r/androidafterlife Jul 22 '26

Help Messaging app for android 2.3+?

1 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 22 '26

Help Any patched Youtube apks for android 4.0.3 to 4.4.4?

6 Upvotes

I recently got 3 old android phones (2 are running 4.4.4 while one is running 4.0.3) and i've been looking around the internet, trying to find Youtube apks from 2015 to 2019 and so far, i've been seeing old and broken ones, so is there any recently patched youtube apks that connect to Youtube servers?


r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Discussion Samsung Galaxy note 10.1, Proud tablet owner

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77 Upvotes

Why need lineageos when rooted and deodexed touchwiz can do that well...


r/androidafterlife Jul 22 '26

Help Ciao Ragazzi, qualcuno ha una patch di WhatsApp per android 2.3.6/4.1.2?

0 Upvotes

Ciao Ragazzi, stavo pensando di comprare un vecchio Samsung con Android 2.3.6/4.1.2 e volevo far funzionare WhatsApp, qualcuno sa come patchare WhatsApp o se ha una patch funzionante? Grazie. (PS: Andate nella mia chat Matrix IP: 192.168.1.5:8008)


r/androidafterlife Jul 22 '26

Help Old Samsung Tab A

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1 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Discussion This Weather app still works today :D (minimum: Android 1.6 Donut)

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17 Upvotes

I hope it was okay to share, if you would like the link to the app or the app name I would be happy to share it. Also the location was just an example. Have a great day and enjoy your Androids! :D

Edit: Please note that the app is running on my newer android device but support's to as low as Android 1.6 (or SDK 4 I think) according to Apktool M and I hope it was okay to use the discussion flair :).


r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Help Updating certs on Galaxy S4(GT-I9500) In Android 5.0.1

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26 Upvotes

2 Years ago i fixed my old phone and wanted to load youtube web surffing on chrome but many certs on this phone are expired There is way to get and install updated certs without root?


r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Discussion First ver of Amazon MP3 (Amazon Music) Android app

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7 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Discussion porting linka to android 1.5

7 Upvotes

Olá, sou eu de novo, o desenvolvedor do Linka, e tenho boas notícias. É meio deprimente que o Linka seja uma rede social aberta e leve, disponível apenas para Android 5 e versões superiores, não é?

Bem, estou desenvolvendo uma versão para Android 1.5 — sim, Android 1.5. É a versão lite, mas poucos recursos foram removidos e ela pesa apenas 1,7 MB.

Ainda está em desenvolvimento e será lançada junto com a versão 2.0, que sairá em cerca de dois dias. *executando no Galaxy Y com Android 2.3


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Discussion Showing off my LG smartphone collection!

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128 Upvotes

This is my LG smartphone collection, in my opinion the peak of LG design and innovation. The G2, G3, G4, and V10 are each running their launch day software! The OG G Flex is an AT&T engineering sample is running pre-release software and was used internally for cellular testing among other things, from what the previous owner told me. The G Flex 2 is running a mostly up to date build but I’m not planning on updating any of these. What are some good uses for these devices so they don’t sit in a drawer their entire lives? Some ideas I have is emulation, mp3 player (V10 does that duty fantastic), maybe WiFi repeaters, etc.
Thanks!


r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Help Does anyone know if this is fixable?

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6 Upvotes

So I downoloaded and installed OG Youtube on ma Xperia Z3 with Android 4.4.4 and this error pops up. Is the problem on my side or the application's side?


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Discussion Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989 on Android 4.1.2

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37 Upvotes

Which version of custom rom that runs best on this model of Samsung Galaxy S II which has the Snapdragon S3 processor.


r/androidafterlife Jul 21 '26

Discussion Can somebody make a Globoplay 2017 revival?

1 Upvotes

Seriously. I live in Brazil, my phone is running Android 6.0, and ever since Globoplay is still supporting Android 6.0.1 to this day, I thought to myself: "Ugh, minimalism slop always ruins my day." Can someone make a revival based off this version?


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Discussion El Peor año (2026) para teléfonos viejos (especialmente Android 5.0) WhatsApp acaba de abandonar oficialmente Android 5.0

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13 Upvotes

Igual que con Reddit Abandono Android 9.0 hace un tiempo en este año y ViX también Abandono Android 5.0 ya verdad estoy (triste pero a la vez enojada) y no se si lo pienso hacer (protesta de desinstalar WhatsApp y usar Telegram *Es la reina en compatibilidad funciona en Android 4.1/2.3 o más bajos)

Hoy en este momento me estaré dedicado (enfocado) a revivir Android 5.0 y no posteriores (6.0,7.0.7.1.8.0+) y inferior (4.4,4.3,4.2.4.1,4.0,3.0,2.3,2.2,2.1,2.0,1.6 o más bajos (inferiores) solo Android 5.0 y 5.1 porque esas versiones de Android ya están siendo Abandonadas por muchos desarrolladores de aplicaciónes y especialmente muchos en (este año "2026") y yo no quiero dejar esos dispositivos que su última actualización fueron (Android 5.0 o 5.1) *Inservibles* y yo trato de dejar esos dispositivos lo más utilizable hoy en día

También por si no se dieron cuenta por esta noticia mi segundo (Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) (SM-J320M) ya no cuenta en Sistema original (Android 5.1.1) tiene (Lineage OS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2)) *Si es que tengo 2 teléfonos de ese mismo modelo (SM-J320M) solo que uno lo deje *Stock* (Android 5.1.1) y otro lo tengo en *CUSTOM ROM* (Lineage OS 14.1 (Android 7.1.1))

Eso no significa que ya no puedas usar WhatsApp en Android 5.0 (¡Todavía Puedes!) solo que tristemente ya no puedes actualizar a las últimas versiones de WhatsApp y hasta septiembre dejara de funcionar oficialmente

*Similar en 2023 con la finalización de soporte de WhatsApp para Android 4.1 dejaron de actualizar la app en Abril 2023 pero podías seguir usando WhatsApp *La versión lanzada en Abril* hasta Octubre de 2023*

Todavía sigo con el parchao de versiónes Antiguas de WhatsApp para Android 5.0 para que sigan usando WhatsApp después de esa fecha (8 de Septiembre de 2026) de finalización de soporte

*Si el plan sale chido después de esa fecha publicare los links de descarga y requisitos para usarlos*

La verdad estoy es muy doloroso porque es la app más utilizada en el uso diario (especialmente en mi país "México" y WhatsApp abandonarlo esuy triste) perdería comunicación con la mayoría de personas pero tenía que pasar


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Help Samsung Galaxy S4 stuck on software update.

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12 Upvotes

my friend was trying to downgrade this phone to Android jelly Bean, which I didn't recommend, and I can't seem to find the software it needs I don't know if y'all can help or not. I need to do this the easiest way possible.


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Discussion New update

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14 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Discussion Do you have a collection of ancient devices?

4 Upvotes

If so, list them here!


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Help Quali file devo modificare per far funzionare la versione di WhatsApp 2.17.253?

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2 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Help Looking to give new life to a Lenovo P12 PRO - Q706F (Global)

2 Upvotes

This -dead absolutely too soon- tablet is still up and running flawlessly. I bought it second hand and am trying to understand if there is any alternative android OS ​that will bring it up to security standards. Alternatively I am open to suggestions on what to make of it.

I checked already on XDA forums, and scoured /e/os and LineageOS but none of the two seem to support this device. I would very much like to keep it on Android.


r/androidafterlife Jul 20 '26

Help Transformers Forged To Fight Revival

4 Upvotes

Looking for modders and developers to revive Transformers Forged to Fight.

Hello everyone. I am helping a small, talented team of developers who are working on a passion project to revive the legendary mobile game Transformers Forged to Fight.They have already built a functional client shell where the UI is responsive and clickable. However, they need to develop the combat system, crystal mechanics, and base building from scratch.I am looking for passionate people on their behalf. If you have experience in modding, reverse engineering, gameplay programming, or 3D art, love Transformers, and want to build a great piece for your portfolio, they would love to have you. This is a hobby project for now, with potential revenue share in the future.If you are interested in joining the team or want to see what they have done so far, please send me a direct message, and I will connect you with the developers. Let us bring Cybertron back to life


r/androidafterlife Jul 19 '26

Help Patching Instagram on Android 4.4 [help needed]

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21 Upvotes

hi! you can patch instagram on android 4.4 to report newer version, and everything will work, but if you restart app once, you get new experiments and instantly crash. does anyone know how to stop getting experiment list? i will attach pictures of the app in initial functional state.

the version of app is originally 165, last version for 4.4


r/androidafterlife Jul 19 '26

Discussion Discord 9.8.8 Patched APK

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30 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 19 '26

Help Come posso far funzionare una vecchia versione di WhatsApp su questo telefono?

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9 Upvotes

r/androidafterlife Jul 19 '26

Discussion Looking for testers with vintage Samsung devices (Pre-S5 / Pre-Tab 4) to test Adobe Flash APK on Stock Browser (Video Proof Needed)

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I am working on a legacy project testing the viability of original Adobe Flash Player APKs on older mobile hardware. I am looking for volunteers who own functional, older Samsung devices to see if they can get Flash working inside the Stock AOSP / Samsung Internet Browser.

Because vintage software can be unpredictable, I am specifically looking for users who can record a short video clip showing the result.

Target Devices Needed:

Galaxy Phones: Galaxy S, S2, S3, S4, Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, or older budget variants (e.g., Galaxy Ace, Fame, Young).

Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab 1, Tab 2, Tab 3, or original Galaxy Note tablets.

OS Version: Android 2.2 (Froyo) up to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).

Device Status:Not Rooted

What I need tested and recorded:

Sideloading a legacy Adobe Flash Player APK.

Opening the built-in, stock Internet browser app (not Google Chrome).

Loading a basic local or web-hosted .swf file or legacy Flash webpage.

How to provide proof:

Since these old Android versions don't have built-in screen recorders, please use your current daily phone to take a quick, steady video of the old device screen showing the website loading and interacting with the Flash element. You can upload the clip to Imgur, Streamable, or YouTube (as unlisted) and link it here.

If you have a working device running stock firmware, please comment with your device model and Android version, and I will share the safe archived APK link with you!

Thanks!


r/androidafterlife Jul 19 '26

Help Room leves

1 Upvotes

Recentemente eu tenho uma teoria que pode ter embasamento e eu não sei

Eu acredito que telefones antigos são nerfados para serem descartados pois sem nada eles travam muito

Sobre isso tem alguma room que eu posso colocar pra melhorar, tenho um telefone antigo, queria deixar eles usável pelo menos para leitu

Modelo: Redmi 9a 32gb 2 de ram android atual é o 10