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re: Weekly android thread..great apps you've discovered

Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:43 pm to
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:43 pm to
How exactly did plex violate you?
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:44 pm to
quote:

've had issues with tmobile and text messages not getting delivered..sometimes they come in hours later.


I am ATT. It's only with Textra. I either use the native app or hangouts to send pictures. I usually just snap chat for pictures though.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58695 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:44 pm to
Anyone know if there is a "pull to refresh" mod for Chrome?
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:45 pm to
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Textra or GO SMS?


I like the notifications. That about sums it up for me.
Posted by Venelar
The AP
Member since Oct 2010
1137 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:47 pm to
Dunno if its been mentioned but allcast is an awesome new app that streams local content from your phone to either a Chromecast or xbox connected to your TV.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:49 pm to
I'm just trying to find a way to watch Netflix on my works wifi. I'll win life if that happens.
This post was edited on 3/20/14 at 1:50 pm
Posted by h0bnail
Member since Sep 2009
7486 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:49 pm to
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Also, what's the reasoning behind using an app like Textra or GO SMS? Is there something people dislike about the stock app? I've never noticed a problem.


Customization mostly. Also, Textra is just crazy light/fast.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:50 pm to
I wish the hangouts app had better notifications. That is what I would use.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
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Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:50 pm to
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Also, what's the reasoning behind using an app like Textra


ive stuck with stock for about 2 years because i didnt care for any of the other text apps.

give textra a try for a few days..i just really like the fact you can tweak it slightly in the UI and the stock app feels lame now to me.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78785 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:52 pm to
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How exactly did plex violate you?


go read the reviews..they now want a monthly $$$ to keep up with their services so you can have chromecasting capabilities and you have to install more shite on your PC to talk to it.

they are also playing games..you download it for the chromecast capabilities only to find a 60 day (or longer) 'time out' period before you are allowed to use that.

if you already have windows media sharing on your network, install sitecom (tiny app) and BOOM, access to all those glorious 1080p BR rips and music from your phone.

i dislike apps that want me to install more crap on my PCs and configure it to work.
This post was edited on 3/20/14 at 1:53 pm
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:53 pm to
That reminds me. MightText is freaking amazing!

You can text from the computer. It is awesome for work.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
71690 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:58 pm to
I'm still waiting for a good s4 active Rom
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:59 pm to
I haven't rooted my HTC One yet. Been waiting for Sense 6 to come out. I'm real picky about my ROMs
Posted by guedeaux
Tardis
Member since Jan 2008
13624 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:00 pm to
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they now want a monthly $$$ to keep up with their services so you can have chromecasting capabilities


The chromecast for plex pass members only was a temporary thing. You can now cast without paying.

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After its early access release to Plex Pass members, Chromecast support is now available to all Plex users as promised! Not familiar with the feature? Read up on the awesomeness that is Plex plus Chromecast. General availability is perfectly timed with a number of Chromecast updates:


Plex for Chromecast now supports music and photos, making your experience with the Google dongle even richer. The feature is available immediately via plex.tv/web, iOS, and Android.
Content Mirroring is now available. It allows you to fling the details of your media from your mobile device onto the big screen as you're browsing your library. You'll need the latest Android or iOS app for this to work.
Video streaming has been enhanced. It now allows for most 1080p content to stream without transcoding, and fixes some reliability issues with the older streaming method. Make sure you have the latest media server and enjoy!
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78785 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:03 pm to
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guedeaux


still alot more trouble than sitecom..which is free.
Posted by AnActualFan
Work
Member since Mar 2010
927 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:04 pm to
Is it necessary to root a Nexus 5? I am an Android newb. Maybe necessary isn't the correct word I'm looking for, but will I gain a lot from rooting it?
Posted by guedeaux
Tardis
Member since Jan 2008
13624 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:07 pm to
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still alot more trouble than sitecom..which is free.


I definitely plan on checking out sitecom
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22237 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:08 pm to
I think it depends on how heavy of a user you are. Nexus 5 runs on pure vanilla android. It's already light and fast. You also get updates regularly.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78785 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:14 pm to
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Is it necessary to root a Nexus 5?


YES!!!!! easiest phone ever to root.

google 'wugfresh' and watch the video.

totally worth it even for a newb.
Posted by autodd03
Clown world
Member since Dec 2013
2532 posts
Posted on 3/20/14 at 2:15 pm to
CAD703X,

I have disabled the settings menu for download as instructed but am not sure on the next step. Do I need to paste a specific url in my browser or go to the play store to find the file needed for pandora?

Device is not rooted (autodd03@yahoo.com)
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