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by nativeforks 3mo ago
I've been using 1.1.1.1 for performance rather than privacy. Maybe I should revisit that decision after reading this.
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by nativeforks 3mo ago
The browser-first approach is a bigger deal than it sounds. Every time I've looked at reverse engineering, I got stuck somewhere between "install this ancient compiler" and "patch this SDK". Being able to just open
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Popular Flutter GetX repo disappeared briefly(github.com)
1 points by nativeforks 5mo ago|0 comments
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Show HN: 2MB FOSS Nav App with GPX Tracking(github.com)
1 points by nativeforks 6mo ago|0 comments
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Show HN: Mic Preamp Build with Cheap ECM(mubaraknative.github.io)
1 points by nativeforks 8mo ago|0 comments
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Exactly, you got it
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
>Maybe look into dual licensing. No, no, not at all as a FOSS developer. > I’m planning a non-intrusive in-app prompt to remind users about donations something subtle, because many users forget once they start using the app, rather th
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks! I feel the same there’s a lot of room for small, focused utility apps that do one thing well without ads, trackers, or dark patterns. That’s largely the motivation behind this project too. Competing on care, simplicity, and respect
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks for the suggestion, that’s a fair point. I currently rely on a couple of mainstream platforms mainly to keep things simple, but I do see the value in more open and permissionless options like Bitcoin/Lightning or Monero. I’ll de
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
>Have you had any luck using vector maps? I already done much research about it (the same as you've mentioned here) related to OSM vector maps. See:( https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases/tag&
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Yep, if it were close to the power line, it might cause accuracy loss, but you can obviously easily find the compass accuracy in the top app bar, and if it goes 'very low', the alert dialog automatically popsup to notify you to re
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
The reason I included that note is that, as an open-source developer, I’ve seen many projects that weren’t actively maintained get picked up by bad actors as they modify the code and publish it on Google Play with ads or IAPs. I wanted to d
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Yep, I’m aware that many FOSS projects use in-app payments, but for MBCompass, I want to keep it free on every platform, regardless of the audience. Without funding or community contributions, it’s hard to maintain a FOSS project with meani
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
> but I wonder how accurate the compass is MBCompass uses sensor fusion for accuracy, combining sensor data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. It is one of the most accurate compass apps. Don't trust my words, try
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thank you so much that really means a lot! Beyond donating, the best way to support MBCompass is simply spreading the word. That helps more people discover it, contribute to it, and make it better for everyone.
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thank you, that really means a lot. Consistency has been important to me, whether it’s shipping regular releases with real improvements ( https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass/releases ) or writing about Android de
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
TBH, that’s a great idea! It’s actually on my roadmap for MBCompass, something like waypoint tracking, where you can mark a location and get a directional arrow to it. Appreciate the suggestion!
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Exactly! That’s exactly the philosophy behind MBCompass keeping the core functionality focused and lightweight, without unnecessary frameworks or bloat. People are often surprised by how much you can do in under 2 MB.
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
That’s great to hear! Glad it’s helping with everyday use cases like that.
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks! MBCompass will stay fully FOSS and free. Donations are extremely rare (tbh, I've not received a single one), especially from the Foss Android community, but they’re still very helpful for long-term sustainability (given Google&
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
As part of the MBCompass v2 proposal, I’m working on: - Waypoint tracking (with GPX import/export support) - GPS speedometer - Offline maps with offline POI search using GeoPackage (an OGC-compliant standard supporting spatial queries)
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Good question! “Offline-friendly” mainly refers to the core compass and sensor features, which work fully offline. For maps, it’s a bit different users initially see an online basemap (requires internet). Instead of forcing them to download
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks! Currently, MBCompass can show both magnetic north using Android’s sensor fusion and true north (based on WGS84 geodetic coordinates). Adding a magnetic compensation map sounds like a great fit for improving global accuracy without c
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Thanks for the suggestion. I do plan to publish the app on Google Play as well. While much of the audience is FOSS-oriented, there are also users who aren’t familiar with open source or compiling apps themselves, like here: https:/&#x
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by nativeforks 8mo ago
Currently, the app shows the user’s live location with real-time tracking on an OpenStreetMap-based map. It does not calculate routes or provide turn-by-turn navigation instead, it focuses on orientation and situational awareness. I’m activ
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Show HN: Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB)(github.com)
137 points by nativeforks 8mo ago|47 comments
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Show HN: FOSS De-googled Compass and Nav app with live location tracking(github.com)
5 points by nativeforks 10mo ago|1 comments
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MBCompass v2.0 Design Proposal by solo dev
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Beyond OpenJDK builds, announcing openjdk-mobile.github.io(mail.openjdk.org)
1 points by nativeforks 1y ago|0 comments
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Google's move to restrict Android sideloading could face EU pushback
16 points by nativeforks 1y ago|7 comments

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