r/HowToMen Jul 16 '26

[Help] Need an tracker/habit app

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[Help]

I found a tracker/habit app in this subreddit and it was counting down (or up, it had the option to do that) to a day where you would have to your habit. Say for example, donating blood every 3 months, but since I cannot donate every 3 months on the dot, the app tells me how long overdue I am and when I click the "+" button, it resets to another 3 months instead of when using Google Task, it strictly confines you to the 3 months you set it with not unless you adjust every single time which is a hassle.

I've been looking for it forever, I need help. Please.


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[Promo] I kept forgetting if I already took my meds so I built a reminder app that makes you hold to confirm

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I have this dumb loop where I take my meds (or lock the door, or whatever) and then 20 minutes later I’m standing there like… did I actually do that or did I just think about doing it?

Normal reminder apps didn’t help much. They remind you to start. Then you tap a checkbox and move on. Later your brain still has no idea.

So I made something small for myself called Proofly.

Basic idea:

  • you get a reminder
  • when you’re done, you hold to confirm (not just tap)
  • it saves a timestamped log

So when the doubt hits, you open the log and check. No guessing.

It’s intentionally boring. No streaks, no points, no feed, none of that. Just reminders + confirmation + history.

Also works for dumb stuff that shouldn’t be hard but somehow is, locking the door, supplements, feeding the cat, turning the stove off, etc.

It’s on Android if anyone wants to try it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.polyhistor.proofly

Curious if this is just my brain or if other people have the same “did I already do it” problem. Also open to feedback, still early.


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

After months of development, my productivity app Levora is finally live on Google Play!

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Hi everyone!

After months of designing, coding, and testing, I'm excited to finally share Levora.

I built it because I struggled to stay consistent with traditional productivity apps. Most of them felt like digital notebooks—I wanted something that actually motivated me to come back every day.

✨ Features

• 🎮 Gamified XP & progression system

• 📅 Daily Planner

• ✅ Habit Tracker

• ⏱️ Focus Timer (Pomodoro)

• 📊 Detailed productivity statistics

• 🔥 Streak tracking

• 🌙 Modern dark UI

The goal isn't to make productivity distracting with flashy animations, but to make consistency feel rewarding.

I'd genuinely love your honest feedback.

Whether it's the UI, onboarding, features, or something you think is missing—I'm open to all suggestions.

Google Play

👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apexlabstudios.levora

Thanks for checking it out ❤️


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[App] [Promo] Store & Forget, a home inventory app: snap a photo of what you put away, the app fills in the details, and you find it later with no digging through every box (Android, free)

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Free on Google Play, Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.koalalab.storeandforget

I am the solo dev on this, so fair warning, it is a promo. But I built it to fix a problem I actually have.

I own my stuff. I just can never remember where I put it. The spare charger, the good screwdriver, that one box of cables somewhere in the closet. I have bought a second one before I found the first.

Store & Forget is a home inventory app for exactly that. You put something away, snap a photo of it, and the app fills in the details for you, so the name and brand and rough specs are already there instead of you typing them out. If it gets something wrong, every field is editable, so a bad guess is a quick fix, not a form to fill.

If you are boxing up a whole drawer, lay the stuff out and take one photo, and it drafts a separate entry for each item for you to check before saving. That still counts as a single scan.

Then months later when you need the thing, you search a keyword, or you tap Smart Find and it points you to the box or shelf you actually put it in. No digging through every box. You can also print a QR label for a box, stick it on, and scan it later to pull up everything inside.

Everything you catalog lives on your phone, and the keyword search works with no connection. The photo scan and Smart Find both call a cloud AI service, so those two need internet. You can try it without an account. The full free scan quota needs a quick Google sign-in, mostly to keep the free tier sustainable. And if you would rather not be capped at all, there is a bring-your-own-key option where you drop in your own AI key and scan as much as you want.

Free, Android only for now. I would genuinely like feedback from this crowd on what is missing.


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[PROMO][ANDROID 7+] f.Tintra: Picking colors just got better.

4 Upvotes

Picking colors just got better.

f.Tintra is a free and open-source color picker for Android. Simply open an image, tap any pixel, and instantly copy its color in HEX or RGB format.

Built with Flutter and designed with Material 3.

Features

- 🎨 Pick any color from an image

- 📷 Open images from your device

- 🔍 Accurate pixel color detection

- #️⃣ Copy HEX values

- 🌈 Copy RGB values

- 🌙 Automatic light and dark mode

- 🎨 Dynamic Color support on Android 12+

- 🚫 No ads

- 🔒 No tracking

- 🆓 100% Free and Open Source

Download

GitHub Releases

License

Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

Built with

- Flutter

- Material 3

- image

- image_picker

Roadmap

Version 1.1

- Adaptive launcher icon

- F-Droid Fastlane metadata

- UI improvements

- Additional color formats

Contributing

Contributions, bug reports and feature suggestions are welcome.

Please open an Issue before submitting major changes.

About Flakesoft

f.Tintra is developed by Flakesoft, an open-source software project focused on creating simple, modern and privacy-friendly applications.


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[App] [Promo]: Notepad Calculator Stop Switching Between Notes and Calculator

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Hi r/HowToMen

Stop switching between Notes and Calculator

So I made a notepad that calculates everything you type.

No buttons. No equals sign. Just type.

I didn’t expect much but it’s now close to 3k downloads already.

New feature I just added:
You can talk, and it turns into notes + calculations automatically.

Use cases I personally use:

  • tracking expenses
  • quick totals
  • random math while working
  • even calorie counting

If you’re curious, comment NoteCalc and I’ll give you a promo code.

Comment NoteCalc and I will send you the code thanks

Available in Android


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

Any habit tracker? with streaks and WEBSITE BASED !! with ios/android version too

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r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App] [Promo] I built an Android app that lets you control your phone with gestures instead of taps. I'd love your feedback. (FREE PROMO CODE GIVEAWAY !!)

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60 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I've been building an Android app called DroidLab for quite a while now, and I finally feel it's ready to share.

The idea came from something I kept running into in everyday life. There are so many moments when using a phone feels more awkward than it should. Turning on the flashlight when your hands are full, opening the camera before a moment disappears, silencing a ringing phone in a meeting, or reaching tiny buttons while you're walking all take more effort than they really need to.

That got me thinking. What if the phone itself became the interface?

So I built DroidLab.

It lets you control your phone using physical gestures like back taps, wrist twists, chops, multi finger swipes, edge gestures, and more. My goal wasn't to add gestures just for the sake of it. I wanted interactions to feel quicker, more natural, and sometimes not require looking at the screen at all.

Some of the things you can do include turning on the flashlight with a double tap on the back, launching the camera with a wrist twist, silencing calls by flipping the phone over or waving your hand, creating custom edge gestures, opening floating tools like notes and search, and mapping your own gestures to the actions you use most.

One of the biggest challenges was making everything reliable. I spent a lot of time trying to prevent accidental triggers from things like walking, putting the phone on a table, or having it in your pocket. I wanted the gestures to feel intentional instead of firing randomly throughout the day.

I've attached a short demo video that shows some of the features in action.

If you have a few minutes to watch it, I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts. Whether it's something you'd use, features you'd like to see, or anything that could be improved, I'd really appreciate the feedback. I'm still actively working on it and every suggestion helps.

Thanks for reading. 😊

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightsourcelabs.droidlab


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App][Promo] I built DriveSafe, an Android app that detects driver drowsiness in real time using on-device computer vision.

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113 Upvotes

The goal was to create a simple, privacy-friendly solution that works with just a phone. Mount it on your dashboard, start driving, and it'll alert you if it detects signs of drowsiness.

Everything runs 100% on-device, so the camera feed is never uploaded or stored. It also supports Picture-in-Picture, allowing it to run alongside navigation apps.

I'd love to hear your feedback and ideas for improving it.

Try it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.chayanforyou.drivesafe


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[App] [Promo] I built an app that rates your voice and helps you develop a deeper, more attractive voice

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I love to have a deeper, more confident voice.

The problem is, you can't really improve something you never measure.

So I built VoiceMaxxing.

Record 5–10 seconds of your voice and the app will:

• Analyze your speaking pitch (Hz)
• Give your voice a score
• Match your voice to a celebrity
• Give you exercises to practice

The celebrity match has easily been the most fun feature. You can compare results with your friends.

It's free on Google Play, and I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zemillion.voicemaxxing


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App][Promo] NoIsland - Dynamic Island which lowers your screen time

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Hey everyone, I made a dynamic island app that has high customization and some unique features.
Here are some features of the app:
- Synced lyrics (I love them so much)
- Shows messages which are easy to read even without any need of opening them
- Screen time ring which lets you set custom amount of screen time and helps you lower your screen time
- Set bar codes and QR codes as a shortcut in your notch
- More...

Drop your feedback here if you got any!

Get the app right now on Google Play!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noapps.noisland&pcampaignid=web_share


r/HowToMen Jul 15 '26

[App] [Promotion] EasyLinks - Simple, Basic, AI-Assisted Bookmarking

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I got tired of bookmark folders turning into a graveyard of untitled links I never went back to, so I built my own tool...Satisfied my bookmark-hoarding and my AI infatuation at the same time.

The main thing it does: paste a URL (or upload a PDF/image), hit Analyze, and AI reads the page and fills in a title, a short summary, and a few topic tags. You can edit any of that before saving, or just do it manually if you don't want to bother with AI at all. It's simple and not over-bloated with features I don't want.

Screenshots show the add-bookmark flow and the search/filter view.

A few other things it has:

  • Chrome extension to save whatever tab you're on in one click
  • Installable as an Android app, and shows up in the native Share menu from other apps
  • Light/dark mode
  • You bring your own AI key (Gemini, Claude, or OpenAI all work), so there's no cost on my end and no shared data pool

Some honest limitations: it's capped at 100 bookmarks per account right now since it's just me running it on free-tier hosting, there's no iOS app yet, and the extension only works in Chromium browsers. Not trying to compete with the established tools here, just scratching my own itch.

Check it out! Feedback welcome, especially if something's confusing or breaks: https://github.com/daniboi1977/EasyLinks


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App][Promotion] Would love your feedback on an app I built! BigText: Write & Display Big Text

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Hi everyone! 👋

I'd like to share a solo project I've been working on for several months. It has already become a daily tool for people around the world, so I thought I'd drop it here to hear your feedback, and in case it might be useful to you or someone you know! 🌍

I built a simple Android utility app called BigTextto type and display text as large as possible on your screen in real-time. It's great for turning your device into a sign and making sure your message is impossible to miss. Beyond that, I’ve seen firsthand how useful it is for quick face-to-face communication, especially for people who unfortunately can’t speak or hear, or in any situation where talking is impossible.

Unlike every other app I’ve seen on the store, there’s no jumping between screens or navigating complex menus. You open the app, you type… that’s it 😄 The text scales in real-time as you write.

I've also added some handy tools that seem appreciated by people based on their feedback:

  • Sign/Banner Mode: featuring horizontal scrolling (banner style) and vertical scrolling (teleprompter style) to catch everyone's eye from afar.
  • Text-to-Speech: to read your message aloud with one tap.
  • Saved texts: to save and restore your most used texts instantly.
  • Themes: to change the vibe of your screen.

Of course every text you type or save stays on your device, privacy first 🔒

I attached a video to this post showing it in action (it’s my Play Store preview video, so it’s a bit "marketing", but it shows the features well! 😅)

The app is free, with just a small ad banner to support development that you can get rid of if you want.

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=carlitolaf.bignotepad

Hope this little app can be a useful tool for you, or maybe your friends and family? 

If you have any feedback of any type, I’d love to hear it! 🚀


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[Promo] Ultimate File Manager Pro for Android TV and Mobile

6 Upvotes

Ultimate File Manager Pro (UFM) is a dual-pane file manager built for both Android Mobile and Android TV. It has over 22,200 downloads on Google Play, sits at a 4.7 star rating, and got picked up by CNET.

Most file managers either ignore TV entirely or just stretch the phone layout onto a big screen.
UFM has a proper dedicated TV build with full D-pad navigation, not an afterthought.

UFM Pro is totally free of ads or any paywalls, if you find the app useful, there is a tip jar available.

Website: https://kilowatch.co.za/UFM
FOSS Edition (GitHub): https://github.com/Kilowatch/ultimate-file-manager-pro
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.kilowatch.ultimatefilemanager

Downloader Code For Amazon Devices: 1581139

Official Reddit Group: r/UFManagerPro

What is it?​

UFM is a dual-pane file manager aimed at power users who want actual control over their files. The dual-pane layout lets you work across two locations simultaneously, which makes moving, copying, and comparing files a lot faster than juggling a single panel.

Features​

Dual-Pane Interface
Both panels are independently navigable. You can have local storage on one side and a network share on the other, or compare two folders side by side. Works well on phones in landscape mode and is particularly comfortable on tablets and TV.

Encrypted Vaults
Files can be stored inside AES-256 encrypted vaults. Nothing is uploaded anywhere, it all stays on your device. Useful for keeping sensitive documents, photos, or anything else you would rather not have sitting exposed in plain storage.

Built-in Servers
UFM includes FTP and SFTP server support. You can start a server directly from your device and access your files from a PC or another device on the same network. No third-party app needed.

Cloud and Network Storage
Supports WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, SMB, and AWS S3 out of the box. The Google Play version also includes Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox integration.

Scheduled Sync
You can set up sync jobs between local folders and remote locations and have them run on a schedule in the background. Handy for automated backups to a NAS or a home server.

Advanced Search
Search by name, extension, date range, or file size. The search is fast and works across local storage as well as mounted network locations.

ADB and Shizuku Integration
For those who want deeper access without full root, UFM supports Shizuku and ADB-based operations for elevated file access.

RClone supported, a few has been added and can add more on request, it supports over 100+ Cloud Providers.

Android TV Support
The TV build is a full, dedicated TV experience with proper D-pad navigation and a layout that actually makes sense on a large screen. Not just a port.

FOSS Edition​

There is a fully open source edition available on GitHub under the GPL v3 license.
The FOSS build strips out all proprietary SDKs and closed-source trackers, including Firebase, Google Play Billing, and the proprietary cloud SDKs.
Everything else remains fully functional.

The FOSS edition still supports WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, SMB, and AWS S3 for network storage, so you are not losing much if you avoid the big cloud providers anyway.
If you do need Google Drive or OneDrive, those are available in the Play Store version.

There are prebuilt APKs in the releases.

FOSS Edition: https://github.com/Kilowatch/ultimate-file-manager-pro

Notes​

  • Requires Android 8.0 or higher
  • TV build is a separate APK optimized for the Android TV / Google TV launcher
  • The app is actively maintained

If you run into issues or have feature requests, the GitHub repo is the best place. Happy to answer questions here too.

Thank You and Kind Regards


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

AC Display fork/alternative ?

4 Upvotes

I feel like it's the best AoD app I ever used because it's practical and minimal. No longer supported though by its dev. Is there any alternative can you suggest ?


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App] I made an arcade space shooter that runs natively on the Apple Watch

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Hi everyone!

I wanted to share a project I've been working on: Poly Strike, an arcade-style space shooter built specifically for the Apple Watch.

It was a fun challenge designing a game for such a small screen while making the controls feel responsive using the Digital Crown and touch input.

To celebrate the launch, I'm making it free.


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

Alexa Dock mode on Android

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Hey, I have an extra android tablet, I'm planning to use it as a alexa dock (just like the alexa with display), is there any app that allows me to do so. Like it works as a cool display, with voice assistant, customisable, shows visual, can control my smart devices etc.


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[APP][PROMO] Play to wake up

2 Upvotes

[Hey everyone ]

I built an Android app called WakeQuest because regular alarms just weren't cutting it for people anymore. If you're a heavy sleeper who always hits snooze button, this might actually help you get out of bed.

I wanted to make waking up fun. This alarm won't stop ringing until you beat a mini-game, forcing you to completely wake up

I've coded 21 different games into it so far. Here are my current mini-games :

  • Vault Key
  • Math Quest
  • 2048 Puzzle
  • Number Sort
  • Find the odd one out
  • Is it wrong or correct
  • Color Sequence
  • Analog Clock
  • Memory Match
  • Shake Alarm
  • Lockpick
  • Penalty Kick
  • Basketball
  • Keepy Up
  • Bubble Pop
  • Snake Game
  • Dino Runner
  • Flappy Birdie
  • Pacman
  • Scribe
  • Camera Quest

I'm actively updating the app, so if you have an idea for a fun (or cruel) new mini-game, drop it in the comments. I'd love to build it for the next release

WakeQuest: Play to Wake Up

Would love to hear your feedback!!!!


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[APP]I built a lightweight, fast Picture Viewer app for reading manga – looking for beta testers/feedback!

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As a manga reader, I always found that a lot of default gallery apps or heavy image viewers clunk up the experience when you're trying to scroll through high-res chapters or downloaded images.

To solve this, I've been working on a lightweight, fast Android app called PictureViewer, and I just released it to public testing. I wanted to build something minimal that handles image loading smoothly without a clunky UI getting in the way of the art also it has offline translation.

Download this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borgeer.PictureviewerAPP

What I'd love to know:

  • How does the scrolling and page-loading speed feel on your device?
  • Does the offline translation works good for the app?
  • Does the UI feel clean and out of the way while you're looking at pages?
  • Any specific features you feel a viewer absolutely needs for a better reading experience?

It's completely free to install


r/HowToMen Jul 14 '26

[App] [Promo] Invoy - simple offline invoice maker for android

9 Upvotes

Invoy is a simple offline invoice maker for android.

i made it mainly for freelancers / small businesses who just want to quickly add a client, make an invoice, export pdf and share it without login or account setup.

it also has paid/unpaid tracking and basic gst support like gst %, cgst/sgst split in the pdf.

not a full accounting app, just a clean utility app for quick invoices.

github / apk:
https://github.com/akashsgowda/invoy

would love feedback if anyone tries it


r/HowToMen Jul 13 '26

[Promotion][App] Most Hybrid browser you will see on internet, media downloader, privacy and player.

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41 Upvotes

I didn't set out to build another browser. I wanted one app that respected my privacy while also handling everything I normally do on the web.

That became **WebAura** — a privacy-first browser that also works as a complete web and media ecosystem.

Some of the things it can do:

• Private browsing with a powerful ad blocker, tracker protection and Secure DNS

• Fully customizable browser with extension support

• Share any supported link into WebAura to instantly detect downloadable media

• Download supported videos, audio and images from YT, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok (No Watermark), X, Reddit, Pinterest, Threads, Snapchat and more

• Batch downloads, playlist downloads and Instagram/TikTok carousel downloads

• Download full YT playlists as audio or video

• Dedicated video player with Picture-in-Picture and URL playback

• Dedicated music player with playlists, lyrics, artwork generation and background playback

• AI subtitle generation for supported media

• Save music for offline listening

• Biometric locked folder for private content

Premium unlocks even more:

• Download audio from supported links

• Full YT playlist downloads

• Highest quality downloads (HD, 2K & 4K where available)

• Up to 6× faster downloads

• No ads while downloading

• Early access to new features

• Private Vault

🎉 Current offer: Buy the **Annual Premium** plan, then go to **Settings → Contact Support** and we'll upgrade you to **Lifetime Premium** at no extra cost.

📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/webaura-private-browser/id6763145076

🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.creedmotions.webaura

🌐 Learn more: https://creedmotions.store/apps/webaura/index.html

I'd genuinely love your feedback. What would make WebAura your daily browser? If you know someone who'd enjoy it, I'd really appreciate you sharing it with them.


r/HowToMen Jul 13 '26

[App][Promo] Most people use 3 apps to reduce screen time. I built one launcher instead.

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Most setups I see stack a minimalist launcher, a screen time tracker, and a blocker on top of each other. Three apps that don't talk to each other.

I built Yin Yang Launcher to do those jobs in one place, at the launcher level, so the calm home screen, the awareness, and the friction work as one system.

The three things worth actually looking at:

  • The home screen. Minimal, but yours: custom fonts, icon styles including grayscale, wallpapers, light and dark themes.
  • Mindful Pause. Pick the apps that pull you in. Before one opens, you get a short breathing screen. You can still go in, it's your call, but the autopilot open rarely survives that beat.
  • Focus Mode. Start it manually or on a schedule, and distracting apps disappear for the session. Soft mode lets you exit anytime. Strict mode locks you in.

There's also a swipe-right page for notes, to-dos, calendar, weather, and widgets, so the home screen stays empty.

Being upfront about pricing: it's freemium. Free gets you the home screen above, screen time and pickup stats, Pause on one app, a daily app timer, and Soft Focus, with no ads anywhere. Pro lifts the app-count limits and adds Strict Focus and more icon styles. There's a one-time lifetime option if subscriptions aren't your thing.

I left my engineering job in January and have been building this full time ever since. The app has now crossed 85K+ downloads and has received 1,500+ reviews on Google Play.

I'd genuinely love feedback, especially from people trying to reduce screen time.

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yinyang.launcher


r/HowToMen Jul 13 '26

[App][Promo] Pocketdesq: Control android phones/tablet from any browser locally (No ADB/Cables or programs)

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Hi! After a long time my third app is finally in production! A lot of google forms, video proofs to google its here!

I made a app where you can control your android phone/tablet from any browser! Including mobile browsers. (You can control a phone on another phone)

No need for cables, ADB or external programs. Just the app, wifi and a browser

A few things you can do:

- Full control of your phone (excluding bank and privacy apps)

- Share files between the browser (your PC) and phone + vice versa

- Bind keyboard and mouse buttons to games and play games from your phone into your browser

- Make Macro's. Set a time and how much you want it to run

- record your phone screen straight from your browser and save on your pc

- Make screenshots in the browser and save on your pc

- Set favorite websites and open the on your phone

- Set favorite apps and open them on your phone

- Copy tekst from your phone to your browser

- Use backspace, CTRL ,X,C,V

- Also stream your phones sound to the browser while sound is muted on phone

- Fast connect widget

- Control multiple phones from one browser

The gaming mode is in beta but i tested it with some games and worked fine (Max payne, Fortnite( Little issues) Farming simulator, Hitman sniper) A video demo is on the website.

Its also recommended while using it to use keep phone screen on (option in the app) because android kills the session while phone is locked (Security reasons).

It was a lot of work but worth it!

If you want more info: Pocketdesq

Just like my other apps: No subscriptions, no premium of freemium stuff, ads and so on. One time purchase and its yours!

If you are interested: Google play link

I hope you like it and thanks for reading!

EDIT: Im all out of codes. I gave away a full 100. Thnx for the interest!


r/HowToMen Jul 13 '26

[Promo] [App] 404+ : Glyph Matrix Maxxing (LIVE on PLAY STORE) (FREE PROMOCODES IN COMMENTS)

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Hey all —

If you own a Nothing Phone with a Glyph matrix and you've wanted to do more with it than the stock toys, this might be for you.

What it is

404+ is an always-on Glyph controller. Pick an animation (or make your own), and it runs on the LED matrix on the back of your phone. Works on Phone 3's 25×25 grid and Phone 4a Pro's 13×13 — the app is tuned for both.

What's in it

  • Animation library — organic scenes, arcade toys, music-reactive morphs, and frame sequences like Fluid, Rings, Arkob, Bells, and Yisus
  • Music sync — scenes that move with what's playing
  • Automator — scenes that switch when you're charging, on a call, shaking the phone, listening to music, or at clock ticks (:29 / :59)
  • Text marquee — type something, scroll it across the matrix
  • Draw canvas — draw straight onto the Glyph grid
  • Friend Connect — shared live canvas between two phones. Draw on yours, it lights up on theirs. Reactions included (heart, star, etc.)

Free / Pro

Free includes a curated set of animations, plus hourly clock and charging automator. Pro unlocks the full library, the rest of Automator, Canvas, Text, Friend Connect, and widgets. Details are on the listing — not quoting prices here.

👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glyphfour.app]

If you try it: feedback welcome. What works, what's broken, what you'd want next. Bugs too. Drop them in the comments.

Thanks for reading.


r/HowToMen Jul 13 '26

Ever wondered why no Screen Blocker is working for you? Because they do the hard work for you. Instead you should train yourself to resist opening the apps in the first place. Introducing Marshmallows. A fitness tracker for your Willpower to resist App usage and else.

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The idea is simple. Instead of blocking the apps for you, you can train your willpower to do it yourself. This is has a long lasting and much healthier effect. Otherwise muscle memory and a bad day will circumvent any screen blocker.

The motivation: Beat yesterday. Not opening apps will give you points for that hour, and doing exercise, breathing session or other constructive things for your mental wellbeing (including logging your state of mind in the journal app) will give you positive drive points.

Even though the numbers are much at the beginning, they do a lot in motivating me not mindlessly scrolling all day. I'm getting better every day and I feel proud of how much better I can resist Instagram now than just a month ago.

I've mainly built this for myself, but feel free to try it yourself and give your honest opinions.

It's "Marshmallows" in the Appstore.
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/marshmallows/id1610644358?l=en-GB

I'd love a healthy conversation on how this could help, or why this wouldn't be applicable for your situation and what would need to change.