yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Sgt.:
Just installed 'Rotation Locker', the best and most useful application to hit my Samsung Galaxy S II yet!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
It also works great with Temple Run, if you play it. You can have it in landscape and get to see more of the path so it makes it much easier :cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vikas112:
Llama is an awesome app for profiles based on cell tower location.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
Anyone got any suggestions for a gallery app? I don't mind the default gallery, but it would be good to see what else is out there.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] porto777:
Quickpic (mentioned by dirn1111) or Scalando Albums (not free)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vikas112:
Avast mobile security.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
I think I'll stick with Quickpic then cause it's definitely one of the more popular ones and does the job great.

I'll test this one out. I currently have McAfee and it's crap tbh.

Anyone else got any suggestions for mobile security apps?

Sent from Stephen Hawking's rooted wheelchair
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
ROM Toolbox Pro has been added to the list. It's a brilliant app and a definite must have for any root user.

It combines Titanium Backup, ROM manager, root explorer and others, all into one app. All that for the cheap price of £1.90 :eek:

Sent from Stephen Hawking's rooted wheelchair
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] laleiz:
Ty!!

Enviado de meu GT-I9100 usando o Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] octavious19:
Probably hasn't been mentioned but hanging Chinese dictionary is a must have apps for students or travellers
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Bologna:
totally agree!! Rom toolbox pro is awesome.

Here's my list

:

1 - Sush! I can't think my phone without shush...

2 - Flipboard must have again... brings together world news and social : G+, Fb, tw, BBC, Instagram, Youtube...amazing Interface and pages animation.

3 - -Fast Burst camera do you want 30 shots/sec? (there is also a Lite version)

4 - +1 for Solid Explorer

5 - Xda premium...not really a "must have" (similar to tapatalk but limited on xda) but a way to support XDA community, only for 1.12€....waiting for xda premium app widget for xda tv :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
I've replaced ES File Explorer with Solid Browser :)

Regarding wallpaper apps, should I stick with PicSpeed Wallpapers or replace with Zedge, Wallbase HD Wallpapers or any others out there?

Let me know what you think.

"Knowledge is power" = Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] DSF:
Some must-have apps, in no specific order:

handyCalc - smart & fast calculator

Notes - fast application for notes

Soundhoud/shazam - detects the name of the playing song

DroidWall - firewall (wifi & network data) (ROOT)

LBE Privacy Guard - control app privacy permissions (ROOT)

Tasks - fast & simple app for Tasks (it syncs with Google)

Android Status - useful app for viewing the *true* running processes sorted by CPU usage, view active internet connections (you can use also OSMonitor that offers also icons and friendly name for apps) and other handy information

BeWeather - weather widget and/or notification weather

Total Commander - one of the best file explorer. Also has support for plugins (LAN browse, FTP)

Elixir 2 Widgets - the core app can display various handy information about the hardware (sensors, cpu, memory, etc). You can put widgets with some neat information and toggles, such as: battery temperate, brightness toggle, uptime, etc

History Eraser - clear search history, call log, sms, apps cache, etc - at once

Pocket - add different items for later (offline) view, eg: web pages. The web pages are "reformatted" into a nice clear view

MX Player & BS Player - video players. BSPlayer seems to play in HW mode more videos than MX Player, at least on CM9..

TubeMate - download youtube videos in multiple formats.

Wallbase - nice looking app with HD wallpapers

Llama - GSM/3G cell location profiles and time actions

DiskUsage - very usefull app for discovering which folders/files take the most of the storage

Flashback - when a person is calling, you can see previous calls and sms from him/her

Other nifty apps for monitoring: BetterBatteryStats, CPU Spy, Watchdog, BatteryDrain, Battery Monitor Widget.

@Bologna thanks for "Shush!". Really handy app
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
Any suggestions anyone?

Velcro. What a rip off!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jonnyh1994:
Avg anti-virus is pretty good :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] billcouper81:
These are the apps I have used most frequently over the last few months

Aldiko Book Reader

Works great for me and reads some of my not-so-legitimate ebooks that other apps cant seem to open correctly

Aldiko Sync

Sync ebooks to dropbox, including cover art and reading positions

Apex Launcher

Great launcher. I use this or Nova Launcher. Both are really good.

Citrix Receiver

Remote Desktop, for work purposes

ConnectBot

SSH app, for work purposes

CPUSpy

So I can see if my latest kernel update is going into deep sleep, distribution of speeds etc

Documents to go

For work purposes

Dropbox

Everything is on dropbox, I can't live without this

ExTweaks

I run Dorimanx kernel so I need this to tweak stuff

Hackers Keyboard

This is great when using ConnectBot to work on Linux servers, or when viewing the console session of a server to access BIOS or boot menu etc

KeePassDroid

Simple password encryption app

Meme Generator

trolls be trollin

musiXmatch

because poweramp STILLLLLLL cannot read vorbis lyrics tag!!!!! ROAR!!!! DIAF!!!!

MX Player

Good video player

PowerAmp

Apollo looks prettier but lacks a lot of options and features. And doesn't do vorbis lyrics either.

PlayerPro looks better, supports vorbis lyrics and is superior in almost every way imaginable, except the ones that REALLY matter - sound quality and volume control. The playerpro equalizer is terrible and with or without it music sounds flat and tinny using this app. I was really dissapointed because everything else about it was soooo damn good

SeekDroid

Why didn't my phone come with a way to locate it if stolen??? Google? Samsung? Fail

(oh wait... maybe the Samsung software has a way to do this? I don't know I haven't run the Samsung software since day 1 of owning phone)

SMS Backup & Restore

The only thing I backup between "full wipes" are my text messages... oh and I run Aldiko Sync before a full wipe as well

Solid Explorer

This is the best file manager and I have tried lots... Really love the dual-pane landscape view

Swype Keyboard - ICS Outline Themed

I'm a one-finger-typer on my phone, so swype-style keyboards work well for me. This one is all black and blue ICS style sexyness

Triangle Away

Get rid of the warning logo on phone bootup when you have flashed a custom ROM

XDA

Because this website doesn't have a mobile version?? lol

Word Breaker

I would never cheat at words with friends... but if I did, I'd use this
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kotaxor:
I prefer QQ Player over MX Player.

Feel its a better player than MX and its also free.

Try it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] saywhatt:
no 9GAG? :crying::crying:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aklegend:
very useful apps ,thank you :o
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Inforc3r:
1, Titanium Backup Pro

Backup and Restore User and even System Apps

2. Whatsapp

Free Messaging your Friends via Internet

3.Tapatalk

Best Forum App

4. FasterFix

To Change the GPS to many Countries

5. Root Explorer

Simply Access all Files and Folders

6. File Expert

Connect to my PC via Wlan and to my Dropbox Account and Access those Files simple and Fast

7. WDlxTV MediaPlayers Remote

To easy Play Pause Select which Movie to play with my WDTV Live Player

8. Minimalistic text

Easy and simple create Text based widgets

9. HD Widgets

Create beautiful Weather Widgets

10. Widgetsoid

Simply Create Toogles for Wifi Data and much more directly on your Homescreen ( or even in your notification bar )
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
Fancy Widgets Very customizable Clock & Weather Widget from the Dev of Apex Launcher

WhatsApp Best Messaging App if your friend have it too, you can send sms/mms for free!

Tapatalk Best Application to browse through various of forums (I love this App)

Jkay Deluxe Settings If you know Jkay you know that this App is awesome in combination with his Framework

USB Tunnel Im using it to get an Internetconnection on my SII from my PC *in love*
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dasmikko:
Baconreader all the way! The best app for browsing reddit.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] philippe734:
Oh my god, you have forgetten LBE Privacy Guard to protect our privacy !

And another must have apps : Cerberus. It is an ever-watchful security app that is designed to deal with the worst case scenario i.e. your phone getting stolen or lost.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eyl:
Hello all

I need a recommendation for a calender app, with a widget which will display upcoming events and open a calender view when touched (if it can be synced with Google or Outlook 2010, so much the better).

Any suggestions?

Thx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CyberCodeDroid:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calengoo.android

??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
AVG Anti-Virus, Aldiko Book Reader, Dropbox and Cerebus added to the OP.

I'll update again over the next couple of days.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kuluval:
usefull share ..... + Titanium backup , MX Player , Go SMS Pro:good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tony78960:
Another app : Screen filter

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor

Very useful when you are in a dark room and you don't want to explode your eyes with your screen's luminosity :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sker83:
Salutation. Voici mes applications:

System tuner pro + Battery monitor = the must have !! :thumbup:

And :rolleyes:

Friendcaster: for facebook.

Tasks N todos pro: tasks google sync.

Es Explorer: very good.

Root explorer: very good.

Quick office: genre microsoft office.

Automatic bluetooth: good.

Heytell: free calling, talki walki.

Titanium backup: very good.

Mk remote: mouse wifi to pc.

Jump: very good.

Ip webcam: very good.

Player pro: very good

TuneIn radio: good.

Lapse it pro: timelapse.

Fast burn camera: 10 pics/sec. Very good.

Freebox recorder: very good.

Ram boost: very good.

Call recorder: good

Hd widget: Clock weather.

Zedge: ringtones, notification, wallpaper...

The must have ! :D

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mubeenshahid:
Titanium backup pro

Mx player

MXthon browser

Camera 360

Root browser

Camscanner

Pixlo matic

Ex tweaks

Pulse
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Namoi:
Try Pure Grid Calendar Widget.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nuovo Imperium:
+1 for:

- jetAudio Plus (music player with lots of settings)

- X-plore (split-screened file manager)

- Quick Office HD v5+ (for watching and editing .ppt-s, .doc etc...)

- TeslaLED (flashlight program with widget; very simply UI)

- WeatherPro (weather program, works great in Hungary)

- Dolphin Browser (I tried so much apps for browsing, and finally I found my peace)

- and more: Startup Manager (3.7), ExTweaks, Lucky Patcher, CPU Spy, Rescan SD, Root Explorer (R/W mode is fcking useful!), Triangle Away, Power Toogles and Titanium BCK...)

I tried a lot of variants in the categories, but these are my favourites.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] post8:
thanks for the info
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] philgrzyb:
screencast is a great application for recording your android screen it is high quality and you can get high FPS on it needs root though

Veetle watch live streams of movies and TV shows.

Kingsoft Office free office view and edit
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wess786:
Dead trigger.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mightbme:
I'm after an app that deletes all the old directories that are left behind after uninstalling.

Sent by carrier pigeon, carrying my SG2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nostrummare:
very useful apps ,thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sahil001:
Flipboard

Dead trigger

Front line commando

Weather eye

Chrome

Titanium backup

Asphalt 7

Beautiful widget

Nova launcher

:D :thumbup:

Sent from my GT-I9100(monster)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] josephnero:
good tread.nice apps.also has any one mentioned Widgetlocker yet?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sohail99:
You're looking for SDMaid application! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] porto777:
a few more :D

Cerberus

AirDroid

Aix Weather Widget

aLogcat

AppSales

APW (Android Pro Widgets)

BetterBatteryStats

Changelog Droid

CPU Spy

Dropbox

Dropsync

FN: Floating Notes

LBE Privacy Guard

Minimal Reader Pro

PowerAmp

QuickPic

Screebl Pro

Shush!

Solid Explorer

Tasks

Zedge
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Ahres:
just dont install LBE Privacy guard on JB Roms.It totally mess whole UI and must do data wipe. Be beware of it JB users.other apps are fine so thx for advice.

I can recommend:

AdFree android

Alarm Clock extreme

Avast! Mobile security

Any.DO task manager

Camera ZoomFX

Carhome Ultra

PicsArt

OfficeSuite HD or QuickOffice

QuickPic

SPB Wallet

Torque

TubeMate

Waze

Zedge
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sohail99:
I use and would recommend -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drwebDr.Web light is amazing and has a minimal cpu and ram signature!

I use Elecont Weather application and the sheer amount of information it provides is just amazing!

Watchdog (Great monitor to see which apps are acting up and need closing)

Super Booster(task mgr/killer)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rfernandezm:
Must Have

Excellent, thanks!!!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] voriax:
I can reccoment some simple apps:

Link > CheckItOff

Link > UbuntuOne Files (as a cloud solutions as I am Ubuntu addicted)

Link > Catch - for some notes collecting and sharing

Link > F1 Live Stream (when there is race and I can't watch it)

Link > Aix Weather

Link > F1 Battery Widget (because of: it is my own app and I am F1 fan)

Link > Best Contact Widget BCW (because of: it is my own app and has variety of sizes and in PRO > polaroid-like frame)

and some rarely used:

Skype

Samsung Hope Relay

ConnectBot
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ArmorD:
Replace AdFree with AdAway and add WiFiKill and I'm happy ;)

Sent from my premium potato
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] wilsons618:
Some good lists of must-have apps here!

Am I the only one who uses Android Assistant? (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.advancedprocessmanager&hl=en). I love how it can kill start up apps that run in the background.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] josephnero:
heyyyyy.you are forgetting Widgetlocker
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] budi5555:
recommend for music player:

1. sony walkman... you can look around in themes and apps thread...--> quality good

2. sound best player.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zay5zb3VuZGJlc3RsaWdodCJd --> quality good

3. ttpod... https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLnNkcy5hbmRyb2lkLnR0cG9kIl0. --> have a good feature/skin.. also can looking for lyrics..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Robafet:
No one has mentioned Moon reader, awesome ebook reader, multiple formats, and the pro version even reads the books to you if you want. Very customizable and is regularly updated, the best of the ereaders I have tried. Great thread by the way.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] d4v3w:
I quite agree. As book readers go Moon Reader is great.

It's my reader of choice!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
I've changed Superuser to SuperSU, changed AdFree to AdAway and updated the list to include apps from 25-27.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Smarty sharma:
Thanks for the great info... Installed few of them and I'am happy now
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ganaa1221:
moon reader is must have app. dolphin browser, gw carpix, simple mp3 downloader are recommended from me
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AfftarN:
First of all app:

Viber - for free calls and sms.

WhatsApp - messenger.

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Google Chrome - browser.

Solid Explorer - file manager (#1).

3G WathDog - internet traffic inspector.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
Any other suggestions?

Remember, I can't help you all unless you lot help me as well :D

I hope this thread has been helping a lot of you anyway :)

I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LemmingUK:
My favourites (some require root) are below. Some are duplicates of apps already mentioned. Worth noting that some may not appear on the market - in that instance do a search on XDA (examples are BetterWifi and Miui Music):

Gallery: QuickPic v 2.4.3 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.alensw.PicFolder )

Improve battery life on WiFi: Better Wifi on/off v 0.8.0.0 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.asksven.betterwifionoff )

Security but mainly for anti-theft (root): avast! Mobile Security v 2.0.2750 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.avast.android.mobilesecurity )

Silent mode automatically at night: Silent Sleep v 0.3 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.boom.silentsleep )

Control rotation including for Touchwiz Launcher itself: Rotation Locker v 1.3 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.devasque.rotationlocker )

Control what runs on start up (root): Autostarts v 1.7.5 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts )

Make the screen dark enough for night use: Screen Filter v 1.2 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.haxor )

Deal with signal loss that does not automatically reset: Signal Reset v 0.6 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.homer.signalreset )

As per most people: Titanium Backup v 5.5.2.1 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup )

Make the status bar available in all apps: Smart Statusbar v 1.2 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.kiumiu.ca.statusbar.free )

Brilliant control of app rights (root): LBE Privacy Guard v 3.0.1009 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.lbe.security.lite )

Best simple music player so far: Music v 4.0.3-2.2.16 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.miui.player )

Allow certain calls to ring when silent: Selective Silence v 1.0 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.noshufou.selectivesilence )

Best keyboard for predictions: SwiftKey 3 v 3.0.4.343 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.touchtype.swiftkey )

Gain access to toggles that Samsung didn't think I needed: Notification Toggle v 2.5 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:de.j4velin.notificationToggle )

Freeze apps (and clear space): SD Maid v 2.0.1.5 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:eu.thedarken.sdm )

Best URL shortener for simplicity: Shorten v 1.01 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:harris.Shorten )

Finally sort your app drawer: AppZorter Lite v 2.1.2 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:net.demidoes.appzorter.lite )

Better than a black wallpaper: No wallpaper v 2 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:no.wallpaper )

Get rid of adverts in all apps: AdAway v 1.37 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:org.adaway )

Best file explorer I have encountered: Solid Explorer v 1.3.6 ( http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:pl.solidexplorer )
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ledavi:
my top Must Have is (most part of them are free) :

1.Titanium backup (free but i reccomand paid version)

2.Total commander (file explorer and not only - free)

3.MXPlayer (videoplayer - free)

4.iGo primo for android (gps navigation - paid)

5.Nova launcher & Go launcher ex ( - free)

6.Polaris Office (all doc type reader - free)

7.Ringtone maker (you can aloso set the volume amplification of the ringtone -free )

8.Nexus One LED Flashlight & NOLF Launcher (one button LED toggle and allso assignable - free)

9.Screen OFF and Lock (one button screen off&standby -free )

10.ConvertPad (unit converter - free)

11.Car mode (toggles inCall speaker- free)

12.Perfect keyboard (great costumisable keyboard,alot o themes -free)

13.Alarm System (arm the phone when rest on the table :) -free )

i think the author should make a top on the first page of the must have all of us proponed
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
Keep those apps coming as I'll be updating the list later on today :)

@ledavi - Do you mean, for me to add a list of the apps which you lot have mentioned and then added to the OP?

Sorry if I misunderstood you :o

I'm not buffering. I'm just standing still!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ledavi:
i did not said mine is the best complilation but comparing what other said you should update the OP (for ex. ,everyone agreed on the necesity of titanium backup.... and so on) :good: .Shortly : all of us need a backup tool ,a good and practic launcher ,a file explorer,a gps navi program ,a video player,a doc reader,a good alternative keyboard ,so let's try to find out wich apps are doing these jobs better
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
I haven't added Titanium Backup because ROM Toolbox Pro includes it aswell as a load of other root apps.

And I'm not adding launchers because I had too many people arguing about which was best when I done it on my other thread.

I'm not buffering. I'm just standing still!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kmetek:
avast really that good?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KidCarter93:
Avast is pretty good but I personally think Cerebus is better.

I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Thin_Bezel:
tTorrent?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ArmorD:
I'mma just leave my list here(some of them may be in the op though). I'll try to leave all obvious ones out.

Titanium Backup. Needs no description. It's just a must have tol for rooters.

SGS2 Boot Logo Changer. You can specify which picture is shown in the screen before the actual boot animation.

GO SMS. My favorite sms app. Themeable and flexible.

Dialer EX. Smart dialer, looks good(also themeable)

Solid Explorer. The king of file managers. It simply does everything plus it looks extremely neat!

Swype. Type faster. Still a beta but I couldn't even think of using any other keyboard.

Unified Remote. Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your pc. Also has a lot of different key maps for various pc programs(VLC, xbmc and Power Point for instance)

Smart Status Bar. Access your status bar anywhere!

Swipe Pad. Access a grid of your specified apps with a simple gesture(extremely handy!!)

Amuse. Boredom killer. Access various humor sites in one app.

Skype. Needs no description. A must have for people using Skype. I use the modified one that can be found in XDA. I Recommend having that one instead of the official one.

WiFiKill. Kick other devices(or make the network inaccessible!) from a WiFi network. Obviously you need to be connected I've the same network as well.

Realcalc. I have long math in high school and it does everything like my 200€ calculator(well, okay not everythingis course but it's handy). It's just easier to use.

+ Handy Calc. Calculator that solves equations. This one's really smart! Although the ui is not nearly as good as in the previous one.

And I guess that's it.

Sent from my premium potato
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tata_brada:
ES File Explorer

Titanium Backup

Agenda Widget+

SMS Backup+

Dropbox

Advanced Task Killer

Springpad
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] philippe734:
LBE Privacy Guard

Some users have suggested LBE Privacy Guard. I really suggest this app. It is a must have application. Can't live without it anymore. Rooted device.

Read more about LBE Privacy Guard here and here.

With LBE Privacy Guard, we can monitors and controls what permissions our apps have. Another major difference between iPhone and Android.