FOSS for Android

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

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Evol_Etah on 2024-09-20 18:10:22+00:00.

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I often see lists of great FOSS apps. Especially for alternatives for basic apps or social media.

Apart from these. There are a few apps I found on Droid-ify that I use.

(I'm fully aware other great apps exists as well, just cause I don't have a use for them, and therefore haven't mentioned them, doesn't mean I don't appreciate them as well - they've helped others and I'm happy for that)

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Anyways, here are some open source apps I use. (All from Droid-ify)

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• CapyReader - An RSS app. Save url links of website who write articles. And you can read them all here like news.

• AniHyou & Migu - App to watch Anime (links to AniList account)

• Kotatsu - App to read Manga & Hentai.

• TachiJ2k - App to read Manga & Hentai.

• Cromite - Browser

• NotesNook - Notes app. Platforms on Android, Linux, Windows & Web browsers. Access anywhere!

• Easy Notes - Simpler Note app.

• XeonJia - A game. Kinda like RPG puzzles. Remember those Pokemon games where we enter a gym, and have to slide around to get to the gym leader. Imagine that, but an entire game where you play something like Link from Legend of Zelda.

• GrayJay - Client to watch videos from popular sites (great alternative, definitely download this)

• Metro Music Player.

• Key Mapper - Remap your physical buttons. So pressing them in certain ways does something else. (So my power button is broken. I use the volume up button to lock & unlock my phone now.)

• Windscribe VPN (their reddit dev team are great and funny as well. Wholesome too)

• Iconify & SystemUI Tuner - modify Android. Needs root.

• Cirno & Hail & SuperFreezZ app stopper - Freezes apps

• Fossify Suite & You Suite & Proton Suite - A set of basic apps

• Alga - Developers Toolbox

• MatLog Libre & LogFox - Log Cat so I can give reports to Custom ROM developers and help them.

• Enforce Dose & Private DNS Quick Toggle - does what it says. Simple app.

• Warden - Manage Android app permissions

• Organic Maps - Map app

• HeliBoard - Keyboard

• Image Toolbox

• WhatSave - App that helps for a certain messaging platform.

• Immich - Photos app & cloud storage.

• aShellYou - ADB app that does adb commands easily. Need root.

• Rain - Weather app (cute AF, but never seemed to properly tell me when it's actually gonna rain.)

• MaterialOS - An icon pack. (They ought to mention that in the app name, the letters OS threw me off)

• Droid-ify - F-droid app, but better looking.

• ReThink DNS - DNS app.

• DiskUsage - App to analyse your phone's storage and what is filling it. (OMFG This is such an amazing app, a must-have to be installed. I downloaded it like maybe 10 years ago? Still use it)

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Ofcourse there are tons more but they are popular and you already know about them.

• SyncThing, NextCloud, Termux, BreezyWeather, Bromite, Tutamail, Obtainium, Tusky, Easter Eggs

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Anyways, I just wanted to say Thank you for making these great apps from the bottom of my heart. I'm always on the lookout for more.

If noone usually mentions your app on Reddit App Lists. Please remember. I use them. All the time. Thank you so much!

Hoping to one day find Open source apps for other simple but proprietary apps I use too one day.

Anyways. Thank you! Developers! For your apps!

Love ya!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/HisDo0fusness on 2024-09-20 14:38:43+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/kairo79 on 2024-09-18 08:03:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/hb520 on 2024-09-14 17:18:41+00:00.

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Removed the default ones with UAD and I need recommendations.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/The_Viewer2083 on 2024-09-17 14:47:46+00:00.

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Want a very good feature rich keyboard which has guessing the next word, correcting the word, customizations on looks, if there is, computer like keyboard but for normal use. I am not going to use any coding on mobile.Thank you.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/devvv4ever on 2024-09-17 13:32:34+00:00.

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There is currently no ability to Push data to clients if there are changes on the server in WebDAV. So clients would need to schedule syncs regularily for changes on calendar, contacts, tasks, files, etc when using WebDAV or CalDAV/CardDAV.

There is a Standard in the works by the team behind the DAVx⁵ (Android sync app).

Project on Github:

The team on DAVx5 just announced that it's been implemented to a certain extent now into u/Nextcloud (activate the app dav_push) and DAVx⁵ (version >4.4.2) now and it already works and can be used publically in a first Alpha version. You can use u/UnifiedPush to receive events and tasks almost instantly on your Android now, which is super cool. No need to wait for scheduled syncs. FCM will also be supported as well as it will be extended to CardDAV address books and Files (WebDAV)

The tutorial shows the few steps you need to do:

It's hard work to bringt that to life but the team is making constant progress.

Announcement on Mastodon:

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/PZK3759 on 2024-09-15 16:53:04+00:00.

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Looking for Ebook reader app

• should support at least pdf and epub
• should support annotations (marking, highlighting, underline, sticky note etc)
• should support bookmarks and outlines

I've been using Xodo so far and I'm fairly happy with it. the problem that I have is that it doesn’t support epub.

edit: fixed typo

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/jnelsoninjax on 2024-09-14 02:46:06+00:00.

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Is there any FOSS equivalent to Adobe Scan and Cam Scanner?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/TRIPYXEN on 2024-09-12 06:55:15+00:00.

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Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a good FOSS gallery app to manage and view my photos. I'd prefer something with a clean interface, good performance, and basic editing features would be a bonus.

Thanks in advance!

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

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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/LW_owl on 2024-09-07 20:32:47+00:00.

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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/bobspal on 2024-09-06 21:46:23+00:00.

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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/Repulsive-Pen-2871 on 2024-09-06 03:48:01+00:00.

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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/Tail_sb on 2024-09-05 17:13:07+00:00.

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Why & why not?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Hello there! I'm excited to present you an actively curated index of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) applications. Our website is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of FOSS apps, and we try to actively update it with the latest information. Not only is the website fully open source, but it also boasts a sleek and user-friendly interface.

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.

GitHub:

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

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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!