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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/august_senpai on 2024-11-07 04:56:12+00:00.

It was definitely the best FOSS money tracker. Big loss for me, now I have to figure out how to export my data to another app.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Few-Dragonfruits on 2024-11-06 20:21:30+00:00.

Hi everyone, Some people are now a bit worried about reproductive rights after the selection. I just want to recommend my own developed app Mensinator. Its a private period tracker where all data stays on your phone. Nothing is sent anywhere, no one gets your data and there is no registration required. No personal data is collected externally what so ever!

The app is free with no ads. It's available in ten languages right now and is in active development. It's an open source project so code is available on github and everyone who wants to contribute are welcome to do so.

Don't give American corporations such as Flo access to your sensitive data. What happens if they get hacked or regulated to give other people access. When "they" can see that you are late on your period... No thanks.

App is available on GooglePlay and FDroid.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/d41_fpflabs on 2024-11-05 11:10:08+00:00.

I've been a long time user of ViMusic. The last few months I've been unable to play albums (the album never loads) and now it seems i can't play certain songs either.

I recently tried the suggested alternative RiMusic, but all songs return an error stating "Song cannot be played"

I think YouTube is blocking third party apps from accessing content.

That being said if anyone knows a working solution / alternative please let me know.

Edit: Harmony music seems to work with no issues.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Fluffy_Boulder on 2024-11-04 10:38:02+00:00.

I honestly don't even care about the whole open source part, and I am willing to pay for good apps.

But even so, FOSS apps are often times the only viable option for me these days because they're usually spared from all the BS most playstore apps are riddled with.

Stuff like overpriced subscriptions, massive amounts of ads, 'features' like Ai integration, dubious permissions like calculators that want to make phone calls, forced account creation, pointless social media integration, EULAs that signs over your firstborn, psychological manipulation to literally get you addicted to an app and so on.

The playstore itself isn't exactly a well-designed, either.

When looking for an app, I would often go through like 10 apps on the playstore, and every last one of them would be utterly unusable for one reason or another, even the ones with 5-star ratings.

These days, I check what F-droid & co got to offer before I even consider opening the playstore...

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/EwItsFlushy on 2024-11-02 17:46:41+00:00.

Hello, new to this subreddit.

I have my preferences for essential apps, but when I get bored I like to look for apps that have cool, interesting, or fun features. A good example is FindMyDevice which I just came across while browsing the fdroid catalogue. Any recommendations for this sort of thing?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Staubsaugerbeutel on 2024-10-31 15:12:48+00:00.

Hello Reddit!

We’ve launched Thunderbird for Android 8.0, our first stable release, and wanted to share several resources which will hopefully answer any questions you have about the latest and most mobile addition to the Thunderbird family.

We invite you to post your questions and constructive feedback right here in this megathread; the team is monitoring comments, and we’ll try to respond to the best of our abilities.

Resources

• What’s New:
• Detailed Release Notes:
• Community Support Forum: Thunderbird for Android has its own home on the official Mozilla Support (SUMO) forums. Find the help you need to configure and use the newest Thunderbird from our community on a mobile friendly site.
• Import Settings: Whether you’re importing your information from K-9 Mail or Thunderbird on the desktop, transfer your information quickly and easily with our guide.
• System Requirements: Thunderbird for Android runs on mobile devices running Android 5 and above.
• Platform Availability: Download Thunderbird for Android from the following locations. Availability on F-Droid is coming soon.
  • Google Play Store
  • GitHub Releases (apk)
  • The Thunderbird website on an Android device
• Get Involved: Thunderbird for Android thrives thanks to community support, and you can be part of the community! We are grateful to everyone who donates their skill and time to answer support questions, test releases, translate and more. Find out all the ways to get in where you fit in.
• Support Us: We are 100% donor-supported. Your gift helps us develop new apps (like Thunderbird for Android!), improve speed and stability, promote Thunderbird and software freedom, and provide downloads free-of-charge to millions. Donate on our webpage or in the app.
• Suggest New Features: We know you have great ideas for future features. You can share them on Mozilla Connect, where community members can upvote and comment on them. Our team uses the feedback here to help shape our roadmap.

Thanks for Helping Thunderbird for Android Fly

Thank you for being a part of the community and sharing this adventure on Android with us! We’re especially grateful to all of you who have helped us test the beta and release candidate images. Your feedback helped us find and fix bugs, test key features, and polish the stable release. We hope you enjoy using the newest Thunderbird, now and for a long time to come!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/T1gerHeart on 2024-10-31 12:14:21+00:00.

Name:Endless Sky Mobile.

Developer: "The WierdHut"

Genre: (2D) Space sim/Sci-fi/trading/dgfights/space conquests, ets...

Condition: Bets.

Beta release date: 1.11.23.

"Home place(es):

Web-site of PC version:

Add-ons:

My (personal) impressions:

a very niche, specific game, NOT FOR EVERYONE, (but only for the same very hard fans of such games as me. Elite &Elite-like games -FOREVER.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Fabulous_Platypus42 on 2024-10-27 15:04:17+00:00.

You're not unique, they are NOT WORKING FOR EVERYONE, so please stop spamming the subreddit with these threads, or go post on their respective GitHubs.

@u/KatieTSO please either sticky this post or make a different one about this issue, it's getting seriously annoying.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/verheidenx on 2024-10-27 01:57:07+00:00.

Hi

fennec hasn't updated for two months, do you think it's abandoned?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/HD22A on 2024-10-24 06:37:17+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-10-25 21:03:21+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/SinInEveryStep on 2024-10-25 11:14:14+00:00.

I need an open source and secure alternative for the Truecaller app. The Truecaller app is bulky and there are lot of useless features and there is a lot of clutter in the app. On top of that, it consumes a lot of battery in the background. I saw this post but it is now quite old. Are there any new and better alternatives for the Truecaller app?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/bee077 on 2024-10-25 01:10:36+00:00.

I have been down the rabbit hole of reading all the posts about the "best FOSS alternatives for system apps," I realized many options are outdated or just not user-friendly. So, I’m sharing my straightforward approach to de-Googling my phone and swapping out system apps for FOSS alternatives.

🚨 Heads Up: You’ll need your PC and a phone cable to uninstall system apps.

My Approach

I remove all Google apps and some built-in system apps:

• Phone
• Contacts
• Messages (SMS)
• Gallery
• Mail
• Browser
• Video Player
• Music Player
• Notes
• Radio
• Facebook
• Galaxy Store
• Keyboard
• System Cleaner

👉 Important: Please read this entire post before you start applying stuff. Also, my approach can easily be personalized to fit your needs.

Step 1: Install F-Droid

First, grab F-Droid: Download F-Droid ✅. This will serve as your app hub to replace the default options.

Recommended FOSS Apps to have at the ready:

• Keyboard: FlorisBoard 💡 Setup is straightforward, but settings can be tricky. Check out my preferred settings (Rule 10, dm if you want it) for dark mode and privacy.
• File Manager: Material Files
• Browser: Mull

Step 2: Remove Bloatware

Now, let’s tackle the bloatware using ADB. Check out this step-by-step guide (Rule 10, dm if you want it) to get started.

Install the necessary ADB files.

Use App Manager to find package names of apps you want to uninstall. Download App Manager.

There’s an app with the same name that simplifies this process: you can use Aurora Store to obtain it.

After installing the app, follow these steps:

1. Open the app.
2. Long press the first app in the list.
3. At the top, you’ll see a number indicating installed apps (like "1/200"). Click on that.
4. Select "Select All Apps."
5. Tap the Share button. Under "What to share?", choose Package names.
6. Select an app to share the list with.

Now that you have the app list, you can determine what to keep, disable, or uninstall. Exercise caution when uninstalling apps, some are critical for system functionality.

Here are resources detailing safe apps to remove:

• Reddit: Ultimate Samsung OneUI Debloat & Privacy
• Hackerztrickz: List of Samsung Bloatware Safe to Remove (Rule 10, dm if you want it)
• MiniTool: List of Samsung Bloatware Safe to Remove (Rule 10, dm if you want it)

Step 3: Install FOSS Alternatives

Once you've removed bloatware, here are my top FOSS app replacements:

Play Store Alternative:

• ⬇️ F-Droid A repository of free and open-source Android apps. It allows you to browse, install, and update apps with a focus on privacy. 💡 After installing, add these repositories:
  • IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository (large collection of FOSS apps)
  • Guardian Project Official App Repository (to get TOR browser and other apps)
  • DivestOS Official (has DivestOS's FOSS apps)
  • Kali Nethunter (optional, has a collection of penetration testing apps)
  • FUTO Repo (has Grayjay a YouTube alternative)
• ⬇️ Aurora Store An unofficial FOSS client to Google Play with a sleek design that prioritizes user privacy.
• ⬇️ Obtainium An app for managing and updating other Android apps directly from their source. 💡 Check out the wiki for advanced options on using the app.

💡 How to Add or Download an App on Obtainium?

There are two simple methods to add and download apps using Obtainium:

Method 1: Using a Release Link

1. Open Obtainium and click Add App (you’ll find this option at the bottom or top of the screen).
2. In the App Source URL field, paste the "Releases" link of the app you want to install.
3. Click Add and wait for confirmation.
4. Once confirmed, click Install to complete the process.

Example "Releases" link of Tubular:

https://github.com/polymorphicshade/Tubular/releases

Method 2: Using GitHub Starred Repos

Sign up or log in to your GitHub account, then star the repository of the app(s) you want.

Open Obtainium and go to Import/Export (located at the bottom or top of the screen).

Select Import GitHub Starred Repos, and enter your GitHub username (any public username works).

Obtainium will load all your starred repos by default. You can choose the specific ones you want to import.

Click Select and wait for confirmation.

Finally, go to Apps (bottom of the screen), choose your desired app, and click Install.

Optional: Install ⬇️ OctoDroid A GitHub client for Android that simplifies browsing repos and checking releases.

Streaming Alternatives

• ⬇️ Aniyomi (it requires a repo link) A feature-rich app for streaming and downloading anime, offering an extensive catalog.
• ⬇️ CloudStream (it requires a repo link) A media streaming app that provides access to various sources for TV shows and movies.
• ⬇️ Mirarr FOSS Movies/Shows App.

Privacy-Focused Browsers

• ⬇️ Mull A secure browser based on Firefox that emphasizes privacy and offers extensive customization options.
• ⬇️ Tor Browser An anonymizing browser that allows you to browse the web privately by routing your connection through the Tor network.
• Brave A secure web browser with a built-in ad blocker that prevents tracking, and optimized for mobile data and battery life savings.
• ⬇️ Rethink: DNS + Firewall An open-source DNS-based firewall to help protect your privacy online. 💡 For settings, use my go-to config (Rule 10, dm if you want it) and remember to exclude Aurora Store from DNS rules.

Security Tools

• ⬇️ KeePassDX A secure, open-source password manager that stores your passwords in an encrypted database.
• ⬇️ Privacy Indicator Notifies you whenever a third-party app accesses your camera or microphone, enhancing your privacy.
• ⬇️ URLCheck A simple tool for checking the safety of URLs before you click on them.

Music and Media

• ⬇️ xManager An app that modifies the Spotify app to remove ads, plus it supports lyrics, and allow background play.
• ⬇️ Metro - Music Player A beautiful music player with a Material Design interface and easy navigation.
• ⬇️ VLC A versatile media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats.

Google App Alternatives

• ⬇️ K-9 Mail An open-source email client that supports multiple accounts and is customizable.
• ⬇️ ente A fully open-source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos for secure photo storage.
• ⬇️ Organic Maps An open-source map application that provides offline maps and navigation.
• ⬇️ GMaps WV A simple wrapper for Google Maps that allows you to use the web version without the app.
• ⬇️ Tubular A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike.

System App Alternatives

• ⬇️ FlorisBoard A customizable keyboard app focusing on user privacy and a great typing experience. 💡 Use m...

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/garpunkal_ on 2024-10-22 19:25:27+00:00.

Any alternatives to syncthings for p2p file transfer in background.

Not the syncthing-fork.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/the-emotional-emu on 2024-10-20 21:28:13+00:00.

It's never a good feeling to discover that one of your favorite apps has been discontinued or abandoned by the developer. I've been there myself, and I know how frustrating it can be to search for alternatives that may not offer the same features or functionality.

I’m quietly hopeful that some developers might come across this post in the future and find inspiration in the comments or the apps mentioned here. It would be amazing to see a revival of some of these beloved projects!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Fake4000 on 2024-10-20 18:46:59+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/kresstein on 2024-10-20 10:22:02+00:00.

I made a Nothing themed notes app for Android, Open source. It's still in beta, but when you are interested, here is the link to the GitHub repo.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/UnexploredEnigma on 2024-10-09 19:57:30+00:00.

I have graphene os and I have all functionalities worked out but I am just curious what other people do who don't have social media apps and what not. I have Lemmy, but that's about it. What keeps you entertained when you have down time while you are out and about? I like my set up but it is a little boring at times.

Edit: I also have newpipe, greyjay, innertune and antennapod.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/goofyaahdog on 2024-10-01 00:58:53+00:00.

Which are some good email clients as of now?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Omer-Ash on 2024-09-26 08:38:51+00:00.

I tried RTranslator and Translate You. The former often provides inaccurate translations, and doesn't output any definitions, examples, or synonyms. The latter is full of bugs and sometimes doesn't output a translation at all.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/drsteve7183 on 2024-09-25 09:21:18+00:00.

repo:

This repository readme file contains fake banners of F-droid and Izzyondroid, which on clicking opens unrelated websites. This could potentially be malware, if that's the case please report it.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/CortaCircuit on 2024-09-24 22:32:54+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/cidra_ on 2024-09-24 10:37:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/cidra_ on 2024-09-23 19:41:26+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/InWickedWinds on 2024-09-22 17:28:17+00:00.