WayDroid, what Android apps work well for you ?

libremax · 10 Jan 2022, 17:54

You use android applications with WayDroid on a mobile under Ubuntu Touch and you are happy, please tell us about it; it will be useful to other potential users.

aarontheissueguy · 1 Oct 2022, 18:19

@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)

stanwood · 5 Aug 2022, 20:18

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

TotalSonic · 1 Oct 2022, 20:53

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

stanwood · 10 Jan 2022, 20:42

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

TotalSonic · 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

stanwood · 1 Oct 2022, 21:07

@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...

TotalSonic · 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

stanwood · 10 Jan 2022, 21:06

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

BrusWilis · 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.

treebeard · 2 Feb 2022, 23:39

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.

aarontheissueguy · 19 Jan 2022, 22:21

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

treebeard · 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.

TotalSonic · 24 Jan 2022, 19:19

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

Best regards,
Steve Berson

treebeard · 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.

Ultimoore · 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.

Moem · 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.

Ultimoore · 25 Feb 2022, 07:07

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

kazord · 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

AppLee · 25 Feb 2022, 14:04

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