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andrizoid
Android Expert
shop savvy will work just fine.
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
I prefer Shop savvy over bar code scanner...I'm find with ads but for an app to 'read browser's history, bookmarks, read contact data, write contact data', I think that's a little bit TOO much.
cableguynoe
Android Expert
An app called Delete Old Messages i think is a must have app.
It will delete messages that are over 1 month old, or whatever you set it to.
I think this is probably as important as clearing the cache once in a while to keep your eris running smoothly.
It will delete messages that are over 1 month old, or whatever you set it to.
I think this is probably as important as clearing the cache once in a while to keep your eris running smoothly.
fragologist
Member
I keep seeing all these posts for swype but when I search for it in the market its doesn't show up. Is it only for 2.1 users?
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
Swype is still in beta form, and is sold directly to the phone manufacturer. On their website, if you sign up, you can be beta tester, but that's closed
The XDA forums have leaked versions of Swype that you can download.
steelerdynasty
Member
i'm looking for calorie counter app. the newest version 1.13 no longer does ww points and my wife really wants this feature back. anyone have an earlier version that was NOT updated since 4/30?
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
Read the reviews for the new update and A LOT of people were complaning about no WW. I didn't update, if you can tell me how to send the .apk file, I can give it to you.
steelerdynasty
Member
Read the reviews for the new update and A LOT of people were complaning about no WW. I didn't update, if you can tell me how to send the .apk file, I can give it to you.
are you familiar with adb? i think you would have to adb pull it
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
steelerdynasty
Member
nope
check these threads & links. HOPE they help!
How To: Set Up ADB/USB Drivers for Android Devices | The Unlockr
[HOW-TO] ADB for Dummies(How-To Learner's Guide) - xda-developers
ADB - Android Wiki
How-to Thread For ADB SHELL
Roze
Hiding behind a mystery
Oh dear...ADB for dummies is still confusing for my poor brain
and it seems you need to root your device to install ADB...is there no app for this? XD I have my apps stored on my MicroSD card with Quick System Info app...I'm not sure but I thought I can access the .apk file from the backup folder? 
steelerdynasty
Member
Oh dear...ADB for dummies is still confusing for my poor brain
ASTRO File Manager may work (I'm pretty confident that it will)
when you open it, you will have to:
1. push the "UP" button which will take you to the "root" folder (it will show only a "/" when you look at the top) of the phone.
2. click on the system folder
3. click on the app folder.
4. long press on the app you want to copy,
5. select edit,
6. select copy.
7. then push the "UP" button again til you get back to that "/" folder,
8. go to your SDCard,
9. click on edit (at the top)
10. then paste....
11.
otherwise, if they are already stored on the sdcard, just skip the steps i listed and upload the file in your next post (its under the "additional options") at the bottom of the page when you are replying to a message
Mine seem boring compared to others. And I'm trying not to repeat from other's posts:
Bump - Great for transfer pictures and contact info. I send pics to my IPod Touch, as well as my kids'.
Better Keyboard - I like that i can customize it so much. Got the Alabama Crimson Tide theme going now.
Pic Say - You should see the crazy bubble quotes I put on people's pics.
Smart Vibrator - My phone is ALWAYS set to vibrate. Now I can customize the vibrate to alert me as to if it's a text/call, and who's texting/calling.
Uninstaller - Makes it so much easier and quicker to uninstall useless apps.
Where - Locate places while I'm traveling
Air Horn - Use it to scare the crap outta my kids
Milage - Tracks my gas milage.
Seesmic - Best Twitter app for me, nice and easy
Bump - Great for transfer pictures and contact info. I send pics to my IPod Touch, as well as my kids'.
Better Keyboard - I like that i can customize it so much. Got the Alabama Crimson Tide theme going now.
Pic Say - You should see the crazy bubble quotes I put on people's pics.
Smart Vibrator - My phone is ALWAYS set to vibrate. Now I can customize the vibrate to alert me as to if it's a text/call, and who's texting/calling.
Uninstaller - Makes it so much easier and quicker to uninstall useless apps.
Where - Locate places while I'm traveling
Air Horn - Use it to scare the crap outta my kids
Milage - Tracks my gas milage.
Seesmic - Best Twitter app for me, nice and easy
Swollen Goat
Newbie
I saw someone mention in another thread the 2.1 gallery? What is it? I have looked in several places in the forums and can't find anything about it.
Papadroid
Android Expert
Maybe you meant the Nexus photo gallery?
http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/62247-3d-nexus-gallery.html
andrizoid
Android Expert
Oh dear...ADB for dummies is still confusing for my poor brain
its much simpler than they are making it out.
go into astro and hit menu and go to tools.
go to app manager/backup
check the box for whichever app you want and hit backup.
now the apk is in a file called Backups on your SD card.
plug your phone into the computer and just drag and drop the file onto your desktop or wherever
Joevarm
Newbie
AppBrain
Auto Mount
Dolphin Browser - fairly easy browser to use. Really I'd love to see Chrome for Andorid. Is Google even working on this?
Google Sky Map - just fun.
Handcent SMS
Music Junk - not sure how it's legal, but it can find and play just about any song. Even an option to download.
PdaNet
Screebl - It keeps my screen from timing out based on the orientation of the phone, nice when the charger is plugged in and phone is in the holder in the car and i have Pandora playing or I'm using maps - don't have to keep turning on the phone to check the song/title or figure out where I am on the map.
Shazam
SMS Backup - All of my txt msg are backed up to my gmail acct. (Just added "Delete Old Messages", hope that the combo will keep my phone clean but at the same time I'll have access to all those old SMS messages if I ever need them.)
Smart Vibrator - The Eris seems to have a weak vibe, so adding a custom pattern seems to help me notice it a lot more.
Pandora
Gmail Unread Count - a widget that tells you how many unread emails are in you gmail acct.
Auto Mount
Dolphin Browser - fairly easy browser to use. Really I'd love to see Chrome for Andorid. Is Google even working on this?
Google Sky Map - just fun.
Handcent SMS
Music Junk - not sure how it's legal, but it can find and play just about any song. Even an option to download.
PdaNet
Screebl - It keeps my screen from timing out based on the orientation of the phone, nice when the charger is plugged in and phone is in the holder in the car and i have Pandora playing or I'm using maps - don't have to keep turning on the phone to check the song/title or figure out where I am on the map.
Shazam
SMS Backup - All of my txt msg are backed up to my gmail acct. (Just added "Delete Old Messages", hope that the combo will keep my phone clean but at the same time I'll have access to all those old SMS messages if I ever need them.)
Smart Vibrator - The Eris seems to have a weak vibe, so adding a custom pattern seems to help me notice it a lot more.
Pandora
Gmail Unread Count - a widget that tells you how many unread emails are in you gmail acct.
Swollen Goat
Newbie
Could not find an app called music junk on the market. Do you have a link?
