Android

PlainApp: A Free Libre App to Manage Your Android Phone Through Web Browser

Hazem Abbas

Jul 10, 2023 — 3 min read

Photo by Denny Müller / Unsplash

PlainApp is a remarkable open-source application that can greatly simplify your life. With its user-friendly interface, you can seamlessly manage your phone's content via a web browser, which means that you can easily access your files, videos, music, contacts, SMS, calls, and more from your desktop! This application is designed to make your life easier by creating an integrated platform that allows you to manage all aspects of your phone's content in one place.

You can forget about the hassle of using multiple devices or the frustration of searching for files on your phone. With PlainApp, you can easily transfer files from your phone to your desktop or vice versa, and you can even manage your phone's settings remotely. Additionally, PlainApp uses state-of-the-art security protocols to ensure that your data is safe and sound. With this application, you can finally enjoy the convenience of managing your phone's content in a stress-free and efficient manner.

Features

Privacy-oriented: We take your privacy seriously and use TLS + AES-GCM-256 encryption to ensure your data is secure.
Ad-free forever: You won't be bombarded with ads when using PlainApp.
No cloud services or third-party data storage: All data is kept on your device, so you have complete control over your information.
No Firebase Cloud Messaging/Analytics: We don't track your activity or use your data for advertising purposes. We only collect crash logs through Firebase Crashlytics.
User-friendly: PlainApp has a modern, customizable interface with multi-language support, light/dark theme options, and e-ink screen compatibility.
Desktop management: You can manage your phone from your desktop by visiting a self-hosted webpage wirelessly.
Contacts management: You can manage these features on the self-hosted webpage as well.
File management: Manage files, images, videos, and audios on the self-hosted webpage.
Note-taking: Use PlainApp to manage your notes with a built-in Markdown editor.
RSS reader: Read articles in a clean UI.
TV casting: Cast your videos, images, and audios to your TV.
Video and audio playback: Play videos and audios in the app and on the webpage.
Backup and export: Backup and export your app data for safekeeping.
ChatGPT's conversation UI (web only)
SMS, Calls: Read your SMS and calls on webpage.(Apk only)
Apps: View your apps and download apk from phone.(web only)
Screen mirror: Mirror your phone on webpage.
Tools: Exchange rate, Sound meter.
And more features are planned for the future.