FOSS for Android

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/The_Viewer2083 on 2024-09-11 08:43:20+00:00.

A cleaner which is better than Mi Cleaner. I recently unistalled it using universal Debloter. A cleaner which has cleaning cache and memory using apps. There are in play store but I feel kind of risky using them and Google also don't have that good security. Using open source knowing them wouldnbe safer. If an app exists on F-droid than let me know. Thank you...

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/bobspal on 2024-09-06 21:46:23+00:00.

I know that SMS is inherently insecure / not private. I use Signal when I can, but lots of people don't / won't.

I figure lots of people use Google Messages, so I use that as my default SMS app, figuring I'll at least sometimes be upgraded to RCS with E2EE. But it's still Google.

So what do you think? In terms of privacy, when a contact doesn't use Signal, am I better off with FOSS like QUIK (or something else?) that's always SMS, or Google that's sometimes E2EE?

I'm pro-FOSS in particular because I'm pro-privacy and pro-security, not so much for any other philosophical reasons - respect to you if you feel differently, just wanted to mention that personally I'm most interested in privacy and security arguments.

Anything else I should be thinking about here? (say, spam detection...).

Thank you!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Tail_sb on 2024-09-05 17:13:07+00:00.

Why & why not?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/LW_owl on 2024-09-07 20:32:47+00:00.

I'm talking about FOSS apps that are better and/or more feature-rich than the apps previously used.

Reply with the apps you used and their FOSS alternatives if you can (:

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Repulsive-Pen-2871 on 2024-09-06 03:48:01+00:00.

GITHUB Project Link

LICENSE : MIT LICENSE

Looking for a versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use text editor for Android? Meet Karbon, a feature-rich text and code editor designed to handle everything from note-taking to web development. Whether you're a student, developer, or just someone who loves writing, Karbon has you covered!

Key Features:

• Markdown Support: Write and preview markdown files seamlessly, making it ideal for creating formatted documents, notes, or blogs.
• Web Development Ready: Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript effortlessly with built-in syntax highlighting.
• Advanced File Management: Navigate your files with ease, manage directories, and edit multiple files at once.
• Alpine Linux Terminal: For power users, Karbon includes a fully functional Alpine Linux terminal, enabling a smooth command-line experience on Android.
• Customizable UI: Personalize your workspace with theme options, including a black OLED night mode and multiple themes, making it comfortable for extended use.
• Lightweight & Fast: Built to be fast and responsive, Karbon ensures smooth performance, even with large files.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/BigUserFriendly on 2024-09-04 03:42:15+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Objective_Cut_4227 on 2024-09-01 16:46:21+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/foundfootagefan on 2024-09-01 08:31:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Desperate_Lie3924 on 2024-08-31 10:22:21+00:00.

I'm looking for a FOSS alternative to Pocket. Pocket lets you save links for later reading. It also has offline viewing and recommendations, but bookmarking is all I'm looking for. Preferably has easy saving options like Pocket. On Pocket android, I can share links with the app and it saves it. And on Firefox, just clicking on the extension saves it.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/AdvancedHard on 2024-08-30 15:22:43+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Objective_Cut_4227 on 2024-08-28 11:57:52+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/username_invalid-404 on 2024-08-27 22:08:26+00:00.

I've been using Nova Launcher and I love it. But recently I've started trying to put some distance between myself and "big tech". I've switched 95ish% of my apps to foss alternatives. But I'm hung-up on Nova because 1: it's great. And 2: I spent my hard earning $5 on it! Tell me why I should switch to your favorite launcher so I can reduce my dataflow to the big G! Please and thank you.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/No1vicroyale on 2024-08-27 13:10:04+00:00.

I need an alternative to Google Keep Notes, with a widget and reminders. Tyia

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/CautiousPeace875 on 2024-08-26 11:26:17+00:00.

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We welcome contributions from the community as we strive to make our index a robust repository of FOSS applications. Whether you're an avid user passionate about sharing your favorite FOSS discoveries or a developer with an open source project, we invite you to submit recommendations on our GitHub page.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Unknown_Energy on 2024-08-22 15:43:38+00:00.

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my experience using Claude AI to create a Solitaire game in just a few hours. It was fascinating to see how AI can assist in programming and streamline the development process. I never expected to go from concept to a fully functional game so quickly!

The game captures the classic Solitaire experience with a simple interface and smooth gameplay. Plus, it's open-source, so anyone interested can check out the code and see how it all came together.

Here are the links to try it out:

• Android App: Download from Google Play Store
• GitHub Repository: View on GitHub

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on both the game and the use of AI in development!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Spider-Man_3725 on 2024-08-20 00:43:42+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Individual_T on 2024-08-19 15:32:36+00:00.

Hey, I’m looking for different encrypting app to compartmentalize my different use cases (personal, work, school etc). So I’m looking for different app for each use case.

I’m currently using DroidFS for personal atuff. But cryptomator isn’t an option for me cuz it requirements. And I tried searching on fdroid on my own, but not all results show up. For example if search “encryption” FSDroid doesn’t show up for instance. That’s why I’m asking the forum to help out pointing to other good encrypting software in terms of privacy and security.

Also I have heard about openkeychain, can it encrypt files, image, videos?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Individual_T on 2024-08-17 23:08:24+00:00.

Hey I'm looking for a foss android app that can encrypt any image, vids, pdf, docs etc. I'm currently using DroidFS for my personal stuff.

But I want to try out other encrypting apps to compartmentalize my work, school etc stuff. Can you guys tell me any encryption apps which is better in privacy and security.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Usual_Spirit_6316 on 2024-08-17 01:51:59+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Objective_Cut_4227 on 2024-08-16 16:38:05+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/foundfootagefan on 2024-08-15 00:29:49+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/me-no-smart on 2024-08-14 07:58:04+00:00.

I've been trying to get snaptube to work, but after the first little bit the download button for it disappeared, I re-download the app and re updated it many times, it came back for a moment then left again, it may be my fault

Is there another app that's a better idea to use?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Objective_Cut_4227 on 2024-08-12 17:33:25+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Objective_Cut_4227 on 2024-08-10 11:10:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Schrodinger137 on 2024-08-10 07:52:11+00:00.

People are getting enraged by every upcoming Android update. They are making it harder and harder to do open source/enthusiastic stuff on Android. They are doing exactly opposite of what they were supposed to do. They don't want you to Emulate, Virtuslise or Sideload. It is becoming a degraded version of iOS day by day. Atleast iOS got some AAA games in their arsenal. But what Android has? bloated adwares!

The only game that i liked was The Walking dead S1 and it's no longer available on play store! So i have to sideload it, but you can't do it too because Android will restrict access to /data and /obb folders.

If I'm trying to run Proot Linux distros using termux, Android will kill the process.

People chose Android because it had the freedom to do whatever the user wants. I don't know what is the purpose of the new high-end Android phone when it'll just run Instagram and YouTube. We will utilise nothing from our devices. Android doesn't have good games on their platform either.

Another reason why you shouldn't think open source=free