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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.
Android stock cause I'm a basic bitch like that
12 pro max with the iOS 17 developer beta
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.
Galaxy Fold 4, de-Googled as much as I can feasibly. Ideally I'd love to run GrapheneOS on here, but that's not gonna happen cause they only support Pixels. I could switch to a Pixel Fold, but I also like the multitasking in Samsung ROMs. Maybe one day, if Google adds stuff like floating windows, I might make the switch.
iPhone 12 Pro with whatever the most recent OS version.
Redmi Note 9 Pro + LineageOS 18 w/ Magisk+root+LSPosed
Same phone, but using LineageOS for microg!
Stock pixel 7. Happy with it. I hate ios. Everytime i grab my work ipad or have to use an iPhone i just cringe.
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
Fairphone3 with Ubuntu Touch. I tried the Pinephones, but they're not ready yet(!) as a daily driver. I have high hopes, though.
LineageOS and I'd probably try SailfishOS again or Arch Linux ARM.
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).
I'm 2 days into trying GrapheneOS on a Pixel 7a and it's been a great experience all around. I reckon I found my main driver for the next couple of years.
OnePlus 10 Pro on OxygenOs 13.1
I like it better than stock android, and while it's not perfect I don't dislike it enough to want to switch. OnePlus 1 came with CyanogenMod out of the box which was super fun at the time.
I mainly stick with OP for the 100W fast charging, otherwise I'd be happy to switch to Xiaomi or Huawei for better value
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.
Stock Android, e/OS. Would be interesting to see if I could live with a degoogled phone.
POCO X3 NFC with BlissROM android 13, i would like to try Ubuntu Touch in the future.
iOS on an ageing iPhone 8.
Very curious about making the switch to something like Graphene.
There are great Android devices and IMO I think Android is better than iOS are this point. However, obviously, not in every category. The best performance and battery life I think Apple personally has locked down at this point.
My personal opinion is that iOS makes certain things to much of an annoying little hassle that just drives me away with each use.
I used to sell cellphones. I like to make it a point that switching from iOS to Android can be a difficult switch. Graphene is designed to cut everything Google out. It is a great option for privacy if that is your thing. My only advice would be to get more familiar with Android if you plan to switch and aren't familiar already. GrapheneOS is more than just switching to Android.
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.
Google Pixel 6 with GrapheneOS and I don't want to try any other system.
I used to use graphine OS on my pixel 5a and then it just shut off and stopped working and now I'm back to lineage on some old phone
iodéOS on Fairphone 4.
Sony Xperia 1 IV. Absolutely delightful phone. Android 13.
Motorola One Fusion with Android 11.
It's a pretty basic model from 2020. No 5G, no 5Ghz WiFi, 4GB RAM, camera is nothing special.
But I like it, has a good enough performance for me. In the future, when I'm buying a newer phone, I'll probably stick with Motorola. I like having a stock Android.
Pocophone F1 running LineageOS for microg
Using: iPhone 12 w/iOS 17 Dev. Beta Want: Android on a Google Pixel (updated more often than any other Android