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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/BtwHyper on 2024-07-30 21:32:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/JustMadeAcc2SayThis on 2024-07-29 00:58:59+00:00.

It’s great seeing the Android community increasingly recognizing and recommending FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications! Personally, I downloaded my first FOSS app about four years ago. As a regular user, I’ve noticed an increase in the popularity of these alternatives, and here’s how I see it compared to apps available on the Play Store.

Play Store

To be fair – these issues don’t apply to every Play Store app or developer, but they’re common:

• Clunky, buggy, and inefficient
• Annoying and intrusive advertisements
• Trackers and loggers collecting your data (I have seen apps with almost 20)
• Paid apps lacking innovation or unique features, offering little value compared to free alternatives
• Potentially malicious apps
• Apps that “go rogue,” starting off normal but later updated with malicious features
• Apps that do not contain age-restricted content that require users to input their age range to continue usage
• Required account creation when unnecessary
• Play Store itself requires an account

FOSS

These characteristics aren’t exclusive to every FOSS app or developer, but they often feature:

• Minimal, fast, and efficient
• Minimal or no dependencies, using libraries when necessary (and only external libraries and frameworks when absolutely necessary)
• Lightweight design (apps strive to constantly minimize size and it’s not uncommon to see an app 100KB in size)
• Low or basically zero battery impact
• Minimal or no internet connection required, with option to download data for offline (and no internet permission when unnecessary)
• Clean, intuitive user interface
• Material Design 3 (Material You), with dynamic theming (dynamic color) and has a themed icon
• Option to choose between light or dark themes, or even follow system theme, with high contrast/black theme for AMOLED screens
• Quick to adopt new Android features (like predictive back gesture)
• Import and export of data and settings, which might even work across different apps
• Use of alternative data sources, instances, or APIs (even your own)
• Different developers can contribute to improve an app or fork it if the original dev stops supporting it
• No account needed to get apps from repositories like F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid, or from code hosting platforms like GitHub or GitLab

The big difference seems to be in the motivations behind the apps. Many Play Store apps feel like they’re just trying to milk users for money or data, while FOSS apps are created by developers who are genuinely passionate about their work. They often build these apps because they see a need for features that just aren’t out there yet.

I don’t mean to bash any developers or make their apps feel inadequate; there are many creators on either side doing great work. However, we really owe a lot to the open source devs who put in countless hours and face tons of frustrations just to share their creations with us. They’re dedicated to fixing issues, adding useful features, and maintaining their projects. Make sure to support these app developers!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/pastamuente on 2024-07-28 08:48:30+00:00.

They are often brought up in compaeison in youtube music fork recommendation, particularly in DeGoogle, Privacy, and revancedapps

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/cyberprivacyguy on 2024-07-27 07:05:01+00:00.

Hi, guys. Which one is good, Audile or Audire? Thanks! 😉

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/OpionatedEccentric on 2024-07-26 04:19:53+00:00.

Sorry if this is off topic but I'm looking to convert all Google or proprietary apps to all FOSS apps.

I have an old Galaxy S22 Ultra (Qualcomm, would need exynos to unlock BL) that cannot be rooted which sucks. I'm looking to replace the phone soon with a phone that I can root, degoogle, run MicroG, etc..

What is the best American phone on the market that can be rooted and used to load custom ROMs and such? I used to root the Galaxy S3 and S5 back in the day but haven't tampered with it in a while.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Few-Dragonfruits on 2024-07-25 09:27:01+00:00.

Hey, I'm trying to get word out about my app, not sure if this is the right place, please forgive me otherwise!

Short story: My friend wanted to track her period but did not want to sign up with her email or store her period information with some big cooperation or "in the cloud". She's a bit paranoid about data leaks (as she should be). She knows I like data and development so she asked if I could fix an app for her. Three weeks ago I had never seen kotlin before, well, now I have made an app in with (with help from chatgpt).

Mensinator is a free app, without advertisements that does not require any signup. Plus all the data you store in the app is only saved to your device and never leaves (unless you manually do an export and/or import, which is in Json-format).

Tell your friends, girlfriend, wife or whoever.

I have also shared the code on github since it's an open source project and have a discord for anyone wanting to join development or just request features or improvements. Everyone is welcome!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/vn1vcky on 2024-07-24 21:48:24+00:00.

Hello there! I'm excited to present to 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 favourite FOSS discoveries or a developer with an open source project, we invite you to submit recommendations on our GitHub page.

GitHub:

Website:

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/frostking104 on 2024-07-20 17:53:43+00:00.

Not sure about the flair

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/aksriram_6598 on 2024-07-18 03:29:42+00:00.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some help in finding the perfect offline music player that suits my needs. My requirements are pretty straightforward:

1. Minimalistic Look: I prefer a clean and simple interface without too much clutter.
2. Double Tap Feature: I want the ability to double tap to fast-forward or rewind tracks.
3. Offline Playback: I don't need streaming capabilities; I just want to play my locally stored music files.

I've been using YMusic, which I really like for its design and features. However, its primary function is streaming from YouTube, which I don't need for offline music playback.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/krishnassh on 2024-07-17 06:22:56+00:00.

A Material You Designed Application That allows you to execute adb commands on your and other devices

Which is completely FOSS

Features

• 🎨 Features a modern Material Design 3 user interface
• 📲 Execute commands on your device using Shizuku
• 🔌 Run commands on other devices via OTG connection
• 📚 Provides examples of common ADB commands
• 🛠️ Supports continuously running commands like logcat and top
• 🔍 Search within the last command output
• 📝 Save the last command output as a text file
• 📤 Share output directly to other apps
• 📑 Bookmark frequently used commands
• 🌑 Includes an AMOLED theme
• 🎉 Offers many additional features

Repository - here

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/FinianFaun on 2024-07-17 02:27:22+00:00.

If you haven't done it yet, download the new update on F-Droid. I just tried it and its working properly now. I suspect it was a patch since the version is still the same.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/username_invalid-404 on 2024-07-16 06:39:13+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/uh2156 on 2024-07-13 14:59:50+00:00.

I'm looking for a good Foss keyboard app, preferably one with slide typing. Rn I'm using openboard, which I do like but it doesnt have slide typing which is the only downside imo

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/charlotte18272737 on 2024-07-12 23:16:10+00:00.

(Shazam is an app that can recognize songs by listening to some audio)

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/FinianFaun on 2024-07-11 05:10:26+00:00.

I'm just curious as none of my playlists work and I'm on the current 0.27 version.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/im_rarely_wrong on 2024-07-09 23:13:53+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-07-04 21:19:08+00:00.

Here is a breakdown of our current rules:

1. Must relate to Android - All posts must relate to the Android operating system. Posts not related to Android will be removed.
2. Mention Source License - If you don't mention a license for an application not hosted on F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid, it may be removed. If we can easily find the source license on the link you provide, we may approve the post anyway. However, it is preferred that you directly link the license file.
3. Link Source First - Application source code should be linked first, before the binary (except for F-Droid).
4. No Memes
5. Polls - Polls are fine, but should be flaired correctly and must relate to the subreddit topics.
6. Low Effort Posts - This was already a removal reason, so it has been codified. Extremely low effort posts will be removed to ensure a baseline of quality.
7. Applications must be FOSS - Any posts or comments suggesting the use of non-FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) will be removed and the user will be banned, usually automatically. If you believe you have been banned in error, please contact us by modmail. An exception will be made for high-effort discussions around AI and mapping topics, but direct links are still discouraged. This is due to the lack of well-made FOSS projects in both areas. Discussions should be centered around FOSS projects.
8. Aurora Store Issues - Please use their issues page. We will not handle Aurora Store issues.
9. Must be English - Any posts or comments not made in English will be removed.
10. Suspicious Links - Links to Telegram, APK sites, and other suspicious sources may be removed.
11. Don't be an asshole
12. Google Play - Google Play links are only allowed in the spirit of making FOSS applications more accessible. You must include a link to a free method of distribution, such as F-Droid or GitHub, when providing Google Play links. Links to non-FOSS apps will be removed.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/SloppyMcFloppy95 on 2024-07-07 16:00:43+00:00.

Been using it for voice to text lately and am really liking it but I am a noob so just wanted to ask you guys if it looks safe to use. Tried the keyboard but didn't much care for it (just released).

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-07-06 03:26:58+00:00.

Hi r/fossdroid!

After reviewing community opinions and comments, I believe the best solution to the Google Play question is a compromise. Google Play can help spread FOSS applications, however, it is not the preferred method. Because of Google trackers involved with Google Play, it is far from private and secure. Google Play is also neither free or open source. It is not in the spirit of the sub to freely allow Play links.

Because of the careful balance of these interests, I believe a compromise is in order. From now on, Google Play links will be allowed. However, they must be accompanied by links to a free method of distribution, such as F-Droid or GitHub. Further, any non-FOSS app links will be removed.

Failure to comply with this new rule will result in your post or comment being removed. Repeated infractions over a period of time may result in further action, depending on severity.

While it pains me to restrict the community, I feel this is in the best interest of our community and of promoting FOSS software.

This has been added as Rule 12. Rule 10 was modified to only relate to suspicious links.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-07-04 21:27:39+00:00.

Hi r/fossdroid community!

I'm excited to announce the completion of our changeover to normal bans. Softbans will no longer be utilized by our subreddit, as Reddit has finally distinguished me as active enough to change moderator permissions. As a result, u/ubertr0_n now has the ability to ban users.

For some reason, when she was originally added to the subreddit, she didn't have such permissions.

I'd also like to announce that I'm looking for more mods to join the team! Since we just hit 45,000 members today, I feel that 2 active mods is simply not enough. I see a lot of things popping up in the mod queue.

I will not be accepting applications for mods, but instead I will be looking at active users who provide good advice. I will add moderator notes to users who seem like good candidates, and may reach out if I believe you're a good fit.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/MeekzyRDT1 on 2024-07-02 02:13:40+00:00.

What is a free and open-source alternative to Google Photos where I can still back my stuff up to some sort of cloud (e.g. Nextcloud) for free? And presumably at least the same 15 GB of storage that Google Photos offers. Also available on F-Droid?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-06-30 18:54:50+00:00.

r/fossdroid users, I have provided some more clarity to the rules as well as added some new rules to clarify existing policy as well as matching with our existing removal reasons. Please check the sidebar for the official copy.

Here is a breakdown of our current (new) rules. Anything after rule 5 is new, and some rules may have had their description changed slightly.

1. Must relate to Android - All posts must relate to the Android operating system. Posts not related to Android will be removed.
2. Mention Source License - If you don't mention a license for an application not hosted on F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid, it may be removed. If we can easily find the source license on the link you provide, we may approve the post anyway. However, it is preferred that you directly link the license file.
3. Link Source First - Application source code should be linked first, before the binary (except for F-Droid).
4. No Memes
5. Polls - Polls are fine, but should be flaired correctly and must relate to the subreddit topics.

New Rules

1. Low Effort Posts - This was already a removal reason, so it has been codified. Extremely low effort posts will be removed to ensure a baseline of quality.
2. Applications must be FOSS - It seems this was already enforced. I figured it should be part of the actual rule list, to avoid confusion. As part of this rule, any link to Google Play is grounds for removal and potentially a ban.
3. Aurora Store Login Issues - Please use their issues page. We will not handle Aurora Store login issues.
4. Must be English - Any posts or comments not made in English will be removed.
5. Don't be an asshole

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Maximum-effort1388 on 2024-06-30 12:19:35+00:00.

Vimusic

Innertune

Rimusic

Harmony

Anyone I've missed? What are you using?

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/kartik2005221 on 2024-07-01 09:21:49+00:00.

I want a Browser,with below requirements

1. Foss
2. available on f droid
3. light weight
4. (optional) Super privacy controls I have a old phone of ASUS in 3 GB ram So i need a light weight browser.

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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/Rose_Girly on 2024-06-30 17:35:43+00:00.

I need a new music MP3 player app, that can be used offline as well. I used Free Music app but I can't use anything else when I start the music because it blocks the screen so it would be a nice plus to have, no screen blocking. I'm about to go on a long journey where I can't access the internet and need of a new app. I couldn't use Muzio Player, nor Spotune.