Author Topic: Android Phones - Apps and stuff (Read 262206 times)

phonic · « **Reply #2080 on:** March 8, 2014, 09:22:23 am »

Anyone else use the official twitter app and had any issues? Just lately when I click on a person's profile it'll show me their 3 most recent tweets and then jump to things they wrote about a week ago even if I know they have sent other tweets since. It's really annoying when trying to follow a football match etc.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #2081 on:** March 18, 2014, 01:51:22 pm »

Quizup on Android now. Great little app.

francobones · « **Reply #2082 on:** March 19, 2014, 10:33:57 pm »

Done the latest android update on my xperia t and now chrome won't open, other people having this issue, don't know if it's just xperia t issue though, downloaded Firefox to replace it and it's pretty good to be honest

cliffm · « **Reply #2083 on:** March 21, 2014, 04:27:40 pm »

My Xperia T is a bitch. Switches mobile data off, and changes the settings almost every time I pick it up! Any downloads/apps which would sort it anyone?

francobones · « **Reply #2084 on:** March 21, 2014, 05:06:24 pm »

Power save mode switches mobile data off when locked, dunno about the rest but I never let it run totally flat as it won't turn on for about a day afterwards! About time for an upgrade I think, I'm on sim only so waiting to see how good the Z2 is before I bin the T

pazcom · « **Reply #2085 on:** March 23, 2014, 07:27:14 am »

Quote from: francobones on March 19, 2014, 10:33:57 pm

Done the latest android update on my xperia t and now chrome won't open, other people having this issue, don't know if it's just xperia t issue though, downloaded Firefox to replace it and it's pretty good to be honest

I updated my experia l a few weeks ago to 4.2.2 and had some problems with apps. Moving from phone to internal storage resolved the issue

RivaGe · « **Reply #2086 on:** March 23, 2014, 07:37:00 pm »

Got hooked up on Quizup - amazing game. Great design, vast amount of topics, everything. Wouldn't mind a 'random topic' button though.

danwms · « **Reply #2087 on:** April 4, 2014, 09:52:00 pm »

Just released an update to my Bitcoin app if anyone is interested.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.danwms.bitcointracker

danwms · « **Reply #2088 on:** April 4, 2014, 09:55:02 pm »

Been a while since I have posted on here, had a new little red enter the world so have had my hands full. Only now able to start doing stuff again.

Ready to do some more work on the lfchistory app so if anyone has any suggestion, give me a shout.

choi · « **Reply #2089 on:** April 8, 2014, 02:07:11 am »

Had problems opening apps on my S4 since updating to KitKat. Most notably can't open Shazam or Tinder. Tried reinstalling but still doesn't work.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #2090 on:** April 9, 2014, 04:28:49 pm »

Since the update my htc one has been crap when it comes to working apps!

S.Red please · « **Reply #2091 on:** April 16, 2014, 05:19:37 pm »

Got the Samsung Galaxy S5 yesterday, absolutely amazing phone. I found the bet365 app on my old phone handy but it's not available on Google Play, is there any other way I can get it? If not I can just load their website via Chrome but its much easier with an app.

Also, any apps people recommend for Android/Galaxy that are handy to have?

jameshay · « **Reply #2092 on:** April 20, 2014, 12:59:28 pm »

Quote from: Serbian Red on April 16, 2014, 05:19:37 pm

Got the Samsung Galaxy S5 yesterday, absolutely amazing phone. I found the bet365 app on my old phone handy but it's not available on Google Play, is there any other way I can get it? If not I can just load their website via Chrome but its much easier with an app.

Also, any apps people recommend for Android/Galaxy that are handy to have?

download it from amazon mate.

its free.

carling · « **Reply #2093 on:** April 23, 2014, 03:33:03 pm »

Glad to see good old Gameboid works perfectly on my Nexus 5. That's flawless gameboy advance emulation on the S2, S3 and Nexus 5 now.

carling · « **Reply #2094 on:** April 23, 2014, 04:39:48 pm »

Quote from: Sprouts on April 23, 2014, 04:28:32 pm

So if I put a 32gb micro SD card in there would I have 35+ gb of space on which to store Spotify music?

Yep.

https://support.spotify.com/uk/problems/#!/article/How-do-I-store-Spotify-on-my-SD-card

carling · « **Reply #2095 on:** April 23, 2014, 04:58:26 pm »

Quote from: Sprouts on April 23, 2014, 04:48:09 pm

Bloody hell, I went on that page earlier and somehow totally missed that. Thanks very much for your help mate.

So my thinking is this:

HTC Desire 300 for £99 from Tesco Mobile + 64gb Micro SD card from Amazon for £20. 64gig media device for £120. Are there any pitfalls to that?

Sounds fine to me. I imagine the speakers will be a bit tinny, but for downloading music, using earphones and playing over bluetooth, it will work a charm. Spotify is a great app I've no idea why anyone would buy any portable media device again (unless being extra stingy).

Assuming you have a regular phone, any reason you don't just install Spotify on there?

AM76 · « **Reply #2096 on:** April 24, 2014, 06:39:36 pm »

Bit of help needed fellow rawkers. Just today, adds have been appearing on the home screen of my nexus 5. These are for Vodafone and other brands. Have scanned the phone with avg and that's not picking up anything.

Any ideas on how to get rid.

JongWK · « **Reply #2097 on:** April 24, 2014, 06:43:12 pm »

Quote from: AM76 on April 24, 2014, 06:39:36 pm

Bit of help needed fellow rawkers. Just today, adds have been appearing on the home screen of my nexus 5. These are for Vodafone and other brands. Have scanned the phone with avg and that's not picking up anything.

Any ideas on how to get rid.

Factory reset?

McrRed · « **Reply #2098 on:** April 24, 2014, 06:59:38 pm »

Quote from: JongWK on April 24, 2014, 06:43:12 pm

Factory reset?

Use Adfree?

AM76 · « **Reply #2099 on:** April 24, 2014, 07:05:28 pm »

Quote from: JongWK on April 24, 2014, 06:43:12 pm

Factory reset?

Never done one of them on an android phone before. Does it set everything else back up like an icloud restore does.

AM76 · « **Reply #2100 on:** April 24, 2014, 07:05:50 pm »

Quote from: McrRed on April 24, 2014, 06:59:38 pm

Use Adfree?

Cheers mate. Will give that a go.

johnsmithlfc · « **Reply #2101 on:** April 25, 2014, 12:16:16 am »

Quote from: AM76 on April 24, 2014, 06:39:36 pm

Bit of help needed fellow rawkers. Just today, adds have been appearing on the home screen of my nexus 5. These are for Vodafone and other brands. Have scanned the phone with avg and that's not picking up anything.

Any ideas on how to get rid.

There's an App called Ad network detector, it's by lookout and it's free in the playstore.
Once downloaded, run a scan and it will tell you exactly what apps do what.
From displaying ads in notification bar to collecting personal Info and other things.
It is worth getting....as is the regular Lookout security App.

JongWK · « **Reply #2102 on:** April 25, 2014, 06:35:21 pm »

Quote from: AM76 on April 24, 2014, 07:05:28 pm

Never done one of them on an android phone before. Does it set everything else back up like an icloud restore does.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/05/how-to-factory-reset-your-android-device.html

TL,DR: A factory reset deletes everything, and only the operative system is left. Backup anything you want before doing it.

cloggypop · « **Reply #2103 on:** April 25, 2014, 06:39:29 pm »

Quote from: AM76 on April 24, 2014, 06:39:36 pm

Bit of help needed fellow rawkers. Just today, adds have been appearing on the home screen of my nexus 5. These are for Vodafone and other brands. Have scanned the phone with avg and that's not picking up anything.

Any ideas on how to get rid.

Lucky Patcher

AM76 · « **Reply #2104 on:** April 25, 2014, 06:43:36 pm »

Quote from: JongWK on April 25, 2014, 06:35:21 pm

http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/05/how-to-factory-reset-your-android-device.html

TL,DR: A factory reset deletes everything, and only the operative system is left. Backup anything you want before doing it.

Thanks for the heads up. Seem to have resolved it now. Have deleted done of the apps the kids have installed this week and no more add or redirections on web pages. Looks like a dodgy app has caused this to happen.

Thanks for all the help tho everyone, really is appreciated.

SadRed · « **Reply #2105 on:** May 4, 2014, 09:34:57 pm »

Just published my first ever android game! Cannot believe how hard it is to get any traffic at all! For anyone interested in games, its quite addictive and fun game - your downloads and reviews (hopefully positive) would be of immense help! You can download from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ramiz.ocrush Thanks!!!

SeanAxion · « **Reply #2106 on:** May 5, 2014, 07:56:36 pm »

Quote from: SadRed on May 4, 2014, 09:34:57 pm

Just published my first ever android game! Cannot believe how hard it is to get any traffic at all! For anyone interested in games, its quite addictive and fun game - your downloads and reviews (hopefully positive) would be of immense help! You can download from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ramiz.ocrush Thanks!!!

That's manic, got 31. Was on my phone- I imagine it would be easier on a tablet though!

SadRed · « **Reply #2107 on:** May 6, 2014, 05:51:45 pm »

Quote from: SeanAxion on May 5, 2014, 07:56:36 pm

That's manic, got 31. Was on my phone- I imagine it would be easier on a tablet though!

Haha, I can go upto 51! I guess its a bit too hard on a phone! Thanks for the feedback will try to make it a bit more manageable in an update! Thanks for the rating too !!

Raheems Baby Boy · « **Reply #2108 on:** May 13, 2014, 10:50:56 pm »

Available on android.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/13/popcorn-time-is-now-on-android/

Steam TV/Movies instantly, had a quick glance, seems to work ok.

stevied · « **Reply #2109 on:** May 15, 2014, 01:50:06 pm »

Just found Mr Number for those of you who have an ex who is a complete nutjob and keeps leaving you shitty voicemails, download it , it stops messages being left on voicemail , nice

jameshay · « **Reply #2110 on:** May 15, 2014, 01:57:31 pm »

Quote from: stevied on May 15, 2014, 01:50:06 pm

Just found Mr Number for those of you who have an ex who is a complete nutjob and keeps leaving you shitty voicemails, download it , it stops messages being left on voicemail , nice

Hey babe's, miss you.

stevied · « **Reply #2111 on:** May 15, 2014, 02:04:23 pm »

OMG how the hell did you find me bitch

MichaelA · « **Reply #2112 on:** May 16, 2014, 10:23:10 am »

Quote from: Raheems Baby Boy on May 13, 2014, 10:50:56 pm

Available on android.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/13/popcorn-time-is-now-on-android/

Steam TV/Movies instantly, had a quick glance, seems to work ok.

It froze mt phone and I had to do a hard reset. A quick search reveals that there are concerns about malware and the intentions of the app developers. I uninstalled it and scanned my phone for viruses afterwards just to make sure. Since then I've had a couple of junk texts - I hadn't had anything like that before. Swerve.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #2113 on:** May 16, 2014, 01:11:30 pm »

Quote from: MichaelA on May 16, 2014, 10:23:10 am

It froze mt phone and I had to do a hard reset. A quick search reveals that there are concerns about malware and the intentions of the app developers. I uninstalled it and scanned my phone for viruses afterwards just to make sure. Since then I've had a couple of junk texts - I hadn't had anything like that before. Swerve.

Cheers for that, I put it on my tablet last night but will uninstall when i get home.

Les Willis · « **Reply #2114 on:** May 30, 2014, 02:00:34 pm »

What's the best app to stream World Cup matches on an Android tablet. I'm thinking that I'll be able to watch quite a few on the BBC Sport app/Media player (or I player) but am not sure about the ITV matches as ITV player is pretty ropey. Any ideas? Are there any other good ones out there?

jameshay · « **Reply #2115 on:** May 30, 2014, 02:02:51 pm »

Quote from: Les Willis on May 30, 2014, 02:00:34 pm

What's the best app to stream World Cup matches on an Android tablet. I'm thinking that I'll be able to watch quite a few on the BBC Sport app/Media player (or I player) but am not sure about the ITV matches as ITV player is pretty ropey. Any ideas? Are there any other good ones out there?

Tvcatchup by far.

Last world cup at work everyone used this as the itv player is so awful.

Les Willis · « **Reply #2116 on:** May 30, 2014, 02:04:44 pm »

Quote from: jameshay on May 30, 2014, 02:02:51 pm

Tvcatchup by far.

Last world cup at work everyone used this as the itv player is so awful.

Cheers, I'll check it out.

RivaGe · « **Reply #2117 on:** June 1, 2014, 04:55:14 pm »

http://www.mobdro.com/
Superb app for streaming live tv, other streams and series and even twitch.

carling · « **Reply #2118 on:** June 3, 2014, 12:43:57 pm »

What do people find is the best way to stream videos to a Smart TV using Kitkat? Using Kitkat on Nexus 5 to be precise, which unfortunately doesn't let you share via wifi direct.

danwms · « **Reply #2119 on:** June 28, 2014, 11:37:38 am »

I would get yourself a chrome cast