[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] kgs1992:
Amazing Apps for the Xperia Z​

A list of must-try applications​

Hi guys, I've been trying out a lot of apps lately and I was surprised by the number of apps that go unnoticed when you're browsing the Play Store.

These may not be the most recent apps, but they're just apps that I think everyone should experience at least once.

None of these apps are specifically made for the Z, but they work well with it.

Anyway, I've put together a list of apps and a short description for them. Screenshots used are of my own phone.

I hope you like the suggestions, do give these apps a try.

Apps in this list may require -ROOT-.

This list contains -PAID- applications. (Please try the free versions of such app before purchasing)

Some apps run on the -XPOSED- framework.

All links to apps are to Play Store or XDA Thread.
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App Settings:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDAThread​

Ever change the phone's dpi and find out that some apps just don't look right? (Hint: Phone dialer on Xperia Z)

Well, now that's no longer a problem because you can keep different dpi for different apps. The App Settings Xposed module lets you set per app dpi & font size.
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Camera FV-5:

|-PAID-|

Download from Play Store​

When it comes to taking pictures, some people just want a camera that adjusts it's settings automatically. But if you're one of those peoples who likes DSLRs where you can adjust various parameters to get the "perfect shot", this is the app for you!

Camera FV-5 can also produce photos in PNG format, thus preserving high quality of pictures. Multiple focus modes, Shutter speed adjustment, Exposure adjustment, and the list goes on. Hands down the best professional camera app ever!
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Delayed Lock:

|-ROOT-|-PAID-|

Download from Play Store​

The main drawback of having a lockscreen pattern is that you have to enter it each time you want to unlock the device, even if it is only a few seconds after screen off. If you set a lock delay in settings, say 2 minutes after screen off, your phone will unlock right away. No slide lockscreen. The solution for this is to use Delayed Lock. Aside from the mentioned feature, it also has other useful plugins for WiFi based unlock, location based unlock, etc.
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DroidCam:

Download from Play Store​

Webcams suck because most of them have really bad picture quality. Wouldn't it be awesome if your phone's camera could work as a webcam?

Well, here's your solution. DroidCam can connect to your phone in multiple ways and stream video from your phone's camera to your PC.

You need to install software on your PC too. It is compatible with Windows and Linux.
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GMDGesture Control:

|-ROOT-|-PAID-|

Download from Play Store​

Having a 5 inch screen, I thought it would be awesome to be able to perform multitouch gestures to navigate between activities and control various device features.

GMD gesture Control proved to be exactly what I was looking for.

With a great levels of customization and an extensive feature set, this app is probably the best gesture control app you'll ever come across.

(Tip: In advanced settings, set Override touch events parser to: ICS_DEFAULT)
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Greenify:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from Play Store​

The worst part of having a ton of apps is that they drain battery even when you aren't using them.

Well, with Greenify, you pretty much ensure that applications that you don't need running in the background will be hibernated when you aren't using them! :)

It's very simple to use & very low on resources.
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History Eraser:

Download from Play Store​

If you're like me, then you hate having any sort of history on your device. History Eraser erases history from apps like the browser, play store, call logs, etc. at the touch of a button.

It also has a handy 1x1 widget for this.
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Icon Themer:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDA Thread​

This Xposed module can change system icons. The beauty of it is that it can be used for all launchers.

Everytime a resource is requested, it responds with the corresponding resource that the theme redirects to.
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Lockscreen Policy:

Download from Play Store​

One feature I hate in 4.2.x is that the camera is accessible over the lockscreen. I have also noticed a number of people who do not like the idea of having widgets on the lockscreen. Lockscreen Policy allows you to disable lockscreen widgets and/or camera.
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MoDaCo Toolkit:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDA Thread​

This handy set of tweaks runs on the Xposed framework.

Good for ROM customization.
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SD Maid:

|-ROOT-|

Download from Play Store​

SD Maid can clear up unnecessary data from your phone. No more do you need to worry about apps leaving behind traces of data after uninstall.

It also has useful features like Corpsefinder, which finds traces of uninstalled apps and Duplicates, which finds duplicate copies of files which can help you save space.
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Sidebar Pro:

|-PAID-|

Download from Play Store​

An amazing app that puts a sidebar on the phone which can hold app shortcuts and/or a list of open apps.

It is an overlay on the screen and doesn't interfere with functioning of other applications.

A must have for multitaskers!
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SoftkeyZ:

|-ROOT-|-PAID-|

Download from Play Store​

Easily change your Navbar's softkeys with this app.

Occasionally causes problems, but if you're an experienced user, you will have no problems fixing it.
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Startup Manager:

|-ROOT-|

Download from Play Store​

A great app to manage startup of applications. Many apps launch on boot that considerably slow down the phone. Not only that, but they also end up draining battery if they are not killed.

Startup manager lets you decide what apps will launch on boot. It can also control startup of system applications.
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Trickster Mod:

|-ROOT-|

Download from Play Store​

Trickster MOD is a nice, easy-to-use tweaker. It may not have a ton of options, but it does have the most useful ones and the ones that really matter.

It also has these "tools" that help you change your device's hostname, trigger the media scanner and connect through ADB over WiFi.
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Wakelock Detector:

Download from Play Store​

I was huge fan of Better Battery Stats, but of late, I've been having problems with it. I was searching for a good replacement, which is when I came across this app.

A humble app that shows you a list of wakelocks. Does the job well and does not consume additional resources.
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XBackground:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDA Thread​

An Xposed module that can change the background for the Xposed Installer app as well as the background of the notification bar.

Needs a reboot to take effect.​

Xposed Installer:

|-ROOT-|

Download from XDA Thread​

The Xposed Installer installs the Xopsed framework and helps to manage Xposed modules.

This framework is compatible accross most ROMs. An absolute must for people who love customizing their phones.
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Xposed Tweakbox:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDA Thread​

Another Xposed module for small tweaks and customizations.

The CRT animation is particularly interesting. :)
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XThemeEngine:

|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|

Download from XDA Thread​

Ever wanted to use CM themes on a non-CM ROM? More specifically, have you ever wanted T-Mobile Theme Engine themes on a ROM that doesn't have the T-Mobile Theme Engine built in?

Well, this is the answer. XThemeEngine does exactly that. The drawback though is that it's limited in it's scope and not everything works perfectly (The project is still in beta). Also, themes need to be ported and cannot be directly used as is.
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Zooper Widget:

Download from Play Store​

Don't you love an app that lets you create your own widgets? Zooper Widget allows you to create highly customizable widgets.

It's quite light on resources too.
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I hope this post was informative.

Took me quite a while to put this together, and it's not really what I usually do, but I thought I'd put in the effort anyway. :D​

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