What are some good apps for the Infuse

**handsofdeath** · 05-23-2011, 02:02 PM

This is my first android phone and I would like to know what are some really must have apps out there that I should put on my Infuse.

Please give me your thoughts.

Thanks in advance.

**Zombiepug** · 05-23-2011, 02:21 PM

my go to apps:
Launcher Pro Plus
Beautiful widgets
amazon app store
widget locker

Other crucial apps for me:
verizon dvr app
engadget
g4
twitter
ES file explorer
dropbox
google goggles
google translate
google music(just got my beta invite!)
chrome to phone
hbo go
Flixster
Onion news network
cnn
the weather channel
VEVO
snesoid
nesoid
revision 3

These are just my primarys i have many more

**handsofdeath** · 05-23-2011, 02:45 PM

thanks for your app list I will go check them out. if you think of more let me know.

**jklitten** · 05-23-2011, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by zhelf

my go to apps:
Launcher Pro Plus
Beautiful widgets
amazon app store
widget locker

Other crucial apps for me:
verizon dvr app
engadget
g4
twitter
ES file explorer
dropbox
google goggles
google translate
google music(just got my beta invite!)
chrome to phone
hbo go
Flixster
Onion news network
cnn
the weather channel
VEVO
snesoid
nesoid
revision 3

These are just my primarys i have many more

What are the benefits of LauncherPro over normal Android + TouchWiz?

**Zombiepug** · 05-23-2011, 06:51 PM

well launcher pro or adw are home replacements and for people like me who hate touchwiz, blur, sense, launcher pro and adw let you customize your homescreen i just launcher pro to set up a stock froyo dock and keep my phone looking vanilla until the roms come.

There only real benefits i think of home replacement apps are for when you do not like the skin provided, because you can find the widget and what not else where. so if you like touchwiz then don't worry about it.

The things i like most: vanilla look, ability to hide apps(such as bloatware but it only hides not freezes) and the total removal of most of the touchwiz look. but android is the OS launcherpro is an app that runs on it. So its really touchwiz vs. launcher pro as every one of these devices run android but it is a skinned version. compared to the nexus s/nexus one/ and other devices that run unskinned vanilla versions of android.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT USE A TASK KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they suck and hurt more than help. i have been using android phones since the mytouch 3g and never used a task killer and android has hit the point where it manages resources very well!

**jklitten** · 05-23-2011, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the rundown. Coming from iOS, I find TouchWiz to be very comfortable. With that said, I think I'll be flashing CM7 on it as soon as it's available.

**Zombiepug** · 05-24-2011, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by jklitten

Thanks for the rundown. Coming from iOS, I find TouchWiz to be very comfortable. With that said, I think I'll be flashing CM7 on it as soon as it's available.

well that is what samsung's original plan was as you see yourself it has a very ios vibe so it could lure iphone users but unfortunately thats sort of why i hate it as i like ios but if im using android i dont want it to look like ios and vice versa.

**Terrigno** · 05-24-2011, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by jklitten

Thanks for the rundown. Coming from iOS, I find TouchWiz to be very comfortable. With that said, I think I'll be flashing CM7 on it as soon as it's available.

If your new to Android, I would read up on flashing, rooting and modifying your phone first before you do that. Just so your comfortable with the process. But seriously, ADW and Launcher Pro are good Launchers. Give them a shot first and mess around with them before you go crazy flashing different ROMS there little Androidite

And welcome aboard! Always good to have an iphone user switch over and finally realize what was better the whole time!

**Hardcore73** · 05-24-2011, 03:18 PM

For business I use:
Evernote (notepad style app that auto syncs between everything you have with internet access)
Logmein (remote desktop style app, best around)
TimeClock (service hours entry)
Personal:
Pandora (paid, awesome)
Facebook
Twitter
3d Weather Widget
MyFitnessPal (calorie and weight tracker, and syncs with PC)
At Bat 11
Still waiting for Netflix

**jmceneany** · 05-24-2011, 08:20 PM

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**cmunic8r99** · 05-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Here's the list of apps I have installed on my Nexus One:

Come to think of it, I think I should probably clean that up a bit.

**jklitten** · 05-24-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by Terrigno

If your new to Android, I would read up on flashing, rooting and modifying your phone first before you do that. Just so your comfortable with the process. But seriously, ADW and Launcher Pro are good Launchers. Give them a shot first and mess around with them before you go crazy flashing different ROMS there little Androidite

And welcome aboard! Always good to have an iphone user switch over and finally realize what was better the whole time!

Thanks! I've been reading about rooting (already did that) and flashing roms for a few weeks now. I'll definitely need to keep educating myself before I pull the trigger, though. I wonder how long it will take for a custom ROM for the Infuse to be released, anyway.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk

**Terrigno** · 05-25-2011, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by jklitten

Thanks! I've been reading about rooting (already did that) and flashing roms for a few weeks now. I'll definitely need to keep educating myself before I pull the trigger, though. I wonder how long it will take for a custom ROM for the Infuse to be released, anyway.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk

Well the phone just came out, but it wont be long before they start to appear. Im actually gonna be working on researching for some information and have a thread dedicated to custom roms, tips and tricks.

But on my must have App List for any Android phone, here is mine:

Beautiful Widgets (Paid Version)
Bank Of Ameria App
Gmail
Pocket Auctions (ebay)
Craigslist Notifica (Craigslist App)
Paypal
4shared (worth it now that we can install apks outside of the market)
Apps Organizer (creates custom shortcuts on your homescreen, to specialized apps in there own catagory)
Google Docs
Google Reader
Google Blogger
Endomondo (Work out app that tracks your distance and calories while doing various work outs)
Google Music
myAT&T
PageOnce Pro
NightStand BOLD
Package Buddy Pro
Pool Break Pro
Qik Video
Quick Agenda
Quick Office
Sync SMS (to sync my SMS messages with my Xoom when Im on it)
Tapatalk Paid app
Tune In Radio
Facebook And Twitter

Those are normally the big wigs that I install on any android device I own.

**reefrunway** · 05-25-2011, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by zhelf

my go to apps:
Launcher Pro Plus
Beautiful widgets
amazon app store
widget locker

Other crucial apps for me:
verizon dvr app
engadget
g4
twitter
ES file explorer
dropbox
google goggles
google translate
google music(just got my beta invite!)
chrome to phone
hbo go
Flixster
Onion news network
cnn
the weather channel
VEVO
snesoid
nesoid
revision 3

These are just my primarys i have many more

Got Widget Locker up and running last night. LOVE IT! I hated the stock unlock (and the fact that you could ONLY press the power button to unlock the phone). Have Gmail as one of my apps on a slider and I love the instant accessibility. Thanks for the recommendation -- definitely an app I'm OK with paying for!

**Zombiepug** · 05-25-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by reefrunway

Got Widget Locker up and running last night. LOVE IT! I hated the stock unlock (and the fact that you could ONLY press the power button to unlock the phone). Have Gmail as one of my apps on a slider and I love the instant accessibility. Thanks for the recommendation -- definitely an app I'm OK with paying for!

yea its a must have for me now that android phones can run it without lagging. Glad you like it!

**Hardcore73** · 05-27-2011, 05:56 PM

Seems Like Widget Locker destroys my battery life big time. Anyone else notice this?

**dbesset** · 06-07-2011, 06:51 AM

If your missing your ***** lites (SMS indicator lite ) try NOLED it works good

**Egidio** · 06-07-2011, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Terrigno

But on my must have App List for any Android phone, here is mine:

Google Music

Hi, Terrigno. Did you get Google Music to work? I got my home library uploaded, but when I go to Music on the Infuse, it says the library is empty. I get the feeling the app is associating with another Google account, but I cannot check that. When I press the Menu button, the only options I get are Shuffle and Search. Any ideas?

**tamelion1117** · 10-14-2011, 06:51 PM

It's sad to see that this thread hasn't been updated with a recent reply. I love reading stuff like this. The last post was on 6/11. even though there is already a thread devoted to this subject (this one), I may start a new one and see what apps people are using now.