Hello, I just switched to Android 13, and I am wondering what is this toggle doing on top of the 3 options? A bit confused. Edit: on Asus zenfone 10, in case it varies from vendor to vendor

I experience that my memory is used up on my android phone, but I dont understand what drains the memory. I only found AnotherMonitor on fdroid, but it doesnt appear to show which app is consuming memory. Only total consumption. Are there any good apps or solutions for this? Or at least as autonomous slash private as possible.

Asymmetric bezels low key bug me. Are there technical reasons why they're hard?

It came as an update, and I installed it without thinking. I did see the size before launching thankfully and uninstalled - how screwed am I?

I'm going on a trip soon and trying to get myself some things to do. What Android games should I play? Obviously not some cash grab games but something proper. My most played games are Kerbal Space Program, Minecraft, Stormworks, Red dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 5, Farming Simulator 19 and 22 and BeamNG. I'm thinking of Pokemon Fire Red on some emulator. Other suggestions?

Is there an Android ROM that has the ability to provide the app with fake camera stream, location, microphone stream, gallery, storage files etc...? It would be incredibly useful to allow apps to work while giving no info / no access to private informations / permissions.

qr code is the squares code that, if used with a qr code scanner redirects me automatically to a website or to download a pkpass file, right? after downloading said pkpass file to my android, any wallet application like fosswallet should recognize it and add it to the local library (on my android device), right? what other formats do transportation authorities use? To those residing in Germany, is pkpass use widespread there? What are common formats used there?

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/42949921 > Does anybody have experience with the apps **Neo Backup**, **DataBackup** or ideally both? > > I would like to know if there are any differences in terms of functionality, capability or reliability? Like, is there some kind of app data, that one can backup/restore while the other can't? Are there speed differences in the backup/restore process? etc. > > I've searched the internet for some comparisons but couldn't find much. > > For context: I want to transfer all my apps to a new phone. In the past, I've used Titanium Backup for this, but it doesn't seem to be very up-to-date anymore. Now, *Neo Backup* and *Data Backup* seem to be the most promising (besides maybe *SwiftBackup*, but that's not open source and only available through the Play Store, it seems). > So now I could of course just use one app first, backup everything on my old phone, restore everything on the new one and then look through all the apps to see what worked and what didn't. But it would be easier if I could get a hint on which one might be more suitable for my needs :) > > Also, if you would recommend to use another app instead, please tell me! > > Thank you all! > > ## Links > > ### Neo Backup > F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup > > GitHub: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Backup > > ### DataBackup > F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.xayah.databackup.foss > > GitHub: https://github.com/XayahSuSuSu/Android-DataBackup > >

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/33628691 > ArcaneChat 2.6.0 is on its way to [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.arcanechat) and [f-droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/chat.delta.lite/) and should be available in the upcoming days, can't wait? for other download options check https://arcanechat.me/ > > **🔮 What's new?** > > ★ More security: chats are now encrypted forever, unencrypted email is received in separated recognizable chats marked with an email envelope icon > > ★ Cleaner UI: Since chats are always encrypted, padlocks and green checkmark icons are gone. Only "Saved Messages" and "Device Messages" chats keep a green checkmark > > ★ Now channels owners can set an avatar for their channel and subscribers can leave channels > > ★ Added Text-To-Speech (TTS) support for in-chat apps > > ★ You can change the order of your profiles in the profile switcher > > ★ New enhanced screen for chats and contacts profiles > > ★ And much more small fixes and improvements! > > 💜 Help keep ArcaneChat independent and make it even more awesome in the future: https://arcanechat.me/#contribute

any ideas on making an android phone (LOS 22.2, root) more dormant in standby? I got a couple older ex-flagships with beefier SoC that aren't super-energy efficient and chew through the battery without doing anything. they got no SIM cards and broadband is disabled by way of Airplane mode, they're on wifi with very few background apps (syncthing, KDE Connect - tried without them, same) and still they barely last 24 hours doing nothing, just sitting there with SoT of like 5 mins. tried just LOS (with unifiedpush) and LOS + microG + replace FOSS apps with Gplay apps, thinking that background sync could be the issue, no significant difference. I've tried some tools like 3c CPU Manager that let you underclock CPU and GPU, but them things are for people trying to maximize their SoT, like use less power while they're being used. what I'm looking for is something to bring the consumption way, *way* down when it's not being used.

I want to start learning android dev and I understand that I’ll need the android sdk and cli tools. I want to try it in a kvm because even though it is open source, I would like to keep it separate from my main system. Which distro and vm settings do you suggest I use? Any other tips or your experience with android development on linux would be helpful as well.

(Sure would be nice if I could post this on GrapheneOS's unofficial sublem, but anyway . . . ) Using Graphene, I made a local Seedvault backup on my phone that I would like to upload to the cloud, specifically with/to Filen, but I can't seem to do this, and I'm not aware of any of my other files having this issue. Is this a permissions issue with Seedvault, or is there something else going on?

Russia is the most sanctioned country in the world. Youtube is blocked in Russia. Moscow court fines Google in $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Google allows MAX, a Russian state surveillance app, on the Play Store. Irony? [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.oneme.app&hl=en-US](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.oneme.app&hl=en-US)

> Over the weekend, Google removed Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled the Russian company's developer accounts. > > Users have been reporting over the last week that Kaspersky's products (including Kaspersky Endpoint Security and VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky) are no longer available on Google Play in the United States and other world regions. > > Kaspersky confirmed the issue on the company's official forums on Sunday and said that it's currently investigating why its software is no longer available on Google's app store. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removes-kasperskys-antivirus-software-from-play-store-disables-developer-accounts/

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/26048405 > Because, we have here something called "Swiss Qr Bill" (standardized e-bill with Qr code) and some shops send you the bill via email. Would be nice, if i could just tap the qr-image and open with app.

I'm not seeing much on F-Droid, Play Store is... a mess of bullshit, as always.

So, like it says on the tin: I want to try GrapheneOS on my next new-to-me phone, which practically limits me to the Pixel series. And my price point will likely limit me further. Anybody got thoughts on the Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7, those exact models (e.g. not Pixel 7 Pro etc)? I currently have an old phone with Snapdragon 845 and 6GB of RAM which still performs well enough under LineageOS with microG to keep me happy. Fears: that I'll miss the microSD slot; that the 6a's battery life might suck even on GrapheneOS; that the battery on a Pixel might be hard to replace. Nice-to-haves: a camera that works well in low light. Thoughts?

Faster charging, support for Wi-Fi 7, upgraded uwb and the pixel being sold in more countries.

I've been unable to use it for weeks now, anybody knows if there's something wrong? Or is it just on my end?

Theres a few issue raised today on github. For linux and android. I friend also can't send from Molly. One of the commanders suggests it might be due to AWS issue. https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status Not sure if thats the case but FYI incase anyone Looks here.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/52720355 I am using neo backup often I run into storage issues so I am wondering if there is a possibility of backing data with git, root, Termux, Tasker .

App for location based reminders/alarms? I'm looking for a nice app that can trigger reminders or alarms when I reach a certain location or connect to a certain wifi network. I tried "Wifi Reminders" on [#FDroid](https://ma.fellr.net/tags/FDroid) [https://f-droid.org/packages/ru.glesik.wifireminders/](https://f-droid.org/packages/ru.glesik.wifireminders/) but it didn't work. Ideally, it should be either open source or a one time purchase. Thank you for any tips. [@[email protected]](https://lemmy.ml/c/android) [@[email protected]](https://lemmy.world/c/android) [@fdroid](https://lemmy.ml/c/fdroid) [@[email protected]](https://a.gup.pe/u/android) [\#android](https://ma.fellr.net/tags/android)

A while ago I made an app for tracking baby activities because I became a parent and was horrified at how many permissions the existing apps required and how much tracking they contained. Both the app and the server are open source. This is a web-app which also has an Android version in the Play Store (F-Droid didn't accept it because they don't feel like web-apps should be welcome in their store). On iPhones it can be installed as a PWA to the home screen. Features: - No tracking whatsoever - End-to-end encrypted, no personal information is stored on the server unencrypted - Track baby's feeding, diaper changes, breast pumping and sleeping (more to come) Links: - https://baby-journal.app - the PWA itself - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.baby_journal.twa - the Play Store Android wrapper - https://github.com/RikudouSage/BabyJournalApi - the server source code - https://github.com/RikudouSage/BabyJournalUi - the PWA source code

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31019668 > cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31019036 > > > Every month l download my income expense statement from my wallet app, which l read using my Google Drive PDF Viewer. However, this time no matter which PDF Viewer l use, the result is the same : the file is corrupted or in an unsuitable format. > > > > Can anyone please help me fix this problem ?

Today I opened the App Store on my GrapheneOS to see, that Accrescent is now mirrored in it. I know, that GrapheneOS devs have addressed F-droid very negatively it the past ([and they still do that](https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/14452-how-to-explain-why-accrescent-over-f-droid/19)), but imo, including Accrescent as a part of official GOS App Store is very harmful for FLOSS movement, as Accrescent [does not support any third-party repos](https://accrescent.app/faq#other-repos), claiming that they are "breaking the Android security model", and also [allows submitting closed-source apps to the repo](https://accrescent.app/faq#open-source). This unlikely to be the reason for me to change OS, as GrapheneOS is still amazing, but devs rhetoric and actions become more and more concerning for me.

Basically I want to hide that all info next to that pencil icon. That info is shown only after I enable developers options in settings. Any ADB command or Setting in Android?

I’m thinking of migrating to grapheneos from ios, what are some things that I should be aware of? Keep in mind, I haven’t used android in about 3 or 4 years and have basically been using an iPhone since the 3GS. Any heads up or tips would be helpful. I’m just really tired of apples new business model and current executives, and am trying to move to all free software. Thanks in advanced.

Hello! This is my list of my preferred open-source apps for Android. Tell me in the comments what are yours and I will add them. - 10 000 sentences : Learn new vocabulary in many languages - Alarmio : A alternative alarm clock - AnkiDroid : Virtual flash cards to learn faster your courses - Audio Recorder : A simple audio recorder - Aurora Store : Get access to play store apps without the official app - Briar : Send messages in peer to peer way, using bluetooth, current network or remotly. - Camera : From the simple app list. A simple and easy to use camera - CameraRoll : Alternative gallery app with a beautiful UI as a camera roll. - Chubby Click : Metronome - Counter : Explicit name, just counting stuff - DiskUsage : Scan your disk to find the biggest folders and apps in a advanced way - F-Droid : A app store with only open-source apps - GitNex : A Gitea client for Android - Goodtime : A pomodoro app - JitSi meet : Alternative to Skype or Zoom - KISS : A cool simple launcher with only a search bar and a history - Lightning : A fast and lightweight web browser - Loop Habit Tracker : A very cool and handy habit tracker with statistics - LTE Cleaner : Like CCleaner, but easier - MAPS.ME : OSM client that I think is better than OSMand - MasterPassword : A sync-less password manager - MoneyWallet : A budget manager - NewPipe : My most used app so far, you can download, listen in background, popup or fullscreen for MediaCCC, Peertube, SoundCloud or YouTube. - Open Note Scanner : Detect papers to scan them using your phone, unfortunatly there is no export to PDF so see the next app. - PDF Converter : Convert images to pdf - OpenFoodFacts : Scan codebar of food products to get simple and easy to read nutrition facts. - OpenRecipes : Add your own recipes - Markor : A simple note taking app - Red Moon : A blue light filter - ScreenCam : Record your screen (no root required) - Shattered Pixel Dungeon : A dungeon RPG - Signal : Alternative to whatsapp but you can also use it as SMS **Not available on F-Droid** - Slide : Reddit client (oopsie) - Tasks : The best todo app I found - TrebleShot : Transfer files to other devices through the same network. - Tusky : Mastodon client - Vectorify da home! : Create your own wallpapers using simple SVG - Vinyl : Music player - Yaaic : IRC client - AnySoftKeyboard : A simple and powerful keyboard - AfWall+ : ip tables based firewall **Require root privileges** - Otter : front-end music player to Funkwhale instances - Aurora Droid : Alternative F-Droid client - Firefox Preview : Future version of Fennec on Android, support 6 privacy-related extensions and has been re-written with Firefox's new GeckoView - Mattermost : Beta client for Mattermost - FOSS Browser : Simple browser based on Android's WebView. The intention is to provide a simple and light weight but powerful browser with a nice looking user interface. - Rocket Chat : Rocket Chat client - Delta Chat : ??? - Mumla : Voice chat on Mumble servers - RadioDroid : Browse internet radios - Conversations : Encrypted, userfriendly XMPP instant messaging client for mobile - Exodus Privacy : Exodus Privacy helps you to know which trackers and permissions are embedded in apps installed on your device.