Simple Mobile apps have been very popular among FOSS enthusiasts. I've personally been using the Gallery, Contacts and the Phone app since a few years now. It's a shame that it has come to this, will be on the lookout for their forks.
this post was submitted on 02 Dec 2023
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Terrible news. These apps are really great. Reminds me of what happened to Quick Pick and ES file explorer and u could also add Nova Launcher. More apps assigned to the graveyard. Hopefully they get forked quickly and updated when needed.
Is there something in the making with Nova Launcher? I love it and didn't hear any bad news
https://www.androidpolice.com/nova-launcher-acquired-by-branch/
Kind of old article, but yea, they were sold.
Darnit... Thanks
So the owner claimed in the article that any data tracking added would be opt in. I looked at the settings and found error and usage tracking hidden under an advanced button at the bottom of the settings. It was enabled and I don't remember ever being asked about it (or else it would have already been disabled because I never opt in to that shit).
Try Neo Luncher (IzzyOnDroid repo). It supports a lot of the customization options as Nova, but is completely FOSS.
I just don't recommend using Neo Launcher if you have Android 14. Been having very annoying issues with it on Android 14, but not on any other Android version. Hopefully they'll release an update soon; the last update was 10/28/22.
There is active development though.
I have been using Total launcher since the Nova Sale. A bit of a learning curve but very pleased with it. Would recommend.
Nice ! I'll look into it and try to migrate from my veeeeeeeeeeery customized Nova to it^^
ES File Explorer, those were the peak days of the XDA rom and root scene
My god you really nailed that on the head - I'd forgotten about quickpic (rip) but I'll never forget about ES file explorer.
Aren't the Simple Apps open source?
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Probably not after the sale! It will certainly no longer be available in F-Droid!