List Of Trusted Software For The Rotting Android 16 Operating System
Previous software list dedicated specifically to [Android 8] .
I decided not to touch the previous app list to keep the chronology intact.
This will be a modern list, specifically related to Android 16.
I’m forced to use the stock version of Android because I need a decent camera phone like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
I can’t install non-stock firmware, as it would break the camera functionality, which is mandatory for me.
The only thing I know [for sure] is that you shouldn’t update your Android past August 2026.
That’s the point when Google plans to lock down the platform, restricting the installation
of third-party apps from sources like F-Droid.
Starting in August 2026, Android will essentially be locked down into a shape similar to iOS,
intended for casual users and not power users.
Of course, there will likely be workarounds, but sooner or later,
google will turn the system into a locked-down, closed copro environment.
I definitely won’t go past the August update.
Read about upcoming breaking changes [here]
- [AnyDesk] ► remote control
- [BinaryEye] ► scan QR codes
- [Calendar Foss] ► simple calendar with events
- [Ciyue] ► foreign dictionary aggregator
- [Compass] ► simple compass
- [Currencies] ► currency exchange
- [CuteCalc] ► simple calc
- [DeepL] ► best translator
- [Discord] ► chat
- [Duolingo] ► learn foreign languages
- [ElementX] ► chat
- [Equalizer FX] ► boost low freqs of your puny smartphone speakers
- [F-Droid] ► FOSS app store [direct link]
- [Fennec] ► Firefox fork
- [Foobar2000] ► audio player
- [Foobar2000 Controller] ► control Foobar on Windows remotely
- [FX File Manager] ► neat file manager [but a tad obsolete]
- [Gallery Foss] ► simple picture gallery
- [Ghost Commander] ► two panel file manager
- [GPSTest] ► test your GPS
- [IceRaven] ► another Firefox fork
- [IronFox] ► privacy focused Firefox fork
- [K9-Mail] ► read your email
- [KeePassDX] ► password safe
- [KeepScreen On] ► keep screen on widget
- [LibreTorrent] ► torrent downloader
- [MacroDroid] ► advanced macros
- [Mega.nz] ► cloud file service
- [MiXplorer] ► another modern file manager
- [muPDF Mini] ► small PDF viewer
- [MPV] ► backup video player
- [NewPipe] ► watch YT videos, classic version [direct link]
- [Nextcloud] ► another cloud file service
- [Obsidian] ► convenient notes
- [OSMAnd] ► open-source map
- [Paint Foss] ► simple painter
- [PipePipe] ► watch YT videos with a style
- [pMetro] ► explore metro maps
- [PrinterShare] ► print wirelessly
- [Progress Bars] ► manager your goals with a progress bar
- [Rar] ► advanced archiver
- [RedReader] ► read Reddit
- [Ruler] ► simple ruler
- [S2 Slashdot] ► read Slashdot
- [SAI] ► install large applications [apks]
- [Session] ► chat
- [Shazam] ► music ID
- [Sony Music Center] ► BT audio speaker manager
- [SoundHound] ► music ID
- [Teams] ► chat
- [Termux] ► Linux teminal
- [TikTok] ► watch videos
- [Tubular] ► watch YT videos [ad blocker]
- [UC Browser] ► chrome-based sh#t browser as a backup
- [Unexpected Keyboard] ► the best android keyboard out there
- [UrbanDictionary] ► city slang
- [VLC] ► watch videos
- [WhatsApp] ► chat
- [XmpMod Play] ► play tracker music
Please, take a note: computing is forming into “not-fun-anymore” hobby, so there won’t be any updates to this list.
For VPN-like stuff make sure to check out [this link] .
