SpMp is a Youtube Music client that was released recently, yet it's incredible. Although it has some features I dislike such as showing what's popular by default, the app has what I can only describe as a next generation UI. Where lyrics are placed, the typeface in use, animations, menus, colors all tie the app together to create a unique experience. It's not quite ready for daily use due to bugs here and there but I had to mention it because I see so much potential in it.

It's foolish to think open source isn't possible on Android.

0. Introduction

I was a fool myself, I thought the apps my phone's vendor made were simply too aesthetically pleasing to switch from. I thought there were barely any good libre apps, and they were all limited in functionality compared to their closed source alternatives. I was ignorant to the fact that the apps I was using were filled to the brim with corporation branding, useless features, and bugs (which I thought were acceptible for some reason). But I digress, I'm here to show that there is a world where you install only libre software and still use your phone to do whatever you'd like. I needed this years ago, so I'll take you on a journey down the rabbit hole to prove it.

Assuming you already have some idea why libre software is preferable, the first step is embracing minimalism. Of course, you will not find open source versions of the exact same proprietary apps you love and use on a daily basis. Though, an open s

I was trying to make a really long post (close to 40.000 characters) but it just wouldn't let me. Is there a measure that prevents you from making longer posts somehow? Is the debug mode on? I hear it may cause some issues.