Google and Samsung will improve if they feel the pressure

  • 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