Tangent5280

Alright boys, I've been converted to the light side and have installed F-Droid.

https://lemmy.world/post/11123465

Alright boys, I've been converted to the light side and have installed F-Droid. Now what? - Lemmy.World

Basically title. I waited on installing F droid for a long time because my phone threw many scary warnings when I tried a long time ago. But now I have it, and I got some fossify apps, but since there is no “Editor’s Picks” on F- droid I dont really know where to go from here. What apps do you recommend I install first to remove my dependence on closed ecosystems? What is my vulnerability surface ie, which sort of apps should I watch out for? Are there any bad faith companies in the open source sphere?

Jan 24, 2024 at 12:31pmWeb
Show threadFQQDJan 24, 2024
I can recommend f-droid.org/…/wangdaye.com.geometricweather/ for weather. Otherwise, I dont really use stuff from fdroid.
Geometric Weather | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

Une application météo en Material Design légère, puissante et libre.

Show threadafk_stratsJan 24, 2024
Another recommendation for this app weather app with great widgets. I’ve been using it for years.
Show threadSnokenKeekaGuardJan 24, 2024
I have and like it but it hasnt been updated for over a year. So the breezy weather recommendation is good.
Show threadBlizzard6340Jan 24, 2024
Breezy Weather is an updated fork of Geometric Weather.
„Breezy Weather“ – IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

A feature-rich weather app with good visualizations and many sources.

IzzyOnDroid Repo Browser
Show threadFQQDJan 24, 2024
Oh, nice! Didn’t know about that. I’ll use that from now on!
Show threadT0RB1TJan 24, 2024

Fennec, it’s a type of fox in the real world, and it’s a perfectly fine fork of Firefox.

And Firefox for android is great, leaps and bounds better than the Chromes and Chromiums that many people use. Firefox for android allows you to install browser extensions!

I never have to leave home without my µBlock Origin again.

Show threadcaosJan 24, 2024
Here is a very good collection of Foss apps for Android “40+ Best Open Source Android Apps” by itsfoss.com (almost all available in F-Droid)
40+ Best Open Source Android Apps

The best open source Android apps. Replace the proprietary options to enjoy a potentially better experience!

It's FOSS
Show threadJoyfulCodingGuyJan 24, 2024

That’s a good starter list. However it should be noted that all the Simple apps should be avoided now and instead people should use the forked versions from Fossify.

See the following post for more information: https://lemmy.world/post/11117891

Fossify

A suite of open-source, ad-free apps with customizable colors - Fossify

GitHub
Show threadcaosJan 24, 2024

That’s a good starter list. However it should be noted that all the Simple apps should be avoided now and instead people should use the forked versions from Fossify.

Yes, that’s right, all the recommendation lists are no longer up to date in this respect. However, until all Fossify apps have been released, the Simple apps from F-Droid can still be used. They have no ads, they are just no longer updated for two months/the time of sale…

Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
Thanks for the list. I’ll make sure to check the current state of the apps before installing.
Show threadGrappleHatJan 24, 2024
  • Mull - Private Firefox
  • OrganocMaps & GMaps WV - Maps
  • Eternity - Lemmy
  • Meglodon - Mastadon
  • ProtonVPN - VPN
  • AntennaPod - Podcasts
  • Bitwarden - Passwords
  • Joplin - Notes
  • NewPipe Sponsorblock - YouTube w/o ads or in-video promotions
  • VLC - Music & video
  • Yet Another Call Blocker - Spam calls
„NewPipe x SponsorBlock“ – IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository

A free lightweight YouTube frontend for Android with SponsorBlock capabilities

IzzyOnDroid App Repo
Show threadnailoC5Jan 24, 2024
Newpipe x sponsorblock is abandoned. pipepipe is a good alternative
Show threadxlash123Jan 24, 2024
Development for NewPipe Sponsorblock has ended. They recommend using Tubular instead.
GitHub - polymorphicshade/Tubular: A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike.

A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and ReturnYouTubeDislike. - polymorphicshade/Tubular

GitHub
Show threadJoyfulCodingGuyJan 24, 2024
Thank you! I had no idea development had stopped but I see that now in their GitHub repository.
Show threadKptnAutismusJan 24, 2024

i use:

-aves (gallery app) -organic maps -jellyfin -openboard -symphony (music player) -syncthing -nclientV2 (te best way to read 6-digit codes) -fair email (easily the best e-mail app i’ve ever used)

Show threadSnokenKeekaGuardJan 24, 2024
Yeah i’ve tried libretube and newpipe, also newpipe sponsorblock but returned to revanced
Show threadtazyJan 24, 2024
I think findroid is a slightly better jellyfin client imo
Show threadSomeBoyoJan 24, 2024
Get openboard from github.com/helium314/openboard the fdroid version is outdated.
GitHub - Helium314/openboard

Contribute to Helium314/openboard development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
Show threadJoyfulCodingGuyJan 25, 2024
My problem with Symphony and other music apps like Auxio is that they don’t work with audiobooks and file types like m4b.
Show threadmkeJan 24, 2024

What apps you install depends on your needs and preferences. It might help others if you include those in any future requests for suggestions.

I suggest not worrying too much about “removing your dependence on closed ecosystems” immediately. Just do as you did before, changing apps as you find better alternatives—only, this time, considering the advantages of FOSS. Simply by giving F-droid apps a chance before opening (I assume) the Play Store, you’re already doing better than the vast majority of people.

Regarding discoverability and security, I believe participation in the community helps:

  • The Venn diagram of “FOSS app users” and “software enthusiasts” is closer to a circle. People like talking about useful, good software they like. Word of mouth recommendations is how I got into this stuff.
  • You’ll be more likely to hear urgent actionable news (e.g. X app developer sold to bad company, here’s the fork that will carry the torch onwards).

And just so this comment isn’t completely useless… Mozilla are currently working on a mobile version of Thunderbird for Android, built on top of K9 mail. Been using the beta and liking it so far. If you want a FOSS e-mail app, keep an eye on that one.

Show threadAddaJan 24, 2024

The Venn diagram of “FOSS app users” and “software enthusiasts” is closer to a circle.

Now this is the quote of the week for me 😂 It is mostly correct, unfortunately, but I cannot stop giggling about it.

Show threadHandlesJan 24, 2024

Mozilla are currently working on a mobile version of Thunderbird for Android, built on top of K9 mail.

Is that what it is, or is K-9 becoming Thunderbird for Android? My understanding from official announcements was the latter.

Show threadAddaJan 24, 2024
K-9 is rebranding as Thunderbird for Android, indeed. But since many users of K-9 expressed their desire to keep the logo and name of K-9, Thunderbird agreed to publish both versions: one rebranded as Thunderbird for Android, and the other keeping its original branding as K-9. We will see whether that will complicate things for Thunderbird team too much yet.
Show threadHandlesJan 25, 2024

I see! I missed that nuance since the announcement that K-9 would become TB Android. Thanks for the update.

I’m partial to the old K-9 logo too, but I love that the two email projects I use are working together for interoperability 🙂

Show threadmkeJan 24, 2024
My bad, I forgot you need to be careful using such metaphors when talking about software. It’s as the other commenter said: a rebrand, but they might keep the old identity around for people who like it.
Show threadHandlesJan 25, 2024
No worries, I was genuinely uncertain what the current status is. Appreciate the answers!
Show threadAddaJan 24, 2024
Beside concrete suggestions, I would suggest having a look at the applications you use. (Decide whether you actually use and need them first.) Search for the application on AlternativeTo or similar sites and look for a FLOSS alternative there. And also search the internet for general FLOSS replacements for the use-cases of the applications you use. No need to rush anything. Even replacing one application a week is good progress.
FAQ - AlternativeTo | AlternativeTo

Frequently asked questions about AlternativeTo

AlternativeTo
Show threadrnercleJan 24, 2024

now install Droid-ify from Fdroid and you can uninstall Fdroid 😁

once you’re on Droid-ify enable repos from Izzy, divestOs, newpipe, cromite, &c

Show threadChewyJan 24, 2024
Droidify auto updates were hit and miss for me, compared to flawless F-Droid Basic unattended background updates.
Show threadHandlesJan 24, 2024

Yeah, you can enable those repos in plain f-droid, too.

What is the draw of droidify other than (I think) using material design?

Show threadlemmyvoreJan 24, 2024
Foxy Droid.
Show threadGooey0210Jan 24, 2024
They meant neo store
Show threadruplicantJan 25, 2024
isn’t Izzy’s full of closed source stuff?
Show threadsagJan 25, 2024
Nope, They only add apps for which source code is available and don’t have any trackers
Show threadrnercleJan 25, 2024

is it?

any sources?

Show threadBolexForSoupJan 24, 2024
“Now we can play the game.”
Show threadlibrary_napperJan 24, 2024
Remove gapps
Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
Yeah, that’s the endgame. I hope to replace everything I use eventually.
Show threadkratoz29Jan 24, 2024
There are no in between https://monyet.cc/u/library_napper probably.
Show threadSensitivezombieJan 24, 2024
Begin to de-google yourself. Research on FOSS alternatives to Google apps and services. Depending on your reliance, this may be a slow process. It’s OK. Build an understanding that there will be lots of sacrificing, especially convenience around the brand ecosystem that Google and Apple are known for.
Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
It’s a bit unnerving, to understand how massive an influence that one company has on our lives.
Show threadspeckJan 24, 2024

Vinyl Music Player has been my favorite of the large handful that I've tried

Your question about the security of apps is a good one and should be an ongoing one. Who do we, who don't code, put our trust into? Generally I just see if an app is frequently mentioned by others; but that's a pretty shaky approach to downloading software...

Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
Yeah, I can’t code for shit and the whole “You can check the code yourself, its open source” is kinda lost on me. I have to trust on the kindness of other people who audit the code and share what they find to decide whats safe to use and what isn’t.
Show threadfloofloofJan 24, 2024

Alright boys

Do we still do that reddit thing here where we assume everyone is male?

Show threadDuamerthraxJan 24, 2024

  • That’s not a reddit thing.

  • Just except that many idioms and job descriptions that use to be gendered will become gender neutral.

    • Show threadrnercleJan 24, 2024

    for the downVoters

    why defend defaultism or sexism? It may sound harmless to you, you may be used to it, but “alright boys” is exclusive and not, like some need to claim, a default greeting.

    older women don’t care, they’re used to men being dickheads, but not being recognized hurts girls

    alright girls, (that by default means you boys🤯) you can downVote this comment to hell now

    Show threadGooey0210Jan 24, 2024
    Since when “boys” means only males 🫤
    Show threadMontaggeJan 24, 2024
    Since English became a language and started using the word boys
    Show threadrnercleJan 25, 2024

    if boy already meant what it still does in proto-Germanic, the response would be: since at least 2500 years ago

    but you’re write, watt r words butt gubblede gook. your all ways rite

    Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
    No assumption of gender, I was just going for the “Fuck it, we ball” rhetoric. I’m sorry if I made you feel excluded.
    Show threadsagJan 25, 2024
    I think girls don’t really care or they do? Because I use ‘bro’ talking or texting to a girl.
    Show threaduuhhhhmmmmJan 25, 2024
    Your comment is a Twitter thing
    Show threadRovingFoxJan 24, 2024
    Wait until you find out about Obtainium.
    Show threadPlutoniumAcidJan 24, 2024
    Well…?
    Show threadTangent5280Jan 24, 2024
    Im thinking its another app storefront, similar to f droid?
    Show threadalkheemistJan 24, 2024
    Obtainium lets you install FOSS programs directly from the developers source. You can get updates from the github/gitlab of app developers before they get uploaded to F-droid.
    GitHub - ImranR98/Obtainium: Get Android app updates straight from the source.

    Get Android app updates straight from the source. Contribute to ImranR98/Obtainium development by creating an account on GitHub.

    GitHub
    Show threadcrashoverrideJan 26, 2024
    How do I use it? I downloaded it but I don’t see the apps on it
    Show threadalkheemistJan 26, 2024

    You have to add them manually, either by url or with the built in search. For example, you can add newpipe by searching sources and checking github as a source to search. It will then show you repos that match newpipe, which usually is the regular newpipe repo and then a bunch of forks of it.

    Obtainium isn’t for finding FOSS apps, it’s for installing them. To find them, you can check out existing repos such as f-droid or izzy, or you can ask around. This post has a bunch of recommendations in the replies

    Show threadUnmappedJan 25, 2024
    I’m loving obtainium. I just found it about 2 weeks ago and, I’ve been slowly switching everything I had installed with f droid over to obtainium. Only problem so far was one didn’t have apk releases. Only a .zip. There is already a issue on github about it and I expect obtainium will be able to handle that in the near future. It has be getting updated a lot lately. Plus version 1.0.0 just released.
    Show threadRovingFoxJan 25, 2024
    Yeah, I did the same when I found it. For some apps I still left the fdroid version, but they update with obtainium.