PlainApp

PlainApp is an open-source application that allows you to manage your phone through a web browser. Access files, videos, music, contacts, sms, calls, and more from your desktop using a secure, easy to use web interface!

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 audio 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 audio to your TV.
• Video and audio playback: Play videos and audio in the app and on the webpage.
• Backup and export: Backup and export your app data for safekeeping.
• ChatGPT 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.

PlainApp's minimalist design is intentional, so you can focus on what matters most: your valuable data.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvO18j4r95o

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/plainapp

Discord: https://discord.gg/RQWcS6DEEe

Disclaimer

• ⚠�? The project is under very active development.
• ⚠�? Expect bugs and breaking changes.
• ⚠�? It is not perfect, I am always looking for ways to improve. If you find that the app is missing a certain feature, please don't hesitate to submit a feature request.
• ⚠�? I have anxiety disorder and depression, so I kindly request everyone to ask questions and engage in discussions in a friendly manner.

Screenshots

Compatibility

PlainApp requires Android 9.0 or higher.

Support

If you encounter any issues, feel free to open an issue on GitHub. We're always happy to help.

Download GraphQL schema from PlainBox

./gradlew downloadApolloSchema \
  --endpoint="http://<box-ip>:8080/graphql" \
  --schema="app/src/main/graphql/com/ismartcoding/plain/schema.graphqls" \
  --header="Authorization: Bearer <token>"

Build

1. Generate release.jks file under $rootProject/app folder.

keytool -genkey -v -keystore ./app/release.jks -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000 -alias plain

2. Create keystore.properties file with following content under $rootProject folder.

storePassword=
keyPassword=
keyAlias=plain
storeFile=release.jks

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