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Tips for a long-lost android user
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this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2023
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For some privacy/security features: "Warden" allows you to block Trackers and Loggers on individual apps, if you have root. "TrackerControl" or "Rethink: DNS + Firewall" basically allow you to customize a Firewall and in the case of Rethink also offer a good DNS service. I basically see no ads anymore, even in other apps.
Edit: and definitely check out OSMAnd+. Theres a paid full version on the Playstore but the exact same version is for free on FDroid. I suggest the paid version to support them. Its by far the best Map+Navigation app i've used, although the public transport navigation doesnt work that well for me. In those cases i use Transportr.
If osmand is the best nav/map app you've used, how many have you used?
I think organic maps is better for navigation, or if you're willing to use a closed source app magic earth uses openstreetmap data but also has traffic data and makes it really easy to flag closed roads and other hazards while you're enroute
Google Maps, Apple Maps, Organic Maps and OSMAnd+. Although Im very willing to admit that "best" is highly dependent on my rather specific personal preferences. Being FOSS gives OSMAnd+ a big plus (hehe), but I also have an interest in GIS, which it is quite good in, since its a rather information dense app. From the sometimes absurd categories that you can search for (e.g. "abandoned", which is great to search for Urbex targets). I also love the bonkers level of personalization you can achieve with OSMAnd+, considering that the alternatives have very little options on mobile phones.
That's true, if you want as much info and/or customization osmand is the best, especially factoring in that it's open source. It's definitely a power users dream, but i think most people would not like it nearly as much for standard navigation as e.g. organic maps