smsforward vs Simple-File-Manager

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Simple-File-Manager

Easy app for managing your files without ads, respecting your privacy & security (by SimpleMobileTools)

Android android-development Kotlin Opensource Freedom File Manager

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smsforward		Simple-File-Manager
	Project
2	Mentions	34
-	Stars	1,458
-	Growth	1.0%
-	Activity	8.6
-	Latest Commit	6 months ago
	Language	Kotlin
-	License	GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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smsforward

Posts with mentions or reviews of smsforward. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-07-28.

⟳ 3 apps added, 43 updated at f-droid.org
10 projects | /r/FDroidUpdates | 28 Jul 2022

SMS Forward (version 1.7.0): SMS Forward is a simple app that allows you to redirect SMS.
Forward SMS from another phone?
1 project | /r/fdroid | 4 Jul 2021

I found this on Fdroid, you can give it a try and see if it works: https://gitlab.com/pierreduchemin/smsforward

Simple-File-Manager

Posts with mentions or reviews of Simple-File-Manager. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-09-10.

Forked Versions On Play Store?
1 project | /r/SimpleMobileTools | 8 Dec 2023
A group of open source Android apps without ads and unnecessary permissions
3 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 10 Sep 2023

Warning, the reaction to massive security issues in a bundled PDF reader of the file manager made me uninstall all of these apps. Safety of my device and data is paramount.
https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-File-Manager/iss...
https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-File-Manager/iss... where the developer shows no grasp of security "what can happen to an app without internet access?"
A "simple" file manager should not come with a PDF reader.
What's the deal with Simple?
1 project | /r/fossdroid | 5 Jul 2023

It's about this https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-File-Manager/issues/61
Simple File Manager Pro Security Issue
1 project | /r/SimpleMobileTools | 4 Jun 2023
Simple File Manager vulnerability
2 projects | /r/fdroid | 3 Jun 2023
what
1 project | /r/SimpleMobileTools | 1 Jun 2023
"Simple File Manager Pro" - security vulnerability notification
1 project | /r/PrivacyGuides | 31 May 2023

From the OP's linked issue, seems to be related to outdated PDF library. What is really concerning is the dev response

1 project | /r/fossdroid | 31 May 2023
I'm looking for a good file manager and/or gallery app
1 project | /r/androidapps | 23 Apr 2023
⟳ 1 apps added, 28 updated at f-droid.org
6 projects | /r/FDroidUpdates | 19 Apr 2023

Simple File Manager Pro (version 6.15.3): Handy file explorer for easily searching or organizing your files and folders

What are some alternatives?

When comparing smsforward and Simple-File-Manager you can also consider the following projects:

sms-backup-plus - Backup Android SMS, MMS and call log to Gmail / Gcal / IMAP

MaterialFiles - Material Design file manager for Android

PixaPencil - [may be abandoned or transition to a new developer] A free and open source pixel art editor for Android. 🚀Get on F-Droid/GitHub!🚀

Android-Password-Store - Android application compatible with ZX2C4's Pass command line application

ArcheryStats

tailscale - The easiest, most secure way to use WireGuard and 2FA.

Nextcloud - ☁️ Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data

android-file-manager

Simple-Calendar - A simple calendar with events, tasks, customizable colors, widgets and no ads.

NClientV2 - An unofficial NHentai android client

Unciv - Open-source Android/Desktop remake of Civ V

Vigilante - 🛡️ Android security (camera/microphone dots indicators) app using Hilt, Animations, Coroutines, Material, StateFlow, Jetpack (Room, ViewModel, Paging, Security, Biometrics, Start-up) based on MVVM architecture.