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[Android Apps and Games] sageDieu:
Awesome. I'm glad some devs still do that, it happens a lot that they will go to a paid market version and not give it to the original users any more for free. A surprising amount of people can't pay for things in the market (me included) for various reasons but I love testing and using stuff. So, thanks!

Sent from my CM7 SCH-i500
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
No problem at all. I try to be as helpful and giving to the community as I can. This is a great place and I've learned so much. I actually learned java as I built my first app (Reboot Manager / Widget). So it's been a fun ride and I can only imagine what's to come. If only I had more time I could create one of those big apps or games I have ideas for. But for now I'll stick with smaller apps and use what income might come in to justify my spent time...:)
[Android Apps and Games] Lightning Blue:
Installed on my stock G2x, loaded it up, set the time, hit the back button, and it force closed, trying to reopen the app results in another force close!

Will try again later after I get a chance to reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Installed last night and test went fine, set app to remind me at 2:00pm. At 2:00pm, just now, the app force closed. Atrix
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I discovered a big last night when you run the test and schedule the reminder. If fixed this and will upload the latest version tonight. Can you try rebooting your phone. Open the app and schedule it for an hour or so in the future and see if that works for you? That will confirm the issue.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
none of that

Yeah, wifi turns off eventually when the screen is off for a while. But then shouldn't the app alert me when wifi is connected again, or does it only go off at the scheduled time and if there's no data, that's it?

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[Android Apps and Games] washere:
FYI, I have an Evo with the same problem, but I forgot to all the app access in Droidwall. Once I did that the problem went away. The problem seems to be that if it can't contact amazon (or whatever it is going to), it will FC...

Wayne
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
It will only try that one time. I suspect there is a timeout value that is reached and then stops trying. I'll look into it. When your wifi turns off due to sleep policy you should still have a data connection through your cell service though correct?

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thanks for discovering that. I'll look into handling when there is no data connection so the app doesn't force close.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
Data is off when I'm in wifi range.

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[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
So at certain times during the night you have no data signal? Do you have it like this to save battery? There should be an option to not turn wifi off when the phone is asleep. But I understand you might like it this way to save battery.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] GrandAdmiral:
Awesome app. Thanks for this... surprised Amazon didn't come up with this.
[Android Apps and Games] richiehd:
My suggestions:

-change the logo

-keep up the good work :-)
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thank you both.

I plan on changing the logo before uploading it to the market

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Wow great app! This app has a lot of potential, cant wait to see where it goes.

Sent you my suggestions :)
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
I haven't selected anything to have it turn off but sometimes it just does. I'll have to dig deeper in the settings to see what's up.

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[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Go to your phone settings | wireless and networks | wifi settings. Press the menu button and select advanced. Select wifi sleep policy and change to your liking.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
Did that.

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[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
What setting did you change it to?
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
Never turn off when plugged in.

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[Android Apps and Games] droid newb:
Awesome...thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Okay. Let me know how the next one goes.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Glad you like it.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] mph122074:
Agreed, Change the logo. Or the name so that it is not sitting right next to the amazon app in the app drawer.

Love the app though...
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Ill be changing the icon in the next update. Glad you like it though.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] radi0chik:
very cool app Cody! thanks! works great on the xoom!
[Android Apps and Games] oxidant11:
So love the app and the idea, I don't know if its a bug or I really an issue since won't be opening the app after you set the reminder but when I go into the app after setting the reminder I back out and it freezes for about 15 sec and the pops up with a reminder other than love it man ill keep ya updated on anything else.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
That's a bug. I've fixed it and will be uploading the new version shortly.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Tilgi:
Hi thanks for this great little app :)

The only problem I have as a german is that the amazon app store isn't available at the moment... U'll have to wait until amazon allows us to download from the the store... I want some nice, free apps, too ;)

But when Amazon opens the market for germans your app will be the first installed ;)

Are you able to provide your app in the googl marketplace, so that we will receive further updates automatically?

Thanks and bye :)
[Android Apps and Games] BOO5TED:
Works just fine on my Evo and I actually like the icon. :o
[Android Apps and Games] nbaylinson:
no dice. im on an inspire with leedroid w/ kingdom sense 3.0.... dont know if that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] beepsilver:
Tasker

This is a great idea, but I got to thinking if a person owns the app, "Tasker," you could create a profile that initiates a notification (with or without sound/haptic feedback/flashing LED) at a specified time that will do the same thing. Further, if desired, Tasker will even open the Amazon Appstore for you so you can check it right then and there. Just my two cents--I'm always looking for a way to maximize the utilities I have on my phone.

State > Time

Task > Notify

or

State > Time

Task > Load App > Amazon Appstore
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
If you click on the notification it should open the Amazon appstore. I also have controls for vibration, led, and sound the version ill be posting today.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I'm another advocate for keeping the icon. Makes it very evident in the notifications window that it's for the appstore.
[Android Apps and Games] LORD JUNIOR:
Same here. Keep icon.

--Straight From HTC Glacier--
[Android Apps and Games] esoomenona:
I like the icon and name it has now. I prefer it to be right next to the Amazon Appstore in my list of apps. And as others have mentioned, the icon allows you to easily recognize what the notification is for.
[Android Apps and Games] sleepyEDB:
Just installed on my Hero running CM7.0.3. The sample notification worked, but will know more tomorrow when the first scheduled notification appears.

Looking forward to the next update! :)

sleepy
[Android Apps and Games] nosnorb:
QR code
[Android Apps and Games] lebon2:
works perfect on my Evo...good job! now i don't have to stay up til midnight to make sure i don't miss 'em ;)

i'm also w/the other guys, everything looks good (icon, etc.)...
[Android Apps and Games] Djidara:
works great, this is something i didnt know i need until now :D
[Android Apps and Games] JaylanPHNX:
My wife likes it, as she never thinks of checking the free app, but made me take it off her phone until it has options for no sound/vibrate. She just wants to see the icon in her notification bar. I saw the post that said those options were in the works, so I'll look forward to it and put it on her phone when it's available. I would like to see it in the market, so updates for her would be automatic. (She hates all this hacky stuff as she calls it:p)
[Android Apps and Games] ylexot:
I agree that sound/vibe notifications need to be able to be toggled. That way, I can set it to check before I wake up and have it waiting for me.

Also, it would be good to have a way to disable the app completely without having to uninstall it or freeze it with Titanium Backup.

Great app idea!
[Android Apps and Games] schmidty86:
Awesome app, I try to remember to check the Amazon store everyday but sometimes forget. My only wish is that the icon were different from the actual Amazon App Store, I don't like the visual similitude.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Yes options to toggle sound, vibrantion, and led's are all in the next release. I'm having some computer issues at the moment so it won't be until later tonight until I get it uploaded.

I'll add an option to toggle the notification. By default it will be on but you can always disable it to stop notifications all together.

Thanks everyone for the support and feedback. I'll be sure and update the thread title once I upload a new version. I hope everyone has a great day/night.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] tofira:
Nice idea!

It did crash a few time though, when testing the notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Yes I'm working on fixing those.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] knytphal:
I agree this is an excellent idea for an app and that Amazon should have included something similar in their own application.

Perhaps an idea for the icon, though I don't know how feasible it might be, just change it up ever so slightly so that it's not an exact replica of the Amazon icon.

Other than that, sounds like the changes that are coming in the next version will make this even better!
[Android Apps and Games] dardragon:
I'm surprised no one mentioned this yet but it crashes if you don't have internet access
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I actually think all of the force closes have now been fixed with the exception of when there is no data signal. That will take some more work.

The new icon looks basically the same. It uses the same design, colors, but has a clock like design on it.

I'm working on this. I've fixed all of the previous force close issues with the exception of this one. I'll get it uploaded here and on the market tonight. The market version will be a paid app if anyone would like to donate to future development but I will also post the apk here for anyone who prefers or is unable to pay in the market.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] movieaddict:
brilliant app!! im surprized no one thought of this before. ty for ur hard work and i thanked u too
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I've updated the first post with latest version. I'vre also uploaded it to the Android Market. So if you'd like to help with future development please consider purchasing the Market version. Again thank you all for testing and the kinds words.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] wallla:
Some things I noticed:

LED doesn't work with Milestone 2.2 stock ROM.

You should implement a ProgressDialog when clicking on "Test Reminder", as during the update, the app just waits for the thread to finish and doesn't respond.

(One time, during clicking on the UI while updating, the update thread force closed.)

The icon in the statusbar is really huge, compared to all other stock icons. Would be nice if you'd add some transparent border.

Imho the icon could need a complete overhauling at some point. Especially as the Market icon is very blurry, too.

I know this seems like an unimportant thing to a developer, but a lot of people judge an application by its looks and first visual impression.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I'll look into the milestone issue. Thanks for the feedback. These are things I have planned. I wanted to get it it there and then continue with development.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I like the added ability to disable audio and visual announcements in the new version. I don't like the icon. At all. So it looks like the older version is the only version I'll be using, because I cannot change the icons in the newer version due to the file being signed. Sadly, this is despite the old icon being in the file.

Appearance does matter, and the old icon was a lot better.

EDIT: Edited the APK with APK Tool, found on the forums. That should make things better.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I set it forward an hour like you said and today it worked, thanks. Any plans for a customizable notification sound?
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I agree on appearance. We'll be working on this.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I fixed it up using APK Tool, so I'm good to go. I did take the time to change the name though to something a little shorter than "Amazon Free App of the Day Notifier": Appstore Reminder.

Combined with the icon, you know it's for the Amazon Appstore, and you have a pretty good idea of what it does.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
The latest version should already be named Appstore Reminder in your applications list. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be posting up a few different icons in the next day or so and I'll let you all give me thoughts on them.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] BOO5TED:
Current icon is nice, I rathered the original one though.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I want to keep similar the similar style, colors, ad etc while making it different. I'll get some samples up soon.

Again thanks everyone for the support. If anyone here has purchased the app from the market please be sure and leave feedback.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
It don't believe it did, but then again I may not have the latest version now.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
If you're using version 3 it should. If you open the app it should say what version you have at the bottom.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
It's version 3. But I know what I did. I changed the friendly name of the APK file itself, not the application name. Because when I backed up the APK using Super Manager, it backed up as "Appstore Reminder v3.apk" rather than the name you originally gave the file.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
That must be it then.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
I've uploaded a few icons in the first post. Let me know what you all think.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] andythegreenguy:
The icon with "reminder" looks good.
[Android Apps and Games] washere:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] BOO5TED:
Ditto :D..
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
So three votes for the "Reminder" icon so far...:D

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] LORD JUNIOR:
Defiantly the Reminder icon with the clock.

--Straight From HTC Glacier--
[Android Apps and Games] nak#57:
I like this one too and good job on the app by the way
[Android Apps and Games] Captain_Throwback:
Reminder + Clock icon :)

Great app! Worked perfectly for me today, right at 7:00, as scheduled.
[Android Apps and Games] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
The "reminder" icon with clock is a good one.
[Android Apps and Games] richiehd:
Love the icon that says reminder.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thanks everyone. It's looking like the "reminder" icon will be in the next release.

Also if anyone here has purchased the paid version on the Android Market I would really appreciate it if you left feedback if you haven't already. I appreciate everyone who has tested the app and of course people who purchased the market version.

If anyone has any feature requests please don't hesitate to throw them out. I've got a nice list already but there's always room for improvement.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] KarlosTheJackal:
+1 for reminder :)
[Android Apps and Games] pfiction77:
Just wanted to add to the long list of appreciation: thank you... very nice app.

Sent via Motorola Olympus
[Android Apps and Games] famewolf:
An update time has not been set. Please correct this.

Every time I exit or minimize the app I get a dialog that says "An update time has not been set. Please Correct this.".....I've set a time in program for reminder so not sure what the issue is.
[Android Apps and Games] refthemc:
I like the first icon
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Nice icons ;) looks like reminder is a favorite
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
Like everyone else, I think the first icon (reminder) is the best.
[Android Apps and Games] AndrewAD3:
I recently downloaded the Amazon appstore and I don't feel like playing for apps so this really helps me. Thanks alot.
[Android Apps and Games] esoomenona:
The reminder icon is nice. My vote for that one.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
You wouldn't happen to be biased in anyway would you? Rcdeck was kind enough to provide these additional icons so please thank him for the "reminder" icon. It will be included in the next release coming very very soon.

Again thanks to everyone for the support. I hope everyone is enjoying the daily reminder.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] eSZee:
Working well. Thanks OP!

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[Android Apps and Games] LORD JUNIOR:
Just bought it off the market and it's worth every 99 of my pennies :)

--Straight From HTC Glacier--
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Awesome, glad to hear you're enjoying it. If you haven't already please leave feedback on the Market as well.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
Installed a few days ago, has worked fine every day since...no bugs...
[Android Apps and Games] :
+1 for the amazon style "reminder" icon.
[Android Apps and Games] KahilYoung:
My app icon concept...

Knowing how big companies like Amazon and the like really hate it when other apps use anything that looks a lot like their stuff...I thought I'd put together a nice little icon for the app that is different enough from the Amazon App Store's icon, but similar enough to know what it is for.

I basically use the same basic shape that the Android's clock icon has, and give it that familiar Amazon look.

Hope y'all like!

cody_04l, if you like it and want to use it, just lemme know and it's all yours...will gladly send ya the PSD.
[Android Apps and Games] Jivecat:
I like icon #1 best

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] welshwarriorsf:
Very nice app.

The notification when clicked on should send you to the app in the Amazon app store if possible.

Also the first amazonish icon looks the best, the one posted a couple relplies ahead looks wonderful too, maybe make an option in the settings to chose which icon you prefer.

Altogether nice app, look foward to future improvements.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thanks for the support. Im actually working on having the notification take you directly to the app in the appstore.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] famewolf:
Auto Purchase

So any chance of an option to "auto purchase" the app? Truthfully, I "purchase" the free app of the day every day whether I think I need/want it NOW or not....I don't have to download it and may want it in future so why not?
[Android Apps and Games] KahilYoung:
That wouldn't be possible. Amazon just updated the app so that now there is a two step process to download. I prefer that. I have accidentally gotten apps that I never wanted just from browsing the Amazon App Store and accidentally clicking the buy button. Taking you to the app's page is much better. Gives you a chance to read up on the app before getting it.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
He speaks the truth :). I'll have it in the next update to open the app in the appstore.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
I am installing :)

Hope I can cheat location :)
[Android Apps and Games] Gaidal:
Awesome idea.... One suggestion but if you can figure out a way to also include a notification for the Amazon MP3 album deal of the day I would be an EXTREMELY happy man!
[Android Apps and Games] snakeeyes21:
Couldnt agree more, especially with the name of the app having Appstore aswell, someone could be in for a kicking from amazons legal boot :rolleyes:

Just look at the tiff between Apple and Amazon over the Appstore name, I wouldnt like to get on the wrong side of either of them over an app name or icon :eek:

Great app though, so simple yet so useful, im always forgettig to checkup on the free app and missed some great ones.

Ive spent 60 of my British pennies.. itll pay for itself in the morning ;)
[Android Apps and Games] wayneywoo:
How did you cheat the location? I saw some post on a thread in another forum giving details but still, "not available in your country" :-(
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
amazon is fighting to make the "appstore" name generic. so if amazon wins the case, then any app can use the name "appstore" because it will no longer be considered a trademark-able term.
[Android Apps and Games] esoomenona:
I'm not really sure what happened, but I didn't get any reminders over the weekend. When trying to think of why not, I think I have a theory: do you have to restart the reminder after every reboot?
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
No I have a boot receiver that will set the alarm after each reboot. If you open the preferences see if the right time is still set.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
will the update in the market be posted here? and will all future updates also be here?
[Android Apps and Games] snakeeyes21:
You have PM ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Zanzor:
Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] online142154:
Seems odd to pay .99 to remind you to get something free???

Maybe it's just me. :)
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Might seem odd at first. But wait until you miss out one app that's $3, $4, or even up to $10 and it will have paid for itself after one use.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Ridl3y:
Are you going to post 3.1? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
As soon as I get one more bug worked out yes. Thanks for the patience everyone. I'll be posting a few more icons with a poll a little later today as well.

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Can't wait!
[Android Apps and Games] MilkPudding:
I like the 2nd one with the orange clock.

Great app btw.
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Make sure you vote. (It's above the first post.)
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
thanks for the great app. one thing: i always get a reminder every time i boot the phone, regardless of the time of day. would be better if the reminder only showed once a day, at the time i have it set to.
[Android Apps and Games] LORD JUNIOR:
The last icon.

--Straight From HTC Glacier--
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Wow it's a close one so far :)
[Android Apps and Games] rcdeck:
Bump

Anymore votes??
[Android Apps and Games] osaeed:
cody_04l you are the man! Thanks for this wonderful application.

This is the reason why developers like cody_04l deserve donations! They make our lives easier!
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
Thank you for the kind words i greatly appreciate it.

If anyone wants to donate for future development they can buy the app on the market ($1). I really appreciate everyone here testing and supporting the app.

Thanks,

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] BOO5TED:
I guess I'm in the minority then. I like the Android with the clock belt. :(
[Android Apps and Games] noodles2224:
I say android with reminder but remove the clock.. it makes it seem clutter..
[Android Apps and Games] Captain_Throwback:
+1

I think either the word "reminder" or the just the clock would be sufficient.
[Android Apps and Games] noodles2224:
Maybe even just with the android.. he's already peeking in, so it makes it seem like a reminder already.. :)
[Android Apps and Games] cody_04l:
That's also my personal favorite but I might be biased because it was my design....

Cody
[Android Apps and Games] Rob.G:
What if you included a couple of icons in the app and let each user select their own choice?

Either way, keep up the great work.
[Android Apps and Games] BOO5TED:
^^ I like this idea. ;)