Happy CM without GAPPS user here using a Samsung S5, installation is nice and simple. Best thing I ever did, don't even miss it.
Just check the compatible device list prior to purchasing a new phone.
F-Droid for apps, Humble Bundle for games.
I also use conversations for xmpp but a few of my users prefer Xabber as it is a little more user friendly (Has a better "Currently Online" view).
KeePassDroid, Open Camera, VLC, AnySoftKeyboard are all excellent suggestions.
i will add Hackers keyboard (not as polished as anysoft but usefull if you ssh from your droid), AdAway (Blocks Ad's throughout the whole phone - Requires Root) and Ghost Commander (+ Plugins) just to name a few.
I currently run Openfire for the XMPP server but will be porting over to Prosody as it is less resource hungry (Ran Prosody on a Raspberry Pi with Asterisk off a solar panel on a trip with a group, yeah....nerd)
If you have tinkered with the idea of making the switch (away from GAPPS) i highly recommend it, you phone will simply be better (and yours).
Use Owncloud and Tasks App + DAVDroid for Contact, Task & Calendar Syncing/Backup over multiple devices.
Owncloud with the genuine Owncloud & Owncloud Notes for file and Note taking.
Car Reports for recording your vehicle expenses (also syncs to owncloud and all your devices).
OSMAnd~ for full voice navigation.
Changed over to F-droid only about 3 years ago.
Never installing the GAPPS services again as my phones have longer battery life and no more invasive 'We are going to do this/that, click ok to accept, click i disagree (for the 200th time) if you do not accept"
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Happy CM without GAPPS user here using a Samsung S5, installation is nice and simple. Best thing I ever did, don't even miss it. Just check the compatible device list prior to purchasing a new phone. F-Droid for apps, Humble Bundle for games.
AC nailed it.
I also use conversations for xmpp but a few of my users prefer Xabber as it is a little more user friendly (Has a better "Currently Online" view).
KeePassDroid, Open Camera, VLC, AnySoftKeyboard are all excellent suggestions.
i will add Hackers keyboard (not as polished as anysoft but usefull if you ssh from your droid), AdAway (Blocks Ad's throughout the whole phone - Requires Root) and Ghost Commander (+ Plugins) just to name a few.
I currently run Openfire for the XMPP server but will be porting over to Prosody as it is less resource hungry (Ran Prosody on a Raspberry Pi with Asterisk off a solar panel on a trip with a group, yeah....nerd)
If you have tinkered with the idea of making the switch (away from GAPPS) i highly recommend it, you phone will simply be better (and yours).
Use Owncloud and Tasks App + DAVDroid for Contact, Task & Calendar Syncing/Backup over multiple devices.
Owncloud with the genuine Owncloud & Owncloud Notes for file and Note taking.
Car Reports for recording your vehicle expenses (also syncs to owncloud and all your devices).
OSMAnd~ for full voice navigation.
Changed over to F-droid only about 3 years ago. Never installing the GAPPS services again as my phones have longer battery life and no more invasive 'We are going to do this/that, click ok to accept, click i disagree (for the 200th time) if you do not accept"
We need TrueCrypt for mobiles