I would also recommend firefox/firefox nightly as web browser and perhaps grayjay for youtube alternative (it still uses the youtube service tho)

Mull is a good browser. Basically the librewolf of android.

I actually use gcam cause it's better but I will turn off network connectivity from it.

Same for gboard, I use it but cut internet connectivity from it off

For calendar I use proton calendar but that might be a service for paid customers

Qr code I've been using qr code & barcode scanner

Youtube I switch between libretube and Tubular if libretube doesn't work

If you want to use discord then Aliucord is a good hardened client for android, kind of like Webcord on desktop.

Spotify, I use a cracked one called Xmanager but I can also access my self hosted music in Synology Audio or Jellyfin.

Saved for future reference ❤️

Localsend has made file transfers from my laptop to mobile devices and vice versa, so much easier!

I've tried every FOSS QR scanner, and unfortunately, binary eye is total crap. They don't fully support all formats, and you need to get a near perfectly illuminated shot of the code. Also doesn't scan regular barcodes whatsoever.

Reverted back to a commercial app for lack of options. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scanteam.qrcodereader (adfree, despite the "contains ads" banner).

Shame really, I would like to have a FOSS alternative for such a seemingly simple application.

I honestly love KOReader for all things reading

I tried a lot of keyboards but didn't find anything that felt just right until I switched to Heliboard and I've been really happy with it. The only thing I miss is being able to add gifs but I won't be switching back.

I appreciate this list. Half of them I've never heard of, so it's a treasure trove to me.

What about the clock?

Google Photos --> Ente

Even though Sav is good, you should know that it has serious security vulnerabilities, which is most likely not getting fixed anytime soon https://github.com/Sav22999/sav-pdf-viewer-pro/issues/28

Many other FOSS PDF viewers have this issue as well. For this reason, I would recommend using MJ PDF reader.

For browser: Vanadium or Mull

I've been using this open board fork: https://github.com/erkserkserks/openboard

Mainly because it comes with trace/swipe type input. Is there anything else out there that's better and more up to date? Probably not up to modifying the above to include libraries.

I was a long term Swype user prior to getting a pixel 7, which it can't be installed on due to it being 32bit. I've not found anything else FOSS or otherwise that comes close to being as good as Swype's trace predictions. Sadly Microsoft bought the company that made Swype so the odds are it's never going to see the light of day again. They have their shitty Swiftkey app instead.

Just came across this guide, thank you for your consistent work on it :)