First Apps for your phone

[jroc]

I may put bTunes on there too. Its a music player app.

 

[Wake4x4ptball]

wow that a lot apps to download

i will get droid X too my first android phone

i cant wait to try these apps
awesome thanks

 

[verdegallardo]

Eh? I may be new to smart phones, but why are you replacing a phone that only came out a month ago?

Primarily because of Sprint. Their service doesn't compare to verizons in my area atleast. But also cause I like the X better too

 

[gamby]

AWD Launcher/Launcher Pro will be the first things i download to see which one i like better.

 

[paul89]

I cant wait to try google earth!!!

 

[wreed]

What about google goggles?

 

[DrJD]

Wow, very very helpful. Its amazing how many more things you can do with Android!! HOLY COW! OTA syncing with iTunes? What the!?

So the consensus is that task killing apps are bad? Good?

If you download one of those launchers can you switch back to stock if you don't care for it or you miss resizing the widgets?

Is there a word processing program that allows you to use a blue tooth keyboard?

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[2009m6]

Yeah, I wish there were some kind of "Beginner's Guide to Android" somewhere, for us Android Newbies to learn the basics and get up to speed on the essential apps. That would be nice.

Beginner's Guide To Android | Androinica

 

[ShinyHydra]

Since the Droid X is going to be many users first foray into android, I thought this would be a great opportunity to compile a list of "Must Have" apps for the Droid X. So far I've compiled a short list of apps that I plan on getting, but I'm curious to hear what everyone else's line-up will be!

Productivity
-Evernote
-Quick Settings
-Astrid
-Dropbox
-Advanced Task Killer
-ASTRO

Tools
-Speedtest.net Speed Test
-Uninstaller
-Apps Organizer
-Wifi Analyzer
-LED Light

Entertainment
-Backgrounds
-WorldTour
-Movies

Travel
-Aloqa
-Yelp

Shopping
-Key Ring Rewards Cards
-Shopper

Communication
-Google Voice
-Lookout Mobile Security
-Handcent SMS

Multimedia
-Ringdroid
-Shazam
-Pandora Radio

Arcade & Action
-Robo Defense FREE
-SNesoid Lite

Reference
-Kindle for Android
-Google Sky Map

News & Weather
-NPR News

Health
-DroidFit

 

[D13]

Thats definitely a good list to get started with.

 

[kishin14]

This might be a stupid question, but I will be new to android when I get my x. Are most apps free? if not what is the average cost? Thanks.

 

[ShinyHydra]

All of the apps that I currently have listed are free. If you're coming from the iPhone you're probably going to be surprised by the number of free apps in the market. Since you don't have a phone yet, you can do some pre-release planning on AppBrain - the best Android apps and games on the Android market

 

[meezi]

@kishin you should check out Appbrain. There's plenty of apps free & paid for you to check out and reserve in Appbrain for you to DL on to your X when you get it.

 

[kishin14]

All of the apps that I currently have listed are free. If you're coming from the iPhone you're probably going to be surprised by the number of free apps in the market. Since you don't have a phone yet, you can do some pre-release planning on AppBrain - the best Android apps and games on the Android market

@kishin you should check out Appbrain. There's plenty of apps free & paid for you to check out and reserve in Appbrain for you to DL on to your X when you get it.

Thank you both. I will give it a look.

 

[PeaceMaker]

This is fantastic! Thank you!!! I'm new to Android and had my own list of apps. This one definitely tops it.

Some additional apps:

Financial:
BillMinder
ProOnGo

Travel:
3DCoche - Parked car tracking app

UI:
Beautiful Widgets

Online:
Tapatalk - I see many users on here using it

 

[MancusoX]

Here is what I am putting on my X:

Entertainment/Games:

-SNesoid Lite (SNES Emulator)
-Robo Defense FREE
-Blocked!
-Air Control (Ad)
-Hangman Classic Free
-WordSearch Unlimited Free
-Connect 4
-TiKL - Touch To Talk (PTT)
-Backgrounds
-IMDb Movies & TV
-Ringdroid
-Shazam
-Engadget
-Share By QRCode

Tools/Productive Apps:

-Lookout Mobile Security FREE
-Aloqa - Always Be A Local
-LED Light
-Uninstaller
-Speedtest.net Speed Test
-Evernote
-Snowstorm weather widget
-Skyscape Medical Resources
-Converter
-Battery Left Widget
-Open Spot
-Dolphin Browser HD
-AppBrain App Market
-Fast Web Installer
-Aldiko Book Reader
-Advanced Task Killer
-Barcode Scanner
-WiFinder
-Quadrant Standard Edition
-AndroZip File Manager
-handyCalc Calculator
-fring - free video calls, IM

Every app listed was found on Appbrain. And thanks to ShinyHydra, my list that I have been making grew by a few apps.

 

[ShinyHydra]

Thanks for the great response MancusoX. I'm looking some of them up in app brain now and already added a few to the list

 

[Gamble]

Here is a link to another thread that was started the other day. There are some descriptions of what the apps are on there as well. Between this thread and that one, I'm going to be downloading ALOT of apps haha...

http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-x/119330-first-apps-download-install.html

 

[ShinyHydra]

I'm not sure how I missed that post, but it looks like I'm going to be quite busy for the rest of the day haha. Thanks again!

 

[EKG]

Seesmic (Twitter Client)
Opera Mini 5 Beta (fastest web browser I have used)
Movies
Bible
Abduction!
Uninstaller (EVERYONE should have this....makes uninstalling apps sooooooooo freaking easy)
Wells Fargo
Codes (free Redbox movie rental codes)
Vuvuzela

Those are the ones I have on my Eris that I am for sure going to want....and then I also plan on downloading the GBA Emulator.

Someone mentioned OTA iTunes syncing?! What?! There is an app for that?! If so....I freaking need that. What is it called?! I thought Android phones couldn't play music from iTunes.

 

[HalfFrozen]

•Advanced Task Killer
•AndroZip
•Astro
•Barcode Scanner
•Beautiful Widgets *paid*
•Engadget
•Folder Organizer *Paid*
•IMDB
•Jewels
•Mahjong
•Pure Grid Calendar *Paid*
•Robo Defense *Paid*
•Slacker *paid*
•Solo *Paid*
•TeslaLED
•Tipper
•Tone Picker
•Word Search
•Zedge

 

[verdegallardo]

Someone mentioned OTA iTunes syncing?! What?! There is an app for that?! If so....I freaking need that. What is it called?! I thought Android phones couldn't play music from iTunes.

TuneSync will sync your itunes playlists, songs etc to your droid all via wifi!

 

[EKG]

TuneSync will sync your itunes playlists, songs etc to your droid all via wifi!

I love you. No homo if you are a guy hahha

 

[zane!]

EDIT-

Threads got merged, looks like everything was already posted in this main thread....


Getting my X on Thurday (first appointment in the store ), but being somewhat of an android noob I wanted to get everyone's opinions on applications.

I'd like to stick with free apps as much as possible, but if there is a paid app that will greatly improve the phone I'll consider it.

What apps would be best to have on the Droid X? My ideas so far are:

-Task manager- advanced task manager or taskiller (will the X even need an app like this?)
-Flashlight app- LED flash = finding my keys in the dark that much easier
-Anti-virus- possibly Lookout Security (is this also necessary?)
-Games! So many good looking options, I'll probably just try a bunch and see what works. And of course NESoid + SNESoid.
-News and weather apps (or will the stock widgets work well enough?)
-File management (is this even necessary?)
-???

Thanks!

 

[mxsjw]

http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-x/119330-first-apps-download-install.html