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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 14 2011, 07:40 PM (2,951 Views) | |
| Horn | Dec 14 2011, 07:40 PM Post #1 |
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Today I just got an lg optimus V android phone (for only $65!!!). Anyways I'm new to the whole app thing. I did get quicksettings, some G Data mobile security, netflix, craigslist, zedge and where's my droid. What else should I get? what do you guys have? |
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| nerys | Dec 14 2011, 09:21 PM Post #2 |
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be sure to hit the market !!! 10 cents apps last 2 days today and tomorrow. just open market the add at the top will be the 10 cent thing. https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_timed_promotion&feature=banner#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIwMSwibnVsbC10b3BfZmVhdHVyZWRfYXBwc19VU19fMV9wcm9tb18xMzIzOTA4ODAwNTk1Il0. Some of the apps I liked Barcode scanner (just that scans barcodes) gives some info and online prices if available. Brightness Level. Great app to quickly change screen brightness. Ebay App (really is great if you use ebay) Flick Golf (got it for 10 cents yesterday) a rather fun game. FuelLog (orange icon with toon gas pump) great app Gas Buddy (get it you will love it) GeoCaching (if you like that) Google Sky map (fun) Paper Camera (fun effects) Pano (string together panoramics) Parcels (package tracking) Pro HDR Camera (works REALLY well) Shazam or Soundhound (great for id'ing that song your hearing) Slacker (streaming radio) Ulysse Gizmo's (fun app with neat utilities using the gyro etc.. in the phones) Ulysse Speedometer (one of the nicest I have found) Weather Bug Elite (great app well done) WootWatcher Deal Drop (finding deals) |
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| vr4 | Dec 15 2011, 12:47 AM Post #3 |
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Too many to list but the highlights are All 3 angry birds Gas buddy Acar (fuel/expense log) Adyno (performance meter) Some speedometer app Linpack Quadrant standard Oregon tripcheck Titanium backup Launcher pro Wifi tether Adfree Espn scorecenter Edited by vr4, Dec 15 2011, 12:49 AM.
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| nerys | Dec 15 2011, 01:10 AM Post #4 |
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ohh just snatched adfree will see how that works. oddly I want it more for web browsing than apps :-) hehe |
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| vr4 | Dec 15 2011, 01:55 AM Post #5 |
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Forgot one of my favorites. Trapster thank god for verizon unlimited data |
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| compjake | Dec 15 2011, 06:04 AM Post #6 |
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The first thing you should do is go here. http://forums.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/108282-how-simplified-root-recovery-custom-rom.html The optimus V is a nice budget phone, but it comes with Android 2.2 so it's kinda outdated, follow the guide and you'll be running Android 2.3.7 like most of the newer $200-400 Android phones If you want a physical keyboard, check this out. http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-optimus-v-accessories/113732-ebay-mini-bluetooth-keyboard.html And if you need longer battery life you can replace the original 1500mah battery with a 3000mah http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-optimus-v-accessories/102674-3000-mah-battery.html It does make it thicker, but it literally doubles the life between charges. I have one on my OV ![]() Now, my favorite apps. Mixzing Basic (mp3 player) SetCPU (to overclock the phones cpu. only works after root and custom rom install) Skyfire (web browser) GO! SMS (text and pic messaging) GO! Weather (beautiful weather app) Music Junk (download MP3's) Ringdroid (make your own ring tones) Barcode Scanner (kinda obvious lol) RealCalc (calculator) Bluetooth File Transfer (allows you to transfer files via Bluetooth) Gmote (use your phone as a keyboard and mouse on your computer wireless) Lastly, even though LG and Virgin mobile and probably anyone else will tell you. These poor phones DO NOT support Adobe Flash, although this is a major flaw in my eyes there is a simple way around it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299783 Works great for most things but remember, its not supposed to work so don't be mad when things don't work just be glad most things do. |
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| Horn | Dec 15 2011, 09:03 AM Post #7 |
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Hell yea thanks compjake. As for the older system its no biggie. I'm usually way behind the curve. I will check out those apps though. I really wish this had a real keyboard but I'm getting use to it |
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| Coche Blanco | Dec 15 2011, 11:06 AM Post #8 |
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How hard is it to text on a touchscreen? |
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| compjake | Dec 15 2011, 11:30 AM Post #9 |
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No problem The reason I bring it up is there are a few viruses that effect Android 2.2, 2.3 has been patched so those viruses don't work.If you cant find one in the market do a google search, if you still cant let me know and I'll send it to ya Check out one of those Bluetooth keyboards then, from what I've heard they are really nice looking and work well.
When your used to a physical keyboard its kinda hard, after a couple weeks of using it you will probably get used to it. Now that I don't have a keyboard on mine, I only have 9 buttons that can wear out lol Power, vol up, vol down, both cam buttons and the 4 front buttons. I see it as increased reliability since I've had a few QWERTY keyboards wear out in various phones |
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| Horn | Dec 15 2011, 11:30 AM Post #10 |
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Honestly it kinda sucks....but this phone is alot better than my other. I would rather have regular keyboard but this has a feature where u drag a line over the letters and it puts in the word for you.....plus I cant complain I only pay 25 a month |
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| Horn | Dec 15 2011, 11:33 AM Post #11 |
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What I was talking about is called swype....works surprisingly good |
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| Horn | Dec 15 2011, 11:39 AM Post #12 |
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Comp. Do you know how to make my phone a wifi hotspot? I have quicksettimg but when I turn it on it kicks my 3g off |
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| compjake | Dec 15 2011, 12:08 PM Post #13 |
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Yeah, get the app "Wireless Tether" I have no idea if it will work without root access, just try it and if it don't work you'll have to root your phone. |
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| nerys | Dec 15 2011, 12:08 PM Post #14 |
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texting is easy on android. just speak. when the keyboard pops up his the little "microphone" key and SPEAK what you want to text. I LOVE IT! |
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| Coche Blanco | Dec 15 2011, 12:11 PM Post #15 |
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But I'll feel awkward sexting with my voice...
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