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Phone and messages replacement (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi all,

Currently trying to DeGoogle my phone. I'm down to the last few apps. I want to replace the Phone and Messages apps.

I tried the Fossify versions from FDroid but was met with mixed problems. The first is the phone app. The Fossify version doesn't have Spam call warnings like the Google version. The Fossify version also doesn't have a voicemail button, not really a deal breaker but nice to have.

Second was a bigger problem though, the messages app. At first it seemed to work, but couldn't send pictures after a short time. I usually send picture links anyway so not the worst but kind of annoying. After a while I would start getting delays in receiving standard SMS messages and finally wasn't able to send any messages at all. I switched back to Google messages and everything worked flawlessly immediately. Also I turned off RCS in Google messages prior to switching.

If any of you could recommend a good SMS/Phone app i would appreciate it.

QKSMS is unmaintained as are a lot of other SMS apps in the stores.
I've got a Pixel 7 with the stock OS, but will be moving to LineageOS soon.
I use Signal when I can, but I have clients that I can't simply request they use a whole separate app just for me.
Using T-Mobile

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (7 children)

For SMS, Quik is the replacement I use for QKSMS, and it works the same, allowing blocking, back Up and all that good stuff.

For phone, I've heard good things of Clever dialer and Phone +, but I use GrapheneOS's dialer, so I can't say out of experience.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've had great experience with QKSMS on GrapheneOS. Thanks for directing me to the fork, I'm switching to it right away.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Glad I could help.

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