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r/androidapps on 2026-10-24

  1. 1Why do so many Android apps ignore your default browser?hi，one thing that bugs me about Android apps is how some of them insist on opening links in their own built-in browser instead of Chrome, Firefox, or whatever you've set as your default. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and a bunch of others…by u/Ok-Point-1656 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  2. 2An app that times how long you've been on your phone and the time is always visible at the top of the screenIt doesn't do anything besides just showing you how long you've been on your phone at the top. It times your usage, either downwards or upwards.by u/Troys_Other_Account · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  3. 3[recommendation] one4home launcherI like launchers and have been trying "all of them" over the last decade plus. The other day I stumbled upon this one. Opted for the 7 day trial period and bought a lifetime "subscription" after two days. It is kind of different, but…by u/MUCTXLOSL · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  4. 4Calendar widgetIs there an app that offers a calendar widget like the IOS Google calendar one but with a transparent background? The stock samsung one only shows today's events instead of also showing ones that are coming up like the google one does…by u/AnarchyJesse · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  5. 5Moving away from CapCut mobile — what are the best free alternatives without heavy ads or forced watermarks?Hey everyone, I've been using CapCut on mobile to edit my videos, but lately, the workflow feels super frustrating and time-consuming. Between intrusive ads, export limitations, watermarks, and quality drops unless you pay for Pro, it's…by u/Famous_Experience_45 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  6. 63 built-in Android features most people never turn on (no extra apps needed)Been digging through Android settings lately and found three genuinely useful features that most people never enable: Private Space (Android 15) — Settings → Security & privacy → Private Space. A separate locked space inside your phone…by u/zubair2904 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  7. 7Do not disturb equivalentHi there I am looking for an app or setting that will function like do not disturb except allow certain contacts phone calls and WhatsApp calls to still come through. I know the standard do not disturb allows you to set favorite contacts…by u/mattjohno1997 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  8. 8Anyone notice this?Whenever I've been using any sort of app that includes a full video ad that takes up the entire screen, there's a button that has the x to take you out that has a "open play store" text on the side of it, which you're forced to press the…by u/UnknownContinuum · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  9. 9App to permanently disable playstore upgrading apps, block internet acces + blocking adsHi! So playstore just F-ed up my phone. I had "disable upgrades" set and manually updated them when needed. But it decided to ignore and flip the setting, upgraded apps, to newer bloated, adware filled versions. I want to block it from…by u/mzso · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  10. 10Any sure way to prevent "Google play hasn't seen this app before" other than becoming popular?SOLVED: Submitting to virus total definitely enables Google to recognise an app. Context tldr: App maker and want my apps "seen" by Google play before. Question TLDR: Any way to force this message off by exposing apps to some register?…by u/Ok-perspective-2336 · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  11. 11Any yt music desktop and android client recommendationtAs the title suggests, I’ve been looking for a good alternative that supports Last.fm and Discord RPC, or one that is highly customizable, for both my PC and Android. I’m not sure if such a client exists, but I’d appreciate any…by u/BLACKYcr0x1337 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  12. 12Do you know why I have a second version of some important apps with this blue icon?I have noticed that the webview and google play services have a clone with a blue icon. I am not what is this related to. Does anyone know? I separately uploaded this screenshot: https://postimg.cc/jD29TTF2by u/Chemical-Potion · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  13. 13Exploring file explorerCan anyone suggest an alternative opensource or free app for solid explorer 🙂by u/Mysterious_Pizza1826 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  14. 14Samsung My Files Or Files By Google In Your Opinion And Why?Which Android Phone App is better Files By Google or Samsung My Files in your honest opinion and why? I currently have both of them installed on my Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 Device. But I'm thinking about removing/disabling The Samsung My…by u/PrincessBananas85 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  15. 15Really configuring the notifications/soundsHey, Is there an app where I can really manage the notifications and sounds how I like? For example: I always want calls to be on loud I want Facebook etc. to be quiet when I press like. I want notifications from apps to be silent I want…by u/nepravdivyucet · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  16. 16Local android music player that offers big column grid layoutsI have quite a lot of albums downloaded and scrolling through all of them can be pretty annoying trying to find the one I'm looking for, so I was wondering are there music players out there they have big grid type layouts? I use musicolet…by u/Unhappy_Mud_7609 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  17. 17Which shared shopping-list apps handle offline edits reliably?For people using a shared shopping list on Android, how well does your app cope when two people edit while offline? For example, one person checks off milk while the other changes its quantity, then both reconnect. Does it merge the…by u/pickandplate · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  18. 18Quik SMS message failsI've tried multiple times to send photos with Quik but they never go through. So I switch to my default messaging app and from there it looks like they did go through. I can't tell what's actually going on. Anyone got ideas?by u/catwirk · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  19. 19Rooting to remove bloatware?I have 2 Samsung phones I originally bought from TracFone. They no longer have sim cards. I use them as ebook readers and to watch videos only. A21 and A11 models. Neither have functioning memory card slots, I'm told that is a common…by u/Cute-Consequence-184 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  20. 20Unified Focused & Other Inbox Email AppLooking for an email app similar to Outlook. I have multiple accounts (Microsoft, Gmail, etc.) and want a unified focused and other inbox similar to Outlook. Also be able to mark emails/senders as Focused or Other on the fly (prefer to…by u/MTOP2 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  21. 21Photo map app to share with family while travelingIm going to Japan for two months and i want my family to have some idea where i am and what im up to without having to send pictures and updates all the time. Is there and app or something that shows a map over where i am where i can…by u/treetrunk33 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  22. 22How to use Essentials App?Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing great A few weeks ago I saw many people talked about an app called Essentials and many people are saying an amazing app and so on. However, I can't use it right now, even when I'm giving it all the…by u/King134643 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  23. 23AptX Adaptive & SpotifyIm having issues with Spotify mainly, other music apps dont seem to create issues. So my earbuds (BOSE QC Ultra gen2 earbuds) support Snapdragon sound, so does my phone (Motorola Signature). However, when im streaming spotify, it will…by u/Tradeoffer69 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  24. 24App with different album art and first song art?Hello! I own some albums where every song has its own art, but the album art is different from the first song's art. I either have to change the first song's art to the cover art or have the album art displayed as the first song's art. Is…by u/CinnamonShipper · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  25. 25Is there an android app that allows two distinct music widget without having to link to two different apps?I'm looking for something that can display two music widgets, they don't even need to work as music players I just want to decorate my homescreen! Or something that has a maker of some sort to display texts/images within 1x4 / 1x2 ratio?…by u/aropandemigirl · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  26. 26Poco x6 pro vs InstagramIs there anyone here who owns a Poco X6 Pro and is experiencing instability with Instagram? I bought this phone in November 2024, and ever since I started using it, I’ve dealt with overheating and issues loading my feed and stories. I’ve…by u/DragonfruitFew8727 · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  27. 27Youtube porn problemI'm exhausted with the weird thumbnails on youtube videos. For context i use ymusic for both listening and watching news sometimes im genuinely tired of seeing sexual thumbnails or just straight porn or hentai on my screen whenever i open…by u/Spiritual_War_9977 · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  28. 28[notifications] Looking for better notification feed management for Samsung, especially discord notifsI have ADHD and I use Discord for my volunteer nonprofit, and there's a lot of notifications I have to shift through. I would like some way to better organize and filter the notifications so I know what's a priority to view now, something…by u/Toriningen · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  29. 29Tapatalk alternatives?Is Tapatalk still a thing? Any alternatives?by u/_sou_cego_ · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  30. 30Need an app to save my moneyHey there, I am looking for an app where i can save my money for future purposes , like actually store my digital/online money to the app in diff jars or something related. I just can't save money , that's i want to put it diff jars , to…by u/Rich-Process-6687 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  31. 31Alarm clock app that can be synced to a playlist? (m3u8)I wonder if there's an alarm clock app that lets me select a playlist (preferably an m3u8 file, or similar) and picks a random song from the playlist to wake me up to. I really like to select different songs for different days of the…by u/No_Shopping_4969 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  32. 32Is The Google Drive Android App Safe For Storing All Of Your Audio/Music Files?I'm asking because I'm going to be getting The Motorola Razr Fold 2026 on Halloween🍭🍬🎃🤡👻And I want to make sure that all my Music Files/Songs🎵🎶🎤🎧are completely safe when I transfer everything from my Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 Device…by u/PrincessBananas85 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  33. 33Android KeyboardHello everyone, I have a problem with Android, I've been with Android all my life, my wife has iPhone and I always prefer Android, but there is one thing that is tremendously bad, and that is the keyboard, every time I use your iPhone I…by u/Lynx-Linkk · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  34. 34Dictation App: accuracy or your voice staying private?You can usually get only one: A) Best accuracy, voice goes to the cloud B) Voice stays on your device, a few more errors Which do you pick, and why?by u/Front-Yam7396 · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  35. 35I need a Video player with private foldersI already use MX player but I want folders inside the private folder I have anime episodes and it gets messy fastby u/Worried_Tradition579 · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  36. 36Have you guys tries ZenithZenith is an app that I downloaded from fdroid izzyondroid repo. The purpose of downloading this app was to limit doomscrolling whether it is youtube or reddit. It has good features but it reacts late, like after 1 to 1.5 min of app…by u/AncientWorldDweller · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  37. 37GUIDE: Remap Physical Keyboards (Android) (AKA Remap Hardware / Bluetooth / Physical / External Keyboards) - Also Another Method to Add Multiple Languages to Physical Keyboards[Not AI btw lol] Hey everyone! I tried to remap the physical keyboard for my Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+) for a while, and it was an absolute PAIN lol. After a ton of searching, though, I've found that this is a semi-hidden…by u/The_Piano_Dude · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  38. 38Contacts App that shows Social Media Links from CarddavI use nextcloud as my calendar and contact storage. On desktop, I manage them in Thunderbird/Cardbook via Carddav. There, I can fill fields like Social Media Links or nicknames, but those fields don't show up in my contact apps (Google…by u/c_by_kitty · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  39. 39Is there any app that can change the note of a song? Like when someone wants to sing a song, but the pitch of the song is too high and they want to sing at a lower note.Free or paid, anything goes.by u/EVD27 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  40. 40A better app for editing videos!Well I make yt shorts. I use capcut as capcut is the most used editing app on phone. But I can't afford to buy the premium subscription as I'm a student. Using mods is painful. Those mods get so many problems every month. And so many of…by u/cyberpunk-to · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  41. 41Is there an alternative third party widget akin to the now disbanded, simplified Spotify widget?Spotify have phased out their simplified widget that was just playback buttons which is frustrating. To size the new widget to include the controls makes it too big and ugly.by u/Tristram_ZX81 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  42. 42App translator pdf freeLike say in tittle, just a app free translate pdfs without have to be in a plan or use tokens.by u/SnooMuffins4052 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  43. 43InstagramHave some issues with Instagram for a long period of time. In my country when you open Instagram, there some stories/reel/video with audio or song, that is not available in my country. How can i fix it? Is there any legal ways to do that?…by u/Stayril · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  44. 44Apps like Dazzcam?Many of my friends use iPhone and they all have Dazzcam.I downloaded Fomz as well. There are actually a lot of free cameras, but after using it for a while, I realized that they are all similar to each other and don't give that cool…by u/Ok_Opposite797 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  45. 45Synchrounous Reader appI am a fan of Moon+ Reader; however, it has been glitching lately. The only thing it lacks, personally, is synchronization between my Android and laptop. Nothing more. Any solution to this?by u/rawat8576 · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  46. 46applocker with expiry passwordfor productivityany applocker where I can put a password till the end of the limit? I want to lock some apps for a period and put a generated password so I won't remember it and till the end of time can't open itby u/NoStrike3023 · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  47. 47Any good homescreen launchers for hyperos 3?.by u/wishermagic · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  48. 48Need an App/Device to Bypass Phone's MicrophonePhone Model: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra I have several different messages I need to record to a voice mail system. These have been pre-recorded and mixed to sound professional. The problem is, I have no upload option in the voice mail…by u/redned2 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  49. 49Anyone have good Recommendations for a texting App that acts like Google Messages used to act?Title. I'm not looking for anything too fancy. Just a new texting app that allows all the same functionality as Google Messages did/does. They recently made a change in an update that I find quite annoying, personally, and I prefer how it…by u/firechar-kurai · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  50. 50Recording screen?I'm looking for app to record my screen High quality and with great optimization it's be open source and github project.by u/TheHesi_ · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  51. 51Workout Challenges App?I'm looking for an app to do team challenges or workout challenges with other people. Does the Play Store have an app like that?by u/DMor429 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  52. 52Recommendation for audio recorder that starts&stops recording with power or volume buttonI can't be the first to require this? A simple audio recorder (preferably open source, but whatever) that starts recording when I press a physical key (don't care which one) and stops when I press it again, even when the screen is off (I…by u/sldkvjseligwuelkndvl · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  53. 53Free recording appI am looking for an app to record phone calls for business calls. Recordings are allowed in my state. Is there a 100% free app out there? Thank you in advance.by u/kittykittybangbang71 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  54. 54Any app to reduce vibration intensity or change vibration patterns?Hi everyone, I’ve just started using a Motorola Edge 40 and I find the vibrations way too strong. I’d like to reduce their intensity or possibly change the vibration patterns. Unfortunately, I can’t find any settings for adjusting…by u/levider · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  55. 55Android app for floating lock screen button without granting accessibility?Kind of an edge case, but is there an Android app that creates a floating button that locks the screen, since my physical power button is no longer working in an otherwise functional phone. Almost all that I see in the Play Store require…by u/Necessary-Acadia-928 · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  56. 56Looking for an app with local traffic news?Trying to find an app that gives me fairly local traffic only news. So I can see for any road closures or crashes to avoid.by u/AverageAntique3160 · first seen 2026-10-20 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 4 captures
  57. 57is black friday a good time to get capcut pro?i've been using capcut for editing reels and tiktoks for a while now, mostly sticking to the free features. it's been working pretty well, but lately i've been running into features that seem to require pro, especially when i'm trying to…by u/Davilar-Shiralee · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  58. 58How to change how you interact with your phone. From something you primarily look at to something you primarily talk to.I'm wondering how to configure my phone from something I'm always having to look at into something that reads me notifications, interests, does my browsing for me, shopping etc. Automatically. The goal being my primary way of interacting…by u/silhouette_orchestra · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  59. 59Passkeys can move between Android password managers tooNo CSV download for this transfer. On Android 8 and up, 1Password, Bitwarden and Dashlane can send passwords and passkeys straight to Google Password Manager on the same phone. The option is Google Password Manager > Settings > Import…by u/Easy-Race6938 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  60. 60Anyone know an android reading app that has rtl page progression setting and page animations like google playIm a big manga and light novel reader so want the rtl that its meant to be read in and i personally just like the look of the animatons, ive tried readera its a good app but missing those 2 things and moon+ has the animations and a decent…by u/DonnyPickles1230 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  61. 61[Help] Rinnai Central App APK Needed – Not Available in Mexico (CX199i)Hi everyone! I'm located in Mexico, and I have a Rinnai CX199i tankless water heater . I'm trying to download and install the Rinnai Central app on my Android device, but unfortunately, the app is not available in my region. I've already…by u/Ok_Department_3950 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  62. 62Automatic location sharing at a certain timeIm a private person that doesn't like having my location tracked all the time, but I need an app that would automatically turn on for like an hour or two each day for the people that I approve, preferably without any input on my end.by u/Admirable_Carpet_631 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  63. 63Vocabulary ApplicationMy friend and I want to learn and practise new vocabulary together. I was wondering if there’s an app for that.by u/rawat8576 · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  64. 64App that forces desktop mode on a wireless displayI have a tv that supports miracast and I want to see if theres an app that can force the desktop mode of my phone on the tv. Desktop mode works normally through a cable.by u/Giannis1764 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  65. 65Is there a highly trusted, privacy-respecting Android app that mimic the Brick?Just want an app that can do the same as Brick. Anyone have any experience with Curbox?by u/Specialist-Sugar-320 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  66. 66Is anyone using CalcNotePlugin for Drive with CalcNote?I'm looking for people who have experience using the paid CalcNotePlugin for Drive to automatically back up their CalcNote files and drafts to Google Drive. - Does the plugin still work correctly? - Does it work on Android 12+ and newer…by u/Empty-Possession4639 · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  67. 67Facebook app question.Is there a way to turn the notification sound for Facebook too off? I have the notification sound turned off through the Android settings but somehow the Facebook app audio notification still goes off. It's the only app that does this.…by u/Whiteice76 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures
  68. 68Can't seem to find Facebook nickname posting option in group postsIt is available to other people from my region and groups i am in have tried suggestions from Google searchsby u/123notfound · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  69. 69Is there a trusted app where I can unzip files?I would like one that can unzip. ZArchiver is non existent, it seems.by u/Consistent_March5136 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  70. 70How to make "Update from Google Play" stop forcing itself??!!!!!I have a (FREE, mind you) app installed through Aurora because I don't want random crap tied to a Google tracker account. Sometimes though, random apps will put up this popup not letting me use the app until I reinstall from Google Play.…by u/CrimsonCuttle · first seen 2026-10-24 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 1 capture
  71. 71Gallery managementAre there apps that use SLMs for managing gallery? All I see are tinder style swipe apps with blur and Duplicate detection! Please help, need to manage my 30K+ sized galleryby u/Entrpoy · first seen 2026-10-21 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 3 captures
  72. 72Due to Android store low, my whatsapp not showing old chats & groups. All lost. Have backup & apk have 500mb user data, but no chats. Help me recover them please...Helpby u/Late_shadow · first seen 2026-10-23 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 2 captures
  73. 73The My Aadhar app in my phone is not functioning properly..I have my aadhar app installed on my phone but whenever i try to use it, it just restarts immediately and shows an error saying it detected security violation.. I have developer option turned off, play store says device is certified, play…by u/Thin-Cost-1443 · first seen 2026-10-18 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 6 captures
  74. 74What apps do y'all recommend other than YouTube?So I got banned from YouTube for 1 year now and I was wondering if yall recommend a social media app that's like similar to YouTube or stuff,like tiktok,X,etcby u/idk_SUPERBROB226 · first seen 2026-10-19 · last seen 2026-10-24 · in 5 captures