I am also missing few Facebook contacts in the people hub. It looks like its a known issue.
The integration on the phone is considered a 3rd party app, and checks peoples privacy settings (How people bring your info to apps they use). The facebook "app" acts like 1st party and has treatment as you would from the browser.
Personally I hope facebook does away with this stupid privacy setting. If you have access to somebody's info, you should have access to it from a browser, an app ect.
dtboos said:
The integration on the phone is considered a 3rd party app, and checks peoples privacy settings (How people bring your info to apps they use). The facebook "app" acts like 1st party and has treatment as you would from the browser.
Personally I hope facebook does away with this stupid privacy setting. If you have access to somebody's info, you should have access to it from a browser, an app ect.
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Yes or alternatively I wish MS would use some of their clout (I think they have serious $$$ invested in FB) and get WP7 to be recognized as 1st-party instead of 3rd party. THAT would be a serious differentiator IMO, and would fully realize the potential of FB integration.
-R