I'm new to the open source world. I want to try out different apps, but I don't really know how to verify their security, since I have private information like banking and messaging apps stored on them. Is there any way someone like me can check the security of an open source app, or do you have any tips for deciding whether or not to download one? Thanks a lot.

Hi everyone!

I have been doing my best to degoogle my devices and did have a few set backs (Needed to factory restart phone) but that's part of the learning experience! I wanted to post my resources that I use - If anyone has feedback or opinions on how to improve on my degoogling journey please share! Down with Google!!!

I also have an SD Card that I use and back up regularly and clear.

Resource for Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Model: SM-G988U1- Snapdragon Processor

App stores for degoogling:

• F-Droid
• Droid-Ify
• Github

Apps used for shell and phone management:

1. Rethink
2. Package Manager
3. Shizuku
4. aShell
5. SD Maid SE
6. Hail

Security Apps for online profile:

1. Proton Suite (I am a premium member. I personally love proton so I don't mind paying) There are free subscriptions however so check them out!
2. Ente and Ente Auth

Camera and Phone privacy:

1. Fossify Camera
2. Fossify Phone/Contacts
3. Silence Messenger
4. Signal messenger

File, Notes, and Journal Privacy:

1. Ente Drive
2. Ciphernotes
3. Moon+Reader
4. Writer Journal
5. Obsidian
6. Syncthing-Fork

NOTICE: I cannot control what happens with your device - I can ONLY share what I have been successful in. What you do on your phone is at YOUR OWN RISK.

Apps I have safely removed using Package Manager without causing factory reset loop:

There are tons of other apps Ive been successful in disabling and removing without issues but it is advised to restart your phone after a few changes to make sure that things are still working.

I hope some of this helps and my goal is to make sure that degooglers know that there ARE ways to degoogle and support developers during this time. This model phone has been locked and OS cannot be changed and root is impossible. I tried Lineage, /e/, and some other OS's and unfortunately this type of phone with the Snapdragon processor will not budge. I personally intend on downgrading my phone when I get a chance.

DEVELOPERS WILL RISE ABOVE THIS!

App Name: My Workouts

I am tired of taking my workout schedule on my notes app so i built this app for make it easier and look nicer.

It's free and i amde it open source and there is no subscription either 😊.

Don't worry there is no catch because i want this app to be useful for me because i am using it too😂.

You don't have to create an account and you can export your data if you want to change the device and import it there too.

You can track your maximum weight each time too.

Link: https://github.com/chathushkaimasara/My-Workouts/releases

More Screenshots on Github

Give it a star if you can 😊

Default one will only do British and American English, unexpected keyboard constantly spams me with a button for "click to install a dictionary for English (Canada)", and when I press it, the only dictionary available is American English

Any Canadians here have something they use?

Using GrapheneOS

Annoyingly, even the ones with proper Canadian English support (both Heliboard and FUTO) always seem to prioritize American spellings in the predictions (e.g. typing "col" will predict "color" and requires typing all the way to "colou" before "colour" is ever suggested.

It seems most FOSS methods are websites, which makes sense since it'd sync with the group and you just access the link and what not.

But we plan travels with the group and internet connection isn't the best sometimes. We also decided that it's best to add the expenses as quick as possible, because it's so hard to keep track of everything afterwards lol; who spent on what and whatever.

Any FOSS app that can do this in an easy way that works only on the phone?

The one [website] I use lets me add the expenses, split between the group and even add "shares" to that person, in case they paid double (like for example they paid 2 meals cause 1 was for someone that's not in the group).

But I'll be down to try anything for now, see if it works for us.

Thanks.

I'm just typing this so that I can post this. I reality this post doesn't need any extra context