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jefftheworld · 11-07-2011, 03:40 AM

I put together a small package of recommended apps. In the thread here I'll explain why I included each one. Just unzip the archive and put it anywhere on your Vox, then use a file manager or app installer to install whichever ones you want to.

There are two packages I've put together:

Regular Apps - [download]
Root Apps - [download]

Regular Apps

Astro File Manager
Great file manager with a great feature set and even a built-in Task Killer. Even has the ability to browse and/or extract archives, and basic app back-up.

Killer because... ...you can even use it to install apps directly from memory. Makes it easy to just drop a bunch of apps on your SD card and install them.

Dolphin Browser HD
Sure, they've had some trouble with harvesting usage data without asking, but they've put that behind them and it was anonymized anyway. The ability to change your user agent is great, it lets you get around websites that force you to go the the mobile version or that have content that isn't allowed for mobile users.

Killer because... ...paired with the Flash Player app I included it also circumvents the issues that the Vox is having with youtube. Just visit the desktop version of Youtube and you'll have no issues at all.

Flash Player
Play flash content. Multimedia on the internet is still predominantly flash. You need this to see flash content.

Killer because... ...you love web videos.

VLC Media Player
This media player will play any format you have. Period. It's an Alpha release, so it's lacking a few features like playlists and other organizational stuff, but for movies it can't be beat.

Killer because... ...you hate converting movies.

MusicFX
Adds EQ and effect controls to your music player.

Killer because... ...your music will sound way better!

Facebook
The real Facebook app. Features push notifications and all the features you'd expect from something that's a real app an not a stub.

Killer because... ...that shitty stub that's built-in is just an annoying web link.

Dropbox
Sync files between any or your computers, smartphones or tablets.

Killer because... ...who the hell wants to plug something in to transfer a file?

Netflix
If you don't have Netflix, I recommend you try the 1 month free trial. Looks great on the Vox!

Killer because... ...with DNS proxying you can get access to the huge American selection!

Root Apps
Now, for the root apps! All the apps below require a rooted device, but they're especially awesome, too!

AdFree
Removes ads from many apps and websites.

Killer because... ...I don't like ads.

BusyBox Installer
Installs BusyBox; a set of tools that other awesome root apps can use to do even more neat things.

Killer because... ...at some point you'll see a cool app that you want to use that says "requires busybox".

Orbot
Allows you to use the Tor network. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis.

Killer because... ...privacy is awesome.

ShootMe
Screenshot program.

Killer because... ...it helps me make tutorials for you folks!

SSHTunnel
Set up a global proxy of all your Vox's data via SSH. All wifi usage will be protected by end-to-end encryption. A must have for those using public wifi!

Killer because... ...public WiFi is so unsafe. I'm not kidding. If you only knew what I knew!

11-07-2011, 03:40 AM	#1
jefftheworld Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 157090 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo, Kobo Vox	jefftheworld's Best App Package! I put together a small package of recommended apps. In the thread here I'll explain why I included each one. Just unzip the archive and put it anywhere on your Vox, then use a file manager or app installer to install whichever ones you want to. There are two packages I've put together: Regular Apps - [download] Root Apps - [download] Regular Apps Astro File Manager Great file manager with a great feature set and even a built-in Task Killer. Even has the ability to browse and/or extract archives, and basic app back-up. Killer because... ...you can even use it to install apps directly from memory. Makes it easy to just drop a bunch of apps on your SD card and install them. Dolphin Browser HD Sure, they've had some trouble with harvesting usage data without asking, but they've put that behind them and it was anonymized anyway. The ability to change your user agent is great, it lets you get around websites that force you to go the the mobile version or that have content that isn't allowed for mobile users. Killer because... ...paired with the Flash Player app I included it also circumvents the issues that the Vox is having with youtube. Just visit the desktop version of Youtube and you'll have no issues at all. Flash Player Play flash content. Multimedia on the internet is still predominantly flash. You need this to see flash content. Killer because... ...you love web videos. VLC Media Player This media player will play any format you have. Period. It's an Alpha release, so it's lacking a few features like playlists and other organizational stuff, but for movies it can't be beat. Killer because... ...you hate converting movies. MusicFX Adds EQ and effect controls to your music player. Killer because... ...your music will sound way better! Facebook The real Facebook app. Features push notifications and all the features you'd expect from something that's a real app an not a stub. Killer because... ...that shitty stub that's built-in is just an annoying web link. Dropbox Sync files between any or your computers, smartphones or tablets. Killer because... ...who the hell wants to plug something in to transfer a file? Netflix If you don't have Netflix, I recommend you try the 1 month free trial. Looks great on the Vox! Killer because... ...with DNS proxying you can get access to the huge American selection! Root Apps Now, for the root apps! All the apps below require a rooted device, but they're especially awesome, too! AdFree Removes ads from many apps and websites. Killer because... ...I don't like ads. BusyBox Installer Installs BusyBox; a set of tools that other awesome root apps can use to do even more neat things. Killer because... ...at some point you'll see a cool app that you want to use that says "requires busybox". Orbot Allows you to use the Tor network. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Killer because... ...privacy is awesome. ShootMe Screenshot program. Killer because... ...it helps me make tutorials for you folks! SSHTunnel Set up a global proxy of all your Vox's data via SSH. All wifi usage will be protected by end-to-end encryption. A must have for those using public wifi! Killer because... ...public WiFi is so unsafe. I'm not kidding. If you only knew what I knew!