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Modern SMS App? (self.fdroid)
submitted 4 months ago by sic_semper_tyrannis to c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
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What's the most modern SMS app available? It can be only on Github too as I use Obtanium. I'm hoping for something with rounded corners and a more Apple-esc appearance.

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[–] thesocavault@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Try Textra. Many customization options, but in regards to advanced features, it's an SMS App, although it does have the ability to undo a delete after a few seconds

[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Unless I'm mistaken that's not a FOSS app and also contains many trackers. I'm not trying to be rude with this comment, I came to the F-Droid community to find FOSS apps that don't track their users.

[–] thesocavault@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Is there an app that shows if there are trackers in it?

[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The Exodus Privacy website does and it's feature is built into the Aurora store

[–] thesocavault@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have this app, it just won't go past a certain letter on my phone, so only apps a to F show up.

But in theory, isn't there a way to remove the tracking scripts from the APK?

[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Try the website instead of the app then. Removing tracking scripts is above my knowledge level

[–] thesocavault@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Mine too. Lol. But is there an app / service that would scan APK's before you install?

[–] sic_semper_tyrannis 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Aurora Store does as long as the app has already been put on Exodus

[–] Protoman64 2 points 4 months ago

Yes, I use App Manager. On APKs chose open as, app manager, scan. If the app is already installed you can also use the scanner option