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darksaber35 · 07-20-2012, 01:15 PM

As the general release of the NEXUS 7 is here, i thought i would share My TOP 9 App's i have been using on my prematurely delivered Nexus 7 so your experience will be as sweet as mine.

Im sure there are plenty of people who already know some or all of these Apps but i thought i would post them for those who have not stumbled onto these little gems before and thanks to the members pointed me in the rite direction for 2 of these Apps.

1 Ultimate rotation control

-free version
If you don't like the home screen locked into portrait (see PHOTO 1) mode then there is a very simple answer to that and it does not involve changing the stock user interface.just download this App and UN-TICK in this Apps option setting -Enable per App settings. Also make sure in CURRENT ROTATION option sub folder FORCED AUTO is selected.

Some guy was making a big song and dance about the main menu not rotating and it seems he's not as smart as he thinks he is ,as this App does the job far quicker and simpler than Apex launcher

I have been using this App on mobile phones and just tried it and it works great.You will be able to rotate to your hearts content ANY screen with this baby.
(SEE PHOTO 2 & 3)

How to make your Nexus 7 not suck

http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-make-you...1220/#comments
If you want to use a none stock customized menu then you can use Apex launcher as cry baby mentioned in his post although it will take much longer to figure out.

2.ASTRO FILE MANAGER ( see photo 4)
Now this is a great App for navigating through your folders and files ,deleting files ,backing up Applications ,installing Apps & games that you side loaded(USB) and much more.

3. Dice media player

Kumabjorn

A great multi format media player that plays almost every type of movie file i have thrown at it as well as music (only MKV has not worked).It's much better than the stock GOOGLE PLAY -although google play can be used to buy films so it still has some use.I have tried 5 other media players and they all failed to play AVI video format i tested but DICE came through with the goods.

4. Amazon kindle App + FBREADER +Aldiko ebook reader Apps
These 3 ebook readers will provide you with total coverage of all ebook formats unlike the stock reader that comes with the Nexus.

5. PowerAmp
Is undoubtedly my favourite music player app for Android so far. Nice and simple music player app that just works.The is Equalizer available with widest range of pre-sets possible

6. K9-MAIL (SEE PHOTO 5 & 6)
In my opinion K9 is a superior email app for Android and is capable of handling virtually all of your email needs. There is support for IMAP, POP3, Webdav setups. A very nice app to have for your COM needs.It may not look pretty but ti does the job very well.

7 IMO.IM
A Great multi format messaging App that you can use for instant messaging to your friends on - Facebook messenger,Google talk ,skype,windows live messenger yahoo messenger,jabber Myspace.

07-20-2012, 01:15 PM	#40
darksaber35 Banned Posts: 190 Karma: 4001356 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ENGLAND - HONG KONG Device: a dead as PARROT Kindle keyboard 3G,NEXUS 7 and Proud Of It	As the general release of the NEXUS 7 is here, i thought i would share My TOP 9 App's i have been using on my prematurely delivered Nexus 7 so your experience will be as sweet as mine. Im sure there are plenty of people who already know some or all of these Apps but i thought i would post them for those who have not stumbled onto these little gems before and thanks to the members pointed me in the rite direction for 2 of these Apps. 1 Ultimate rotation control -free version If you don't like the home screen locked into portrait (see PHOTO 1) mode then there is a very simple answer to that and it does not involve changing the stock user interface.just download this App and UN-TICK in this Apps option setting -Enable per App settings. Also make sure in CURRENT ROTATION option sub folder FORCED AUTO is selected. Some guy was making a big song and dance about the main menu not rotating and it seems he's not as smart as he thinks he is ,as this App does the job far quicker and simpler than Apex launcher I have been using this App on mobile phones and just tried it and it works great.You will be able to rotate to your hearts content ANY screen with this baby. (SEE PHOTO 2 & 3) How to make your Nexus 7 not suck http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-make-you...1220/#comments If you want to use a none stock customized menu then you can use Apex launcher as cry baby mentioned in his post although it will take much longer to figure out. 2.ASTRO FILE MANAGER ( see photo 4) Now this is a great App for navigating through your folders and files ,deleting files ,backing up Applications ,installing Apps & games that you side loaded(USB) and much more. 3. Dice media player Kumabjorn A great multi format media player that plays almost every type of movie file i have thrown at it as well as music (only MKV has not worked).It's much better than the stock GOOGLE PLAY -although google play can be used to buy films so it still has some use.I have tried 5 other media players and they all failed to play AVI video format i tested but DICE came through with the goods. 4. Amazon kindle App + FBREADER +Aldiko ebook reader Apps These 3 ebook readers will provide you with total coverage of all ebook formats unlike the stock reader that comes with the Nexus. 5. PowerAmp Is undoubtedly my favourite music player app for Android so far. Nice and simple music player app that just works.The is Equalizer available with widest range of pre-sets possible 6. K9-MAIL (SEE PHOTO 5 & 6) In my opinion K9 is a superior email app for Android and is capable of handling virtually all of your email needs. There is support for IMAP, POP3, Webdav setups. A very nice app to have for your COM needs.It may not look pretty but ti does the job very well. 7 IMO.IM A Great multi format messaging App that you can use for instant messaging to your friends on - Facebook messenger,Google talk ,skype,windows live messenger yahoo messenger,jabber Myspace. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by darksaber35; 07-23-2012 at 03:07 PM.