The Android Thread
Discussion
First off I don't want this to turn into the usual iOS vs Android argument! Both have their advantages, both are better for some people and not others, both are fantastic examples of modern technology and design.
I want to start a thread where Android users can share and show off their customisation, tricks, hacks, tips and advice etc.
It seems to me that the possibility's are endless and I am only scratching the surface.
So anything from the new widget clock you have that looks great, to full on re-rooting and Kernel fiddeling, share it here! Let others experience your fantastic Android tips.
Try and include what device you're using and any screenshots/ links you can add.
I have not go much to add just yet, as I say I'm only scratching the surface, only thing that has made my Nexus 5 better is the installation of Dashclock that enables you to add Notifications, battery level and weather to your lock screen.
I'm sure some of you have a lot more impressive mods than mine. Care to share?
I want to start a thread where Android users can share and show off their customisation, tricks, hacks, tips and advice etc.
It seems to me that the possibility's are endless and I am only scratching the surface.
So anything from the new widget clock you have that looks great, to full on re-rooting and Kernel fiddeling, share it here! Let others experience your fantastic Android tips.
Try and include what device you're using and any screenshots/ links you can add.
I have not go much to add just yet, as I say I'm only scratching the surface, only thing that has made my Nexus 5 better is the installation of Dashclock that enables you to add Notifications, battery level and weather to your lock screen.
I'm sure some of you have a lot more impressive mods than mine. Care to share?
pad58 said:
All I know is, PAYG on Android is rubbish as you have to pay for using any decent apps.
There was I trying to use my nav app it wouldn't down load even though is a standard app on the phone.
A lot of the apps on Android PAYG do not work, so why bother putting them on such a phone????
Apps are tied to your google play account, not your SIM type. Not sure what is going on with you?There was I trying to use my nav app it wouldn't down load even though is a standard app on the phone.
A lot of the apps on Android PAYG do not work, so why bother putting them on such a phone????
pad58 said:
Ah ,I need an account with Google then?
Most Android phones I've used prompt you to create a Google account when setting up from new, but if memory serves, it can be bypassed during setup. Go to Settings>accounts>add new account, and you'll be able to set up a Google account, login to Google play with your newly created Google account and download free apps. Paid for apps/music/movies/books etc can be purchased using Google play prepay cards that can be purchased in most supermarkets etc. or via debit/credit cards.
devnull said:
pad58 said:
All I know is, PAYG on Android is rubbish as you have to pay for using any decent apps.
There was I trying to use my nav app it wouldn't down load even though is a standard app on the phone.
A lot of the apps on Android PAYG do not work, so why bother putting them on such a phone????
Apps are tied to your google play account, not your SIM type. Not sure what is going on with you?There was I trying to use my nav app it wouldn't down load even though is a standard app on the phone.
A lot of the apps on Android PAYG do not work, so why bother putting them on such a phone????
Dr Murdoch said:
Any recommendations for an app that cleans the phone? Bloody thing is slowing right down.
Something like CCeaner for the PC?
PiriForm now do a CCleaner app:Something like CCeaner for the PC?
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner-android
PGM said:
Any tips for battery life on Samsung s3 android other than the obvious screen and bluetooth etc?
Go to settings and find out what's using all your battery power. It should tell you in % terms then you can cancel anything that is using too much. If it is general apps running in the background, you may need to install an app killer which can be set to shut down background apps everytime you lock the phone.Anyone find the official Facebook app for Android is crap on a tablet? I've got a 10" Toshiba AT300, Android 4.2.something I think and the Facebook app sucks. It seems to do the video preview OK but won't play videos when I click on them. It doesn't use the screen space well, it's just like on a phone but stretched so you get small text, big pictures and lots of wasted screen space. It also seems to rotate the screen to portrait mode to view certain things, like lists of people's photo albums.
Anyone got any suggestions how to fix it or do I just have to make do until Facebook ever bother sorting it out?
Anyone got any suggestions how to fix it or do I just have to make do until Facebook ever bother sorting it out?
My S3 was getting ridiculously slow and laggy and the battery life was just bearable if you hardly used the phone but dropped dramatically if you did. I did a factory reset a couple of months ago when I upgraded to 4.3 but made the mistake of reloading all my apps so barely saw any improvement. Last weekend I did another factory reset but this time I only reloaded apps I actually use and also installed an app called 'sync settings' which allows you to switch off auto syncing of apps that you're really not that bothered about syncing. It seems that some apps try to sync at regular intervals whether you're connected or not and this uses battery.
I also used Automateit Pro to do things like switching wifi on when I get home and switch ringtone off when I get to work etc. It seems that the phone switching radios on and off, searching for location etc was using a lot of battery. I've now changed the switches to times rather than locations and now the battery life is much better. Yesterday, with admittedly light use but wifi on all day, the battery was still showing 75% after about 13 hours.
It actually feels like a new phone now. The lag has gone and I don't feel I have to take a spare battery or charging cable with me every time I leave the house.
I also used Automateit Pro to do things like switching wifi on when I get home and switch ringtone off when I get to work etc. It seems that the phone switching radios on and off, searching for location etc was using a lot of battery. I've now changed the switches to times rather than locations and now the battery life is much better. Yesterday, with admittedly light use but wifi on all day, the battery was still showing 75% after about 13 hours.
It actually feels like a new phone now. The lag has gone and I don't feel I have to take a spare battery or charging cable with me every time I leave the house.
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