Google and Samsung will improve if they feel the pressure

  • @cooopsspace
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    479 months ago

    Ok that’s fucking stupid.

    • HidingCat
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      139 months ago

      Yea, among other things, I’m not going through the process of migration just to prove a point. Too much work for uncertain returns, and on top of that I’ll end up hating my phone. Why’d I do that?

      • @cooopsspace
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        159 months ago

        I’m running a Google Pixel + a popular open source android ROM. No Google.

        When will I change my phone? When my Pixel dies and I buy another pixel to install an open source android ROM without Google.

        • @cybersandwich@lemmy.world
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          89 months ago

          Is it even usable my dude? The phone oses all seem like “Linux desktop” maturity of 2 decades ago.

          Would my bank app work? Can I use it for navigation?

          • @cooopsspace
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            79 months ago

            I run Calyx and everything works for me except for Google pay. Google’s device validation is required for that, and since Google can’t separate the spying from security it’s a no go.

            My bank and Google maps works even. In fact you can download any app from Google Play itself via Aurora store.

          • @shortwavesurfer@monero.town
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            49 months ago

            Would my bank app work?

            In most cases, yes. Otherwise you can try yourbank.com from a mobile browser

            Can I use it for navigation?

            Yes, with OsmAnd from f-droid. However, it does not have many addresses so if you search (business name) and a nearby one doesnt show up then get the address from the web and enter it into https://gps-coordinates.net and use the first 7 numbers. Example “xx.xxxxx -xx.xxxxx” and that will do it for sure

    • @____
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      09 months ago

      The thought process is…. Convoluted, at best.

      Switching platforms annually also is a) worthless, because if adopted at large scale, it’s a wash…. And b) Quite a bit of work mentally readjusting annually.

      I can’t even.