Android™ Open Source apps and programming ressources
- List My Apps - Question: Hi, I'm new to Android. Which apps must I absolutely have?
Answer: Uhm, give me a minute to pen down the list (again)
Ever found yourself in this situation? Your friend, uncle, aunt, etc. recently converted to Android and you, being the local tech guru, are now suppose to tell them what to download?
Sifting through the app drawer is a hassle. Wh...
Added: 2013-10-12, Hits: 999
- LnkShortener for Polr - With LnkShortener you can use your own Polr installation in order to shorten any link. Share the link from any app and you will receive a shortened URL with the domain your Polr installation is running under. From there you can share the link directly to other apps or copy it to the clipboard.
The App is running out of the box with the 1n.pm URL shortening service. If you have your own Polr runn...
Added: 2017-02-21, Hits: 40
- Location Cache - ROOT REQUIRED
DOES NOT WORK ON ICS Android 4.0
You probably heard that the iPhone caches the devices location.
The same happens on Android.
This app allows you to look at the data on your device in an easy way.
You can see directly on a map what positions have been cached.
If it doesn't find any informations you most likely turned of "Use wireless networks" under "Location & ...
Added: 2013-02-15, Hits: 634
- Location Share - Location Share is a simple Android application that allows you to share your current location.
Location Share doesn't require setting up an account, doesn't track your location in the background, doesn't auto-share it, and doesn't send it to anyone except those you explicitly tell it to.
It can share your location using any application that supports sharing plain text. This includes (but isn't l...
Added: 2017-02-21, Hits: 32
- Lock Pattern Generator - Creates lock patterns for use with Android's built-in pattern lock. This program provides generation of patterns only, as Android does not allow programs to set the lock pattern for security reasons.
Features:
- Random pattern generation
- Variable minimum and maximum path length
- Practice mode
- Shortcut to Android Security Settings for quick pattern setting
Questions, comments or suggest...
Added: 2012-07-23, Hits: 1118
- Locker - Concerned about loosing your phone and worried someone might figure out your unlock code and access your personal information? Locker is here to keep you safe.
Locker is as simple as it is brilliant. Specify the number of allowed attempts to unlock your phone. If the number of attempts exceeds this number the phone will be wiped and erased, protecting your personal information.
While Android doe...
Added: 2016-04-03, Hits: 227
- Log Collector - Collects a device log and sends it to a developer using a method (email, messaging, etc.) of your choice. The log data is vital to troubleshoot a crashing, or otherwise misbehaving application.
This app is an open source project, hosted at http://code.google.com/p/android-log-collector/
Added: 2010-06-17, Hits: 818
- Logcat to UDP - Simple tool for android development that send log to UDP port or share it via email, bluetooth, etc.
Background service is collecting logs and sending them to destination IP and UDP port. You can send logs to desktop computer through home wifi network, or to server with public IP or cname.
If you want to send log to email (or share it different way), click "Share log" from menu and choos...
Added: 2013-03-11, Hits: 849
- Marine Compass - A simple marine compass : move your phone in all positions, and the compass will always stay parallel to the floor !
This app has support for 3D themes meaning that you can select another kind o style of compass, including other interesting objects such as the aiming cube or the XYZ arrows.
Marine Compass can also display your location using GPS. In that case latitude and longitude will be disp...
Added: 2011-11-16, Hits: 1134
- Master-Key Security Patch - Need Xposed framework to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
If you are unaware of the "Master-Key security vulnerability", please read the report:
http://bluebox.com/corporate-blog/bluebox-uncovers-android-master-key/
This patch is based on the official patch codebase from Google, adapted as Xposed module.
To test whether you are actually...
Added: 2014-03-13, Hits: 695
- Material Tea Timer - Time your tea with material style. Shows you temperature and time quickly.
the app is FOSS - you can find the source-code here: https://github.com/ligi/MaterialTeaTimer
have a great tea!
Added: 2017-02-21, Hits: 1095
- MAXS Main - MAXS (Modular Android XMPP Suite) allows you to receive notifications and remote control your Android device over XMPP. You will need to install also "MAXS Transport XMPP", to make use of MAXS.<br>
Make sure to launch Maxs Main once before installing other MAXS components!<br>
Features of MAXS include: Send SMS message from your XMPP client, get notified ab...
Added: 2014-02-05, Hits: 1122
- MAXS Module Bluetooth - Module User Guide: http://projectmaxs.org/documentation/module-bluetooth/user_guide.html
This is a Module for MAXS, which does not install any launcher.
You need "MAXS Main" and a configured MAXS Transport to make use of it.
MAXS Main: http://projectmaxs.org/main
Added: 2014-01-27, Hits: 1095
- MAXS Module BluetoothAdmin - Module User Guide: http://projectmaxs.org/documentation/module-bluetoothadmin/user_guide.html
This is a Module for MAXS, which does not install any launcher.
You need "MAXS Main" and a configured MAXS Transport to make use of it.
MAXS Main: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectmaxs.main
Added: 2014-03-01, Hits: 1099
- MAXS Module Clipboard - Module User Guide: http://projectmaxs.org/documentation/module-clipboard/user_guide.html
This is a Module for MAXS, which does not install any launcher.
You need "MAXS Main" and a configured MAXS Transport to make use of it.
MAXS Main: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectmaxs.main
Added: 2014-01-21, Hits: 1097
