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ticklemyIP but I have yet to find a proper alternative.

Some people like https://github.com/markbirss/vmConsole

Many people await vm support in android and on Pixels to mature further and ithe eventual arrival of vms to GrapheneOS. Its something we'd like to add to make tablets and desktop mode (once Googles work on that is also more complete) more useful.

Google developers have been recently working getting ChromiumOS and Debian vms running under android
https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/main/+/main:packages/modules/Virtualization/docs/custom_vm.md

The GrapheneOS dev team is watching and testing this work. We are still some way away from being ready to focus on getting any of this work polished and production ready for inclusion in GrapheneOS.

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    Barcode Scanner

    My favorite barcode scanner, because of the UI, an optional history feature that makes sense, a good barcode generator, extra info about barcode types and the option to (automatically or manually) fetch product info via Open Food/Beauty/Pet Facts and MusicBrainz. F-Droid, GitLab

    MixPlorer

    Still the most feature rich and customizable file manager available, especially when it comes to networking and cloud support. Unfortunately not open source. Free via XDA (direct download via official Google Drive), or support the author via MiXplorer Silver (Play Store).

    Smart Task Launcher

    I'll probably never find a proper open source quick launcher like this: appoint actions to gestures in a hotspot region of the screen and open a launcher over other apps to quickly reach other apps, shortcuts or actions. Play Store

    Tranquil Stopwatch

    A new and reliable stopwatch for timing very long sessions. Doesn't use any service and has a nice OLED-friendly always on display. Really simple and just customizable enough. F-Droid, GitHub

      I absolutely love the dynamic wallpaper feature of BreezyWeather. The app as a whole is quite stunning for any app, especially so for a completely FOSS app. All of the animations and the great graphic design is very pleasant. I also really enjoy, how according to the weather it changes the core material colors. Such a good app.

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        SovereignCopper MixPlorer
        Still the most feature rich and customizable file manager available, especially when it comes to networking

        I just recently replaced it by Material Files that even has proper WebDAV- and multi-window-support.
        Unfortunately no direct cloud support. But I've read there are third party solutions to bridge Drive to WebDAV 🤷

        Speaking of Clouds: If that counts as "feature", when not relying on my own server I'm a user of Infomaniak's Kdrive that I can connect to via WebDAV and therefore mount it to my phone directly.

              manugraph Well, yeah, I'm not a user of any commercial cloud protocols anymore for years now, but I did consider it a unique selling point of MiX in the past (because it allowed to keep away from the proprietary apps). But apart from the obvious WebDAV, I do still use SMB, FTP and MiXplorer's FTP(S,ES)/Share Server and sometimes its HTTP/WebDAV Server.

              Apart from that, it's got great view modes, (file type) filtering and detailed recursive search, a decent RegEx (multi-)renamer, great operation queue management, quick shell command execution and overall exhaustive customizability. Material Files isn't there (yet), but I'm sure that if you use it for a while, you eventually won't miss the stuff you've gotten used to in MiX anymore.

                faded I've been using this app for a while now, but I'm noticing that when I record it always stops recording at minute 22, why is this happening? Couldn't it last 1 hour recording? Thanks

                    Anti2030 This issue is on android 13 and above where system kills the app after some time and we are working on it. Also in beta version we have some fixes so please try the beta version and let me know if it solves this issue. Also join discord for faster response and to get updates about the project. Thanks

                      fid02 can you track weight lifting with this or is it more for running+cycling?

                      I've been using Flexify to track weightlifting workouts.

                      matchboxbananasynergy re:issues with read you. same here.

                      I switched to "Capy Reader" recently and quite liking it.

                            zkz can you track weight lifting with this or is it more for running+cycling?

                            Not suitable for tracking weightlifting. It records and displays the following:

                            • distance
                            • moving time
                            • fastest pace
                            • average moving pace
                            • intervals in meters/km
                            • elevation displayed in graphs by time and distance
                            • aggregated statistics
                            • activity on map
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                                https://github.com/umutcamliyurt/MockTraffic A random DNS, HTTPS internet traffic noise generator for Android, this added layer of traffic noise reduces the effectiveness of traffic analysis and profiling techniques, making it harder to identify specific behaviors, websites, or services accessed by the user.

                                https://github.com/proninyaroslav/blink-comparison Simplifies comparing photos of tamper-evident seals and patterns using your eyes.

                                https://github.com/nuclearfog/Nitterify - converts links from X/Twitter to your chosen frontend site, requires absolutely no permissions, useful since there is no longer any frontend app to view X anonymously

                                https://gitlab.com/cosmosapps/stealth - app to view reddit without account with added on device account-like functions i.e. subscription to subreddit feed, ability to pin posts you like etc.

                                https://github.com/aleksey-saenko/MusicRecognizer - does it's job, no bloat, no cluttered UI, just works

                                  Byku To have the Nitterify functionality for a lot more privacy front-ends (e.g. Reddit, YouTube, Medium etc.), have a look at Linksheet.

                                  Audile (MusicRecognizer) uses the AudD and ACRCloud APIs for recognition, Audire uses Shazam, which in my tests is more accurate.

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                                    Byku hey mate, how do you get Stealth to work with the Reddit API changes?

                                        [deleted] It's still working for me. Reddit blocks a lot of VPN addresses, so maybe you can't connect because of a VPN. Can you access reddit in the browser?

                                          fid02 Agreed, OpenTracks is great for running/cycling/hiking etc., I can't see adapting it for much else.

                                          I use GymRoutines as an open source tracker for weightlifting. It's worth checking out if you need something for weight training. I'm in the process of switching over to Graphene - I just installed GymRoutines today, and it appears to work. I've used it without issue for many months on my previous phone.

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                                            https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.y20k.stayput/ >Stay Put is an app that helps prevent casual theft of your device while charging in public spaces. The app was created to solve a common problem: charging your phone in public spaces while traveling or camping. When you need to leave your phone unattended at a public charging spot, Stay Put acts as your guard. It sounds a loud alarm if someone unplugs your device, deterring potential theft.