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== Links ==
== Links ==
* [http://wiki.yobi.be/wiki/Android_Apps#GPS Android Apps on yobi.be]
* [http://wiki.yobi.be/wiki/Android_Apps#GPS Android Apps on yobi.be]
* [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/ F-Droid] — A database of FOSS apps.


== With root support ==
== With root support ==
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* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2 Solid Explorer] (€)
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2 Solid Explorer] (€)
:New recommended explorer from LifeHacker.
:New recommended explorer from LifeHacker.
* [https://termux.com/ Termux]
:A very powerful terminal emulator, with tons of available packages (git, ssh...).
:See [[Termux]].


== Network ==
== Network ==
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== Multimedia ==
== Multimedia ==
=== VLC for Android ===
* VLC
;Troubleshoot - can't connect to network share
* Disable 4G Data may help.
* Enable / Disable ''prefer SMB1'' in the advanced settings (currently enabled).
* Clear all data definitely do help a lot [https://www.reddit.com/r/VLC/comments/miln0v/vlc_for_android_trying_to_access_s_network/?rdt=35549]
* Disable Verbose Log may help.

=== Other ===
* BSPlayer Free
* BSPlayer Free
* MX Player
* MX Player
* MoboPlayer
* MoboPlayer
* [https://newpipe.net/ newPipe] — The lightweight YouTube experience for Android


== Office ==
== Office ==
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* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=nl SMS Backup & Restore] — Excellent application to backup and restore SMS/MMS/Calls logs.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=nl SMS Backup & Restore] — Excellent application to backup and restore SMS/MMS/Calls logs.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuxera.streambels&hl=en All Connect - Play & Stream] — Simply the easiest to share your photos on your SmartTV. Install the app on your smart phone, and it will find your TV automatically.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuxera.streambels&hl=en All Connect - Play & Stream] — Simply the easiest to share your photos on your SmartTV. Install the app on your smart phone, and it will find your TV automatically.
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy&hl=en Authy] 2-factor authentication app (recommended by [https://theappfactor.com/best-two-factor-authentication-apps/ theappfactor])
* Desmos calculator
* [https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z-android.html CPU-Z]


== GPS ==
== GPS ==
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== Games ==
== Games ==
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bandagames.mpuzzle.gp&hl=en Magic Jigsaw Puzzle]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bandagames.mpuzzle.gp&hl=en Magic Jigsaw Puzzles]

== Disabled on January 2020 ==
Big slow down on my Samsung Alpha. Let's kill / disable a few apps. Here the list:
* Sony - Headphones 6.1.4.
* Infos Radars
* Sony - Music Center 5.14.0
* Analyze This Pro 5.3.4
* Garmin Connect 4.26
* Google News (built-in)
* Google Play Books (built-in)
* Google Play Games (built-in)
* Google Play Movies & TV (built-in)
* Google (built-in)
* Google+ (built-in)
* hangouts (built-in)
* Hydrao
* Maps (built-in)
* Maths Formulas
* Samsung Link Platform (built-in)
* Samsung Print Service Plugin (built-in)
* Translate
* Drive (built-in)
* ANT+ Plugin Service (built-in)
* ANT Radio Service (built-in)
* BlowTorch
* Chess version 4.0.0 (from chess.com)
* Free42
* Google Text-to-Speech Engine (built-in)
* Photos
* WiFi File Transfer version 1.0.9

More on this:
* [https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mobile-apps-web/f/garmin-connect-mobile-andriod/122474/battery-drain-using-garmin-connect-mobile Garmin Connect draining battery] (recommend: turn off auto-update, disable BT, Remove location-based service permission).
* [https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-0-0-hour-idle-battery-drain-stock-t2973588 0.0%/h Idle Battery Drain on Stock ROM (XPosed & Amplify Required!)]

Latest revision as of 16:43, 14 September 2023

Main page: Android.

Links

With root support

  • Helium — App Sync and Backup

System

Also exist a version for root user.
New recommended explorer from LifeHacker.
A very powerful terminal emulator, with tons of available packages (git, ssh...).
See Termux.

Network

Paid version feature an instant-sync mode, very useful to sync a folder on the mobile with a samba share for instance.

Multimedia

VLC for Android

Troubleshoot - can't connect to network share
  • Disable 4G Data may help.
  • Enable / Disable prefer SMB1 in the advanced settings (currently enabled).
  • Clear all data definitely do help a lot [1]
  • Disable Verbose Log may help.

Other

  • BSPlayer Free
  • MX Player
  • MoboPlayer
  • newPipe — The lightweight YouTube experience for Android

Office

For synchronization with Outlook exchange server

Tools

GPS

Games

Disabled on January 2020

Big slow down on my Samsung Alpha. Let's kill / disable a few apps. Here the list:

  • Sony - Headphones 6.1.4.
  • Infos Radars
  • Sony - Music Center 5.14.0
  • Analyze This Pro 5.3.4
  • Garmin Connect 4.26
  • Google News (built-in)
  • Google Play Books (built-in)
  • Google Play Games (built-in)
  • Google Play Movies & TV (built-in)
  • Google (built-in)
  • Google+ (built-in)
  • hangouts (built-in)
  • Hydrao
  • Maps (built-in)
  • Maths Formulas
  • Samsung Link Platform (built-in)
  • Samsung Print Service Plugin (built-in)
  • Translate
  • Drive (built-in)
  • ANT+ Plugin Service (built-in)
  • ANT Radio Service (built-in)
  • BlowTorch
  • Chess version 4.0.0 (from chess.com)
  • Free42
  • Google Text-to-Speech Engine (built-in)
  • Photos
  • WiFi File Transfer version 1.0.9

More on this:

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