Ditched my iPhone, just got a Samsung Galaxy S3. Please help

[sgreger1]

So my iphone was my first smartphone and I have now gotten rid fo it and grabbed the new SamSung Galaxy S3. I am in the process of rooting it right now, but was wondering what ROM's are good, what apps are essential etc as I have NEVER used an android phone before.

If anyone has some of those "must have" items or has any recommendations for ROM's that would be awesome.

[lxskllr]

I like the F-droid repository. Not a huge selection, but all the apps are libre, and have source code available.

http://f-droid.org/

[Ainkor]

Something like the app store? Like as in the iPhone app store? :P

[wadetheblade]

Cyanogen.

There are tons of good apps.... For me my only must have I can think of off the top of my head is Moola, it's a digital checkbook I'm way more comfortable with it and knowing all my finances to the penny all the time, I was not the best of keeping track of finances with paper.

[GoVegan]

Angry Birds and Quell are a must.

[sgreger1]

Angry Birds and Quell are a must.

What is quell?

[sgreger1]

Something like the app store? Like as in the iPhone app store? :P

Lol, no you dick. I mean like what software/apps etc are necessary. I know there are firewall programs, prgrams that run all your traffic through a VPN and cmpress it to cut your data usage (at the expense of internet speed) etc. I know there must be lots of cool apps out there so if anyone would like to mention them please let me know.

[Roo]

I just got the galaxy S blaze, same thing but a bit smaller. Can't below you on the apps yet, still trying to figure this thing out

[sgreger1]

Cyanogen.

There are tons of good apps.... For me my only must have I can think of off the top of my head is Moola, it's a digital checkbook I'm way more comfortable with it and knowing all my finances to the penny all the time, I was not the best of keeping track of finances with paper.

Thanks wade i'll have to check out Moola, I have the same issue with not being able to keep very good track on paper lol.

[Roo]

Can't HELP you on the apps... Also trying to learn how to type on this damn thing

[GoVegan]

Quell is the best game ever. I was hooked on it for days.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...es.quell&hl=en

This is another app I use a lot

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...2lzZS5mdWxsIl0.

It plays different sounds like the ocean or a waterfall while you go to sleep. It has a timer so it shuts off automatically and it doubles as an alarm clock. Sometimes it is really hot here at night and I enjoy listening to sounds like rain or thunder when I go to sleep.

[wadetheblade]

quell was awesome, but left me wanting more.

check out cyanogenmod and forum.xda-developers.com for rom stuff if you have not already. You'll probably get Jellybean next month though

[GoVegan]

You know there are 2 Quells out? The original Quell and Quell Reflect. Both are like a buck.

[sgreger1]

Can't HELP you on the apps... Also trying to learn how to type on this damn thing

Blowing people on your mind much Roo? Go ahead baby, let it all out, don't blame autocorrect.

[sgreger1]

Quell is the best game ever. I was hooked on it for days.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...es.quell&hl=en

This is another app I use a lot

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...2lzZS5mdWxsIl0.

It plays different sounds like the ocean or a waterfall while you go to sleep. It has a timer so it shuts off automatically and it doubles as an alarm clock. Sometimes it is really hot here at night and I enjoy listening to sounds like rain or thunder when I go to sleep.

Is it quell o quell reflect in the live store?