Applications

    • Apex Launcher (from previous team) that I use on all my devices. The old version. Download 2.1.0 from here.

  • Total Launcher More info, tutorials and Video examples here. Play Store Themes here.

  • About its predecessor SSLauncher here.

    • Kernel Adiutor for setting kernel parameters like cpu governor/frequencies, I/O scheduler, OOM/LMK, Linux VM, and Entropy

    • Lux Lite uses your front camera to adjust lcd backlight at screen unlock or with widget (if your device lacks a light sensor)

  • MyPhoneExplorer for exchange files, sms, contacts and call logs between phone and pc. Also great for screenshot and capturing movies.

  • ES File explorer for local file operations and network. Version 3 now also has root options like system app remove and backup/restore. You can create launcher shortcuts for direct access to any local/network folder you want. I stick to version 3.2.5.3 (the best version)

  • MiXplorer is now almost up to par with ES File explorer. You can find the latest free version here on XDA.

  • AndroidLost is probably the best free phone track and remote manage app. Manage via the site of AndroidLost

  • QuickShortcutMaker create shortcuts on home screen for every activity found

  • More Shortcuts also creates shortcuts for every activity and has various toggles for Wifi/data/BT/gps etc.

  • Utter as personal assistant. Only English but can dictate in your language. Best one around for voice commands.

  • NoRoot Firewall create a local "VPN" to filter all network traffic. Notifies the user who can Allow or Deny. For non rooted devices.

  • Netguard Noroot Firewall again creates a local "VNP" to filter all network traffic. Can import/download hosts file for domain block. Beta.

  • NoRoot Data Firewall on XDA also creates local "VPN" to filter all network traffic. More advanced and can import a(d) domain list. (post #112)

  • 360 Antivirus from 360 mobilesafe, App Privacy permissions, Ad remover, Notifications manager. Click on English version very light weight

  • CM Security as antivirus/malware and OS vulnerability patcher, and more

  • CM Security Lite is best is you anly want virus and OS vulnerability patcher (recommended)

  • LBE Security Master Mobile security, AD remove, 3G data "firewall", Task Scheduler, etc. Translated from Vietnamese. Change log on LBE website.

  • Dianxin os/Tapas DX Power Manager for battery management, timed radio on/off, auto kill background apps, power profiles, battery status. On my phone I use older 1.4.6 version (I don't use this anymore on Android 4.x)

  • Screenshots:

            • Home Widget

            • Battery Details

            • Battery History

            • My Mode

            • Smart saving

            • Mode Schedule

            • Usage by Hardware

            • Main Settings

            • Auto close apps...

            • ...but not these

            • Widget Toggles

  • DU Play from Dianxinos/Tapas for keeping your phone into shape. With Game Booster (accelerated app) feature and antivirus. Market link.

  • DX Toolbox (original Android Optimizer from chinese Opda Team) Version 2.9.8 dx version untouched (recommended).

  • For the record. Latest, only chinese, from Dianxin after Baidu takeover here (6.3.0).

  • Highlights of the Toolbox:

  • - 3G data "firewall"

  • - Backup/Restore of apps

  • - Cache cleaner

  • - Battery charge mode, later found in DX Battery

  • - Auto Start app manager

  • - Freeze app manager

  • - Traffic monitor (keeps app running in memory)

  • - Autokill apps with whitelist, later found in DX Battery

  • - App move to SD

  • - Remove preinstalled Apps (system apps, root required)

  • - Hardware info, sensors etc.

  • History: Opda Team was part of Tapas Mobile, then bought by Dianxin. Dianxin was later bought by Baidu.

  • Adfree or put an already filled /etc/hosts file with adb (only for rooted phones, direct link because removed from playstore).

  • AdBlock Plus is now also for Android. Probably the best and well known domain blocker.

  • IP Webcam can stream the cam via IP. With adb you can even use it as a webcam on your pc.

  • Jota Text Editor is probably the best text editor on android.

  • 920 Text Editor is also very good text editor

  • WhatsApp and a direct download link to the apk

  • For tablet download and install the apk, ignore the tablet warning, enter your mobile phone number and wait for a sms with the WhatsApp code, enter that (like 123-456) on your tablet.

    • AutoMagic Lego for Android: create any flow, triggered by any event, to do anything on your device. Forum with examples.

    • AutoMate event driven flows and actions file AutoMagic. Very light, low power consumtion and flexible. Website.

    • Automate can execute shell scripts (even with root). You can add that flow to you home screen to execute them!

  • Google Translate for instant translation, now even without a data connection and camera as input.

  • Swiss Army Knife for stopwatch/timer, flashlight, compass and unit conversion.

  • Tunein Radio for those internet radio streams.

  • Lock screen for locking the phone with a single click.

  • ADW.Launcher.MB.Playground as launcher on android 2.3. Very flexible, lean and fast.

  • MX Player for playing multimedia, using ES file explorer to launch multimedia files from folders. MX is the only one that even picks up subtitle files from SMB shares that you access via ES File explorer.

  • XBMC if you really want a neat (though heavy) multimedia interface. In that case you also want Navi-x or YiFy HD addon.

  • Flashlight for those moments you need some light from your camera's flash. (newer samsung phones have standard widget now)

  • Terminal Emulator for occasionally doing some work in the shell.

  • Smooth Calendar for home screen calendar widget, light and good looking.

  • Barcode Scanner for all QR and barcodes.

  • Sparse RSS Reader for those news items. Very light. Export your Google Reader links with Google Takeout and import xml into Sparse RSS. Home widget needs improvement. Widget only available when app moved to phone!

  • FeedEx News Reader is a successor of Sparse RSS. But only for Android 4. Great, minimal end nothing more to wish for.

  • Bluetooth GPS for turning your (gps-less) tablet into a navigation device. You do need external Bluetooth gps mouse.

  • NanDroid Backup for creating CWM compatible backups from your current ROM and User Data (for mtd and emmc flash partitions)

  • Infinite Flight is the best flight simulator for Android. For more info go to their website.

  • Viper FX audio for Android tweaks your sound to the max. Make any headphone sounds good. On XDA

  • If you want AGC on tablet speaker the setting is called XLoud instead of AGC. (install in /system/priv-app/ViperFX folder)

  • Lenovo Music Player - iTunes the Lenovo way and free. The best music player and online music library for Android. (xda dev)

  • Magic Earth - Best free GPS Navigation (car/public/walk/bicycle), realtime traffic, speedcams and ADAS (Android 7) with OSM of 2019

  • Latest Samsung USB drivers

Asus Zenui Apps: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/zenui-asus-computer-inc/

Sony Apps: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/sony-mobile-communications/

Samsung Apps: https://www.sammobile.com/apk/

Nice apps to try:

  • AsciiCam camera shot with ascii chars

  • Flitsmeister for live speedcams/traps.

  • Flightradar24 for live flight tracking

  • gStrings to keep your guitar in tune

  • Histograma camera RGB values