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And before you say i have read the megathread atleast as much as i can because it feels too buzzwordy for me and i think it is more suitable with people with a little more experience than for litteral noobs also i want to leaen how to in android and not a pc and the megathread leans heavily into pc .

To be clear i am not asking you to hold my hand through everything you can link things as answers these are the question i have tried to look up and haven't found answers to yet. If there are no answers for my weird questions you can flat out say it or if my post is not in the correct /c/ i'll be more than happy to remove it. I I used to use telegram which was easy but i did'nt appreciate the telegram owners ethics and the people there are toxic. And then i tried paying and bolted after the date of my payment ran out as the experience was NOT ideal.

Is there any app that can replace telegram where you can just find files and install it ? I am asking about movies and series and is not interested in anything else.

I have tried downloading from streaming sites and you know like bflix but that sucks am i doing it wrong ?

Can i use browser for doenloading or is another client needed ? I can download as much tool as you'd recommend as long as it is from fdroid main repo don't suggest anything else i just can't (i know that seems lazy but it is the truth). Also if i am not concerned about ISP should i still use vpn like does it go in my permanent internet record that i torrented a movie or something lol ? I know everything on internet does but is a torrenting record that bad ?

EDIT 1: > Also i want small file forsize movies and series meaning 800mb is alright for a 1hr and 45 minute movie . Like is there any websites that supoly 720p hevc 10 bit kinda formats ?

EDIT 2: Also if you can explain or link some source on how to use the software u suggest that would be helpful.

EDIT 3 : I use fennec with ublock is that goid enough some one suggested it was and if it is that will save me hella lot of trouble.

Will add questions as i remember. Currently i am reading some articles which kinda don't help me at all . Also i know there is an issue about discussing these things on the /c/ so if you want you can dm me the answers. I don't know why i didn't get into this sooner but please remember to be kind to the noob as all of you once were noobs.

Edit : Sorry for the spelling and grammer english is my second lang.

EDIT : Even though i may not have replied to each and every suggestion i do appreciate them and will try out one by one thanks to everyone who bothered to help.

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 year ago

Your first download should be a guide on punctuation my brother.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Cool but no . I don't really miss my pc (which i had for a short amount of time) as i can do everything i want on my phone. And i am saving up for a system 76 or thinkpad

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Enjoy being ignorant and wondering why you can't do anything effectively, then.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nop i will buy one when i have saved up enough money

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Learn how to write, while you're at it.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How about stop butting in on threads that if you can't contribute with anything usefull ? Also english is my second language i bet all you know is one language.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am contributing something useful, you're just refusing to hear it. And nope, I speak three languages.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you ? This thread is for suggestions to how to pirate on android everyone knows there are ways to do it on PC better you really aren't that smart as you think like at all.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's not "for" anything. You asked for help, the community responded. You're a moron for trying to pirate on android, full stop. Goodbye.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Glad to be rid of you and your brainless arguments . What an idiot you have to be to suggest PC in at thread about torrenting on android i know you think you are smart but you are legit one of the dumbest person i have ever met in my life and that's sayin something.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Clearly you've never met yourself.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No you are the one who commented PC on a thread about android i made . You seem narcissistic no point in arguing

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The point is man, you came here to ask about pirating. We've been doing it a long time and have answers.

You cannot pirate most things on android. It isn't possible. Come back when you have the System76.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Akshually i just torrented what i wanted because others actually bothered to help me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Huh? Why can't you pirate on Android? The foundation is there... Shit, Aria2 could be used nefariously if one wanted to https://aria2.github.io/

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I would say a torrent client is all you need, maybe a VPN depending on where you are from. I don't torrent from my mobile but I do know libtorrent is available on f droid repo. Bookmark some of the trusted sites in the mega thread and once you click on the magnet link or the torrent file of what you wanna download, it should open libtorrent and asks for where to save and stuff. That's about it. I know qbittorrent has search plugins so you can find and download within the torrent client but not sure if it's available on lib. Good luck and always stick to safe sources and be updated on if they are still trusted and don't cause any issues.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Almost all I do is torrent from mobile.

I use windscribe vpn and enable the setting to block all data not going though it, so there can't be an accidental leak, and I use the apk Flood to manage my torrents, as it has a lot of nice options and allows me to download files to any folder I'd like.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I use Seal, yt-dlp android front-end, on my phone to download videos from streamming sites.

For torrenting, Deluge on my computer and libtorrent on my android. I mainly use torrent for anime so I download a .torrent file from nyaa and open it with Deluge. Done.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Is libtorrent still good ? Like should'nt internet connecting software be updated atleast annually for security reasons ? Still thanks .

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it isn't broke, don't fix it. It simply downloads torrents, I wouldn't worry about it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That is right i guess tho i was concerned because it is used to download files from a shady part of internet

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It doesn't protect you from evil executables, no torrent client does (that I know of). It's up to you to make sure you trust what you download. If it simply is movies I wouldn't be bothered, but games/software can be nasty when from public trackers (open for everyone torrent search engines). The same is true for direct downloads.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

That's what anti-virus and common sense are for. If you're downloading from a dodgy site and are unsure about if it's a virus, don't download. The megathread is a good tool for websites that are deemed safe and there's always a post or few on what sites are safe, what are fakes, so on and so forth. When you've found sources that work for you, keep them. Popular sources will have everything but the most niche of content.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for Seal, was looking for an Android yt-dlp app.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Check out YTDLnis, personally better for me than Seal.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Start small, don't dive in to the Arr suite right away unless you're Linux savvy.

Get a VPN like Airvpn or mullvad, get torrent software like qbittorrent, and browse torrent sites on the top ten list at torrentfreak.com

Use jellyfin or Plex to stream your library from your computer to your TV if you're into that or just connect a computer to your TV.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

What is unclear with the mega thread? Maybe get some sleep and try again.

You can direct download sometimes but content is usually downloaded through torrents. If you want to download a torrent you need a client that can handle these torrents, you can probably search for "torrent client Android" and find something, I've never downloaded on my phone.

To find torrent files, check the megathread. Usually such a site works as a search engine for torrents, where each torrent equals a movie, game or some such. So you could say they replace telegram I guess.

At least that's how I pirate, albeit with some more automization and through private trackers.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I have took a nap but still as you said it has pc resources not android also it is really not a user friendly guide . Good resources sure.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use LibreTorrent. It is available in F-Droid repos. Copy and paste magnet links and it downloads the files. You may want to use a vpn, depending on the country you are in.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'd suggest using a VPN, if you're in a first works country, basically torrenting can be recorded by your ISP/movie studios etc, whereas streaming typically won't be

Most VPNs typically will have a desktop app (if using windows) that you can use to make sure it's on and functional etc (and can even force apps to not be able to torrent when its turned off)

If you live in a 3rd world country don't worry about the VPN

Beyond that, what you want is in terms of simplicity is something like Stremio with the torrentio add-on installed, this will allow Stremio to find torrents for whatever you want to watch, you can select quality, language, etc with it. It'll work for film and TV.

Install Stremio and then install Torrentio

You can download the apk from the website below: Apk here: https://www.stremio.com/downloads Add-on for Stremio here: https://torrentio.strem.fun/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But i specifically asked for tools from fdroid also i use android not windows . Still thanks

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

then you should not be pursing this

limiting yourself to android means you arent technically capable of what you want to achieve.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Uh my pc crapped out bro i only have android for now

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

bummer. But, it sounds like you have time while you search for a real computer to learn about the shit you need.

you only need a shitty, old piece of crap computer someone tossed. it does not have to be performative. install linux, and you can achieve your goals. a 15 year old retail pc is more capable than a new phone with regards to the tasks you are attempting.

phones are crippled with regards to memory and core use because they are not general purpose devices. they are phones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Nah the only thing i miss out without pc is when i need to mess with the phone software itself like flashing rom. Also i think we have long them just being "phones" and they are more just pocket computers since we barely 'phone' anymore and with everyone adpting the arm structure more they will only grow more compactible and mainstream. But yeah currently i am broke but saving up to buy a system 76 or thinkpad soon.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

youre indicating you have zero knowledge of the underlying hardware on mobile devices. good luck to ya.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The linked app Stremio will work on android, you just download the apk directly as it's not on available on Fdroid, the add-on will work with android and VPNs work on android either natively or via there own app, depends on who your VPN provider is.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Get a VPN. Use it.

Then go to this cool site.

Done.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Install BiglyBT from fdroid. That is a torrent downloader for android. It has a search function to find torrents. Or you can search torrents using any number of websites.

As for quality and size.... At this point in your journey you'll have to sort and filter manually for those.

Also, you won't find many guides for android and everything does lean heavy on PC. So if you can afford it eventually get yourself a cheap laptop, it'll make things much easier for you.

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