Grapheneos on a pixel 6 nothing else really interests me tbh.
I also have a pixel 6, still running the stock Google OS, but I’d like to try Graphene OS… Is there anything that worked on the stock Google OS that you had trouble with on Graphene OS?
Just android auto which isnt a big deal for me anymore. Adding an esim was weird but the forum helped a lot. Haven’t tried every app though so I cant be 100% sure but flashing and reflashing back to stock (if you dont end up liking grapheneos) is pretty straight forward and fast. Just backup everything important off of your phone and use a good cable
How’s battery life compared to regular pixel OS on it?
No clue about stock but I get about 12-15ish hours with 2 user profiles running with moderately heavy usage (some gaming and a lot of video watching).
12-15 hours of use or screen on time?
Of use, the screen would be off for a few minutes at a time every once a while to do whatever task I need to do. Havent done a test to see how long the battery lasts with the screen on but seems kinda interesting. I’ll let you know if I do decide to do it and report my results
e/OS/ on a Fairphone 3
Been rocking this setup for a while but I have been mulling over going back to stock Android. e/OS/'s implantation of Aurora app store is buggy as shit. Also it would be nice to have working NFC as well as a few other things too.
Still though, Google can eat shit so I might just stick it out on e/OS
The phone itself is fantastic though. Disappointed that the Fairphone 4 doesnt have AUX though. That or a working FM radio. Might sound silly but having an FM radio in your phone is crucial for emergency situations/ natural disasters etc. Would really really love to see Fairphone 5 implement these but I’m not holding my breath.
Same phone, same OS. For me NFC works fine, I routinely use it for yubikeys.I also use Aurora store, in addition to f-droid and the app lounge.
Do you ever have issues updating apps from the App Lounge?
Not really, and I would deserve issues, as I usually randomly update apps from whatever store I happen to open.
12 pro max with the iOS 17 developer beta
Stock pixel 7. Happy with it. I hate ios. Everytime i grab my work ipad or have to use an iPhone i just cringe.
Redmi Note 9 Pro + LineageOS 18 w/ Magisk+root+LSPosed
Same phone, but using LineageOS for microg!
iPhone 13 mini I was on android since highschool and I thought iOS would be too restrictive but I wound up liking it and don’t see myself going back
iPhone 12 Pro with whatever the most recent OS version.
iPhone 14 Pro w/ iOS 17 developer beta.
Honestly, if NixOS ever comes to a phone in any real way, I’ll probably eventually switch.
iOS is solid as hell compared to Android, IMO and I have a love- hate relationship with swift; wish I could use Haskell for a native iPhone app.
Pixel 6a running GrapheneOS. I’d like Linux mobile to really take off but I can’t ever see it unless arm for desktop really grows.
Other than that there’s not really much else that interests me. Maybe I’ll try CalyxOS one day. I’ve spent a couple of years with an iPhone before but don’t see myself going back.
Can you talk a bit about GrapheneOS?
What are some cons and pros?
Pros are being as degoogled as possible whilst still having access to a more privacy oriented Play Services.
Cons are having to go without Google Pay and some apps just outright not working as intended. Memory management seems to be pretty poor generally as well with apps constantly having to be reloaded.
Fairphone 4 with iodéOS.
I considered Fair phone with Graphene but I am a US resident. I can’t order the phone.
Samsung S10+, been on android my whole life. I think I will switch to iOS next. It looks very polished over there compared to apps on android being an afterthought
Definitely won’t get one for a few years yet, so hopefully it’ll have usb c
Used android on nearly all the mainline phones from T-Mobile G1 through Nexus and to Pixel 3 or 4. Switched to iOS a few years back and have really been pleased. I don’t want to say anything philosophically, but practically speaking it has been very nice to use; never even notice an OS between me and what I’m trying to do.
Also owner of an S10 but the ‘e’ edition. A tad smaller and quite compact!
iPhone 14 plus with 16.6 and I probably will keep using this the next 5-7 years (hopefully). I updated from an iPhone 4s, which unfortunately entertains some fishes (dropped into a local river, Isar).
Fairphone3 with Ubuntu Touch. I tried the Pinephones, but they’re not ready yet(!) as a daily driver. I have high hopes, though.
LightPhone II with LightOS
The first Light phone II user I have ever encountered. I was really interested in this phone a few years back.
I am curious, are you using Lemmy from a PC or does LightOS allow you to install other apps. I ask because I was under the impression that Light’s intention was to reduce phone usage and kind of minimize your phone experience to prevent your from being hooked to the phone?
Is the screen EInk or an e-reader type screen. I remember thinking the screen seemed to be the most interesting part to me.
So my plan with LightPhone was to try to recreate my life circa 2004. Lemmy (or Digg) all I want on my desktop at home, but when I’m out and about, be mostly disconnected. I’m actually typing this on my old iPhone which I use over WiFi.
LPII has “apps,” but it’s a fixed selection that you can add or remove. There’s phone, calculator, alarm, podcasts, music (1gig for mp3s, no streaming), directions, notes, mobile hotspot. You can’t install 3rd party apps. There’s no web browser. No camera. MMS images get forwarded to my email.
The entire phone is managed over the website. Like you add MP3s by dragging them into your web browser and they show up on the phone next time it syncs.
The display is ePaper like a Kindle. It’s actually a bit silly IMO because there isn’t even an option to keep it always on, and the refreshing is slow and can make it difficult to navigate/type at times.
Really, it’s a very well thought out product. You get a premium product with features you wouldn’t find on a typical dumb phone (voice to text, direction, mobile hotspot), but it really forces you to disconnect. I tried the screen time features on iOS, but you can always turn them off when you really want to check it. This has helped me be a little more “in the moment” while I’m out, and it’s been fun trying to navigate the world without a smartphone.
Android, Pixel flavour.
Every few years I try iOS. My frustration with my watch (Fitbit) and battery life will probably push me back there soon.
