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I dumped 11 popular Google apps on my Android phone for these open-source alternatives. (www.androidauthority.com)
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[–] 91 points 3 days ago* (13 children)
  1. Pixel Weather -> Weather Master
  2. Google Clock -> Chrono
  3. Google Chrome -> Solipsism Browser
  4. Quickshare -> LocalSend
  5. Gboard -> Heliboard
  6. Google Keep -> NotallyX
  7. Google Tasks -> Tasks.org
  8. Google Photos -> Lavender Photos
  9. Google Maps -> OsmAnd
  10. Gmail -> Thunderbird
  11. Google Play Store -> Aurora Store
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  • [–] 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

    whilst a clock app doesn't need frequent updates, I font love to see that chronos las commit was two years ago... anyone got a good alternative to recommend?

    EDIT: Thank you for your responses. I will likely be keeping BlackHawky/Clock. It is on IzzyOnDroid as well as F-Droid, with recent/active development. It's UI and config options are nice. But most importantly, to me, its got timer and alarm tiles for the quick settings.

    I have looked into Fossify Clock, and whilst a clock app doesn't really need active development, it being Beta and the last update being nine months old isn't my favourite combination. Beyond that, it doesn't come with quick settings tiles.

    ClockYou on IzzyOnDroid and F-Droid. It's good looking, and has active development with an IMO reasonable AI policy. It does however not come with quick settings tiles either.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago (7 children)

    I dont understand the need for Quickshare/LocalSend. I rarely send files directly to a person near me - though I have occasionally shared a file via NextCloud but it was usually for someone across the net. If its small, like a picture, then its just Signal. And KDE Connect is excellent for sending files between my devices.

    Am I missing another use case?

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  • [–] 4 points 2 days ago (4 children)

    I use it for sending files between devices occasionally. KDE connect has never been reliable when switching between PCs, it will only stay connected to 1 at a time and I have to often manually connect it to the others which is annoying to do.

    Its file browser/send feature also feels a bit half-baked and takes more clicks than it should IMO.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

    I've had the same experience with KDE connect. I've been using linux since 1998 and still can't seem to get KDE connect to actually work properly. However, on the other hand local send works perfectly every...single...time.. with literally zero effort. I mainly use it to quickly send files back and forth between my PC and phone.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago (2 children)

    I am using kde connect between a bazzite (desktop) install and a cachy (laptop) and my phone perfectly for the last year Id say. Music control, sending files and timer/alarm status (great for grilling/smoking/baking etc) all working.

    It did used to suck bad though. Like really bad lol.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago* (1 child)

    It'll stay connected to both laptop and desktop at the same time without issues? Does it auto-reconnect quickly when coming back onto your wifi from mobile data too?

    Maybe I need to give it another try..

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago

    I can't speak to how long it takes as i usually just set my phone down on the charger when i get home and walk away. I've got static IPs for desktop, proper vlans configured. It works over a vpn as well because I've used it to find my phone several times when the Wi-Fi was off (vpn auto connects).

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    I used it just 2 days ago to transfer a folder of old photos between my laptop and my sister's. Signal would not work, it sucks on pc and its just more annoying to use compared to local send. It's not gonna be used often like kde connect but it has its place.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    It replaced KDE connect for me. It is KDE connect but "intentional" sharing/no link

    • Share between windows work computer and phone but only files and not the persistent link
    • share between computer and android TV
    • share with partner at home without a server (especially scanned documents)
    • transfer large files locally between phones (e.g. new phone)

    There are definitely more too, but that is quick off the top of my head. It is also much easier for non-tech people to wrap their heads around.

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