List Of Trusted Software For The Rotting Android 16 Operating System

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]

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] .