I’d really appreciate a high-level overview of the OS swap process—just enough to get a sense of the steps involved. But if anyone feels like putting together a more in-depth guide, I’d definitely be interested in that too.
I’ve also started documenting some of the apps I’m considering using, aiming to replace a few of my current go-tos. I’ll share my list below in case it’s helpful. And if you have any personal favorites or must-have apps, feel free to share—I’d love to check them out and possibly discover a few new ones that fit my setup.
Thanks in advance!
Edit - some URLs seem dead, updated list
-F-Droid-
Security & Privacy
- Aegis - F-Droid - Aegis Authenticator | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Orbot - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.torproject.android/
- Tor Browser - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.torproject.torbrowser/
- Bitwarden - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.x8bit.bitwarden/
- Wireguard - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wireguard.android/
- UntrackMe - F-Droid - UntrackMe | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Private Location - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wesaphzt.privatelocation/
- Crypt - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.cozic.crypt/
Utilities & Tools
- VLC - F-Droid - VLC | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- LibreTorrent - F-Droid - LibreTorrent | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Seal - F-Droid - Seal | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- aRDP - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.iiordanov.freebVNC/
- Termux - F-Droid - Termux | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Fake Traveler - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.hungrymedia.faketraveler/
- URLCheck - F-Droid - URLCheck | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Download Navi - F-Droid - Download Navi | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- LocalSend - F-Droid - LocalSend | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Thud - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.thud.app/
Browsers & Media Clients
- NewPipe - F-Droid - NewPipe | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Fennec F-Droid - F-Droid - Fennec F-Droid | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Clipious - F-Droid - Clipious | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- LibreTube - F-Droid - LibreTube | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- PipePipe - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.pipepipe.android/
- LBRYPipe - F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.lbrypipe/
Communication
- K-9 Mail - F-Droid - K-9 Mail | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
-Aurora Store Mirror-
Email & Communication
- Proton Mail - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonmail.android
- Tuta Mail - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tutao.tutanota
- SimpleLogin - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.simplelogin.android
- Addy.io - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.addy
Security & Privacy
- ProtonVPN - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android
- OpenVPN Connect - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn
Utilities & Tools
- VNC Viewer - Aurora Store Mirror - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realvnc.viewer.android
-Official Site-
Security & Privacy
- OnionShare - Official Site - https://onionshare.org/mobile/
- Guerrilla Mail - Official Site - https://www.guerrillamail.com/
Utilities & Tools
- RustDesk - Official Site - https://rustdesk.com/download/
- SpotiFlyer - Official Site - Releases · Shabinder/SpotiFlyer · GitHub