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WayDroid, what Android apps work well for you ?

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      aarontheissueguy @libremax
      last edited by aarontheissueguy 1 Oct 2022, 18:19 10 Jan 2022, 18:17

      @libremax
      Here are apps that work fine for me:

      • Whatsapp
      • Tusky
      • MagicEarth
      • OsmScout
      • Simple Contacts
      • Subway surfer
      • Telegram Foss
      • Fennec
      • Fdroid
      • Aurora store (from Fdroid)

      Apps that kind of work:

      • Snapchat

      Apps that did not work for me:

      • Netflix
      • Newpipe
      • Spotify

      Most apps work very well, some are a bit slow. Using the Camera slows down the Apps significantly. (Tested on Volla)

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        stanwood
        last edited by stanwood 5 Aug 2022, 20:18 10 Jan 2022, 20:33

        Here's my experience on Vollaphone OTA-21 stable + Full Micro-G implementation (No GAPPS)
        Country: Switzerland

        (I don't mention the applications indicated by Libremax that I also use in order to avoid duplication.)

        Apps that work for me:

        • Aliexpress
        • Aurora Store
        • Aurubis
        • C&A
        • Duolingo
        • EasyPark
        • Groupe Mutuel
        • H&M
        • Hello Kids
        • Migros
        • myCSS
        • OpenfoodFacts
        • Profital
        • Project Makeover
        • Radio R
        • Raiffeisen TWINT
        • Samsung Internet
        • Coop Supercard
        • twinme
        • Zalando

        Kinda work:

        • La Bible (when a praise category is selected, the application crashes - same appears on /e/OS and LineageOS for Micro-G, but works well on Android 11)

        • SmartThings (Notification work. App launches, but unable to find connected devices)

        Not working at all:

        • iRobot home (needs Wifi / Bluetooth connection)
        • Zeptrion (needs WiFi direct connection)
        • Garmin JR (needs Bluetooth connection)
        • Disney Plus (At the media launch: Error 39)
        • CrontoSignSwiss (Banking app, when registering the device: "Unauthorized device"

        Quality of operation: Good
        Speed of execution: Correct

        Redmi Note 9S Stable
        If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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          TotalSonic
          last edited by TotalSonic 1 Oct 2022, 20:53 10 Jan 2022, 20:35

          On Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) - in USA.

          working well:
          app stores:
          F-droid
          Aurora

          cameras:
          BSG Gcam mod 8.1 (this one works great for being able to access all lenses and functions) - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/
          Open Camera
          Lineage "Camera"
          Focal

          GSF compatibility:
          microG Services Core
          Signature Spoofing Checker

          rotation controller:
          Rotation Control (CrapeMyrtle)

          video chat:
          Jitsi Meet

          streaming video:
          Disney+
          Netflix

          internet browsers:
          Lineage "Browser"
          Brave (does not play YouTube though)
          Fennec (F-droid version)
          DuckDuckGo

          Reddit client:
          Infinity

          messaging:
          Telegram (F-droid version)

          todo list:
          Simpletask NextCloud

          video editor:
          Cute Cut

          cloud syncing/automatic backup:
          NextCloud

          email:
          Lineage "Email"

          games:
          Angry Birds Friends
          Bad Piggies
          Stumble Guys

          NOT working:
          Lineage "Recorder" (will crash on attempt to initiate screen capture)
          Compass (can not access sensor)

          Best regards,
          Steve Berson

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            stanwood @TotalSonic
            last edited by 10 Jan 2022, 20:42

            @totalsonic Are you able to start to play a media on Disney+?

            Redmi Note 9S Stable
            If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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              TotalSonic @stanwood
              last edited by 10 Jan 2022, 20:51

              @stanwood - yes. I am in USA though - it is possible the difficulties some might have with this app might be region based.

              Best regards,
              Steve Berson

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                stanwood @TotalSonic
                last edited by stanwood 1 Oct 2022, 21:07 10 Jan 2022, 20:55

                @totalsonic Ok Thank you. The weird thing is that this same app works fine on /e/ OS with the exact same Micro-G config. (Gigaset GS290)
                Maybe Vollaphone is not authorized by Disney+ servers...

                Redmi Note 9S Stable
                If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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                  TotalSonic @stanwood
                  last edited by 10 Jan 2022, 21:02

                  @stanwood - on /e/ OS it probably shows to Disney as Gigaset GS290, where as on UT it shows as Volla.

                  Best regards,
                  Steve Berson

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                    stanwood @TotalSonic
                    last edited by 10 Jan 2022, 21:06

                    @totalsonic Correct. Indeed. (In Disney Plus settings, phone ID is "Vollaphone") This is certainly the reason....

                    Redmi Note 9S Stable
                    If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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                      BrusWilis @libremax
                      last edited by 18 Jan 2022, 23:59

                      @libremax Install apkpure store and Install apps from this app easily. To uninstall it you can enter android settings > apps > select the app > uninstall. The process is easy once you have apkpure installed on the device, you can install and uninstall all apps without going through adb. Spotify run well too.

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                        treebeard
                        last edited by 19 Jan 2022, 00:06

                        UK Volla phone user here.

                        Working well

                        *F-Droid
                        *Fennec (but not appearing in UT apps list)
                        *K-9 Mail

                        *FTP Server Free - can access waydroid folders read-only from Ubuntu Touch browser when set to allow anonymous access.

                        *HL (Hargreaves Lansdown) share dealing app - logon attempts failed. I cancelled as advised and logon then worked fine.

                        *Atomic Wallet - Easy to use cryptocurrency wallet
                        *Binance app - cryptocurrency exchange trading app - warns that 'phone is rooted'.
                        *SafePal wallet - possibly the best cryptocurrency app. Connected to software and hardware wallets successfully. Able to scan QR codes.

                        App Closes immediately
                        *Hive (Centrica British Gas home controller). There is website access.
                        *Swissborg - cryptocurrency exchange app
                        *NHS app (the prescription and medical records app not the covid app). There is website access.
                        *Starling banking app

                        Not working for other reasons
                        *Muun - Bitcoin lightning wallet - Displays message that Google Play Services are required for push notification. Cant proceed any further. I sent a bug report.

                        2015 BQ Aquaris E4.5
                        2021 Volla Phone (Ubuntu Touch)
                        2023 Volla Phone X23 (Ubuntu Touch)

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                          aarontheissueguy @BrusWilis
                          last edited by 19 Jan 2022, 22:21

                          @bruswilis I would reccomend the aurora store from fdroid instead. ApkPure has had serious security issues in the past.

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                            treebeard
                            last edited by 20 Jan 2022, 13:36

                            After being unable to use Muun Wallet due to a Google Play Services dependency, Ive installed BlueWallet and its working fine on the Bitcoin Lightning network and launchable directly from a Ubuntu Touch toolbar button.

                            So I just wanted to confirm Ubuntu Touch users have the ability to connect to Bitcoin Lightning, Software, and Hardware wallets. Which is a big step forward in usability for me.

                            For anyone not familiar Lightning allows small retail purchases using Bitcoin at near-zero fees, in a similar way to using GooglePay or PayPal.

                            Thanks to everyone involved in WayDroid.

                            2015 BQ Aquaris E4.5
                            2021 Volla Phone (Ubuntu Touch)
                            2023 Volla Phone X23 (Ubuntu Touch)

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                              TotalSonic @treebeard
                              last edited by 24 Jan 2022, 19:19

                              Add aTox (Tox messaging client) as tested and working on Waydroid - Redmi Note 9 Pro.

                              Best regards,
                              Steve Berson

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                                treebeard @treebeard
                                last edited by 2 Feb 2022, 23:39

                                @treebeard Several Android apps updated a few days ago and I'm happy to say that:

                                • Starling banking app - Now fully working and usable

                                • Swissborg crypto app - Now working up to wallet recovery. I haven't checked any further yet

                                • NHS app - Able to log on now, after which a blank page is displayed.

                                2015 BQ Aquaris E4.5
                                2021 Volla Phone (Ubuntu Touch)
                                2023 Volla Phone X23 (Ubuntu Touch)

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                                  Ultimoore @libremax
                                  last edited by 24 Feb 2022, 07:54

                                  @libremax I installed Waydroid through Waydroid helper, but sadly after install and rebooting it wouldnt launch. I am on the Sony Xperia X (F5122). But I am happy that others have apps working already.
                                  I am excited to hear from others what else works under waydroid.

                                  happy and proud full time Ubuntu Touch "End User"
                                  Sony Xperia X (F5121)

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                                    Moem @Ultimoore
                                    last edited by 24 Feb 2022, 07:58

                                    @ultimoore said in WayDroid, what Android apps work well for you ?:

                                    I installed Waydroid through Waydroid helper, but sadly after install and rebooting it wouldnt launch. I am on the Sony Xperia X (F5122).

                                    Xperia X is Halium 7.1; Waydroid requires Halium 9 or up.

                                    Is currently using an Op5t
                                    Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                                      Ultimoore @Moem
                                      last edited by 25 Feb 2022, 07:07

                                      @moem ooooooooooooooooh. Okay cool thank you for that. Now it all makes sense.

                                      happy and proud full time Ubuntu Touch "End User"
                                      Sony Xperia X (F5121)

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                                        kazord @aarontheissueguy
                                        last edited by 25 Feb 2022, 12:35

                                        @aarontheissueguy

                                        their is a native OpenFoodFacts apps https://open-store.io/app/openfoodfacts.ubuntouch-fr and the maintener is also asking if changed are needed https://github.com/openfoodfacts/openfoodfacts-ubuntu/issues/37

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                                          AppLee @kazord
                                          last edited by 25 Feb 2022, 14:04

                                          @kazord Sorry, but I'm not sure to follow how a native app is related to waydroid?

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                                            treebeard @treebeard
                                            last edited by 25 Feb 2022, 21:32

                                            @treebeard The latest version of the 'Hive' (Centrica British Gas home controller) app is working now on OTA-22 on my Volla.

                                            2015 BQ Aquaris E4.5
                                            2021 Volla Phone (Ubuntu Touch)
                                            2023 Volla Phone X23 (Ubuntu Touch)

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