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[APPS] List of amazing apps

Amazing Apps for the Xperia Z​
A list of must-try applications​
Hi guys, I've been trying out a lot of apps lately and I was surprised by the number of apps that go unnoticed when you're browsing the Play Store.
These may not be the most recent apps, but they're just apps that I think everyone should experience at least once.
None of these apps are specifically made for the Z, but they work well with it.
Anyway, I've put together a list of apps and a short description for them. Screenshots used are of my own phone.
I hope you like the suggestions, do give these apps a try.
Apps in this list may require -ROOT-.
This list contains -PAID- applications. (Please try the free versions of such app before purchasing)
Some apps run on the -XPOSED- framework.
All links to apps are to Play Store or XDA Thread.​
App Settings:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDAThread​
Ever change the phone's dpi and find out that some apps just don't look right? (Hint: Phone dialer on Xperia Z)
Well, now that's no longer a problem because you can keep different dpi for different apps. The App Settings Xposed module lets you set per app dpi & font size.​
Camera FV-5:
|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
When it comes to taking pictures, some people just want a camera that adjusts it's settings automatically. But if you're one of those peoples who likes DSLRs where you can adjust various parameters to get the "perfect shot", this is the app for you!
Camera FV-5 can also produce photos in PNG format, thus preserving high quality of pictures. Multiple focus modes, Shutter speed adjustment, Exposure adjustment, and the list goes on. Hands down the best professional camera app ever!​
Delayed Lock:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
The main drawback of having a lockscreen pattern is that you have to enter it each time you want to unlock the device, even if it is only a few seconds after screen off. If you set a lock delay in settings, say 2 minutes after screen off, your phone will unlock right away. No slide lockscreen. The solution for this is to use Delayed Lock. Aside from the mentioned feature, it also has other useful plugins for WiFi based unlock, location based unlock, etc.​
DroidCam:
Download from Play Store​
Webcams suck because most of them have really bad picture quality. Wouldn't it be awesome if your phone's camera could work as a webcam?
Well, here's your solution. DroidCam can connect to your phone in multiple ways and stream video from your phone's camera to your PC.
You need to install software on your PC too. It is compatible with Windows and Linux.​
GMDGesture Control:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
Having a 5 inch screen, I thought it would be awesome to be able to perform multitouch gestures to navigate between activities and control various device features.
GMD gesture Control proved to be exactly what I was looking for.
With a great levels of customization and an extensive feature set, this app is probably the best gesture control app you'll ever come across.
(Tip: In advanced settings, set Override touch events parser to: ICS_DEFAULT)​
Greenify:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from Play Store​
The worst part of having a ton of apps is that they drain battery even when you aren't using them.
Well, with Greenify, you pretty much ensure that applications that you don't need running in the background will be hibernated when you aren't using them!
It's very simple to use & very low on resources.​
History Eraser:
Download from Play Store​
If you're like me, then you hate having any sort of history on your device. History Eraser erases history from apps like the browser, play store, call logs, etc. at the touch of a button.
It also has a handy 1x1 widget for this.​
Icon Themer:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
This Xposed module can change system icons. The beauty of it is that it can be used for all launchers.
Everytime a resource is requested, it responds with the corresponding resource that the theme redirects to.​
Lockscreen Policy:
Download from Play Store​
One feature I hate in 4.2.x is that the camera is accessible over the lockscreen. I have also noticed a number of people who do not like the idea of having widgets on the lockscreen. Lockscreen Policy allows you to disable lockscreen widgets and/or camera.​
MoDaCo Toolkit:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
This handy set of tweaks runs on the Xposed framework.
Good for ROM customization. ​
SD Maid:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
SD Maid can clear up unnecessary data from your phone. No more do you need to worry about apps leaving behind traces of data after uninstall.
It also has useful features like Corpsefinder, which finds traces of uninstalled apps and Duplicates, which finds duplicate copies of files which can help you save space.​
Sidebar Pro:
|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
An amazing app that puts a sidebar on the phone which can hold app shortcuts and/or a list of open apps.
It is an overlay on the screen and doesn't interfere with functioning of other applications.
A must have for multitaskers!​
SoftkeyZ:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
Easily change your Navbar's softkeys with this app.
Occasionally causes problems, but if you're an experienced user, you will have no problems fixing it.​
Startup Manager:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
A great app to manage startup of applications. Many apps launch on boot that considerably slow down the phone. Not only that, but they also end up draining battery if they are not killed.
Startup manager lets you decide what apps will launch on boot. It can also control startup of system applications.​
Trickster Mod:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
Trickster MOD is a nice, easy-to-use tweaker. It may not have a ton of options, but it does have the most useful ones and the ones that really matter.
It also has these "tools" that help you change your device's hostname, trigger the media scanner and connect through ADB over WiFi.​
Wakelock Detector:
Download from Play Store​
I was huge fan of Better Battery Stats, but of late, I've been having problems with it. I was searching for a good replacement, which is when I came across this app.
A humble app that shows you a list of wakelocks. Does the job well and does not consume additional resources.​
XBackground:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
An Xposed module that can change the background for the Xposed Installer app as well as the background of the notification bar.
Needs a reboot to take effect.​
Xposed Installer:
|-ROOT-|
Download from XDA Thread​
The Xposed Installer installs the Xopsed framework and helps to manage Xposed modules.
This framework is compatible accross most ROMs. An absolute must for people who love customizing their phones.​
Xposed Tweakbox:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
Another Xposed module for small tweaks and customizations.
The CRT animation is particularly interesting. ​
XThemeEngine:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
Ever wanted to use CM themes on a non-CM ROM? More specifically, have you ever wanted T-Mobile Theme Engine themes on a ROM that doesn't have the T-Mobile Theme Engine built in?
Well, this is the answer. XThemeEngine does exactly that. The drawback though is that it's limited in it's scope and not everything works perfectly (The project is still in beta). Also, themes need to be ported and cannot be directly used as is.​
Zooper Widget:
Download from Play Store​
Don't you love an app that lets you create your own widgets? Zooper Widget allows you to create highly customizable widgets.
It's quite light on resources too.​
I hope this post was informative.
Took me quite a while to put this together, and it's not really what I usually do, but I thought I'd put in the effort anyway. ​
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Thanks for the list, can I suggest six axis tool I find it really handy for gaming if you have a spare ps3 remote
Sent from the beast!

MattJaO3D said:
Thanks for the list, can I suggest six axis tool I find it really handy for gaming if you have a spare ps3 remote
Sent from the beast!
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I don't own a PS3 (PCGamer ), so I have never used the app. I will however add it to the list later.
I wonder if it will work with my Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows. Some games do support the Xbox controller without having to modify anything.
I'll test it out tomorrow when I get back home.

Wowww amazing apps jajaja, para ésto hay un subforo no?
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Thanks for the list

domaco xposed app only works for deodexed roms/AOSP based?
im currently on stock,locked but no changes has been seen.. or should i reboot?

I bit the bullet and bought camera fv I'm a sucker for pics and I'm well glad I did not only does it give a million options but you can set the hardware control's ie volume control to take pics
Sent from the beast!

So i installed the Exposed Installer and now my battery is messed up. My z was on discharging 19% left and when i connected to pc....immediately raised upto 45%, 10 mins later the phone died. Any ideas?

Aresmar said:
Thanks for the list
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You're welcome.
leongzxc said:
domaco xposed app only works for deodexed roms/AOSP based?
im currently on stock,locked but no changes has been seen.. or should i reboot?
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Nope, I'm on an odexed stock ROM. Some tweaks may not work, some might. All of them need a reboot to take effect & also ensure that you enabled the module in Xposed.
MattJaO3D said:
I bit the bullet and bought camera fv I'm a sucker for pics and I'm well glad I did not only does it give a million options but you can set the hardware control's ie volume control to take pics
Sent from the beast!
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Yes. I'm just back from a vacation to a beautiful hill station. I was grateful for that amazing app!
handsup1 said:
So i installed the Exposed Installer and now my battery is messed up. My z was on discharging 19% left and when i connected to pc....immediately raised upto 45%, 10 mins later the phone died. Any ideas?
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This is most likely not related to Xposed framework.
Try and do a full charge to 100% and see if it's just a random problem.

Marshmallow update for Axon pro released

ZTE has released the marshmallow update for this beast. How's the update coming along for everyone so far?
The new update adds stock android features with little to no skinning.
Known issues/changes
•Some users are reporting stock launcher crashes, the problem can be alleviated by using a different launcher.
•Dolby Sound has gone missing, evidence provided by Arsenic53 suggest ZTE done goofed and accidentally removed it.
•The quick settings panel is now Dark and Transparent (very classy)
•Average RAM usage has gone up considerably due to system apps being badly optimized...or maybe they're just being rebellious?
•Bootloader still locked
•Battery drains quicker.
•Nice new booting screen
•Annoying WIFI calling issue has been resolved.
•Some users have reported lag even during the booting process.
•A user has reported that He/She cannot see the screen on some occasions especially when charging.
•The lockscreen is now closer to the stock version. The dialer shortcut has been replaced with a Google now voice function and the annoying "# more notifications" thing has been removed.
•Bloatware app "rockmyrun" can no longer be disabled.
P.S someone please link zte usa's twitter to this thread so they can go over it. Leave a reply so i can remove this message.

Taking forever to download...

badjebus said:
ZTE has released the marshmallow update for this beast. How's the update coming along for everyone so far?
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Yeah im getting about 110 kb/s... Gonna be awhile.

Thank goodness!!!! now lets see if they fixed everything!!!

Looks like Dolby Sound is now gone. I had a widget on the home screen and it is now gone and nowhere in the menus...I wonder what else is missing now

Yeah what a shame, I liked the dolby sound.

am not gonna risk it this time .but a great news they finally brought the marshmallow update cheers guys

I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........

Coldheat1906 said:
I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........
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Tried using a different launcher?

The download and install is going great for me. Works like a charm will keep looking for bugs but haven't found as of yet.

No bugs to report yet....just missing Dolby Sound

Coldheat1906 said:
I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........
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I'm also having this same problem. Is anyone else experincing this as well?

Wish they didn't take Dolby sound.

Dolby atmos app is missing and the app drawer seems to be the old app drawer itself.hope the new marshmallow type app drawer is crashing.slight lag here and there and does doze feature in this update I can't find any setting menu for it.

vickytarunl said:
Dolby atmos app is missing and the app drawer seems to be the old app drawer itself.hope the new marshmallow type app drawer is crashing.slight lag here and there and does doze feature in this update I can't find any setting menu for it.
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The doze feature doesnt come with a dedicated settings tab. if you want to choose which apps get dozed and which dont, go to apps(settings) click the gear and click battery optimization; from there you can white list certain apps from doze (I recommend greenify if you want doze to activate in just a few minutes as opposed to an hour.)

badjebus said:
The doze feature doesnt come with a dedicated settings tab. if you want to choose which apps get dozed and which dont, go to apps(settings) click the gear and click battery optimization; from there you can white list certain apps from doze (I recommend greenify if you want doze to activate in just a few minutes as opposed to an hour.)
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thanks a lot did u come to know anything about the app drawer ?

This is what I got when I inquired about Dolby sound. Maybe they will release an update to add it back soon.

vickytarunl said:
thanks a lot did u come to know anything about the app drawer ?
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Unfortunately my launcher also crashes so i cant say anything on that, ive switched to the Google now launcher to alleviate the problem.

So mine buglist here:
*Battery drains much more than before the update
*No screen sometimes when i just want to use mine phone (this happens when mine phone is charging i noticed)
*Phone lags, even the boot flash lags
*forgot the other point, but there is more...

zulfikar said:
So mine buglist here:
*Battery drains much more than before the update
*No screen sometimes when i just want to use mine phone (this happens when mine phone is charging i noticed)
*Phone lags, even the boot flash lags
*forgot the other point, but there is more...
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Same with me, the phone is lagging. I want to comeback to lollipop

Auto-closing apps in background on Nougat

My Oneplus 3T is autoclosing apps that I am using while running, they are running in the background to give me timing and track my GPS, they are just randomly closed.
I have disabled Aggressive Doze and Auto-close high power apps but it is still happening. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Preau said:
My Oneplus 3T is autoclosing apps that I am using while running, they are running in the background to give me timing and track my GPS, they are just randomly closed.
I have disabled Aggressive Doze and Auto-close high power apps but it is still happening. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
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Yes, activate the lock (top right / multitasking screen) or flash a custom kernel (like: https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ernel-franco-kernel-r1-28th-november-t3508904) which supports more background apps (limit raised to 60 from stock 32)

Fir3start3r said:
Yes, activate the lock (top right / multitasking screen) or flash a custom kernel (like: https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ernel-franco-kernel-r1-28th-november-t3508904) which supports more background apps (limit raised to 60 from stock 32)
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Thanks, I didn't know what the lock button was for. I'll try it next time I go running!

Fir3start3r said:
Yes, activate the lock (top right / multitasking screen)
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Dumb queston: where is that setting? Can't seem to find it

JRSax said:
Dumb queston: where is that setting? Can't seem to find it
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hello, does the lock solve the issue, could you please confirm ?

There are some hidden settings which might cause this
1. Apps - Setting - Apps auto-launch . Make sure it's turned off
2. Advanced - Recent app management - Make sure Normal clear is selected.

There is option in setting that close the application as soon you clear it from recent apps ....Setting/system UI/advanced
...Make sure it desabled.....Enjoy your device

I can't find any such setting. Which phone are you using now?

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3T
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stacyy said:
I can't find any such setting. Which phone are you using now?
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You have to start system UI tuner then you will be able to see this setting that's why

Preau said:
My Oneplus 3T is autoclosing apps that I am using while running, they are running in the background to give me timing and track my GPS, they are just randomly closed.
I have disabled Aggressive Doze and Auto-close high power apps but it is still happening. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
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How about battery optimization setting? apps > gear > special access > battery optimization > apps in Not optimized list?
Yeah, I know. There's Doze, Aggressive Doze, and this Battery Optimization.

I'm having the same issue. Tried Franco Kernel and it didn't help.

Fir3start3r said:
Yes, activate the lock (top right / multitasking screen) or flash a custom kernel (like: https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ernel-franco-kernel-r1-28th-november-t3508904) which supports more background apps (limit raised to 60 from stock 32)
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I have tried locking Pokemon Go and it seemed to be working until today when it was killed in the background and I had to reload.
I'm not sure if this is a PoGo issue or a OnePlus issue.
I have now turned off battery optimisations for PoGo to see how that goes.

jamesl1001 said:
I have tried locking Pokemon Go and it seemed to be working until today when it was killed in the background and I had to reload.
I'm not sure if this is a PoGo issue or a OnePlus issue.
I have now turned off battery optimisations for PoGo to see how that goes.
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So far none of the solutions listed have worked for me. I have same problem with Pokemon Go, Lyft, and Uber. I'm on stock 7.0 not rooted. I tried the Beta 7.1.1 and no difference.
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I started my torrent download and i slept as it was downloading in background, but in the morning the download dissappear how to fix this

Same Problem
I'm also having the same problem with PoGo. I can't find this lock button.

I have the same issue with some apps, including PoGo and Firefox and probably Discord (chat application). I bought this device with 6 GB to have not these issues. I'm quite disappointed. The issue occured with Android 6, with what the device was shipped, and with the latest Android 7.1. Maybe it doesn't have 6 GB at all and they did cheat me?
The lock button on the task manager screen does just prevent apps to be swiped away in my opinion.

i have the same issue when playing with pokemon go. very annoying. especially when its connected to my pogo plus. never had an issue with my s7e.

glad i'm not the only one. NPR app closes by itself when I'm listening to it.. I've noticed flipboard closing while i'm using it as well.

Just use a custom kernel, stock one has a limit on 32 max apps open. Other than that the solutions are those given already (Lock icon, disable battery opt for that app, disable doze, etc.)

wide view mode trigger

https://blog.tmyt.jp/entry/2019/12/13/225204
This works on all apps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode

This is seriously very impressive. Nice work, only issue is it breaks the navigation bar and won't come back regardless if changing between gestures or normal navbar. Only fix is a reboot.

It does crash frequently inside an app.

kalinskym said:
It does crash frequently inside an app.
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Could you provide some information of your device?
* Android Version
* ro.product.vendor.device
* Files inside `/system/framework`

tmyt said:
Could you provide some information of your device?
* Android Version
* ro.product.vendor.device
* Files inside `/system/framework`
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hi, are you the developer of this awesome wide mode enabler?
If so, is it possible to enable dual screen working when folded completely (360 deg) same as lg g8X. i guess screen turns off when the magnetic latch (hall sensor) detected.
Also, possible to turn on dualscreen, switch/swap between screens, through tasker integration? disabling on-screen buttons

shameemindia said:
hi, are you the developer of this awesome wide mode enabler?
If so, is it possible to enable dual screen working when folded completely (360 deg) same as lg g8X. i guess screen turns off when the magnetic latch (hall sensor) detected.
Also, possible to turn on dualscreen, switch/swap between screens, through tasker integration? disabling on-screen buttons
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Yes, thank you using!
- May not possibe to enable dual screen while 360 deg. Framework checks cover state internally, ignore power on message when cover fully opened.
- Turn On or Off dualscreen through tasker integration is possible.
- Switch or Swap screen can use only activities from same package if non privileged apps. Could not possible Switch/Swap from Tasker integration.

tmyt said:
Yes, thank you using!
- May not possibe to enable dual screen while 360 deg. Framework checks cover state internally, ignore power on message when cover fully opened.
- Turn On or Off dualscreen through tasker integration is possible.
- Switch or Swap screen can use only activities from same package if non privileged apps. Could not possible Switch/Swap from Tasker integration.
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Is it optimized for dual notch in wideview?

This app is wonderful! It works for my LG v50, but I have one problem, the wide mode screen is smaller than my phone's screen, leaving black borders. Is there any way to fix this?

Sorry I mean when it crashes in app its due to say keyboard opening, or clicking on a link. I don't think it's to do with the app, just which LG allows you to modify. Like, without root do you think its possible to have widemode on all time even when switching between apps or will we have to always open a widemode using the toggle. It be awesome if you could remap the activity to a button such as Google assistant button or include in floating menu LG has. Or swipes up from navigation bar.

harysviewty said:
Is it optimized for dual notch in wideview?
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What mean the 'optimized' that are you expecting?

tmyt said:
What mean the 'optimized' that are you expecting?
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The system is aware that there are two notch on each half of the top bar

Cpamazing said:
This app is wonderful! It works for my LG v50, but I have one problem, the wide mode screen is smaller than my phone's screen, leaving black borders. Is there any way to fix this?
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Half full half empty glass problem. At least you still got this update

Poor design

harysviewty said:
Poor design
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That's not what I meant. The app itself doesn't fully fit either the dual screen or the main screen, it's smaller than both. It leaves borders around the bottom of the dual screen and the right of the main screen, as if the app is too small to fit the display. Perhaps Android 10 will fix some of these issues.

Does anyone have the APK for this? I'm wanting to try it on the Asus ROG Phone II second screen attachment just to see if it might work, and can't find the apk anywhere, or get it to download.

Gc13psj said:
Does anyone have the APK for this? I'm wanting to try it on the Asus ROG Phone II second screen attachment just to see if it might work, and can't find the apk anywhere, or get it to download.
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No you cannot. Asus uses different developer kit for twindock. LG & Asus apps aren't cross compatible to each other. Asus dual screen games also didn't work the same on LG
And this app uses LG's own implementation (which is very new, not yet published in public for developers)

harysviewty said:
No you cannot. Asus uses different developer kit for twindock. LG & Asus apps aren't cross compatible to each other. Asus dual screen games also didn't work the same on LG
And this app uses LG's own implementation (which is very new, not yet published in public for developers)
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That completely makes sense, but a shame. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly

Doesnt work on v50 pie. Just crashes.

snaske65 said:
Doesnt work on v50 pie. Just crashes.
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I observed this problem from crash report, v50 pie has not API same as g8x.
I need system image of v50 pie to resolve this crash.

tmyt said:
I observed this problem from crash report, v50 pie has not API same as g8x.
I need system image of v50 pie to resolve this crash.
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Even newer updated v50 with wideview mode?

EdXposed optimize applications with speed mode

Hi
I have been in the dark for sometime and just recently updated from the EdXposed installer app to the latest EdXposed manager. 4.5.4. Have a couple questions.
First, which of the two lightening icons on the framework screen is for optimize all apps with speed mode?
Second, is this good to set and does it speed up the app or EdXposed?

dichandcheck said:
First, which of the two lightening icons on the framework screen is for optimize all apps with speed mode?
Second, is this good to set and does it speed up the app or EdXposed?
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Afaik, yes it'll speed up your apps, costs more storage space though (especially if you have lot apps).
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Aguys said:
Afaik, yes it'll speed up your apps, costs more storage space though (especially if you have lot apps).
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Cool. I have plenty is space. I'd like to test it but on that main screen which is which? There's just two lightening symbols and clicking them doesn't tell you which one does what. I don't want have to do it per app but i can't tell which one is optimize all with speed and which is optimize all with dexopt.

dichandcheck said:
Cool. I have plenty is space. I'd like to test it but on that main screen which is which? There's just two lightening symbols and clicking them doesn't tell you which one does what. I don't want have to do it per app but i can't tell which one is optimize all with speed and which is optimize all with dexopt.
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Hey mate, hold up long on those Buttons and IT will Show you up what IT is

Using Manager 4.5.5...don't see any lighting bolts anywhere. Pressing 3 dot gives choice to Opt. all with Dexopt or Dex2oat...then all the reboot options. What's the difference berween Dexopt and Dex2oat? Using Sandhook core fwiw. Arextheir any know apps NOT to optimize? We could REALLY use a guide the covers everything....Opt and Settings both.

+1 for this. Sorry to gravedig a relatively old thread but I've only found some answers on StackExchange detailing what oat & opt are but for us, which would be better? I considered dex2oat because AOT compilation is better than just an optimized odex file (i THINK) but I really don't know. Would love some clarity on this.