Apps??

[Lorit]

Hello all, I just got my new epic a few days ago. Coming from a Black Berry this is a new world for me. Can you guys suggest must have apps? Thanks in advance and BTW just from reading this forum today my epic is not so "evil" anymore.
Lori

 

[Kelmar]

Barcode Scanner - To scan QR codes
Quick Setting - To turn off 3G
LockPatternOnOff - To one-click enable your lockpattern
AppsInstaller - FAST way to install any app that you may have gotten from a non-market (i.e. LEGAL) source
HistoryEraser - Clears call logs, browser history, market searches, etc
Ringdroid - Make your own ringtones, alarms, notification tones from music on your SD card
SysTray Monitor - Displays percentage of battery left on the notification bar (and/or a few other things)
Google Voice - ... if that's your kind of thing...

There are a few others too, but I'm not sure what you use your phone for so they may be pointless


If you are going to root (get admin controls of) your phone, there are a ton more!


Welcome aboard BTW!!

 

[Lorit]

Thanks so much, after reading the forum today I loaded...

juice defender, some ringtone app, Pda Net which is amazing!!! Weatherbug and some games. I love the suggestions please keep em coming!!!! And thanks for the welcome

Barcode Scanner - To scan QR codes
Quick Setting - To turn off 3G
LockPatternOnOff - To one-click enable your lockpattern
AppsInstaller - FAST way to install any app that you may have gotten from a non-market (i.e. LEGAL) source
HistoryEraser - Clears call logs, browser history, market searches, etc
Ringdroid - Make your own ringtones, alarms, notification tones from music on your SD card
SysTray Monitor - Displays percentage of battery left on the notification bar (and/or a few other things)
Google Voice - ... if that's your kind of thing...

There are a few others too, but I'm not sure what you use your phone for so they may be pointless


If you are going to root (get admin controls of) your phone, there are a ton more!


Welcome aboard BTW!!

 

[flonkas]

Hello all, I just got my new epic a few days ago. Coming from a Black Berry this is a new world for me. Can you guys suggest must have apps? Thanks in advance and BTW just from reading this forum today my epic is not so "evil" anymore.
Lori

If your into gaming, id recomend
Modern combat sandstorm
Soccer superstars
Angry birds
Asphalt 5

Other great apps non gaming
Appremover
Picsay pro
Coupons
Fring
Layar
Appbrain app market
Ustream
Engadget
Congress
Where
Pandora
Launcher pro



Have fun, android has killer apps

 

[Howard Packer]

Can you guys suggest must have apps?

You won't be the only one reading the posted answers. Got my Epic (moving from an old Treo) the first day available from Sprint, and I've been looking ever since!

I really like K-9 Mail for email.

Sirius/XM-since I already subscribe to this satellite radio service for my car.

Enjoy your Epic!

 

[nchargreed]

I'm a newbie, as well. A couple days ago when I first got this I found a Redbox app but now I can't seem to find it again. Anybody know what might be going on with this? Is this typical of the Android Market, for apps to cycle in and out??

**just to clarify, not the app with the so-called free codes, the app that located vending machines and permitted online reservations.

 

[knoxknight]

I am a fan of these-

Fildo (a music download app, like the notorious imusic)
Astro (a file manager. haven't had to use it yet, but I'm sure I will eventually)
OI Safe password manager

and these games are some of the funner games I've found:

Gem Miner
Robo Defense
Parallel Kindom (the novelty of fighting slimes and direwolves on a map of my neighborhood wore off pretty quickly, but it's still worth looking at!)

 

[Kelmar]

I'm a newbie, as well. A couple days ago when I first got this I found a Redbox app but now I can't seem to find it again. Anybody know what might be going on with this? Is this typical of the Android Market, for apps to cycle in and out??

**just to clarify, not the app with the so-called free codes, the app that located vending machines and permitted online reservations.

If you have done the recent update, give it a few days to show back up

 

[Epicurean]

If you haven't installed AppBrain, do that first! Other (free!) apps that I like:

Tiny Flashlight
Relax and Sleep (a sleep machine)
Google Places
Scanner Radio (gets local police chatter)
TripIt (forward/manage your itineraries)

 

[Lorit]

Thank you all, this is a great thread. Keep em coming. I am off to do some marketplacing!!!!! LOL

 

[nchargreed]

If you have done the recent update, give it a few days to show back up

I did, and I will. Thanks

 

[cruiser771]

ShootMe, to get screen grabs of your phone. market says for rooted phones but worked on my non-rooted phone
TuneIn radio - local hd radio stations
Shazam - tells you the name of the song your hearing, in case you dont know but want to know
NESoid - Nintendo emulator, just get the game roms online (doperoms.com is a good choice) and put them on the sd card and nesoid will play them, works awesome with the keyboard. Check the dev's other apps too, he has other systems along with the NES
Handcent SMS - text messenger app that offers more options and flexibility than the stock app

 

[Bomix]

QuickDesk, Great app when you need to turn on wifi, and your already browsing a website.

 

[B777Williams]

I'm a newbie, as well. A couple days ago when I first got this I found a Redbox app but now I can't seem to find it again. Anybody know what might be going on with this? Is this typical of the Android Market, for apps to cycle in and out??

**just to clarify, not the app with the so-called free codes, the app that located vending machines and permitted online reservations.

I have Redboxer and it works flawless

 

[nchargreed]

Anyone know the best app to replace SplashMoney? I really liked the features of that program with categories, budgets, reports, etc.

 

[nchargreed]

I have Redboxer and it works flawless

Thanks, that is the one I was looking for but after the update it disappeared from the Market for a few days. Its since showed back up and I made the purchase.

 

[nickw511]

The list below will seem a little overwhelming, but if I was handed a new Android phone these are the apps (roughly in order) that I would want on my phone:

Launcher pro
Dolphin Browser HD
Handcent SMS
Astro
K-9 Mail
Doggcatcher
Newsroom
No Lock
Google sky map
Weather bug
Digital Clock Widget
Juice Defender (or SwitchPRO)

Speed Test
GPS Test
Color flash light and/or Tiny Flashlight
HP iPrint
My Tracks
Cardio Trainer
Here I Am 2

Slacker radio
Pandora
TuneWiki
Sound Hound
iTag (edits MP3 tags)
TV Listings
GigBox
White Noise
Paint Joy
Movies
Kaka Flash Cards
Epocrates (medical)
Twicca (for Twitter)
StumbleUpon

Google maps -update
Google street view -update
Google Earth
Gas Buddy
Shop savvy and/or Barcode reader?
Google Goggles

Battery Minder (?)
Droid Phone Control (wifi file transfer)
FreeDI Downloader (Youtube to MP3 d/l)

FX Camera
PhotoFunia
Photoshop Express
Time-Lapse
Photo Speak
Backgrounds
Stopwatch & Timer
Alarm Clock Plus
Sunday Ticket
myTextSpeed
Talk To Me (translator)
Traffic Buddy
WordUP (game)
Angry Birds (game)

 

[nickw511]

Don't know if it was mentioned but I just found FOLDER ORGANIZER and it's fantastic!!! Lets you organize your apps by categories and put them in pop up folders on your home screen.