Android Lollipop: Top 5 Alternatives to the Default Gallery App

As you may have noticed, if you own a Nexus device and are lucky enough to be one of the first to taste it. Android 5.0 LollipopI’“Gallery” app completely disappeared from the latest version of the operating system. In Nexus terminals anyway, because in third-party manufacturers it is always part of the overlay.

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While the Google Photos tool has its advantages, it still lacks some features. Moreover, we cannot say that the social network has developed much, except for the updates. It also forces Google+ to use as a photo management tool.

While it is entirely possible to reinstall the KitKat APK file, there are also several relatively effective alternatives available on the Play Store. We’ve selected five, some of which you probably already know.

quick picture

A favorite third-party Gallery app for Google OS users, QuickPic is one of the best alternatives to the default Gallery. It is regularly updated by its publisher, offers many features and supports most online services (Picasa, Google Drive, Dropbox, Flickr, OneDrive, Box, Yandex, 500px, etc.)

It’s very smooth and very fast, it also supports videos and GIF files, and even lets you make slideshows and transfer photos between your different devices via WiFi. QuickPic has moved to: Material DesignTherefore, it will fit perfectly with the new interface of your smartphone or tablet under Lollipop.

Pictures Photo Album Gallery

If QuickPic didn’t appeal to you, maybe Piktures Photo Album Gallery will meet your expectations. Beautiful, colorful and dynamic, this photo management app is also highly functional and efficient enough to do without the default app without regret. It is of course possible to create albums and choose different sorting options.

Its design is very successful and very measured, moreover, the application is both fast and ergonomic.

Cyanogen Gallery

Designed by the editors of the famous Custom ROM of the same name, Cyanogen Gallery is comparable to what manufacturers’ tiers have to offer. THEM folders are created automatically it is based on photo and video metadata and the organization happens by itself.

The relatively advanced app supports Chromecast which allows you to cast your photos and videos on your TV which is really nice and also online services like Flickr, Google, Dropbox or Facebook. The app also includes a highly advanced editing tool.

MyRoll Gallery: Photo Gallery

While not perfect, MyRoll Gallery stands out as a simple and effective solution for managing photos on mobile. Folders are created automatically based on image metadata (date, time, and location) and storage options. sharing on social networks (Facebook, Google+, …) and instant messaging are there to make your life easier.

Chosen as the “best photo app” in the recent SXSW Appy Award organized by major American media, the app was highly acclaimed for its responsiveness and feature density.

Customizable 3D gallery

Very easy to use, Customizable 3D Gallery is one of the top rated photo management apps in the Play Store. It offers similar functionality to the core implementation of Google OS, all in a simple and sophisticated design. Unfortunately, the app has not only qualities, but also two flaws: it is not available in French and does not offer drag-and-drop functionality. Finally, updates are pretty rare as the last one dates back to 2013. Still, it remains a very popular and widely used tool.