Must have apps?

[stevenkelby]

occasionally yes, always no. I only do it once every few days but that's just a personal habit because I don't want to flip through 30 cards to find something. I haven't noticed any effect on performance when I forget to. I don't close them all either, I just close recent searches mostly.

No need. Instead of flipping through 30 cards for an app you haven't used for a while, just open it through the launcher like you normally would.

I only use the recent apps browser for 2 reasons. To quickly switch between 2 or 3 apps quickly, and to manually close a single app that is slower to close manually, Music or Navigation apps for instance.

 

[Mittar Khalsa]

I only use the recent apps browser for 2 reasons. To quickly switch between 2 or 3 apps quickly, and to manually close a single app that is slower to close manually, Music or Navigation apps for instance.

This is really the only reason I close apps via the multi tasking screen. There's no need to close them otherwise, they shut down in the background. App killers are no longer necessary with Android. Also, you don't need to worry about battery memory anymore

 

[syspry]

No need. Instead of flipping through 30 cards for an app you haven't used for a while, just open it through the launcher like you normally would.

I only use the recent apps browser for 2 reasons. To quickly switch between 2 or 3 apps quickly, and to manually close a single app that is slower to close manually, Music or Navigation apps for instance.

I should've clarified by saying "when multi-tasking". I do normally just open from the launcher but sometimes I may remember to spin off an email or a text or whatever while I'm within another app and will go that route

 

[Fisherguy 01]

When I first got this phone I thought I'd made a mistake, I was kinda lost without the Samsung apps I was used to but after playing with it a few days now I really like it, just takes a little bitta fiddling and learning from this forum...
I just been using messenger for texting, is there an app that will read out incoming texts and let me reply verbally? (that will link with messenger?)
Right now I read the incoming text while driving and use the google voice thing to reply but I'd rather not have to read them while driving.

Anyone recommend an app for sending, receiving texts verbally?

 

[Nevpaurion]

Couple things, I used to use screen off and on but found it intermittently broke nexus imprint and was making me need to use my pin at random not only after restart.

Second thing is be careful with pocket. Left unchecked its sync can have heavy battery impact.

My number one suggestion isn't an app actually. System ui tuner to get percentage displayed on battery icon without root or annoying permanent gsam notification.

To engage simply long press the setting cog in pull down menu until it states it's been engaged.

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[Fisherguy 01]

My number one suggestion isn't an app actually. System ui tuner to get percentage displayed on battery icon without root or annoying permanent gsam notification.

To engage simply long press the setting cog in pull down menu until it states it's been engaged.

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I'm not getting this...?

 

[Nevpaurion]

I'm not getting this...?

Here's a link to a more thorough explanation:

http://www.androidcentral.com/inside-marshmallow-system-ui-tuner

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[Fisherguy 01]

Got it, thanks!

 

[Nevpaurion]

Got it, thanks!

Anytime

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[quorky]

Cool lists... A lot of great suggestions. Thanks

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[bembol]

I completely forgot about this because my last androids was LG & Samsung which included a Clip Board that stores all your Copied & Cut.


I wish Google included this on their Keyboard but now that I have a nexus again, CLIPPER is great app. I have Clipper+ (No Ads, Sync, etc.)

 

[RHChan84]

Root explorer is a must have for me. Even though my phone isn't rooted, its a great file explorer.

Nova launcher is amazing and fast. No issues for me.

QuickPic is a great alternative for photos.

MX player for videos.

TI Backup if your phone is rooted.

Nexus 6P