Andy Walker / Android Authority
There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI search tools, and WhatsApp. Surprisingly, I also rely heavily on open-source apps. A quick count shows that over a dozen of my apps are open source, many of which enhance my phone experience.
How many open source apps do you have on your phone? 324 votes None. 24 % 1-5. 37 % 6-10. 20 % 11-20. 7 % More than 20. 11 %
In honor of these apps, here are the 10 open-source Android apps I always install without hesitation:
LocalSend
Andy Walker / Android Authority
LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing service that uses my local network to transfer files between devices. I’m a relatively new user, but the app quickly won me over. I used to struggle with Quick Share and USB cables for transferring files from my phone to another device or my PC, but not anymore. LocalSend simplifies this process, using my fast local network for quick transfers.
Its easy setup is a major advantage; just install the app on both the sender and recipient devices, and you’re ready to go. It’s compatible with Apple products, Linux, Windows, and Android, allowing seamless file transfers between Android and iOS.
Kvaesitso
Andy Walker / Android Authority
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