OddJob Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I am releasing my grip on Apple and have moved to Android on the S3. Having been in the Apple clutches for over 4 years, I do not know what the must haves for Android are. Anyone got any tips/hints/suggestions? I am pretty competent when it comes to technology, so all the tweaks would be appreciated. It is nice to be able to do roughly what you want for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Get an app killer to make sure you don't have too much running in the background. Facebook for Android for example keeps restarting itself no matter how many times I kill it normally. Without such an app, your battery life will be ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtailhawk1 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Get an app killer to make sure you don't have too much running in the background. Facebook for Android for example keeps restarting itself no matter how many times I kill it normally. Without such an app, your battery life will be ****. good tip I never knew that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Also get a decent anti virus program just ti be on the safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robl Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The new versions of android have an app killer (task manager) pre installed. The main thing you need to do (IMO) is put some widgets on the main screen. I always have task manager and powerbar. The task manager shows you what’s running and lets you kill it. The powerbar gives you single tap access to turn on or off GPS, Wifi, Blutooth etc. The worst cases of poor battery life are because people leave these switched on. Just hold you finger on the screen and the options pop up to let you add apps and widgets. It’s possible the S3 version of Android is a little different in some regards to what I have though. Apps. I use the BBC app for headlines and breaking news. Ebay, Facebook, Google Calander. Navigation (pre installed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 There's a pretty cool free app called "Life Reminders" which allows you to set automated texts etc. Very useful when you have time to kill in the middle of the night thanks to the kids and your brain is running overtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 On the S3 you simply pull your finger down on the screen and all the GPS and power settings will appear I turn the GPS & Bluetooth off when not being used to save Batt life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 i have the following apps music paradise lite, which will down load loads of music onto the S3 viber & tango moon phases runtastic bill angel from car phone warehouse ifishing lite only demo when im sat in bed and i fancy a bit of fishing..lol sky bbc etc read me bedtime stories for the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Cheers for the ideas. Yes, the S3 has a lot of that as standard now by either pull down from the top of holding the home key to show a task manager...which is nice. I think the samsung calendar collates info from lots of different calendars and, I assume, writes to them as well. It's horribly clever. Nicky, I'll check that one, sounds just like the kind of thing that I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 flipboard is a good one once you get the hang of it. There seems to be more and more people moving away from iPhone not surprising when you see how much more you can do with android. If you want a good source for wallpapers and ringtones try Zedge, you can install both straight from the app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 The fast burst camera is good for capturing action shots...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Also try Apps Drippler Galaxy S3 great for tips tricks and news about the phone, such as how to make it even faster. And for texting, Go Sms Pro, very plain when you first download it but loads of free themes to run the one i love is Blue Tech sms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 If you shoot air rifles Strelok is an ace poi calculator with loads of scope reticules available. Think chair gun for Android. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 lookout premium mobile security wayfinder co-pilot navigation, it's ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 applanet is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Anyone recommend a great in-car phone app for the S3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon pete Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 free pigeon flight line app http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oaGardQMho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 free pigeon flight line app http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oaGardQMho ***** Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 The new versions of android have an app killer (task manager) pre installed. The main thing you need to do (IMO) is put some widgets on the main screen. I always have task manager and powerbar. Can you put the default task manager as a widget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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