Theblacksheep Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 Got HTC Hero the other week. Going from years of PAYG, its a bit weird having a phone that can do so much, but here are some apps (all free) I liked and if you have any that you think are also good, let me know! Advanced Task Killer: 2 click kill everything. Plus add apps to an always on list. Android VNC: does what you may think beebPlayer: iplayer and live streaming Digital Clock: full screen clock and alarm Dope Wars: How many copies on the AppStore that cant do this properly! ES File Explorer: Local, network and zip files FrodoC64: C64 emulator Google Sky Maps: 360 degree! GPS Status: GPS compass, height and accelleration Info Droid: tells you power and SD card usage Layar: augmented reality app Locale: Sets different user profiles dependant on location/condistion Metal Detector: YEP, it works! OscanO: port tester ScummVM: you knows it Snesoid Lite: Snes Emulator Telnet: Tells you next weeks lottery results Wifi Analyzer: WiFinder: 1
Theblacksheep Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 Tricorder - awesome. and i'm not a star trek fan.
tech_guy Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 It's interesting using Latitude with Google Maps.
beanfarmer Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 spare parts is a must if your running android 1.5, doesnt seem to wanna work on my custom 1.6 magic (rooted with cyanogenmod rom) barcode scanner is also useful
Joanne Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 glarg... I got a HTC Hero running android 2.73.405.5 which is the latest ROM... but I got a prollem with the scroll ball jobbly moving around on its own. have you got that problem sheep? or is it just me? If it's me I'll be sending the bugger back!
Theblacksheep Posted November 23, 2009 Author Posted November 23, 2009 glarg... I got a HTC Hero running android 2.73.405.5 which is the latest ROM... but I got a prollem with the scroll ball jobbly moving around on its own. have you got that problem sheep? or is it just me? If it's me I'll be sending the bugger back! My trackball doesnt wander but I'm on 1.76.61.3 FW 1.5 non-rooted hero.
owen1978 Posted December 3, 2009 Posted December 3, 2009 Have had the HTC Hero for two weeks, love the phone. Did a lot of research between this and the iphone but i like the whole opensource idea! some apps that have not been mentioned Steamy Windows (fun app) AK47 (fun app) Android Lightsaber (fun app) Coin Flip (fun app) Astrid (Task list program) Astro (file manager) aTrackdog (keeps track of all your apps and keeps them upto date) bloo (facebook app) Dolphin Browser imusic (download & listen to music for free!) IxMat Scanner (Barcode scanner useful for reading apps of computer screen) Shop Savvy (scans barcodes on items and searches online & local for cheaper prices) pkt ebay shazam (music recogniser) Solo Lite (Fun app - virtual guitar!) WaveSecure (MUST HAVE APP!)
johnny32 Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 have you all been using the getfugu application?
projector1 Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 Have had the HTC Hero for two weeks, love the phone. Did a lot of research between this and the iphone but i like the whole opensource idea! some apps that have not been mentioned Steamy Windows (fun app) AK47 (fun app) Android Lightsaber (fun app) Coin Flip (fun app) Astrid (Task list program) Astro (file manager) aTrackdog (keeps track of all your apps and keeps them upto date) bloo (facebook app) Dolphin Browser imusic (download & listen to music for free!) IxMat Scanner (Barcode scanner useful for reading apps of computer screen) Shop Savvy (scans barcodes on itepms and searches online & local for cheaper prices) pkt ebay shazam (music recogniser) Solo Lite (Fun app - virtual guitar!) WaveSecure (MUST HAVE APP!) I made the same choice, this is a cheaper, yet far more versertle gadget What a phone! For the first time ever, I have a latest handset. How do I download the apps?
projector1 Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 Got it! Have noticed that phone performance is affected when additional apps r installed
owen1978 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Got it! Have noticed that phone performance is affected when additional apps r installed Nope mine seems fine. I have it rooted, and have installed the latest HTC Hero Stock ROM and have upgraded the radio (signal). Apparently when Hero users get the 2.1 upgrade there will be an apps2sd program which saves all your apps to your sd card instead of using phone space. Are you using a task killer? also Gensoid and Gamesoid emulators are great, mapp the volume up and down keys as A & B and tick the option in settings to reverse the screen and use the trackball as a joypad! Loving streets of Rage and Zelda! Edited January 11, 2010 by owen1978
roty80 Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Got HTC Hero the other week. Going from years of PAYG, its a bit weird having a phone that can do so much, but here are some apps (all free) I liked and if you have any that you think are also good, let me know! Advanced Task Killer: 2 click kill everything. Plus add apps to an always on list. Android VNC: does what you may think beebPlayer: iplayer and live streaming Digital Clock: full screen clock and alarm Dope Wars: How many copies on the AppStore that cant do this properly! ES File Explorer: Local, network and zip files FrodoC64: C64 emulator Google Sky Maps: 360 degree! GPS Status: GPS compass, height and accelleration Info Droid: tells you power and SD card usage Layar: augmented reality app Locale: Sets different user profiles dependant on location/condistion Metal Detector: YEP, it works! OscanO: port tester ScummVM: you knows it Snesoid Lite: Snes Emulator Telnet: Tells you next weeks lottery results Wifi Analyzer: WiFinder: Some others I use include: Last.fm: Free personalised radio station AK notepad: notepad that you can also use to setup reminders Movie Finder: find cinemas by search or GPS and get show times and reviews Listen: download and listen to podcasts Places directory: use GPS to find nearest petrol stations, cafes, bars, shops, hospitals, etc SayNoTo0870: dial an 0870 number and this software finds a cheaper alternative starting with 01 The Weather Channel: in-depth weather forecast SnapTell: take a pic of a DVD, book, CD or its barcode and this will find you prices online, reviews and clips The Daily Telegraph app: free newspaper on your phone and some games: bonsaiblast, connect4, moviz hangman, labyrinth lite, jewels, torect lite, pac-man, slide puzzle and light racer Edited January 18, 2010 by roty80 added app
Curt_LFC Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Although not a useful app Armadillo Roll is good free tech demo/game that shows the 3D capabilities of the phone.
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