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Elixir - Keeping on top of things!
Tested version: 1.6.2
Latest version: 1.12.5.3
Requires Android: from 1.6
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Summary
"That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind": Neil Armstrong’s famous words in 1969. Now, arguably Elixir may not be as relevant for humanity as the moon landing but nonetheless: “It’s one small step in configurations and a big step towards personalization!”
Features & Use
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Test device: Motorola DEFY / Android 2.1
App: Usable as of Android 1.6 – Authorizations: Locations, Bluetooth, internet access, SD card writable/readable, take photos, phone status readable and identifiable, change systems settings, change APN settings, change Wlan status, change sync settings
This might look like a pretty hefty amount but the app uses each single one. I doubt it would use the information for anything dodgy…but you have to be the better judge of that for yourselves!
Elixir is a systems and configurations tool which you can use to attain more information concerning hardware, software, and current general state of your device, as well as make a few changes to settings. The coolest thing about this app are the widgets, however. These can be used to do everything the app has to offer from the comfort of your own homescreen.
You can access information about the following (and make a few adjustments here and there):
Hardware:
• battery
• internal memory
• external memory
• CPU
• RAM
• Display
• Camera
• Sensors
Other stuff:
• Network
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• GPS
Screen & Controls
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Everything was done right when it comes to Elixir’s controls. There are three tabs at the top of the display, one for each of the three categories of information: general information, sensors, and active apps and services (divided into two sub-categories/tabs).
Speed & Stability
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I can’t say that I was particularly bothered by anything related to speed or stability, but Elixir does sometimes have a tendency to lag which is apparently down to bugs, seeing as the lagging always occurred at the same places. It also takes a while for the widget data to load…but presumably that’s unavoidable.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Nothing to whine about here! For free and packed with lots of functions—a well deserved five stars for Elixir.
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Market Comments
Joel, Apr 12, 2012
Shows Everything Wow. Gives info on everything I could think of & more. No problems so far. Very fast. Super sweet UI. Must try. And it's cool to play w/the different icon tables.
Scott, Apr 6, 2012
Great app When apps get updated, their icons disappear from widgets--needs fix. HTC incredible.
Wayne, Mar 29, 2012
Used to be ok but keeps crashing now Widgets keep disapearing rplaced by zombie ones??
Mihi, Feb 26, 2012
Dícséret Annyira profi, annyira átgondolt, egyszerűen besza... behu......! Nyúzom rendesen hogy hibát találjak benne. Nagyon köszi a fejlesztőjének.
Chris, Feb 25, 2012
Runs in background all the time Keeps running in background without my permission. Eating up memory and battery. Major fail. Uninstalling.
Jay, Feb 24, 2012
Love this app! Use it as a battery saver too! This app has soooo many options, and with the add-on your choices are endless. I set up a widget on my home screen with all the icons I use regularly. No searching around wasting time, it's all right there. But my favorite part is that i just figured out I can use this to save my battery rather than installing juice defender or battery defender or any of those apps. Just add an icon to the widget for a data switch and wifi switch, now when i want data on I turn it on myself, and off myself. Granted I wont get automatic notifications from facebook or instant email updates unless I turn on 3G or wifi, but that's fine by me, I dont need to be connected 100% of the time. And keeping these connections off when not needed drastically improves my battery life. Used to need a recharge halfway through the day, now i can go almost 2 full days. Best part - it's free!
DanielBG, Feb 20, 2012
Had to unistall Sorry, had to uninstall, showed a justin beaver add on the bottom
Richard, Feb 19, 2012
Extremely Polished App This is both a highly technically pleasing application as well as beautifully executed. The amount of information you can drill in to about your own phone is astounding and the icons, Widgets and overall presentation is very well executed. I would recommend this app to anybody.
Taylor, Feb 17, 2012
Absolutely great. I love it, but Elixir 2 is even better. I have gotten all of my widgets switched over and will now delete Elixir 1 (to free memory).
Xavier, Feb 16, 2012
AWESOME!!! I illegally download all my apps first then buy the ones that are good later. I downloaded this app the same way... IT ROCKS... So I went in and tried to go and pay and WAS BLOWN AWAY that it is FREE!!!! I have personally used a TON of switch widgets and such and this is FAR better than the rest. On my home screen, there are two widgets, This app and "Make Your Own Clock Pro".. If you are a info tweeker, and want a home screen to show/have the most options and information, then those two apps are a MUST!!! Be prepared to go thru a LOT of settings, setting everything up the way you want it. For me, that is an awesome part of the apps, I mean... That is why We got an Android and not one of the IDumb phones. Am I right?? Anyway, I am looking for a way to send Tamas Barta a couple dollars for a thank you. :) If for some reason I can't, Just know, YOU ROCK TAMAS! :)
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