I just got a new phone (Sony Xperia 1 VI) and I’d like to replace the standard google apps with some open source alternatives. I already tried a bunch in the past, but not all of them feel quite right compared to the google apps. Lineage OS 21 has a few apps I’d like to try, especially the dialer and keyboard app. Do any of you know where I can get download them to install on any android phone?

Thanks!

  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
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    21 days ago

    You can just copy the apk directly from the phone.

    To make it easy, I use APK Export (because I’m lazy… I could just copy the apk with any file browser).

    Turns out APK Export is no longer available on the Play Store.

    Try APK Extractor instead.

    I also use 3C Toolbox to Backup apps to a local folder. It just copies the APK.