Must-Have apps for the EVO 3D

[Deleted User]

I posted this in the Introduction forum and was suggested to create a thread in this forum because there wasn't one. so here goes.

Can one of you guys direct me to a place where i can find a list of 'must have' apps?


I have already began to peruse the android market website and have decided that i will undoubtedly be getting the following:

Google Maps
Facebook
Youtube
Pandora
Angry Birds
Task Killer
Flash Player
Tiny Flashlight (hopefully i can decide upon if i want to use both LED's on the EVO 3D)
Movies (Flixster)
GasBuddy
Paper Toss

i would love a recommendation on a good app that can track my phone if it is lost, hopefully flashed to the system so a thief can't turn it off.

I hope to also root my phone so i can remove bloatware, and get free tethering.

other apps i hope to add:

a keyboard of some sort (Swype, T9, ect. ect.)
music player (iSync, Google Music Beta, PowerAMP, Audio Galaxy)


any suggestions; Games, System Apps, Widget Apps, ect. ect.

 

[ArmageddonX]

I gotta have Swype... That will be my first "App priority" when I get my Evo3D lol

 

[Lefort1]

I gotta have Swype... That will be my first "App priority" when I get my Evo3D lol

I personally now like Flex T9 more than Swype, it was even free from Amazon!

 

[Deleted User]

i read through the keyboard discussion in the apps sub-forum and it seems like the opinions are all over the place for those apps.

 

[wake69]

I personally now like Flex T9 more than Swype, it was even free from Amazon!

+1 it is swipe and other keyboards in one

 

[BenChase7]

PewPew2
RoboDefence
iSyncer
PowerAmp
DishNetwork (so I can watch all my dish programming and recorded dvr stuff on my phone! It Rocks! If you have Dish and a 722 or 922 DVR, this is all free after you buy the 99dollar Sling Adapter.)
HBOGo
Where
Groupon
Pandora, Google music, Sprint music, tune in radio
MyTracks
Android System Info
Last but not least.. Phandroid!

 

[Deleted User]

the other thing, i heard was great was TapaTalk especially if you surf fourms a lot.

 

[Mauddib]

Lookout has been a nice app. It gives you a number of different options if you lose your phone including location or wiping.

Swype is a great keyboard. Hands down.

Tweetdeck if you do anything with twitter and facebook

Amazon appstore you will have to download and install through your SD card because it can't be found in the market but Amazon gives a free paid app every day. Have gotten some decent apps through that.

Beyondpod for anything with podcast or blogs

Pulse has a good setup for multiple news sources in one place

Movies for just that

Docs if you do anything with google documents

Dropbox is a very easy to use cloud manager

TuneIn gives you lots of radio channels including local

Pandora is well liked by people

 

[PyroSporker]

WallSwitch
Its a wallpaper utility that cycles through your entire folder of wallpapers/pictures. Its almost like a live wallpaper if you set it to change your static wallpapers every minute. First Android application I ever downloaded and still one of the best.

 

[falconey]

Audiogalaxy, audiogalaxy, audiogalaxy, lol
Subsonic
Remote VNC
Fly Delta
HBO Go(already mentioned above)

Will be looking into slingbox as well

 

[Deleted User]

I take it that AudioGalaxy is very much a necessity.

 

[EarlyMon]

the other thing, i heard was great was TapaTalk especially if you surf fourms a lot.

We have an app just for our forums - please check it out -

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.blau.android.phandroidnews

Tapatalk is great - don't get me wrong - but we wanted an app based on user input for just our site.

On the idea of locking out your phone from the bad guys if lost/stolen -

Lookout is great, I personally use EStrongs Security Manager -

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.estrongs.android.safer

Please check out both, choose what's right for you.

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Finally - and I can't stress this enough for people with many or complex contacts -

Google Gesture Search

No way I'll ever own another Android phone without it!

 

[ebolamonkey3]

Tasker

I also love Pulse, and Springpad for news and notes.

Wapedia is an awesome wikipedia app, better than the official one.

And depending on if I like Sense or not, I'll probably get ADW EX or just flash it to CM7/MIUI.

Oh, and JuiceDefender.

 

[BenChase7]

And: Must Not have apps for the 3vo:

any "app killer" app
(yes, my flame suit is on)

 

[treven21]

ADW Launcher is a must for me. You can do so many tweaks and customizations. It has a handy save and restore feature too.

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=search_result

 

[falconey]

I take it that AudioGalaxy is very much a necessity.

If you like music yes. I think it's must have on any android phone.

Just check their fb page. People love this app.

https://www.facebook.com/audiogalaxy

 

[jerofld]

Barcode Scanner
Miren Browser
Handsent
Wigetsoid
Google Voice
RealCalc
Chrome to Phone
Pandora
Google Music
Equalizer

After it gets rooted:

Chainfire 3D
Titanium Backup
Adblocker
Root Explorer

 

[Epicurean]

TripIt - if you travel a lot this is a must-have
Scanner Radio - for when the sirens go off in your neighborhood
AppBrain - surprised I have not seen this mentioned already
Wordfeud
Nook

OK that's 5 already, I'll stop there

 

[RedWingsFan]

My "Must Have" apps are:

1. Wireless Tether (root required)
2. ESPN ScoreCenter
3. Out of Milk
4. Bing Maps
5. Slingplayer
6. Netflix
7. Pandora
8. Grooveshark
9. LogMeIn
10. SABMobile
11. AppBrain
12. AndFTP

 

[Deleted User]

has anyone tried the EasyTether app? it is 9.99 and claims to be usable for non-root users?

 

[jerofld]

If you like music yes. I think it's must have on any android phone.

Just check their fb page. People love this app.

https://www.facebook.com/audiogalaxy

I'd be interested in this app if I didn't keep my machine off at home to conserve power. So Google Music it is. Such a shame, because the GMusic player is horrifically bare-boned.

 

[ArmageddonX]

I am double-bookmarking this thread for the end of the month. *wink*

 

[jerofld]

Oh another thing every Android user should have:

Google Authenticator

Considering that your Google account is everything to your phone (contacts, calendar, personal info), it really makes sense to activate the 2-click verification. It's really easy to set up. It takes 5-10 mins. Just log into your Gmail, go to Account Settings and it's right there in the security options.

 

[falconey]

I'd be interested in this app if I didn't keep my machine off at home to conserve power. So Google Music it is. Such a shame, because the GMusic player is horrifically bare-boned.

You should look into subsonic. Requires $10 'donation' after 30 days though. This app allows you to queue songs up that are d/led to your sd card. Or you could leave the laptop on at times for streaming.

Audiogalaxy also allows you to stream from other ppls' servers if they make their server public.

 

[jerofld]

You should look into subsonic. Requires $10 'donation' after 30 days though. This app allows you to queue songs up that are d/led to your sd card. Or you could leave the laptop on at times for streaming.

Audiogalaxy also allows you to stream from other ppls' servers if they make their server public.

Hmm...AudioGalaxy lets you stream from other's public servers? That right there is enough reason for me to give it a shot, just to try to find some new artists/albums I may like. Although, I question if that's legal to do. It seems like it would fall under a broadcasting law and have a license requirement/loyalty payment.