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Not every app supports moving to SD, but a lot more should than are configured for it. With this utility you can tell your device to install all applications to SD by default. This saves a lot of space and thereby improves the performance of your Android.

Additionally, it adds functionality to many apps that do not let you move them to SD, by forcing that option to be available. Currently, I have 149 apps installed, only 6 of which cannot be moved to SD after enabling this software. Beforehand there were over 50 apps that were unable to be moved.

Do not move apps to SD that you need to run on startup or that have active widgets.

Personally, I move all games to SD and any app that is larger than 5MB. That has saved me around 200MB's of precious space and helped to maintain it's speed.

Using the same Hosts file method that you would utilize on a PC or router, AdFree Android allows you to block known malicious, ad and spyware sites. It requires Root access.

This is the most popular game on portable devices. It hit the Web by storm when it was first introduced on the iOS. It's just as popular on Androids. It's a fun puzzle game, but not overly original. It's actually a remake of an older game wherein you tried to topple castles by firing catapults at it. Whatever, it's fun. Oh, and if you want the cheat to unlock all levels without having to play through each world to get there, here's the patch: Unlock Angry Birds. (All unlock patches need Root access.)

Sequels:
#2: Angry Birds Seasons. (Partial unlock: Unlock Seasons.)
#3: Angry Birds Rio (Locally Hosted Partial unlock: Unlock Rio)
#4: Angry Birds Space
#5: Angry Birds Star Wars
#6: Bad Piggies

Use your Android device as a WiFi hotspot for your PC. In the U.S., cell phone providers will charge you extra if they find out you're using software like this. Frankly, I think that's disgusting and should be illegal. They sell you bandwidth. It's up to you how you want to use it. They don't get to say if you use it for your PC or not. I am so fed up with telecommunications companies trying to bully their customers. In Canada, so far, providers are not following suit, but they're not far behind, I'm sure. This requires Root access.

BusyBox is required to both create and maintain Root access on Root devices. It it also frequently utilized by applications that require Root access in order to process administrator level tasks. This app will ensure you have the latest version.

For my PC I use CCleaner to periodically erase junk files, save space and keep my system optimized. CachMate is the Android equivalent.

Most applications to adjust or over-clock your Android device require payment. This one doesn't and while I can't over-clock my Xperia x10, I can set the minimum CPU threshold higher than it's default setting, in order to ensure the device is always running at peak performance.

Some apps require your Android Device ID, which is not always easy to obtain. This tool acquires it for you.

See the free space you have for all important areas of your Android, including System, Cache, Data and the SD card(s).

Note: This app has now been superceded by its successor LBE Security Manager. More about that app can be found here: Android Protection

Mobile applications are notorious for invading your privacy, but with LBE Privacy Guard you can regain that control. It's basically a Firewall for your Android. Other applications like DroidWall and HiSurfing are great, but they need access to IPTables in order to function properly. That isn't available on all devices. Instead, this program lets you set different levels of access for every program.

First, there are Trusted applications. This is software you have complete faith in and therefore grant access to whatever systems they require. There should be very few applications in this list.

Second, there are System applications. These are apps that you technically should have faith in, but don't be fooled. Android was made by Google and Google makes money through advertising and collecting data to sell to advertisers. Take their so called "anonymous usage statistics". That app requires access to your phone state and identity. That means it could access your phone number, hardware version, serial number, sim card identity and more. So much for being anonymous. Thankfully, you can modify this list and move software into the monitored applications, instead.

Finally, there are Monitored Applications. This is the software for which you set individual permissions. For each program you can set specific types of access to allowed, denied and in some cases, ask permission. It's a lot like an after-market PC firewall in that way.

It also features interactive event logging. If you select an event, LBE will tell you what action was taken and for what software. If you wish, you can then choose to modify the setting for that app.

Every Android user should learn how to use this program and configure it in order to protect their privacy.