Fossify – A suite of open-source, ad-free apps

Post by superb_dev » Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 9:42 PM UTC

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I wish there was an easy way for the layperson to test dial emergency services without connecting to a real operator. Maybe a different 3 digit number that goes through all the same hoops as 911 but it answers with an automated success message then hangs up.

Actually there is. You just have to schedule it. I keep meaning to do this with my home VOIP phone. > Test calls confirm that your local 911 service can receive your 911 call and has the correct location information. Test calls can be scheduled by contacting your local 911 call center via its non-emergency phone number. https://www.911.gov/calling-911/frequently-asked-questions/

Post by johnisgood » Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 10:54 PM UTC

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I use stock Android, and all of the apps I am using are from F-Droid, I do not use Google's apps. I have them uninstalled. Many of the apps I am using (Gallery, Dialer, Contacts, Camera) are from https://simplemobiletools.com . Source code: https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools . Its Gallery looks similar to Fossify's. Its "About" seems almost identical, so I dunno.

You might want to check the permissions and such on the latest versions of those apps. Fossify is a fork of SimpleMobileTools but without the ads and trackers added by the new owners.

Post by johnisgood » Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 12:13 AM UTC

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Tibor Kaputa seems to be the owner of the "Simple ..." ones. Still maintained. So I should switch to Fossify?

Yes, switch

Post by barbs » Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 1:55 AM UTC

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Month view is the most useful for me since I can easily see what's coming up, and on what day by where it lies on the calendar grid. Agenga view is not as useful for me because it doesn't allow quickly scanning events and knowing what is 1 week out, 2 weeks out, etc without stopping and thinking about the dates. Week based views don't show far enough ahead. I find it amusing and strange that you dislike the view so m…

You can't see what's coming up if it's the last week of the month. It's funny how people just can't imagine any other view than the ones all calendar apps have had for the past 30+ years. The only one to do it remotely correct is Apple.

Post by sudahtigabulan » Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 4:03 AM UTC

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It's nearly impossible to find good, honest apps on the play store anymore. Everything is loaded with ads, in-app purchases, spyware, and wants way more permissions than it needs. Google is making it more and more attractive to completely sever the ties to the play store. Although there are a few things I still want from there.

> Although there are a few things I still want from there. https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/ https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore