I’m new to android. (Default android 13, not looking to install custom ROMs because I need this to be very functional and dont have time to deal with bugs).

Anyways, I’ve installed F-Droid, Helix Keyboard and my go to VPN app.

What next? What browser, third party YT player, torrent client, jellyfin client (I’m deaf so need one with opensubtitle integration), email clients, rss aggregator, note taking apps etc. should I install? I’m paralysed by choice.

Is there an equivalent to the ios shortcuts app?

Anyways, I’ll be happy to try out any suggestions. Cheers.

  • tatann@lemm.eeEnglish
    13·
    6 days ago

    If you have f-droid:

    • AntennaPod (for podcasts)
    • VLC (always good to have)
    • Ironfox/Fennec
    • SpamBlocker (to block call centers using regex, etc…)
    • Newsblur (for RSS)
    • Transistor (online radio / any stream)
    • Voyager for Lemmy
    • Bitwarden (password manager)
    • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      6 days ago

      +1 for AntennaPod. I haven’t found a great podcast player, but AntennaPod is the best I’ve seen.

  • Blastboom Strice@mander.xyzEnglish
    11·
    7 days ago

    What I do is I have droidify (fdroid client) with fdroid, izzyonandroid and few more repos enabled and I browse the list frequently. If I find something cool I might keep it. I try to avoid anything from google play in general.

    If I want something specific (apart from searchijg online), I mighr just search the term I want on droidify, install a few apps, try them and keep the one I like.

      • Blastboom Strice@mander.xyzEnglish
        8·
        7 days ago

        Yeah, I think fdroid is more strict about the apps they include and I think they might do some extra tests (hence why fdroid apps have different signature from git repos of the apps).

        Please search it yourself, I don’t remember much to help you.

        Here’s izzy’s site: https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/info

        PS. You might see Izzy in various github app repos talking with developers asking to import their apps to the izzy repo

      • notanapple@lemm.eeEnglish
        6·
        6 days ago

        Izzy takes apks directly from devs repos iirc Fdroid builds everything themselves so its kinda like the debian repos on linux

  • MicrowavedTea@infosec.pubEnglish
    9·
    7 days ago

    Some apps I’d consider essential:

    • URLCheck for better control when clicking on links
    • Termux for a terminal emulator
    • Tasker for automations (it’s a one time payment)

    If your phone only has Google’s gallery and files apps do yourself a favor and get some third party apps for these things. I use Fossify Gallery and Material Files but there are many alternatives.

    And here’s a good list for everything else: https://github.com/Psyhackological/AAA

    • Druid@lemmy.zipEnglish
      4·
      6 days ago

      +1 for URL Check. Trimming down on baked-in trackers and stuff in links you click on is awesome

  • limerod@reddthat.comEnglish
    1·
    5 days ago

    I would recommend an adblocker. If your VPN supports proxy or you can make do without it. I recommend PersonalDNSFilter.

    For launcher depending on personal preference I recommend Niagara Launcher or Smart Launcher 6.

    For RSS feeds I recommend Feeder

    For YT apart from Newpips, there’s Libretube and Tubular( a newpipe fork with sponsorblock and youtubedislike support).

    For torrent Libretorrent or the basic but simple PikaTorrent. For games there’s Endless Sky, Shattered Pixel Dungeon.

    For image editors there Image Toolbox

    For note taking app I use Orgzly(revived), but you can try the ones like Open Note which are simpler.

    For Lemmy clients there’s Voyager, Jerboa Both are fantastic, smooth and functional.

    If you need recommendations for more categories of apps feel free to ask. The community will answer where it can.

  • Cheradenine@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    6 days ago

    Browser, Ironfox or Cromite (if you want chromium)

    YouTube, either Newpipe, or Tubular (if you want sponsor block)

    You might like Droid-ify better than F-Droid, I find the UI better.

    For getting apps there is also Obtanium, which pulls directly from the source. Github, Gitlab, etc.

    Welcome to the dark better side

      • cole@lemdro.idEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        It didn’t, but since there is less activity than reddit’s r/android the rule was designed for, the mods decided to relax that rule.

        In the long-term if the community gets huge and it becomes problematic the rule will go back into effect