Hi all
Just wanting some advice as been looking for ages in play store.
We have been using WhatsApp for our group chat. Love the program but my brother wanted ability to chat on a pc too. He turned us to hookt.me but I'm not a fan. It keeps signing me out, and doesn't show up in android share menu for easy media sharing.
Can anybody recommend a group chat app that is cross platform, can run on pc too (any Internet browser basically), and has the ability to share media?
Thanks in advance
Wilf
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why not just go on a IRC network , you can use mIRC on your pc , and there are a few irc clients around for your Android Phone
eg : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lcGljd2luZG1pbGwuZklSQyJd
wilfmoralee said:
Hi all
Just wanting some advice as been looking for ages in play store.
We have been using WhatsApp for our group chat. Love the program but my brother wanted ability to chat on a pc too. He turned us to hookt.me but I'm not a fan. It keeps signing me out, and doesn't show up in android share menu for easy media sharing.
Can anybody recommend a group chat app that is cross platform, can run on pc too (any Internet browser basically), and has the ability to share media?
Thanks in advance
Wilf
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Samsung's ChatOn is available to all mobile platforms, and has a web client. https://web.samsungchaton.com/
Hello All...How have you been..!!
This might seem to be a duplicate post, but I thought of sharing the information to collate all the processes to save APKs from the market place as well as to get access to wide range of applications on the play store to which we ACE user don't have access..
Well found two processes...
1. For Custom Rom lovers, it is a regular heck to download all the application from market place after each format.. or get the apks from some third party site... So why not back up all the APKs from Play Store itself...
For that I found an awesome application on XDA called REAL APK LEECHER... which allows one to save the apks straight away to their PC and also scan for any updates..
The steps to do so can be found here..
But now there is a loop hole ... you can only download the apps compatible to your device model (corresponding to the Device ID)..
Now the trick though a stupid one...
Simpler way :: Ask your friend having a high end model to add your gmail ID to his/her device... and then access Play Store for at least once.. Take his/her Device id (using *#*#8255#*#*) You are done.. Remove the account... Register the device id/gmail Acc on APK leecher and access most of the apps..
But your friend might not allow to share his/her device ID, what to do now...
Harder way :: Google for some Random Device ID ... Use some app on the play store to change your device ID... Download at least one app from play store... You can again access all the apks using the above process..
2. Well found another application... This is the best.. though it is not free... is the Device Spoofer app...
Spoof you device to any given model... Download as many apps possible..
These helped me... I guess might help some one else too...
I download apps & each time they get updated, I send them to my another phone using bluetooth file transfer & then save them to pc. Much easier right ?
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Venomous Viper 119 said:
I download apps & each time they get updated, I send them to my another phone using bluetooth file transfer & then save them to pc. Much easier right ?
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The process seems to be useful for users like me who have slow & limited data usage plans.. Moreover updates done over PC..
Rest the Device Spoofer is an awesome app.. Now i have access to almost all the apps on play store...
arindam_mitra1985 said:
The process seems to be useful for users like me who have slow & limited data usage plans.. Moreover updates done over PC..
Rest the Device Spoofer is an awesome app.. Now i have access to almost all the apps on play store...
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It's nice that you can be linked to apps that your device doesn't support remotely but the process seems to be quite complicated and not everyone has a friend willing to share their gmail stuff...
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Thats true enough... But the APK Leecher rocks...
N i would suggest everyone to try out the device snoofer... Simply awesome and easy 2 use...
NOTE: This thread isn't updated by me anymore as I had to sell my SmartWatch 2. Check the latest replies to the thread for new apps, though. Keep 'em coming!
Good day fellow XDAians!
I recently bought my very own Smartwatch 2 and I had no idea where to start looking for applications. The built-in search function of Sony's Smartwatch2 app redirects to the Play Store with a certain search query but it not always shows all apps that belong to the category you've selected. So I decided to make a thread dedicated for only the best Apps&Games for the Sony Smartwatch 2!
If you know a great app or game, please let me know. I'll try to include most useful apps in this post. For each category, the free apps and games are listed before the paid ones. Let's get started.
First off, the application that is required for the SW2 to connect with your phone:
> SmartWatch 2 SW2 by Sony Mobile Communications
Secondly, with the new firmware where we can change wallpapers and create our own watchface, Sony decided to add an Easter Egg to the calculator. Have you ever wondered what 1035 equals?
> 1035 = Free Snake Game
(in case it wasn't clear yet, if you type "1035" in the calculator on your smartwatch and then press "=", you'll find the new game on your SmartWatch)
Notifications
> WatchIt! by Jonas Petersson
[free]
Will pick up notifications from the phone and display them in various ways.
> Watchify (Beta) SW2 Extension by A. Sagrebin
[free] [XDA thread]
Allows tons of notifications to pop up on your smartwatch, with Whatsapp, Email, Gmail and Hangouts currently supported to show 'extended notifications' so they'll show the entire message. It also allows setting options for these notifications such as not vibrating at night.
> Calendar smart extension by Sony Mobile Communications
[free]
Shows each upcoming calendar item with location and tapping an item shows more details.
> Quick Reply for SmartWatch 2 by IngeniousApps
[rooted] [€2,41] [XDA thread]
Lets you actually write replies to whatsapp messages as well as view incoming ones on the smartwatch.
> Tasker - Smart Notifier by Shouvik Basu
[free] [donate app at €1,21] [requires Tasker at €2,99]
Send notifications and choose actions accordingly on your SmartWatch via Tasker!
Control apps
> Tasker - Smart Extensions by Shouvik Basu
[free] [donate app at €1,21] [requires Tasker at €2,99]
Ever wanted to decide yourself what to control with your SmartWatch but don't have enough programming knowledge to make your own apps? With this Tasker extension you can!
> Media Control Extension by Lex
[free]
A beautiful app with large, comfortable buttons to control your smartphone's volume, play, pause, skip and for-/backward music; takes little time to load as opposed to Sony's media control application.
> Camera Smart Extension by Sony Mobile Communications
[free]
Turns your smartwatch into a remote smartphone camera trigger. Don't expect the live view to be smooth however.
Games
> 2048 for Smartwatch by Jonathan B.
[free]
Can't get enough of this game on your phone or in the browser? Why not have it on your smartwatch for free!
> BlackJack Extension by Tesseract Mobile
[free] [features ads on phone when replenishing bank money]
"When I'm getting a Smartwatch, I'll get one with BlackJack and Hoo... wait, let's just keep it at BlackJack."
Smartphone apps with added support for the Smartwatch 2
> Light Flow by Reactle
[€1,75] [lite version: free]
Has the option to push all sorts of device notifications to the Smartwatch, but not the extended ones. Therefore you won't get full messages, only short text (pretty handy still if you had already bought this app).
> SmartVanilla Music by Alexander Watt
[free]
Extension to control music through the application
Other
> RSS for Smart Extras™ by Sony Mobile Communications
[free]
Read your RSS feeds on your SmartWatch!
> Tiny Tasks by Lex
[€0,72]
Syncs with Google Tasks so that you can view and mark tasks as complete on your watch.
> Slideshow smart extension by Sony Mobile Communications
[free]
Makes it possible to view images from your phone on your wrist.
> Remote Widget for SmartWatch2 by NeFa Studio
[€1,13] [working ideas]
Put any SmartPhone widget on your SmartWatch!
Do you have anything to add? Please let me know by posting it including a link below!
This list is constantly updating, so keep an eye out!
Lightflow or Lightflow lite supports notification push to SW2 too in recent updates
noobandroid said:
Lightflow or Lightflow lite supports notification push to SW2 too in recent updates
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Is the Lite version also capable of sending to the Smartwatch? I thought I read in the specific thread about the app that only the Pro version was capable. Anyway, I added a new section to the list: Smartphone apps with added support for the Smartwatch 2 :good::cyclops:
Try my app
Quick Reply Whatsapp and SMS for Sony SmartWatch 2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ingeniousapps.hellosmartwatch
Lemme know your view
khonarr65 said:
Try my app
Quick Reply Whatsapp and SMS for Sony SmartWatch 2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ingeniousapps.hellosmartwatch
Lemme know your view
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That definitely looks like an interesting app!
Now I just wish I had a way to pay for it *come on Google, introduce me to your Play Gift cards here as well*
I will however included it in my list, as it seems original enough. Does it let users accurately reply whatsapp messages to incoming ones, and does it work in group chats as well? I just wish there was a way to have full whatsapp on your wrist, including all contacts and previous messages.
Does it actually show your message after replying in a 'conversation kind of way', including previous messages? If not, could that be an improvement to save previous messages as well? :angel:
Ha! Great thought..
It does accurately reply to whatsapp individuals and groups and sms as well..
I am working on full whatsapp conversations.. But even if I succeed in it.. I ll be a standalone app with no notifications stuff.. Because SW2 api limitations have binded me to cut short a few things...
Love your collection btw.. Keep it up! Cheers mate!
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Is the Lite version also capable of sending to the Smartwatch? I thought I read in the specific thread about the app that only the Pro version was capable. Anyway, I added a new section to the list: Smartphone apps with added support for the Smartwatch 2 :good::cyclops:
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both will work, difference only is that limited apps to use in lite version
I just found a great widget for the Remote Widget SmartWatch extension.
Try putting Sony's TrackID widget on the watch. Clicking it will result in a music search even with the phone's display off!
It's a perfect example of what this app is capable of!
*More ideas may follow in this post*
If you have any other perfect examples, be sure to share them here so I can include them in the list
okay, in the light flow app, the notification is only showing amount of unread notifications, like in gmail, it shows 1 unread, total 1, instead of showing context
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Google Tasks App
So far this app has been a lifesaver. Tiny Tasks syncs up with your Google Tasks so that you can view and mark complete all from your watch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appman.smarttasks
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So far this app has been a lifesaver. Tiny Tasks syncs up with your Google Tasks so that you can view and mark complete all from your watch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appman.smarttasks
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Added :cyclops:
If you have anything else, let me know! :good:
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Added :cyclops:
If you have anything else, let me know! :good:
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I think WatchIt! should be in this topic too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.petersson.watch
It's a notifications plugin too.
thank you for this gathering
I'm a new SW2 user as well. SmartTasker is another nice app (although not free), nicer interface than the Tasker Smart Extension.
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I think WatchIt! should be in this topic too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.petersson.watch
It's a notifications plugin too.
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I don't even... know why I never found this app when I was searching on the Play Store for potential apps.
I have yet to try it still, but it looks very promising!
*added to the top of the list*
If anyone knows some more free games, or very good (non laggy) paid ones, I'd love to put more of those on my list
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I don't even... know why I never found this app when I was searching on the Play Store for potential apps.
I have yet to try it still, but it looks very promising!
*added to the top of the list*
If anyone knows some more free games, or very good (non laggy) paid ones, I'd love to put more of those on my list
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It's great, I've been using it for some time now, and even works while the bluetooth connection is lost, the notifications are still available then.
Also be sure to hit 1035= in the calculator for a nice game
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It's great, I've been using it for some time now, and even works while the bluetooth connection is lost, the notifications are still available then.
Also be sure to hit 1035= in the calculator for a nice game
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Totally forgot to put that in the post!
That game is basically the only game that does not lag, I'm guessing because it's the only one where the smartwatch itself does the calculations?
Oh if only I knew how to program my own apps..
Sudoku: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epix.sudokuforsmartwatch
Snake (free): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coltsoftware.snake
Blocks, Tetris game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.vaggan.tetris
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Sudoku: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epix.sudokuforsmartwatch
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I haven't tried it yet. Does it work well?
The idea of my post is not to put random apps in there, but apps that are actually one of the better (the app has 3 one star ratings and 3 two star ones, which makes me wonder...).
It looks to work well though, when I read the description. I might update my post with this game :cyclops:
EDIT: on your snake game: I tried it and it was laggy. Laggy in a way that it wasn't playable to me. The "calculator easter egg snake" is much better so I won't put that snake game in the post.
No problem, haven't tried the sudoku or the blocks game yet.. Someone else might have though..
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Hmm.. Forgot to mention a very interesting free app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware.extension.rss It displays RSS feeds on your watch. I've added RSS feeds from news sites and combined with the watchit app I get notified whenever there's a new news item..
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Do you know a chat widget that can be added to my live show? Has anybody tried RumbleTalk or ChatCat? I want to add a chat widget to my new website but need some help with recommendation on what is best to use
A.bailey said:
Do you know a chat widget that can be added to my live show? Has anybody tried RumbleTalk or ChatCat? I want to add a chat widget to my new website but need some help with recommendation on what is best to use
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Chatwing is good many features , customize every aspect, embed into any web page, social login options, moderator controls, ban users. I integrate Chatwing chat room service to provide interactive element for my website - I highly recommend this.
Chat widgets for live shows and online events
A.bailey said:
Do you know a chat widget that can be added to my live show? Has anybody tried RumbleTalk or ChatCat? I want to add a chat widget to my new website but need some help with recommendation on what is best to use
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It's important to be sure that the choosen chat solution can be embedded as a chat box (shoutbox).
Anyway, try Chatwee. Here is an article which should put some light on the must-have features:
blog.chatwee.com/2015/05/chat-room-for-live-streaming-sites when organizing live events.
I hope this helps!
Hi guys! Well I found something good on my own. Tried over 20 of them on the way.
After I tested like 20 of them I realized that none is as good as Rumbletalk is.
Why I like Rumbletalk? I can upload youtube videos, charts, works nice on phones, it is not a resourse hog and it is a safe application unlike many others chat application out there. You can also manage the design just as much as you want.
It really is the best html chat room application as I heard many times on the internet.
Well thanks for sharing but I wasn't satisfied with them at all. On the other hand Rumbletalk works really well. If any of you need help with instaling it or any other question about it you are free to send me a PM.
Hi,
We are 2 users on the tab s & we wanna use one same game (sims freeplay) but i did not find a way to allow an app for 2 account. The game need ~700mb & with only 16gb it's huge if i must download the game twice...
Any idea ?
(Sorry for my bad english, ask me if it's not clear )
Thanks in advance !
What Android version are you running?
Is your device rooted?
Doesn't the game offer different accounts? Maybe trough different google accounts.
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Lollipop 5.0.2 no root.
Yeah, the game save on a facebook account that is connected on the device but it's not really simple to change the facebook account each time. And the android version allow user session (c.f: http://gadgetguideonline.com/android/lollipop/how-to-use-android-lollipop-guest-user-mode-and-multiple-users/)
So, i am using this but if i have an app on my session, i am the only one who can open this app. I am looking for a way to allow an other user to open this app.
Thanks for your answer